Last year, Twitter announced it would roll out an update which would not count usernames toward the 140 character limit in replies. As of today, the changes are now going live, says the company.
Also changing today is the way how replies will appear. You will no longer see an @username when typing a reply, as it’ll now appear up above instead of in-line with your text. Groups of people you’re replying to will be noted above your text, which you can tap to expand to see who you’re responding to:

Twitter also says when you’re reading a conversation, “you’ll actually see what people are saying, rather than seeing lots of @usernames at the start of a Tweet.”
This is a nice change as before, replying to multiple people would shorten your 140 character limit. But I still would have liked to keep @usernames in the text portion when replying, as that makes it much easier to keep track of.
The social network says the update is rolling out now on Twitter.com, along with the company’s iOS and Android apps.
Other articles in the category: News
Some Dogs are Swallowing Apple AirTags, Warn Veterinarians
Apple AirTags are great for keeping track of your items (especially your luggage when travelling), but now veterinarians are warning to beware if you’re putting them on your dog’s collar. A report from the Wall Street Journal has shed more light on the stories experienced by canine owners, when their dogs have chewed off AirTag […]
Twitter Payments are Coming, as Company Seeks Licences: Report
Twitter users could soon be able to send and receive payments through the popular social media platform, according to a report from the Financial Times. Per the publication, Twitter is actively building a payments feature for its flagship social network. The company has also started applying for regulatory licences to handle and process payments in...
Netflix Brings ‘Kids Mystery Box’ to Android Devices
Netflix has just confirmed that its Kids Mystery Box feature is now available on Android devices for all members worldwide. For those who aren’t familiar, the feature provides a “fun and safe space for kids to discover their next favorite series and films”. The feature basically picks a random show or movie for kids to watch....