After announcing calls and encrypted messaging on the platform, Elon has surprised Blue Verified users with another update. On Thursday, Elon took to Twitter to announce an exciting new feature: Blue Verified subscribers can now upload videos of up to 2 hours in duration, with a file size limit of 8 GB.
This move is part of Elon’s vision to transform Twitter into a comprehensive content creation platform, accommodating long videos, short-form content, blog posts, and more. Earlier this year, Elon had already revealed plans for Twitter to share ad revenue with content creators, incentivizing them to utilize the platform beyond text and images.
Elon’s tweet read, “Twitter Blue Verified subscribers can now upload 2 hours videos (8GB)!”
Twitter Blue Verified subscribers can now upload 2 hour videos (8GB)!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 18, 2023
While many users have welcomed this new feature, some critics worry about potential piracy and an influx of irrelevant content cluttering up users’ feeds. Recently, there was an unfortunate incident where a Twitter user leaked The Super Mario Bros Movie, which was subsequently watched by millions before being taken down.
This month, Twitter users have witnessed significant changes in the platform and its administration. From the appointment of a new CEO to the introduction of calling and encrypted messages, and now the support for extended video uploads, Twitter is going through a period of turbulence.
With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2023
Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if…
The impact of these emerging changes on Twitter’s future remains to be seen. They could be game-changers or contribute to its decline; only time will tell. Enjoy your tweeting experience now, and stay tuned for further updates.