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From stars to hearts: Twitter transitions from favourites to likes

on Nov 3, 2015 | 0 comments

By John McCarthy

Twitter has implemented dramatic changes canning its long-established favourites system in favour of the like.

Perhaps proving that imitation is the best form of flattery, Twitter will utilise a similar system utilised by social media rival Facebook.

On why the change was made Twitter said: “You might like a lot of things, but not everything can be your favorite.

Twitter product manager, Akarshan Kumar: “The heart, in contrast, is a universal symbol that resonates across languages, cultures, and time zones. The heart is more expressive, enabling you to convey a range of emotions and easily connect with people. And in our tests, we Read full story ›

Source: The Drum