Twitter allows users to receive direct messages from anyoneApril 21, 2015 - 11:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Twitter is widening its Direct Messages feature, allowing users to receive private communications from any users whether they follow them or not, according to Digital Spy. The microblogging service previously tested the option in 2013 but decided not to take it any further until now. However, the upgrade is opt-in from the settings menu, so those who prefer to only receive contact from users they follow can continue as normal. "Communicating with people you may or may not know in real life just got easier," the company announced in a blog post. "We hope these changes help you connect more easily - and directly - on Twitter with the people, causes and businesses you care about most." The move comes in the face of growing competition from the likes of Facebook-owned WhatsApp, which had over 700 million active users as of January. The changes begin rolling out from April 20 and mark the start of more work on improving Direct Messages. Photo: Mary Turner/Getty Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |