Twitter removes stars, adds hearts for liking tweets

Twitter removes stars, adds hearts for liking tweets

PanARMENIAN.Net - Users will no longer see stars on Twitter: the messaging service has removed the star icon found under every tweet and replaced it with a heart, the Associated Press reports.

Twitter Inc. said Tuesday, November 3 it made the change because the star can be confusing to new users and the heart is more universally known around the globe.

Before the change, clicking the star meant a tweet was a "favorite." Now clicking the heart means you "like" a tweet.

The San Francisco company has been trying to make its service easier to use to lure new users. Last month it launched a channel that brings together video, photos and news stories, so users can find hot topics quicker. The push to make Twitter simpler comes from co-founder Jack Dorsey, who was named permanent CEO last month.

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