Twitter shuts down Magic Recs account

The Magic Recs account on Twitter is seen as a useful tool for finding out what’s the hottest accounts at the moment on Twitter—in case you’d want to follow them. But Twitter has shut down the account saying this feature is integrated into push notifications so there isn’t a need for the account to send direct message recommendations to its users. If you want to get those recommendations, you’ll only be able to on mobile. Head to settings, notifications, and switch on the Recommendations option. Although it seems that’s activated by default.

Source: Independent

Twitter now classified as a ‘news’ app on the Apple App Store

Twitter is no longer a social network. Or at least it’s no longer classified as one on the Apple App Store. It’s migrated from “social networking” to “news” on the app store where it now sits on top in the top free apps chart. On the Google Play store, though, it still remains under the “social” label. The switch is seen as a reaction to the social network lagging behind competitors like Facebook in the social networking category. This’ll perhaps bring attention to the app more and it highlights Twitter’s differentiator from its rivals with its real-time breaking news updates. Twitter’s still suffering from sluggish user growth so any approach to get more eyeballs and users on its platform is welcome.

The change, though, also highlights Apple’s issues with making apps more discoverable. App developers are said to be frustrated with the tech giant and discoverability issues on the platform. Even with the use of search, it’ll take a while to find relevant apps. Apple’s been making changes for this but it still has more work to do in this respect.

Source: Mashable

Twitter lets you report multiple abusive tweets at the same time

One of the downsides of being public on Twitter is the possibility of being subjected to mean and offensive tweets. If you’ve been attacked, or bullied, or harassed on the platform, there’s now a new way to help build your case against your abusers. Previously, you could only report one offensive tweet at a time. Now, you can send multiple tweets in one report to help strengthen your case against trolls, giving you a better chance at fighting back.

Source: Twitter | Via: Android Police 

Review: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

With abundant innovation, a solid core feature set of performance, fuel efficiency, space and many conveniences for technology-focused drivers and passengers, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is an impressive and exciting new standard bearer of what midsize sedans should offer customers moving forward.

Victoria, BC – Chevrolet Canada chose the bright and summery island of Victoria, British Columbia to stage their 2016 Chevy Malibu test drive program. 

Fortunate to have been selected as one of their media drivers to experience their latest vehicle, I was based at the luxurious Oak Bay Beach Resort, a stunning seaside resort that also happens to be the home of the David Foster Theatre Foundation. Oak Bay Beach fronts the ocean and has access to a various seaside roads which made it an ideal base for some great driving experiences.

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