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bbc said that Twitter has announced plans for a new “super follow” feature which will enable account holders to charge for exclusive additional content.This could take the form of extra tweets, joining a community group or receiving a newsletter, the firm said.Twitter unveiled its plans at a virtual event held for investors.It’s the first time in a while that the platform has announced significant changes to the way in which people can use it.It also said it was testing a live audio discussion service – which has proved popular on a new rival, the audio-only social network Clubhouse.
“Why don’t we start with why folks don’t believe in us,” said Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.”It comes down to three critiques: we’re slow, we’re not innovative, and we’re not trusted.”Twitter, which was launched in 2006 and recorded its first annual profit in 2018, said it hoped to double its revenue in 2023.\
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