Twitter now tests a new feature called Timeline Bookmarks. This feature lets users save tweets to view later. Users can access saved tweets easily. Twitter wants to give users more control over their timeline.
(Twitter Tests ‘Timeline Bookmarks’)
Saving a tweet is simple. Users tap a new bookmark icon on a tweet. The icon looks like a small ribbon. Saved tweets go into a private list. Only the user sees this list. Bookmarks are separate from Likes. Liking a tweet makes it public. Bookmarks keep things private.
This test is small. Only some Twitter users can see Bookmarks right now. Twitter is gathering feedback. Changes might happen before a wider release. Twitter did not say when Bookmarks launches for everyone.
Twitter says Bookmarks help users organize content. People often find tweets they want to revisit later. Before, users had few good options. Users could Like a tweet. This made the tweet public. Users could also send a tweet to themselves. Bookmarks offer a direct, private way.
Bookmarks live in a new section of the user’s profile. Finding saved tweets is quick. Users open their profile. They tap the Bookmarks tab. All saved tweets appear there. Tweets stay saved until the user removes them.
The test focuses on the mobile app. Twitter started with iOS users. Android and web support might come later. Twitter often tests features with small groups first. This helps spot problems early.
(Twitter Tests ‘Timeline Bookmarks’)
Twitter faces competition from other apps. Many apps offer save-for-later features. Twitter aims to keep users engaged longer. Easier content saving could help. Users spend more time on Twitter this way. They see more ads too. Bookmarks are part of Twitter’s ongoing updates. The platform regularly adds new tools.
