Twitter updates app to highlight big events, news stories


A 3D-printed logo for Twitter is seen in this picture illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter Inc said on June 13 it is changing its service to give more space to major events such as the World Cup, earthquakes, royal weddings and elections in a bid to make it easier for people to find interesting tweets.

Twitter has tried to stand out with users and advertisers by emphasising live events and instant news, in contrast with social networks such as Facebook Inc that have made news a lower priority than posts about family or friends.

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