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Twitter Blue was announced last year as a paid subscription with bonus perks for Twitter users. However, not all of Twitter Blue’s features have been available on Android, with some remaining exclusive to the iOS version of the service. The ability to set custom app icons is one such feature. Twitter is finally announcing the arrival of this feature for Android subscribers of its service.
In customary fashion, the company shared the news through a tweet while showcasing the options available for app icons. In addition to the default Twitter app icon, users get an additional seven options to choose from, which will be available year-round. The company will also offer “seasonal” app icons, which will be live for a limited time. As XDA notes, these icons could be related to an event, season, or something relevant, depending on the time of the year.
if you're on Android, the wait is over—you can now select from our custom app icons
switch it up daily, weekly, monthly, or never! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/Pk3I2mpyks
— Twitter Blue (@TwitterBlue) February 23, 2022
Twitter Blue costs $2.99/month, but some features aren’t available on Android or web versions yet
While Twitter is expecting some traction from its new paid subscription, it’s too early to tell if the company has been successful. But it’s clear that iOS users have access to more Twitter Blue benefits than Android or web users. While this is changing over time, the disparity has made Android users hesitant to try out Twitter Blue.
Twitter is only charging $2.99/month for Blue, making it among the cheaper subscriptions out there. Users get access to a handful of features, including the ability to modify tweets just after sending them. Subscribers also receive some of Twitter’s new features before anyone else, courtesy of Twitter Labs.
Some early features we’ve seen so far include the ability to upload 10-minute videos and pinning DM conversations for easier access. Twitter recently made the latter feature available for non-Blue users as well. However, the process is somewhat complex on Android as compared to iOS.
Pinning conversations on Android requires holding down on the conversation and selecting the “Pin Conversation” option that appears on the pop-up. But users can only pin up to six conversations at the moment. It’s unclear if this is a temporary limitation.
There’s much to like and dislike about Twitter Blue. But based on its progress so far, it’s safe to say that it’s been underwhelming for the most part.