Twitter to People About to Enter Potentially Volatile Discussions: Heads Up

The social network is testing prompts with Android and iOS users

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The Heads Up feature Twitter initially discussed late last month is being tested with more Android and iOS users.

Twitter said during a press call in September that the purpose of Heads Up is to let people know when they are about to join a potentially heated discussion, and it was exploring ways to combine automation with helping authors of tweets set the vibe of conversations.

The social network said in a Twitter Support tweet Wednesday, “Ever want to know the vibe of a conversation before you join in? We’re testing prompts on Android and iOS that give you a heads up if the convo you’re about to enter could get heated or intense.

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