Twitter abruptly removes custom backgrounds and replaces it with 'plain white', expect ad push?
Twitter has had an integral design change which hasn't been well accepted by users. Earlier, Twitter would allow users to select any wallpaper or customised images for its timeline but now, Twitter is going for a more uniform look.
Twitter has made an integral design change, which hasn't been well accepted by users. Earlier, Twitter would allow users to select any wallpaper or customised images for its timeline. But now, Twitter is going for a more uniform look.Twitter has given a plain white background to all users when viewing their profile, notifications and main timeline. Users still have the option to change their profile photo, header photo and theme colour; but, the background will remain plain white preventing individuals/companies from using brand logos or images behind their profiles."We’re removing background images from the home and notifications timelines on web for all users," a Twitter spokesperson told Mashable. "Now, background images are only available where logged-in users will see them publicly (Tweet pages, list pages and collections pages). You can find help center content about customizing your design and where it’s visible on Twitter here."There is no official reason provided by the company as to why this change has been implemented. However, a report by TechCrunch believes that Twitter wants more 'control of their ad display experience'. Basically, users should not be surprised if an ad-based background takes over their timeline.Twitter hasn't exactly welcomed this change and has voiced its displease via social-networking platform:https://twitter.com/TrippyPip/status/623434632407724032?lang=enhttps://twitter.com/acerbicpiscean/status/623434704427978753https://twitter.com/mattrhodes/status/623410990630240256https://twitter.com/beastoftraal/status/623348450327986176https://twitter.com/mcclure111/status/623331307112693760https://twitter.com/Yayeahyeah/status/623437214354173952https://twitter.com/assthetichun/status/623436254806290432https://twitter.com/iainh/status/623436249093771264https://twitter.com/am4a_/status/623435842762092544https://twitter.com/matt_adlard/status/623435660695838720

Why AI notetakers are raising serious privacy and security concerns
China's low-cost AI models are changing the global AI race. Here's why Silicon Valley is worried
China's Kimi K3 challenges US AI leaders with frontier-level performance at lower cost
How did Instagram run ads promoting child abuse in India?
Why has India halted WhatsApp’s username feature before launch?
