Twitter said it replaced the star icon to avoid confusion, especially for new users.
''The heart, in contrast, is a universal symbol that resonates across language, cultures, and time zones. The heart is more expressive, enabling you to convey a range of emotions and easily connect with people. And in our tests, we found that people loved it,'' it said in a statement.
You can say a lot with a heart. Introducing a new way to show how you feel on Twitter: https://t.co/WKBEmORXNW pic.twitter.com/G4ZGe0rDTP
— Twitter (@twitter) November 3, 2015
''You might like a lot of things, but not everything can be your favorite,'' the microblogging site said.
Aside from users of Twitter, users of the short-form video sharing service Vine will also experience the same changes.
Twitter also recently introduced a poll button wherein users can create their own polls, with two-option choices.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
