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Twitter Now Supports Animated GIFs

Deepanker Verma June 18, 2014 Internet

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Twitter has finally announced an awesome change to its social network. Now it supports animated GOF images. This new change is now live on website, Android and iPhone app.

Twitter has announced this new update via a tweet containing the animated GIF.

Starting today, you can share and view animated GIFs on http://t.co/wJD8Fp317i, Android and iPhone. http://t.co/XBrAbOm4Ya
— Twitter Support (@Support) June 18, 2014

It is worth to mention that Tweet will not automatically animate. You will have to open the Tweet on its own. This has been done to prevent you from downloading large files.

Support for GIFs was highly requested feature on social media. Google+ already support this and Facebook refused to add support GIF images.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.