What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know
This article explains what is Mastodon, and how to join and use the platform. The post What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know first appeared on Phandroid. Ever since Twitter’s acquisition was completed by Elon Musk in October-e.....»»
Meta has been working on a new Twitter competitor, and here’s what it looks like
Ever since Twitter was acquired by Elon Musk, some users have been looking for alternatives to the social network as they’re unhappy with the company’s latest decisions. We’ve seen Mastodon get a lot of attention, as well as Bluesky – a new.....»»
Mastodon bones unearthed by Michigan work crew go on display in museum
A selection of bones belonging to a juvenile mastodon who roamed the woods of Michigan 13,000 years ago is now on display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, after workers unearthed it by chance last year......»»
Ivory for Mastodon gets updated with Safari Extension and other enhancements
Ivory has become one of the most popular Mastodon clients for iPhone and iPad users, as it is designed by the same developers as Tweetbot. Now the app has been updated with even more enhancements, including a Safari Extension, redesigned media viewe.....»»
Mastodon fixes “confusing” sign-up process to attract users fleeing Twitter
Mastodon forms a plan to make decentralized social networks go mainstream. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) Since late 2022, Mastodon has increasingly become a popular alternative to Twitter f.....»»
Ivory now lets users create a Mastodon account directly from the app
Ivory is a new client for the decentralized social network Mastodon, which has been gaining a lot of attention recently amid the latest changes announced by Twitter. The app, which was developed by Tapbots (the same company behind Tweetbot), has now.....»»
Mammoth is a new free Mastodon client for iOS and macOS
The decentralized and open-source social network Mastodon has been getting a lot of attention recently amidst the controversies surrounding Twitter, as both platforms have a lot of similarities. And now iOS and macOS users will have another great th.....»»
iOS 16.4: iMessage now supports rich content previews for Mastodon posts
Here’s an iOS 16.4 surprise: the Messages app now supports rich previews for Mastodon posts when you share a link to a post in an iMessage conversation. This brings Apple’s Mastodon support up to parity with the long-standing integration with Tw.....»»
Ivory for Mastodon gains post editing and more on iPhone and iPad as Mac development continues
Mastodon, unlike other social platforms with animal mascots, lets users edit posts without charging $100/year for the privilege. Starting today, Mastodon users with Ivory for iPhone and iPad can now access post editing using the app. more… The p.....»»
HomePod reviews, iPhone parental controls, foldable macs, Mastodon vs Twitter
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, the initial HomePod reviews are in, Samsung announces the S23 Ultra, why you should use Guided Access, your hosts' hot take on foldable Macs, and more!The new HomePod is now availableThat new HomePo.....»»
Even your antique Mac can use Mastodon
Mastodon is a new, distributed social network which uses decentralized servers — and an enterprising developer has ported a client to run on a 30-year old Mac operating system.Scott Small has written a Mastodon client called macstodon for Classic v.....»»
Apple Fellow Phil Schiller confirms he’s now on Mastodon after deleting Twitter account
Following all the mess happening to Twitter after the company was acquired by Elon Musk, Apple Fellow and former Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller has deleted his account on the platform. However, those who still want updates from Schiller can now.....»»
Tapbots readies ‘Ivory’ client for Mastodon as Tweetbot era unceremoniously ends
The dust continues to settle following Twitter’s decision to cut off third-party apps from its API. Twitter’s poorly communicated decision means that apps like Twitteriffic and Tweetbot can no longer exist. In light of that, Tapbots has publishe.....»»
Mastodon—and the pros and cons of moving beyond Big Tech gatekeepers
Standards-based interoperability makes a comeback, sort of. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As Elon Musk's Category 5 tweetstorm continues, the once-obscure Mastodon social network has been gaining over 1,.....»»
Thanks to Tapbots’ Ivory app, I’m finally ready to ditch Twitter for good
Mastodon is a popular Twitter alternative, but it may not click right away. You might just need a great app to help — and that's what Tapbots brings with Ivory......»»
Twitter rival Mastodon rejects funding to preserve nonprofit status
Open-source microblogging site has seen surge of interest since Musk took over Twitter. Enlarge / Founder Eugen Rochko said Mastodon would not "turn into everything you hate about Twitter." (credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images).....»»
What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know
This article explains what is Mastodon, and how to join and use the platform. The post What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know first appeared on Phandroid. Ever since Twitter’s acquisition was completed by Elon Musk in October-e.....»»
Mastodon is hurtling toward a tipping point
With rising popularity comes rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via getty) Rodti MacLeary started a Mastodon instance, mas.to, in 2019. By early November 2022, it had am.....»»
As Twitter backlash grows, rival Mastodon reaches 2.5 million monthly users
Twitter rival Mastodon has grown eight times its size in a matter of weeks, going from approximately 300,000 users in October to 2.5 million in November, according to a blog post by the platform's founder, Eugen Rochko......»»
Twitter bans users from linking to other social media platforms like Instagram and Mastodon
Update: Elon Musk says the policy will be adjusted to only forbid accounts that are primarily advertising other platforms, and casual linking will once again be permitted. On Sunday, during the World Cup, Twitter officially banned its users from lin.....»»
Elon Musk"s Twitter blocked links to rival Mastodon. That could raise alarms among regulators
Elon Musk's Twitter sparked an international outcry on Thursday by suspending a number of journalists at major news organizations who cover him......»»