The illustrator behind the original Twitter “blue bird” icon has died aged 56, according to a statement shared online.

Richard Osman has issued a warning to his Twitter followers as the social media platform begins to remove the blue checkmarks that distinguish verified profiles from accounts that are paying for them.

Twitter’s latest update on iPad has a responsive design that brings its features and interface more in line with the iPhone app. The new version is just in time for Apple’s scheduled announcement of ...