Twitter iOS app readies for iOS 7 with new update

Coinciding with today’s iOS 7 launch, Twitter released a new update to usher in the new iOS version. While it looks largely unchanged, there is a new flat toolbar on top and new buttons to tap on.

Other new iOS features that integrate with Twitter include the use of the #music hashtag on iTunes Radio to find music that is currently trending on Twitter; use of Siri to conduct searches on Twitter; and use Shared Links in Safari to access links other people have tweeted. Twitter has also confirmed that the update is compatible with iOS 6 and 5. 

Official Twitter app for Android tablets leaks online

Better late than never, right? At long last, during an IFA presentation no-less, the upcoming 'optimized for tablet' Twitter for Android was revleaed inadvertantly during a slide. Although no release date was given for the official app, an APK is available for download via the link below. Note: the app is optimized for tablets that have 10-inch screens. It's being reported that tablets with smaller screens are rendering a "cluttered" app experience.

Download Twitter for Android tablets here

Via AndroidPolice

Twitter makes protected tweets searchable

Twitter continues to roll out changes. This time protected tweets are being added to Twitter Search results. But before you complain that this encroaches your privacy, it is important to note that searchable protected tweets are only going to appear to you and your approved followers. It won’t appear on public search engines or be shown to anyone you haven’t approved.

Source: Twitter Support

Twitter revamps conversation interface

Twitter announced its new way of showing conversation to make it easier to follow exchanges. The new user interface has the first tweet of the conversation on top with a blue line between tweets that indicate that the connection between them.

You can view up to three tweets on the home timeline and just choose to expand the thread if you want to read the entire conversation. Conversations can also be emailed for non-Twitter users’ benefit via Twitter.com. Individual tweets can be shared through email with the iPhone and Android apps.