Twitter retires the Discover and Activity sections of its official iOS app
Twitter has just released an update to its official iOS app featuring a substantial change.
In version 6.25.1 of the app, you’ll probably notice that Twitter has officially retired the Discover and Activity sections and moved trends to the Search part of the app. Those changes make a lot of sense as many newer users were unaware of what could be found in Discover.
The new trends section in the app.
A Twitter blog post also explains how the social networking giant will offer more information about trending topics:
We know that trends aren’t always self-explanatory, so now you’ll see a description below each trend. Since trends tend to be abbreviations without context, like #NYFW, a description will make it clear that this trend is about New York Fashion Week. The new trends experience may also include how many Tweets have been sent and whether a topic is trending up or down.
The update also makes it easier for users to add their own comment to other people’s tweets.
Twitter is a universal app designed for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad/iPad mini. It can be downloaded now on the App Store for free.
And if you’re interested, take a look at our AppGuides highlighting the best Twitter clients for both the iPhone and iPad.
Twitterific 5, a great free alternative to the official Twitter client, was updated earlier this month with draft support and many other improvements. It’s also a universal app.
For other recent app news today, see: Translating the same phrases is now easier than ever in iTranslate Voice for iOS, Cartoon Survivor pits you against deadly creatures, environments and dynamite, and Manipulate gravity to navigate dangerous labyrinths in Naught Reawakening, an upcoming platformer.
