Twitter is doing big things also. They just filed for IPO and now they’re going for the complete makeover. Just recently they updated the “conversation view” by adding the blue lines between the tweets. But it seems they are working on more.
Android users were asked to become Beta testers a few weeks ago and Twitter wasted no time in working on updates. In Twitter 5.0’s beta experiment, there’s a complete new look and of course some new features. I didn’t think that Twitter needed a makeover until I saw this design.
Twitter 5.0 Beta for Android Experiment
After agreeing to sign up for a Google Group, the beta actually replaces your current Twitter app, and you’re alerted each time a new build is available. As any good beta program should, there are plenty of opportunities for you to offer feedback on bugs; we’re not sure if you can report blue lines as a “bug,” but it’s still great to know that our voices can finally be heard before new features roll out to everyone.
— Engadget
Some of Twitter’s 5.0 Beta Features Include:
- Completely new design
- Inline images and videos!
- Reordering of menu items
- Navigation sidebar
If you’re thinking about becoming part of the Twitter 5.0 Beta group, it’s too late now. You will have to wait for the official rollout. What do you think of the design so far?
