Twitter is rolling out a new version of its interface today, shuffling around all your information and compartmentalizing it into four distinct elements: Home, Connect, Discover, and Me. The interface is completely redesigned on the web, and comes along with updated versions of the company's mobile apps. It's clear that this marks a major initiative for the company to bring together disparate parts of its service, not only in web views, but to connect the dots between its online and app presence.
As you can see in the photo above, the basic interface has been significantly streamlined, and is now putting more focus on not just @ mentions, but "activity" across your network, including who has followed you, favorited a post, and more. This goes in line with the activity view which was rolled out just a few months ago.
Additionally, the mobile apps have been redesigned (quite handsomely) to reflect to web changes. You'll find a similar stream of activity there. Android and iOS users can get the new version right now. iOS users may not immediately see the update, but can grab it by going to the App Store > Updates > Purchased. We checked out the Android app on Hoenycomb, and the new version hasn't added any screen size optimizations. It's still the same mobile app, stretched to fill the larger screen.
We're working on a detailed hands-on of the new experience and apps, and will update accordingly.
People spent a lot of time complaining about the old version while everyone waited for the new one to go live, but I haven’t heard (or thought) anything bad about the new design.
Looks really cool! On their blog they said if you download and log-in to Twitter on iOS or Android that you’ll get the web interface too. Checking it out now!
It’s nice, if only they switched the actual content with the other stuff. I like the current setting with tweets on the left and other stuff on the right.
One thing that I find mildy annoying is the use of a quill in the compose tweet icon. The pencil irked me enough but a quill? I understand it is somewhat clever with the whole Twitter bird and feathered quill idea but these abstract real world metaphors need to end. Microsoft’s floppy disk save icon is bad enough and it is only a couple decades old, Twitter has gone ahead and jumped back a couple of centuries for their metaphors.
Wonder what Joanna will use now to show that Android Tablets lack apps now that Twitter has been revamped? On a lighter note, the new app design looks quite nice although I’m not sure how it’ll enhance my experience.
My experience w/twitter has been pretty boring. I guess I just don’t understand the idea of retweets and favorites and crap, because it all becomes old news and irrelevant SO quickly. I was just never able to work it into my daily routine, much like G+. As for social, I’m pretty much all Facebook and The Verge, really. I’d like to seem some notification and comment/reply tracking upgrades here, too.
Wait, so what services are exactly being updated? I mostly use the browser version and the first-party Twitter app for Mac, but neither seem to be updated. What’s the deal?
anyone know of a way to save links to instapaper from the new twitter app on android? used to use tweetcaster just for this functionality, but app doesnt work correctly on android 4.0 (nexus s 4g)
Surprised no-one has mentioned this so maybe I’m alone here.. but is it just me or ahve they just taken the things on the right, and moved them to the left..?
All the embedded videos etc are going to slow this down so much..
There is still one HUGE piece missing- you can’t see what you’re friends (followers/following) are collectively talking about. You have to see it in reverse chronological order.
I’d like to “discover” a story and then see who I’m connected to that is talking about it.
Hate to be ‘that guy’ but is there an update coming to WP7 as well? If they notifications, username-suggestions and the like they’ll finally have a useful app
Hey guys @TheVerge could you make a few changes in your comment system. I would like to be able to add images to my comments in the mobile version (am I ignorant?) and have the “post comment” link on top please (mobile site)
Apologies for being off topic.
I don’t mind the new web interface, and the iOS interface looks fine.
I object somewhat to the new Android application, as it seems very much like an iOS port. They even waste some screen real-estate by clumsily trying to adapt an iOS design for Android. Also, there are lots of new rounded corners all over the place, which looks decidedly out of place on Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”. This just seems like a backwards-step, especially right on the cusp of the new Android update.
Is anyone able to sign into the new Tweetdeck from the Mac app store? I just keep getting a sign in unsuccessful check password error even though login information is right.
When I saw the picture all I could think was “f*** they turned it PINK”, then I saw the little Josh cartoon on the right and remembered his G+ page…smh..
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Oh GOD
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Tonight’s trending topics:
#ihatetheredesign
#newtwitter
twitter redesign sucks
relearn
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:02 PM EST reply Recommend (27) Flag actions
I like that the scrolling.element is on the right side now. It feels more British.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:58 PM EST reply Recommend (12) Flag actions
Dammit. Can’t get that out of my head now.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:47 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
there needs to be at least one bieber trending topic
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
People whine when ANYTHING is changed even slightly. Name me one redesign of anything, where people did not whine about the changes…
As long as the new design is better (I am not sure whether it is in this case, but talking in general here), the few whiners are best ignored.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:57 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Yesterdays Facebook (Android) app redesign?
People spent a lot of time complaining about the old version while everyone waited for the new one to go live, but I haven’t heard (or thought) anything bad about the new design.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 5:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Looks a little bit like the Facebook timeline.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
it’s so nice guys. very clean apps!
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m glad. I never really cared for the current layout.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I like it actually, and they did not do too much beyond switching the Right side column to the left
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:58 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Facebook Timeline? What’s that!?!?
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I haven’t seen any changes yet, I’m interested to play around with it
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It wont be rolled out for another couple of weeks. You can read all about it here: http://blog.twitter.com/2011/12/lets-fly.html
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:05 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
I wonder how long it will take to roll out.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 12:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s a good move. Twitter needs to unify it’s mobile and web applications and make them more accessible.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Ooh. I’m a constant user of Twitter (30-40 tweets per day) so this is very interesting indeed!
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Anyone seeing it in the UK yet? (I’m not).
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The web design is said to be rolling out within the next few weeks. I’m in the UK and have the iOS app update, though.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:03 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
More info on the redesign + video: http://fly.twitter.com/
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:06 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Looks good, though I mostly use apps now: Twitter on iPad and Mac, Tweetbot on iPhone.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“Download the latest version of Twitter for iPhone or Twitter for Android to get access to the redesigned Twitter on your computer.”
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:10 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I’m liking the new iOS app. Just need to wait another 2-3 years for an updated WP7 app :/
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:11 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
My
fearsthoughts, exactly.Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
…Didn’t they just recently do a redesign?
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:11 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Do people really use the website that often? I rarely use it, I use TweetDeck for everything. Or TweetCaster on my iPad.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I never use a Twitter app on my computer. Always the website.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:13 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Yes. http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/twitter.com
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Looks really cool! On their blog they said if you download and log-in to Twitter on iOS or Android that you’ll get the web interface too. Checking it out now!
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
DMs definitely seem to be de-emphasized
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:14 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’d rather look stupid than not ask.
DMs?
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:40 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Too busy using Twitter for Mac. Android version changed though, p. cool!
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s definitely welcome to me. I’m not a fan of the current webview, and the official just felt too boring.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s nice, if only they switched the actual content with the other stuff. I like the current setting with tweets on the left and other stuff on the right.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
One thing that I find mildy annoying is the use of a quill in the compose tweet icon. The pencil irked me enough but a quill? I understand it is somewhat clever with the whole Twitter bird and feathered quill idea but these abstract real world metaphors need to end. Microsoft’s floppy disk save icon is bad enough and it is only a couple decades old, Twitter has gone ahead and jumped back a couple of centuries for their metaphors.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:17 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
So you really hate the iPhone, then.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:48 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yeah, they use music notes and the music app even has a freaking IPOD CLASSIC on the icon!!!! omfg (sarcasm) thats soooo 2000…
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:48 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Can’t seem to find my saved searches in the new mobile app :(
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wonder what Joanna will use now to show that Android Tablets lack apps now that Twitter has been revamped? On a lighter note, the new app design looks quite nice although I’m not sure how it’ll enhance my experience.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
My experience w/twitter has been pretty boring. I guess I just don’t understand the idea of retweets and favorites and crap, because it all becomes old news and irrelevant SO quickly. I was just never able to work it into my daily routine, much like G+. As for social, I’m pretty much all Facebook and The Verge, really. I’d like to seem some notification and comment/reply tracking upgrades here, too.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wait, so what services are exactly being updated? I mostly use the browser version and the first-party Twitter app for Mac, but neither seem to be updated. What’s the deal?
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:28 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’ve been using Tweetbot on my iPhone for a while now, but I’m kind of diggin’ the new Twitter app. Going to try it out for a bit.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:30 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This new update runs so sluggish and laggy on the Galaxy Nexus on Android 4.0.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:31 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
anyone know of a way to save links to instapaper from the new twitter app on android? used to use tweetcaster just for this functionality, but app doesnt work correctly on android 4.0 (nexus s 4g)
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
much cleaner. i like
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It looks better. Cleaned up and simpler. People need to accept change every now and again. This isn’t a new Queen of England after all.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:39 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I like the new look, but the UI performance seems to be ass
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Geez why do I have to jump through hoops just to DM?
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You can swipe up on the “Me” icon to instantly go to your DMs.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:56 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Surprised no-one has mentioned this so maybe I’m alone here.. but is it just me or ahve they just taken the things on the right, and moved them to the left..?
All the embedded videos etc are going to slow this down so much..
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:56 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I was totally wrong, it’s so much faster. And the changes are more extensive than I thought, good improvements all round.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 8:28 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There is still one HUGE piece missing- you can’t see what you’re friends (followers/following) are collectively talking about. You have to see it in reverse chronological order.
I’d like to “discover” a story and then see who I’m connected to that is talking about it.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 1:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
ios client is so different it hurts my brain. might as well just use flipboard at this point!
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:16 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hate to be ‘that guy’ but is there an update coming to WP7 as well? If they notifications, username-suggestions and the like they’ll finally have a useful app
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:50 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If they add*
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:51 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hey guys @TheVerge could you make a few changes in your comment system. I would like to be able to add images to my comments in the mobile version (am I ignorant?) and have the “post comment” link on top please (mobile site)
Apologies for being off topic.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:51 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m seeing it → http://t.co/3NnRzkAU
( in Macedonia)
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 2:59 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I’m seeing the new website…looks nice. I’m enjoying the changes.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t mind the new web interface, and the iOS interface looks fine.
I object somewhat to the new Android application, as it seems very much like an iOS port. They even waste some screen real-estate by clumsily trying to adapt an iOS design for Android. Also, there are lots of new rounded corners all over the place, which looks decidedly out of place on Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”. This just seems like a backwards-step, especially right on the cusp of the new Android update.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Looks pretty good. Not that I care. I use TweetDeck everywhere, which also just got a redesign!
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:33 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Using the new iPhone version I cannot see my timeline. It is just empty. Anyone having the same issue?
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:44 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Clicking on this worked for me :
http://t.co/3NnRzkAU
;-)
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This new slogan is the same as Ontario’s License Plate.
“Yours to Discover”
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
And wow. The CBC totally stole this finding from me.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/12/09/twitter-ontario-slogan.html?cmp=rss
Posted on Dec 09, 2011 | 8:22 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Too many new frames. Not enough Roboto.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 3:58 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
I wonder if the Mac app gets an update it hasn’t even been updated to use Twitters photo service yet.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The iOS and Android clients finally look the same but iOS still handles @mentions and #tags better
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:13 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Is anyone able to sign into the new Tweetdeck from the Mac app store? I just keep getting a sign in unsuccessful check password error even though login information is right.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
When I saw the picture all I could think was “f*** they turned it PINK”, then I saw the little Josh cartoon on the right and remembered his G+ page…smh..
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 4:39 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wow their web interface keeps getting worse and worse — it’s starting to resemble Yahoo.
Just go back to 2009 Twitter Web and focus on improving Tweetdeck, the interface that actually works.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 5:47 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I actually love the iOS app.
Posted on Dec 08, 2011 | 7:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
How can i get the new twitter, i have still the old twitter?
Posted on Jan 03, 2012 | 1:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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