Twitter has released a significant update for both its iOS and Android applications today. This major release sees some great changes that make this app look and feel entirely refreshed. The largest improvement is the introduction of images with the Direct Messages section of the app. Users with a mutual following status have always been able to count on the DM feature for private messages but they have never been able to share images. This change sees the Direct Messaging system fall in line with how standard public tweets work.
The update to the Twitter app also makes it easier for users to stay informed. The new notifications from your network feature lets you view replies, retweets and favorites from the people you choose to follow. The search results now allow quick access to the tweets of people near the current location of the device as well as people that the user follows. It is so easy for Twitter and Facebook timelines to become crowded with information and Twitter has recognized this and implemented the ability for users to save content to read at a later time through the Safari Reading List on iOS. In an effort to make the app a little more user-friendly, Twitter has also introduced some aesthetic and interaction changes. Everything looks a lot fresher with Direct Messages easier to access and Home, Activity and Discover now accessible from the timeline with simple swipes.
The new Twitter app is version 6.0 and it is live in the App store for download for the iPhone and the iPad now. If you update to this version, please do let us know what you think in the comments.