Twitter Announces Brand New Desktop Experience

Twitter has decided that after testing out a new version of the desktop UI with selected users, that they’re ready to share it with the world.

The video above shows the full range of updated features you can now access as part of the new desktop experience. These include:

More of What’s Happening

The new Explore option will bring together all the great content found in the Twitter apps. You can expect more live video and local moments; personalized for wherever you may be situated in the world.

Easy Access to Your Favorite Features

Bookmarks, Lists, and your Profile have moved right up front in their own little spot which makes site navigation much easier. You can also jump between different tabs with ease.

Direct Messages All in One Place

DM’s have been expanded – now you can see your conversations and send messages all from the same view. 

Login, Logout Struggle No More

It doesn’t matter if you have one or several accounts now as you’re able to freely switch between them all. Gone are the days of logging out and in.

Make Twitter Yours

Twitter have added multiple themes, lighting and color options, so you can personalize your feed down to a T.

Other Changes

Alongside the more cosmetic changes, Twitter has also been working had to improve its back-end systems and processes to help ensure that desktop and mobile experiences are more integrated.