This is because you can only authorize a single account with Twitter for Windows 8 at a time. The layout is passable at best and feels better suited for touch controls, rather than a mouse and keyboard.A strange aspect of the interface is a lack of a log out button. The horizontal pages include a view more button to find new tweets or view image galleries. In Twitter for Windows 8 all pages can be controlled with scroll bars or via mouse wheel. The Home and Connect pages are presented vertically, while the Discover and Me pages are horizontal. There is a lot of unused space, which easily could have been filled with larger buttons or menus. New tweets and search buttons are displayed in the top right corner. The Home, Connect, Discover, and Me buttons are all on the left side. Twitter for Windows 8’s usability is easy to understand for current Twitter users. This is a nice way to keep informed when someone directly contacts you.
On the plus side when you receive mentions a large notification will appear in the upper right corner for a few seconds. You have to hit reply even for new conversations to avoid this glaring oversight. You must use their exact Twitter handle or Twitter for Windows 8 will not link to the correct account.
Instead you have to type their Twitter name when mentioning them in a new tweet. Twitter for Windows 8 lacks a pop-up to find people you follow. You can also open websites in your default web browser, which is very convenient.There are issues regarding mentions. If a tweet includes a link clicking on it will switch to a page displaying the website or media. This comes off as rather unnecessary as it would make more sense if you stayed on the overlay you’re currently on. Clicking on another tweet in a conversation will take you to a separate page.
Clicking on an individual tweet will enlarge it, showing conversation history, retweets, favorites, and time stamps. You can also tweet or search from anywhere in the app. There are separate pages for the home feed, connections, discover, and personal profile. FeaturesĪs expected Twitter for Windows 8’s functionality is the same as on the main Twitter site. Twitter for Windows 8 does lack a few features found in the web and mobile versions, but is still useful for most Twitter users.
Now you can experience Twitter with a Windows 8 look and feel. Twitter for Windows 8 is the official Modern UI app. Softonic-recensie Native Twitter app for Windows 8
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