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Application that allows you to post tweets, receive notifications and view media or web pages

Application that allows you to post tweets, receive notifications and view media or web pages

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What is Twitter for Windows 8

Twitter for Windows 8 is an excellent FREE download that has all of the features that you love from the popular social media network, plus lots of new functions that will help you to share and find content. This official app helps you to take advantage of the features available on your Windows 8 device.

Top Features of Twitter for Windows 8

Some of the features that users are raving about include "Snap View," which allows you to use another app. You can "snap" Twitter into the left or right side of your screen and then begin using another app. This helps you to multitask in a whole new way while watching streaming video, catching up on news, checking email or browsing the web.

The "Share" charm allows you to post a tweet from any other app just by swiping from the right edge of Windows 8 and then choosing "share" to share content, such as news article links, photos or text directly to Twitter. The "search" charm helps you to find what you are looking for quickly and easily. Just swipe the right edge of Windows 8 from any other app and choose the "search" charm to find user accounts, keywords or hashtags.

The "Live Tiles" features helps you to stay on top of the topics currently trending on Twitter. These notifications will alert you to new trends or hot topics, whether you are using Twitter or not. The new photo feature in Twitter for Windows 8 allows you to view images in a landscape view, providing access to larger photos than before. Just swipe across your device to view multiple photos, tap the photo to view full screen or view the image in gallery format.

Pros and Cons

Twitter for Windows 8 is easy to understand and can be quickly used by those familiar with the Twitter social media network. All of the familiar buttons, such as Home, Me, Connect and Discover, are available for quick use. All pages are controlled using a mouse, scroll bars or by swiping the corners of the page. Touch control works better with this particular app than standard computer controls. This app makes it easy for Twitter users to stay on top of trends and other users that they follow.

PROS

  • Straight forward navigation
  • Ability to view other content within the app
  • Real time notifications of new trends, tweets and hot topics
  • Quick search function available with a single swipe
  • Photos available in larger formats, including landscape
  • Available in multiple languages
  • Familiar tabs incorporated alongside new feature options

CONS

  • Unable to support multiple accounts
  • Daily tweet limits can be a problem
  • App does not work as well on a PC as it does on a mobile device