soon we can launch a new twitter: The microblogging social network is testing a new design on the desktop version of its platform, which may include a “night mode”, a data saver function, bookmarks and other new features.
We present the design of the new Twitter
The new Twitter representsa relevant change in its design. If nothing else, it’s the biggest change in a long time, and it includes a shift to the right of the trending topics section, shortcuts for advanced search, and a bigger spotlight for emojis.
A new is coming.
Some of you got an opt-in to try it now. Check out the emoji button, quick keyboard shortcuts, upgraded trends, advanced search, and more. Let us know your thoughts!
—Twitter (@Twitter)
This morning, some Spanish users, like David Alvarez (@dalvarez37) explained that they had been able to access the new version of Twitter:
Testing the new Twitter interface 👉 🔝🔝
– David Alvarez 💬 🤔 (@dalvarez37)
Finally, others like Xabier Rolán realized that all users could try this new version by accessing through the
Everyone can access the new version by typing the mobile version in the desktop browser
— Xabier Rolan (@XabierRolan)
This redesign had been advanced in September of last year. Thus, these were the screenshots with which he exclusively announced the arrival of the new Twitter:
Although the changes are great, the layout is very familiar and intuitive for anyone who has used Twitter on a mobile or from Windows, since the experience is almost identical.
When these changes became known last September, a Twitter spokesperson told Business Insider that “At the moment, this is a limited trial.” And while the social network planned in detail what the new Twitter will look like, they asked users to comment what changes can improve the experience on the platform.
So are the novelties of this new design.
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We are testing out a new Twitter for web, which a small number of people will see today. Love it? missing something? Reply and tell us. Don’t have the new experience? Stay tuned.
—Twitter (@Twitter)
Apparently, the new Twitter seems to have been developed under the format, that is, a standard that analyzes how to create apps in browser windows. One of its most interesting features is that allows websites to be pinned to a taskbar, Just like in an app.
On the other hand, as you can see from the screenshots, the night mode, which was already introduced a year ago, is now can more easily activate.
The trends that until now appear on the left side of the screen, the new Twitter seems have them in a column to the right, under the recommendations of the accounts to follow. In addition, with the “data saving” mode you can choose what content to download to see it when you really need it.
Twitter points out how to use the bookmarking feature that was already available on the mobile version. With her, it will only suffice click on the option and later you can find the content easily and quickly.
All these changes can be made directly from the settings sectionin your profile within the social network:
The use of the platform will be simpler and more complete
As you can see, the main functions remain intact, what is included are new options, a new way of organizing information, and above all, it will be easier to use since it will work much like apps do of mobile devices, with the option to set some sections, as if you had a taskbar.
In addition, the possibility of using pop-up windows to keep you informed of updates or important messages. Everything will be displayed more visuallyorganized and structured.
And of course, if you don’t like the new interface, you can always switch back to the old design option… at least for now.
What do you think of these changes in the new Twitter? Would you add or remove features?
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