Version 5.0 cleans up the interface, adds in-line media previews for some services
Those of you in Twitter’s official beta testing group are seeing an update to version 5.0 of the app that is worthy of a full point release jump. Just two weeks after creating the group to help test new features, Twitter has pushed an update that completely revamps the entire interface with a cleaner and even more minimalist design, a new slide-in menu from the left bar to manage organization and a new settings view.
The app retains the same standard blue, white and gray color palette, but spruces things up a bit with use of a thinner font and more options for tabs — home, notifications, messages, activity, trending, find people and me — at the top of the app. In terms of features, it looks as though we’re getting in-line image previews (no more tapping in to see media) for at least some services, along with the ability to customize the top tabs to your liking.
The widget has also changed as well, albeit more subtly than the app interface itself. Let’s hope that this update makes its way out of beta and to the stable channel soon, as it seems to bring a fresh design and lots of great new features that users will want. If you just can’t wait, you can find more information about how to join beta groups of all kinds, including Twitter’s, at our app beta page.
