Whether you use Twitter a little or a lot, I’m sure you’ve heard about the #NewTwitter design that has been slowly rolling out to all users. I have three Twitter accounts and currently only have it on the one account I use the least (go figure). Nevertheless, even though I rarely use that account there are still some pretty useful features that might have me using it even more now. Many people are still anxiously awaiting the arrival of #NewTwitter on their account. For those waiting, hopefully this short list will hold you over until you can try out the real thing.
View Images
One of the most annoying things about Twitter has been that you have to click on a link and go to an outside site in order to view images. Well now, you can simply click on the little arrow button (as seen below) to open up a picture in the new details panel (right hand column). You can still click on the link to go to the actual source if you prefer, but being able to view the image in the details panel is much more convenient. By the way, underneath the image you’ll be able to see a few recent tweets from the user who tweeted the image.
View Videos
Just like with images (above) you can also view videos in the same way, and yes the videos do actually play within Twitter. If you’re not sure which links in a tweet actually point to a view or image, just make sure to keep an eye out for the little icon next to the arrow button (as you an see above); there’s one for videos and one for images.
Conversation View & More
That little arrow button is really important and is the key to all of the good stuff that will appear in the the new details panel (the right hand column). When viewing your regular timeline, clicking on it will show you replies, the bio of the person (or people) mentioned in a tweet, tweets mentioning the user replying and tweets near your location. That a lot of info but yet all very helpful. It’s really great for finding more people to connect with and see what other things are being said on Twitter.
Trending Topics
You can now see a little more details when it comes to trending topics. For instance, you may see a yellow “Promoted” badge next to topics that are being promoted by a company. I’m thinking this is kind of like official Twitter accounts; it lets you know which topics are due to an official company or product rather than actual Twitter users. Also, clicking on a tweet within a trending topic shows useful info in the details panel. You can see how many people have retweeted the specific tweet, and you can even see who they are. You can also see the bio of anyone mentioned in the tweet and a link to follow them if you aren’t already, replies to the tweet and tweets from the user (or in some case tweets from the person mentioned in the tweet).
Tweet From Any Page
Lastly, now you don’t have to navigate back to the homepage whenever you want to post a new tweet. There is a convenient little icon above the timeline and next to your username that, when clicked, brings up a tweet box.This box can also be moved around wherever you’d like on the screen, and can include your current location if you allow it.
So now that you see what the #NewTwitter design has to offer, what is your favorite feature?
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