If you are a regular user of Twitter on your smartphone or tablet with Android, you have most likely received an update in the last few hours. If it has not yet reached you or you have not yet taken a look at the new version of the application of the popular social network of microblogging, a Android Help We are going to detail what changes you will find once you have pressed the icon of the blue bird.
Before moving on, we would like to emphasize that the changes included in this important update are practically all - if not all, directly - in the visual section. In this way and thanks to this new version of the application Twitter, it will be shown to us in our Time Line the preview of photos and short videos (at the time with Vine and today natively and with GIFs) that have been tweeted by users we follow.
The new tweets allow you to “bring your followers close to what is happening "
The goal of the developers of Twitter With this change in the visual section of the popular social network, it is nothing more than to bring together tweeters and their followers. As everyone knows, it is often said that a picture is worth 1.000 words - so we will not comment on the comparison with the 140 characters it offers Twitter - with what the possibility that the application now provides us to offer us a preview images and small videos, supposes for the user a new focus of attraction towards contents that previously could have gone unnoticed and that now, with the single gesture of clicking on the small photograph, we can see or reproduce in full size.
In this way, those responsible for the social network have highlighted how the new tweets allow “to bring your followers closer to what is happening ”, thanks to the fact that the messages will be“ more visual and attractive ”. In the same way, they have highlighted another of the novelties of the new version of the app, which goes through a easier to "reply, retweet or mark a tweet as a favorite", since we can do it from our own Time Line and without having to click on the message itself, as has happened until now.
However, these previews of images and short videos made with wine They may not be to everyone's liking – because there are all kinds of tastes, right? – so they can be easily deactivated Going into the 'Settings' section that we will find in the application.
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More changes visible in Discover/Explore and search
In addition to the change in the Time Line, the application enhances the section Discover/Explore with richer content: now you will see previews of photos, videos and summaries articles directly in the cards of each tweet. The selection of news is tailored to your network and your interests, so the feed is more personalized and focused on what matters to you.
In the search engine, the results gain a top strip of images with the most relevant photos of the consultation to understand "at a glance" what's happening. Clicking on an image opens it in full size, and with another tap, you can access the tweet to reply, retweet or favorite. In the links, tapping on the tweet shows the headline and an excerpt from the first lines of the article, favoring a pre-reading without leaving the app. Sometimes these views may not appear, which is common in gradual deployments or in searches with less activity.
Current experience on X (formerly Twitter) for Android
The app has evolved while maintaining its essence: a clean interface that gives preference to dark mode and the possibility of choosing between two chronologies, Following o For you, where the algorithm cross-references trends with your interests. Everything is displayed visually, with cards that prioritize images and video.
When you publish, you have at your disposal a composer with text, photos, videos, polls, and GIFsBeyond traditional tweets, today you can create longer posts and combine several formats in a single post, which gives more context to your ideas.
For real-time conversations, X incorporates Spaces (audio rooms) and the option of stream live video, useful for interviews, events, or conversations with your community. During live streams, you have controls to manage comments and keep the conversation focused.
The social part is expanded with Communities thematic and Direct messages to chat privately with friends, followers, or collaborators. You can also save posts with Bookmarks and review them whenever you want.
Another addition is Grok, an AI assistant that leverages real-time data: it can summarize news, provide context for a post, or explain a video in an understandable way—something useful when you follow current events in technology, sports, or politics.
If you are looking for extras, X Premium offers profile verification, greater visibility, prioritized responses, fewer ads, longer videos and publication editing. Companies can opt for badges specific to their organization, which improves the credibility and the scope.
Privacy, data consumption and accessibility
In control and security, the app allows you to decide who can answer to your posts, filter mentions, and use tools against unwanted content. This approach keeps conversations more relevant and safe.
If you want a lighter experience, you can disable previews and Autoplay of videos and activate the data saving to charge only what you're interested in. This way, you optimize mobile consumption without sacrificing quality.
Accessibility is also progressing: there are video subtitles, contrast improvements, and support for right-to-left reading formats. In the tab of the Tinker Bell you will see global notifications or only mentions, and you can organize what's important without missing anything.
The visual twist of Twitter/X On Android, it brings relevant content closer to you with rich cards and quick actions, while letting you control every detail of your feed. If you prefer a clean timeline, disable previews and autoplay; if you want to go deeper, Explore, Spaces, Grok, and the Premium options add top-notch tools for learning, conversing, and creating.
Source: Twitter Via: TechnoBuffalo.