So tonight twitter updated there interface tonight. According to a post from Ev and team they made the following changes:
- Moving the tabs
- Ajaxified the features for speed
- Action icons: When you need them
- Cleaned up the page
- New design customizer
- Removed Archive tab
I like the new design, but it really doesn’t make a difference for me. I am using twhirl and don’t expect to change any time soon. What I really want though is some of the features to translate into a better mobile experience. Today on my WinMob phone I can’t see my replies, direct messages scare me, because I am sure I will send them over the public airwaves and to be honest it just doesn’t feel all that consistent with the other experience. I could use an app on my phone, but my phone is slow enough as is. Working out of the browser is just convenient. I want all my desktop features rolled up into the mobile experience.
I have to give twitter a lot of credit, I never thought they would stabilize this quickly and the up time has been great. The fail whale is few and far between. Twitter is becoming an essential resource for me and I am ready for more than just a new coat of paint.
What do you think of the new design?