Twitter has gone through a number of changes in recent years.
The last time we heard about a visual redesign initiative was in 2021. But today, the leading social media app has debuted a unique collection of icons for its web, Android and iOS platforms.
Pop-up icons aren’t just a breath of fresh air and great to look at, they just add that refined appeal that Twitter seemed to lack for years.
Seeing the evolution of style on the platform might make you think it’s a little different from the last change. And while we agree that the change may be subtle in its refinement, it’s still worth applauding.
The app is putting before and after icon images for those who might not notice the difference, and we’re pleased so far.
The company went public with the news of the distribution recently. They tweeted today about their latest change and how users are welcome to interpret the look however they feel.
But overall, we can clearly witness a much bolder appeal to the drawn lines and a slightly more inflated atmosphere in terms of the final look.
One of the company’s spokespersons was caught talking to the media recently. He explained what the rollout would be like for the web, iOS and Android versions of the app. And there may not be any specific schedule outlined for the release, users will get it soon. But that’s only if you choose to update the app on time.
Twitter says the goal was to create a style that was subtle, cohesive, and had that extra element of cheekiness. And we think they nailed that aspect.
While for many, it won’t make much sense, but we think the app is busy working on some other features that will add real value. This could include an innovative way to keep track of mentions giving users greater control over how others in the app interact with them.
Let’s not forget the good old and long-awaited Edit button that so many fans of the app have been asking for for a long time. And we know, it’s only valid for paying Twitter Blue Members, but hey, at least it’s a start, don’t you think?
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