![]() I use it quite a bit so this is a welcome change. I love what the revamped Spotlight looks like. I like the more modern look, however, my other apps now look terribly outdated in comparison (Tweetbot, Office for Mac, PhotoShop, etc). One of the biggest and most noticeable change is the new look of the icons – they are all flat in design, just like what you experienced with the revamped iOS7. This allows you to send files quickly between your iDevices and Mac, on the same network. I was keep to try AirDrop, but will have to wait a bit. OS X Yosemite will be more tightly integrated with iOS but a lot of that functionality will on be available when Yosemite comes out of beta. It is optional so you can turn it off, but why would you? Once I backed up, downloaded the update and installed it, and saw the login screen, I knew I was going to enjoy the experience based solely on the new font, ha! I love the translucent panels, looks more natural and a fresh change. ![]() Oh, if you’re struggling to pronounce Yosemite, I assume you never watched Bugs Bunny cartoons? I backed up with Time Machine before doing so – can’t remember when last I was that responsible – I usually update WordPress without backing up! Tweetbot 2 for Mac is on sale for $12.99 on the Mac App Store.Apple opened OS X Yosemite beta to the public last week, its first time doing something of this nature.Īfter following the preview of it at the last Apple live web stream, I was quite keen to try it out, and so, made the decision to run the beta on my primary Mac, knowing exactly what this means. To enjoy the new design, use Tweetbot on a Mac running OS X Yosemite. The app requires an Intel-based Mac with a 64-bit processor and OS X 10.7.4 or later. Speaking of feature removals, Tweetbot 2 for Mac also lacks the retweets tab.Īccording to a Tweetbot developer, an upcoming 2.1 update will introduce the ability to display embedded tweets,a feature that got recently rolled out to Tweetbot for iPhone. While you can still disable media previews in timelines or switch to large images, sadly the medium preview option has been removed altogether. For instance, you can switch verified badges on and off, or choose between the new circular appearance for profile photos or continue using the old look. Tweetbot can also be customized to your liking using new preferences. If you click on a photo attached to a tweet, Tweetbot will open it in an improved image viewer that includes the original tweet at the bottom. The compose sheet where you type in a new tweet is now its own window detached from Tweetbot’s main window. Profile views now use iOS-style layout where the app displays users recent photos, with the option to view their timeline by clicking the tweet counter. The search bar is now integrated into the window’s title bar, with a new button next to the new tweet button providing quick access to search functionality. More importantly, Tweetbot 2 for Mac can now search through your timelines more efficiently than before. To set a list as your timeline, just right-click on the Timeline title. ![]() You can choose to view all of your lists created on Twitter or open them in a new window or column.Īnother enhancement helps you quickly detach a list into its own window by right clicking the title bar at the top. Just click it and Tweetbot will switch to a three-pane layout that helps manage your lists. ![]() Notice a new toggle in the bottom left corner of the app’s window? In addition to flatter controls and Yosemite styling, Tweetbot 2 for Mac will now display verified account badges while giving you the flexibility to organize your lists the way you want. Put simply, Tweetbot now feels right at home on Macs running OS X Yosemite. The overhauled interface looks stunning with its flattened appearance, precise typography, revamped profile pages with circular profile photos, iMessage-like chat bubbles and other perks.Ī new Recent Photos section is now available through a person’s profile view, allowing you to quickly check out the photos they recently posted on Twitter. For new users, the application is now available at a discounted price of $12.99, down from its regular asking price of $19.99.Īside from a fresh coat of paint and a dark translucent appearance on Yosemite systems, Tweetbot 2 for Mac sports an improved timeline search feature, optional verified badges, a three-pane layout that brings order to your lists, an iOS-style interface in the tweet detail view, the ability to see a user’s recent photos and more. Tweetbot 2 for Mac is now available as a free update for existing Tweetbot users. Better late than never! Developer Tapbots has at last unleashed a major update to its popular Twitter client for OS X. ![]()
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