Android and Me » best twitter client for android? http://androidandme.com Meet Your New Android Friend. Your Community For All Things Google Android. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Twidroid continues to be the best Android Twitter client http://androidandme.com/2009/11/applications/twidroid-continues-to-be-the-best-android-twitter-client/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twidroid-continues-to-be-the-best-android-twitter-client http://androidandme.com/2009/11/applications/twidroid-continues-to-be-the-best-android-twitter-client/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:04 +0000 Taylor Wimberly http://androidandme.com/?p=7134 I have only been using Twitter for less than a year and somehow I have the “Most Influential” account when it comes to Android. Way back in March when I first began using Twitter, I proclaimed Twidroid was The Best Android Twitter Client. Since that time, Twidroid has released around 1,482 updates and it continues to improve each month.

As an Android enthusiast, I love the way Twidroid continually updates their release notes. Anyone can see just how active the developers are and they have recently began including a roadmap of upcoming features.

The next major update due in December should include:

  • new: threaded conversations
  • new: remember timeline position setting
  • new: single tweet view with extended infos (geo, report to spam etc.)
  • new: offline tweets [~2.9]
  • new interface language: chinese

I also like how Twidroid is available in two versions: Free and Pro. I prefer the Pro version for its full featured lists support, multiple account management, desktop widgets, and themes (For a full comparison see their features list). The Pro version will cost you around $5, but if you are a heavy Twitter user I would definitely recommend it.

Twidroid has also been helpful for other application developers as well. They recently announced they support plugins so other apps can integrate with their service.

We’re happy to announce that we will soon provide a mechanism for Android developers to build plugins that use Twidroid as a platform for all Twitter-related communication and enhance the feature set for end-users. Our first example will be a native Google Maps integration for individual Tweets as not all currently available devices are equipped with native capabilities for viewing maps. We’ll provide further infos in the next weeks.

I know there are a million different Twitter clients for Android, but Twidroid has consistently been the best over the last year. Our readers agree too, since they voted it as the Best Twitter App during our last Android Network Awards.

If you have yet to sign up for Twitter, what are you waiting for? Be sure to follow @androidandme for up to the second updates on the latest Android news.

twidroidpro1 twidroidpro2 twidroidpro3 twidroidpro4 twidroidpro5 twidroidpro6 twidroidpro7 twidroidpro8 twidroidpro9 ]]> http://androidandme.com/2009/11/applications/twidroid-continues-to-be-the-best-android-twitter-client/feed/ 25 The Best Android Twitter Client http://androidandme.com/2009/03/reviews/the-best-android-twitter-client/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-android-twitter-client http://androidandme.com/2009/03/reviews/the-best-android-twitter-client/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:01:44 +0000 Taylor Wimberly http://www.androidandme.com/?p=618 When I wrote my first Twitter article, I had only been using Twidroid for a few days. I was faced with learning two new systems at the same time, but Twidroid made the process easier. After using Twitter on my PC and my G1, I prefer the interface of Twidroid.

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Our Twitter Profile

Our Twitter Profile

For readers unfamiliar with Twitter, I picture it as everyone having their own personal, mini TV network. You are free to broadcast whatever you like 24hrs a day. If you produce an interesting show, then more viewers tune in. With every network tuned in to each other, it is also an incredible communications tool. With always on access in your pocket, news can spread faster than a California wildfire.

Twidroid is the best Twitter app I have used.  They have more features than all the other Android clients combined.  Updates are released on a regular schedule.  A beta client is even available for those who wish to test new features.  If you are already familiar with Twitter, then you will feel right at home on Twidroid.

Here are a few of my favorite features using Twidroid on Android:

1.  Integration with other apps. Twidroid makes heavy use of Android intents.  This allows many other applications to integrate with the app.  Now you can easily share items from different apps directly to your Twitter account.  A good example of this is 3banana’s Online Notebook.

Tweet Options

Tweet Options

2. Instant Notifications.  Users can setup different notification alerts so you are instantly alerted when there are new Tweets, someone replies to you, or you receive a direct message.  Thankfully you can set the interval it checks for new updates to save on battery power.

3. Photo Sharing.  There are quite a few photo sharing apps out there, but none are as easy to use as Twidroid.  Hosting support is provided via Phodroid or Twitpic.  You can easily upload and geotag any photo.  This is the quickest method around for posting your images to a location that people can easily find.

I could keep going, but I suggest you just download the app and try it yourself.  Share your favorite features with us in the comments.  If you would like to follow us on Twitter our page is located here.

Multiple account support is on the roadmap for Twidroid 2.0  Ralph, Twidroid

Currently, I only have one request for Twidroid and I have been told its on the way.  The developers are very responsive to fixing bugs and implementing new ideas.  If you have any issues with their product, just drop them an email.

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