Tapbots today launched the latest version of the Tweetbot Twitter client, with a subscription-based payment requirement and a few new design tweaks and features.
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The update adds support for Twitter’s V2 API, adds interface options for polls and maps for the first time, and tweaks the timeline view and adds support for more tweet data. There are new “@” and “#” buttons when composing a tweet, plus there are new app icon options and more UI themes.
With the API changes, there are no longer options for URL shortening and options for uploading images / videos, and Chrome and Firefox are browser options when opening links. Going forward, Tweetbot will be able to take over all of the features Twitter makes available with its V2 API, so it should no longer be that far behind the official Twitter app when it comes to functionality.
Tweetbot 6 is now a subscription-based app and requires a $ 0.99 per month or $ 5.99 per year subscription fee to unlock the full functionality of the app. Multiple accounts, advanced filtering options and push notifications are premium features that will be available with a subscription. The free version of the app is read-only and does not support tweeting.
Tweetbot 6 is free to download from the App Store, but you need an in-app subscription to access full functionality. [Direct Link]