Twitter for BlackBerry v2.0 updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

By Adam Zeis on 24 Jun 2011 11:22 am

Twitter for BlackBerry has again received an update in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Some new UI tweaks and enhancements keep the goods coming in this round. RIM took in tons of customer feedback and has pumped out a new beta version (which sadly I've yet to find in the Beta Zone myself) with great new features. Updates in Twitter 2.0 include:

Color Refresh: This update features a lighter color scheme consisting of light blue with a shade of white. This new, smooth color scheme makes it easy to follow where you are in the timeline and has been incorporated throughout the app.
Compose a Tweet: It's all about options! By default, the Tweet composer is "hidden" from the Home timeline but accessible from the new "Compose Tweet" bar located below the nav bar as displayed in Option 1 below. Clicking the "Compose Tweet" bar will bring up the Tweet composer at the bottom of the screen, similar to if you're composing a Tweet via the Menu or by using the same hotkey that you would use to compose an email message from the BlackBerry message list (for example, in English, the hotkey is ‘c' if using a QWERTY keyboard). Alternatively, you can choose to display the Tweet composer as a static fixture at the top of the Home timeline (see Option 2).
Trending Topics now with local trends support: A Trending Topics icon has been added to the nav bar and now includes local trends support. Local trends helps you keep in touch with the trends in your area while on-the-go with the Twitter app.
My Profile: Now you can access your profile quickly and easily from the nav bar (or the Menu). And, you'll notice that the icon is personalized with your profile picture to better help you identify the account that you're logged into (teaser: this feature will be especially helpful should we include multi-account support in a future release. #justsayin =D).
Performance Enhancements: Last but certainly not least, we've included some performance enhancements to improve the overall usability of the app.

Twitter for BlackBerry should be showing up in the BlackBerry Beta Zone today for registered users (if you don't see it now keep checking back). If you're not yet registered, head to the link below to get started.

Source: Inside BlackBerry

Topics: Twitter For BlackBerry BlackBerry Beta Zone News & Rumors BlackBerry Apps

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57 comments

rroyy Jun 24, 2011 at 11:47 am

Adam bro, It's there for users who invited to color survey. Downloading now.

Seperate "quote option" comes back! We got only problem, quoting your own tweets and tweets from protected accounts. But we can use "Send to" option for it...

pilot-leo Jun 24, 2011 at 11:31 am

Somewhat better!...

corybullis Jun 24, 2011 at 11:35 am

i see nothing. damn!

charrion Jun 24, 2011 at 11:37 am

Nothing visible here :(

jmercier34 Jun 24, 2011 at 11:39 am

why do i not see it???????

BlueandWhiteBerry Jun 24, 2011 at 11:41 am

Its like they took all my ideas and implemented them to this release!! Nice work RIM. Its v nice!

ericpicco Jun 24, 2011 at 11:48 am

Not showing up for me

JosephN Jun 24, 2011 at 11:51 am

I like the new colors on the UI keeps it from being so uni-color.

leejayknapp Jun 24, 2011 at 11:51 am

rebooting device as i type, will post anything i find better or any bugs :)

jonlm Jun 24, 2011 at 12:04 pm

I have this version for quite a while, and I'm not a Beta Zone user because version 2.0 was released on May for all users, maybe this is version 2.1, could you check this.

diegonei Jun 24, 2011 at 12:09 pm

This is the Beta Zone's new 2.0.0.15 we're talking about. AppWorld has 2.0.0.11.

leejayknapp Jun 24, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Yes Jon, its a very small update just slight changes to the UI as far as i can make out.

tuffy100 Jun 24, 2011 at 12:07 pm

I did the color survey but I'm not sure that my input helped much seeing as I'm completely colorblind... :P

Great update, though!

Phony bologna Jun 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm

Does this app remember the last tweet viewed yet? That was always the reason I could never use it. Backing out of the app and not hitting End would drive me nuts because upon returning to my timeline I'd have to scroll through tweets backwards. So annoying.

jborfeo Jun 24, 2011 at 12:58 pm

That's a negative. I was definitely for this and made it know through BETA testing. I even got it listed as a feature request, and it was received well from other BETA testers. I will not use this app until that happens.

Phony bologna Jun 24, 2011 at 1:46 pm

Isn't this feature kind of a no-brainer? I don't know how so many users tolerate this so well.

leejayknapp Jun 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm

I Havent found anything has changed in general running of the app so far, its still very slow and takes 15 minutes to load new tweets (over exaggeration?) but still a better UI to some extent but id prefer the app to run efficiently then be made to look prettier.

But for BETA testing i cant see a whole lot thats new apart from the tool bar changes.

laurah2215 Jun 24, 2011 at 12:11 pm

I don't understand. I used to be part of the beta Twitter program and now it's not showing up under my programs (or eligible programs). Any ideas on how to get it back?

Altarocks Jun 24, 2011 at 12:49 pm

You're not alone. I seem to recall a message sent from the BZ Twitter program saying the Beta has ended. I used to be in it as well, but looks like it left.

Gnome Jun 24, 2011 at 12:14 pm

They have implemented regional trending. I asked for this in the last beta and I'm really glad to see it added. Still doesn't remember last tweet read though - a major failing in my opinion. Having said that this app gets better and better with each iteration. I like the hint at multiple account support as well.

leejayknapp Jun 24, 2011 at 12:24 pm

ive tested it for BETA for possibly an hour max! and its so slow loading new tweets i stopped participating and going back to ubersocial!

JREwing Jun 24, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Not showing up for me.

orenzai Jun 24, 2011 at 12:45 pm

I dont see yet :(

domzdel Jun 24, 2011 at 12:48 pm

Almost half hour since I logged into beta zone, and its still not there.. I'm in jamaica.. Hurry the fuck up

deffectx Jun 24, 2011 at 1:09 pm

i have been wating 1 year to enter the beta zone dont be too optimistic about it ! rim sucking right now no support for their costumers.

domzdel Jun 24, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Lol what? Hw cn u b waitin 1 year to enter beta zone when it tuk me less dan half hour to sign up n get accepted?

SC457 Jun 24, 2011 at 12:56 pm

seems to run smoother and update quicker but still not as good as UberSocial for Blackberry. i just keep it for the push notifications, if Uber added that i'd delete this one and never use it.

deffectx Jun 24, 2011 at 1:06 pm

beta zone my azz! realase that thing! almost a year to update facebook app ? really!? im pretty sure my next phone wont be a blackberry!

domzdel Jun 24, 2011 at 1:53 pm

Can't find "I agree " button , through bb browser

roughout123 Jun 24, 2011 at 5:54 pm

best i can tell you is to agree from a PC. go back to your phone, clear browser cache. and go back to downloading from your phone any other beta project

rollingrock1988 Jun 24, 2011 at 1:55 pm

How about stop beta testing and release the 2.0 facebook and twitter updates. I don't use twitter but I just think that it's so stupid that it's taking this long.

andicried76 Jun 27, 2011 at 8:30 am

Totally agree! Since I cannot do it in the country I live in!:/

jdesignz Jun 24, 2011 at 2:15 pm

App is working great! Love the new UI and quick access profile icon, and trending topics as well!

Great job Betazone!

domzdel Jun 24, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Is this ota? Because the 'I agree ' button won't appear on my blackberry browser for me to download it

roughout123 Jun 24, 2011 at 5:54 pm

best i can tell you is to agree from a PC. go back to your phone, clear browser cache. and go back to downloading from your phone any other beta project

MADBRADNYC Jun 24, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Yeah. It didn't show for me either and I was part of the Twitter beta from the beginning. It seems that was a survey I did not respond to, hence I was not included in this release. I just sent them a quick 2 sentence email, and they responded 20 minutes later letting me know they added it back to my eligible programs. Simple. I like the changes, and will do some tweeting over the weekend to check it out further.

thesign Jun 24, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Twitter just popped up in my eligible programs!, going to download now.

mikemacfarlane Jun 24, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Definitely enjoying this update - UI is much better (quicker access to trending topics, my profile) and it seems to be loading much quicker then previous versions/betas.

domzdel Jun 24, 2011 at 3:16 pm

Did u dwnload ota ? Or through a computer?

bulls2213 Jun 24, 2011 at 3:25 pm

Ubersocial blows. So cluttered and the UI is horrible.

This app keeps getting better and better. keep up the good work RIM.

djdazm Jun 25, 2011 at 12:40 am

I agree about Uber. Tried it once because I temporarily needed a separate account and it's ridiculous-looking...

T4BB is simple and just works! It's not perfect because it does seem to load slowly at times and I find that it has a delayed reaction to phone orientation on my Torch but I'd rather stick to it than anything else.

dterio Jun 24, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Another RIM FAIL. Can't even access Beta site from BBerry browser! Keep up the good work Waterloo

FlyHigh365 Jun 24, 2011 at 4:23 pm

I am completely satisfied with this update. The lighter UI is amazing. I was skeptical at first. Twitter for Blackberry just keeps getting better and better. Seems to load faster too.

Rod.Dease Jun 24, 2011 at 11:14 pm

anyone seen if it will allow you to have more than one account? thats really what im waiting for to go back to twitter for bb

cluez101 Jun 25, 2011 at 12:50 am

much much MUCH better. Love the option to hide or show tweet compose. just what i wanted

andicried76 Jun 25, 2011 at 11:13 am

Will it be released to App world within 2011? LOL

andicried76 Jun 25, 2011 at 11:14 am

Also..does anyone have the OTA link for it? Countries not being members are always out of beta testing which is very unfair...:/

bligui Jun 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Nice improvements just got it showed as I was invited, going to give it a more in depth try and report back.

Bold user...Gbu Jun 27, 2011 at 6:16 am

Oops..! Someone delete my comment. Something wrong with it?? Forbidden to share a link? I'm not a registered beta zone member (live in an "unregistered beta zone" country), but the link let me to download & install the latest version of Twitter (beta v2.0.0.15) without asking me to enter the key! So..just wanna to share it.

andicried76 Jun 27, 2011 at 8:20 am

Missed it!:( Can you repost it?

Bold user...Gbu Jun 27, 2011 at 11:27 am

Googled: Twitter v2.0.0.15 For BlackBerry Smartphones (OS6) Desktop Download

andicried76 Jun 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Thanks a lot for your help! Found it on Faceberry.com site..but..I do not know how to do the desktop download..where is it I do put all those .cod and .axl files? Will that OS6 work on my Torch? Thanks!

Bold user...Gbu Jun 28, 2011 at 9:00 am

You're welcome...
Yes, you can install the app on your Torch. Here a good tip (how to install/remove apps with DM (Desktop Manager)): "//helpblog.blackberry.com/2011/02/add-and-remove-blackberry-apps/". Put "http:" before the link. Bravo!

andicried76 Jun 28, 2011 at 9:43 am

Thank you again! Was wondering.. i have twitter installed already..and I do not have those folders on my pc where to copy and paste such .axl and .cod files...???

andicried76 Jun 27, 2011 at 8:23 am

..Cause unfortunately I live in an 'unregistered beta zone' country sadly... And it's not fair we cannot test as well!

heaven1794 Jun 28, 2011 at 11:01 am

I can't seem to dwnload this :s it asks me if I want to participate, I pressed yes, but I don't see how I can dwnload it, im a normal beta user too

Connor83 Jun 28, 2011 at 4:18 pm

I don't have an "I Agree" button.

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