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A new version of our favorite iPhone Twitter app Tweetie just flew into the App Store. It's got a cleaner look, a few extra features, and most importantly, it's much faster.
We've had some time to test Tweetie 2, and so far we're loving it. Like its predecessor, it's a gorgeous, elegant app that demonstrates keen understanding of user interface design. New features include a menu to view trending topics, a drafts manager, and the ability to post videos with your tweets.
A pretty impressive feature is the "Nearby" button, which launches a map that automatically sweeps the area for nearby Twitterers. Tapping each blue icon displays their user name and tweet. It's kind of like a beefed-up Google Latitude.
The improvement you'll care about most is the huge boost in speed. Tweetie 2 is completely rewritten with the iPhone OS 3.0 software development kit, so it takes advantage of all the performance gains in the new operating system. This should turn semi-active Twitter users into tweeting machines!
Just like its predecessor, Tweetie 2 is three bucks. Yes, you have to pay again even if you already paid for the first version. But we have no problem with this, because it's a major upgrade, and AteBits developer Loren Brichter earns every penny. Think about it this way: If you bought a slice of pizza today, would you expect to get your next slice tomorrow for free?
Download Link [iTunes]
Product Page [Atebits]
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