Twitter desktop redesign adopts some of its mobile app's best ...

Twitter is rolling out a new desktop design today that adds more customization options and a completely rearranged navigation experience. Skiptomaincontent clock menu more-arrow no yes Tech Video Amazon Apple Facebook Google Microsoft Samsung Tesla AI Cars Cybersecurity Mobile Policy Privacy Scooters AllTech Reviews Phones Laptops Headphones Cameras Tablets Smartwatches Speakers Drones Accessories BuyingGuides How-tos Deals MorefromVergeReviews Science Video Space NASA SpaceX Health Energy Environment AllScience Creators YouTube Instagram Adobe Kickstarter Tumblr ArtClub Cameras Photography What’sinyourbag? AllCreators Entertainment Film TV Games Fortnite GameofThrones Books Comics Music AllEntertainment Video Features Podcasts Newsletters Store ✕ Filedunder: Apps Design Tech Twitterdesktopredesignadoptssomeofitsmobileapp’sbestfeatures New, 17 comments BetterDMs,anExplorepageandBookmarks,butstillnoeditbutton By DamiLee@dami_lee Jul15,2019,3:56pmEDT Sharethisstory SharethisonFacebook SharethisonTwitter Share Allsharingoptions Share Allsharingoptionsfor: Twitterdesktopredesignadoptssomeofitsmobileapp’sbestfeatures Linkedin Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Twitter Twitterisrollingoutanewdesktopdesigntodaythataddsmorecustomizationoptionsandacompletelyrearrangednavigationexperience.Theredesignhasbeenopentotestersforthepastfewmonths,butitwillbeavailabletoeveryoneoverthenextfewdays.Unlikepreviousredesigns,however,optingintothenewexperiencewillbemandatory,andtherewillbenolegacyTwittertofallbackto,reportsMashable. Related HowtogettheoldTwitterwebinterfaceback Thebiggest,mostnoticeablechangeisthatthetopnavigationbarhasbeenmovedtotheleftsidebar,whichcontainsbookmarks,lists,yourprofile,andanewexploretab.Twittersaystheexploretabhasbeenbroughtoverfromitsmobileapptofeaturemorelivevideosandpersonalizedlocaltrends.Directmessageshavealsobeenrevampedtoshowconversationsandsentmessagesinthesamewindow.Thedesktopexperienceisgettingdifferentthemesandcolorschemesaswell,includingmoretwooptionsfordarkmode. Twitter Twitter’sborrowedafewmorefeaturesfromitsmobileappstoimprovethedesktopexperience,likethe‘sparkle’buttononthehomebarthatletsyouswitchbetweenseeingthelatest,chronologically-orderedtweetsinsteadofToptweets.Thesidenavigationbarwillalsomakeiteasierforuserswithmultipleaccountstoswitchprofilesquicklywithouthavingtologinandlogout,afeaturethat’sbeenavailableonthemobileappforyears,withalong-pressofthehomeicon. Woah,what’sthis?Ashinynewhttps://t.co/q4wnE46fGsfordesktop?Yup.IT’SHERE.pic.twitter.com/8y4TMzqBGa—Twitter(@Twitter)July15,2019 NextUpIn Tech Signupforthe newsletter VergeDeals SubscribetogetthebestVerge-approvedtechdealsoftheweek. Justonemorething! PleaseconfirmyoursubscriptiontoVergeDealsviatheverificationemailwejustsentyou. Email(required) Bysigningup,youagreetoourPrivacyNoticeandEuropeanusersagreetothedatatransferpolicy. Subscribe Loadingcomments... Sharethisstory Twitter Facebook