Twitter officially launches its new universal app for Windows 10 today, and while it doesn’t hold too many surprises, it may hold one trump card: You can view tweets directly in the Start menu.
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s attempt to win fans back again, with an operating system that works across both desktop and mobile platforms — a feature it hopes can lure more developers on board with.
Twitter is an important app for Microsoft and Windows, though the latest app is somewhat basic. You can upload up to four images in a tweet, while it supports Vine playback and animated GIFs.
However, the app does seem to be missing key features, including pull-to-refresh, and “Quote Tweet” — an increasingly popular facet of the Twitter app in other clients.
While the “basic” Twitter will suffice for many, perhaps the star attraction in the new app is being able to view tweets directly in Live tiles directly from the Start menu — a much-loved facet of Windows that Microsoft has brought back following the “lukewarm” reception garnered by Windows 8.
Live Tilesl are essentially interactive squares that live on the Windows home screen on Windows Phone and the “Metro” section of Windows 8. They can show real-time updates in information, including breaking news, weather, stock prices, and — now — tweets.
Above: Twitter and Live Tiles
Twitter’s new Windows 10 app shows tweets directly in the Start menu
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