BlackBerry PlayBook Twitter client updates to v1.7 in App World

BlackBerry PlayBook popular must have Twitter client updates to version 1.7 in App World. Lots of changes & bug fixes to go along with it.

What’s new?

  • Portrait Mode
  • Auto-correct and spell check
  • LED notifications
  • New Tweets – White
  • Mentions – Blue
  • DMs – Green
  • Followers: Yellow
  • TweetMarker support – Never lose your spot again! TweetMarker bookmarks your position in any client supporting it (must be enabled in Advanced Options > Services)
  • Toggle Real-time streaming – This has been a HUGE request. Granted. Tap the real-time indicator to toggle.
  • Favorited tweets – Swipe from the top bezel then tap the star
  • Dedicated help section to make it easier to learn the ins and outs
  • Saved Searches – Easily tap the star in your search field to add a new saved search. Tap a saved search then untap the star to remove it. It’s that simple!
  • Bug Fixes

    • Show Link Barcode does not display barcode
    • No confirmation when unfollowing, blocking or reporting a user
    • No way to return to conversation after viewing user’s profile (in reply to…)
    • Slow performance retrieving home timeline
    • Tapping gear on tweet card always shows menu instead of toggling
    • Direct message links are not clickable
    • Cannot send tilde (~) character in a tweet
    • Only Klout scores (actual number) are tappable and not logo
    • Font size and family are not updated after options are closed
    • Profile links not clickable
    • Cannot put a mention before editable RT
    • Delete Tweet deletes a tweet but does not remove it from timeline
    • Swiping down on search and list view lists peeks the tweet compose
    • Fonts sometimes not updating when appearance is changed
    • When moving up and down the list of Followers, Following, Tweets, the card pulls down exposes the tweet composer
    • Cosmetic improvements
    • Embedded links (Foursquare) sticking if dismissed too fast
    • Keyboard does not appear when replying
    • Keyboard disappears after adding an @mention from the friend picker

    @Jcarty has also provided some tips via Kisailab:

    Quicktips:

    Reply All – Hold down on Reply icon
    Edit Retweet – Hold down on Retweet icon
    Fast Switch/Add new account – Swipe from top bezel then tap the current account. Other accounts show here. Press + to add a new one.
    View tweets of a specific user – Tap tweet count on user profile
    View followers of a specific user – Tap follower count on user profile
    View following of a specific user – Tap following count on user profile
    Shortening urls –  Paste/type url then type a space
    Swipe tweet card to the right to close it.
    Swipe down on the tweet card to quickly compose a new tweet
    Customize font type 
    and size in Advanced Options > Appearance

     

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