Software Updates: Twitter 5.4 for iOS

Twitter 5.4 for iOS is now available. This version of Twitter App removes support for uploading videos to Posterous. That makes a lot of sense since Posterous is shutting down.

What’s New in Version 5.4
This update includes enhancements to search and other improvements.

  • As you search you’ll see more topic and user suggestions for your query, based on what’s happening in real time. You’ll also see these suggestions when adding a hashtag or username as you compose a new Tweet.
  • Top Tweets from big moments in the past pop out when you search for a given term. For example, searching for “election” might highlight Tweets from several months ago.
  • When you open a web page you can now see the related Tweet for more context. Just pull the tray icon up or down to see or hide the Tweet.
  • It’s easier to see long conversations in the Tweet details view, which now shows all of the replies to any Tweet
  • When you block a user in the app, their Tweets will instantly disappear from the Connect tab in the app
  • Pull-to-refresh in Discover shows a new, smoother animation
  • Support for traditional Chinese
  • Logout support (iOS 6 only)
  • Uploading videos vie Mobypicture, Vodpod and Posterous is no longer supported
  • Additional bug fixes and improvements

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Google updates Maps App for iOS, still not a native iPad App.

Google updates its Maps App for iOS.

  • Search your Google Contacts; sign in to have your saved addresses show up when you search for friends and family by name.
  • Quickly search for local places by selecting popular categories such as restaurants, bars, cafes, gas stations, etc.
  • Choose between Kilometers or Miles for your preferred distance units.
  • Note that some features may not be available in all countries.

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It is unclear why Google Maps 1.1 is not a native iPad App yet.

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Amazon, I’m getting a mixed signal here.

“Oh look, there’s an update to Kindle App for iOS.”

What’s New in Version 3.6.1
Note: There is a known issue with this update. If you are an existing Kindle for iOS user, we recommend you do not install this update at this time.

“Ummm, OK. So there’s an update to Kindle App, but I shouldn’t update to this version.”

***Head explodes!***

Kindle 3.6.1 - Do not install this update.