Twitter's iOS app now visibly threads together replies

The new update makes Twitter's dumpster fire easier to follow.
By Adam Rosenberg  on 
Twitter's iOS app now visibly threads together replies
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This new change doesn't make Twitter any less of a dumpster fire, but for iOS users at least, it's now an easier dumpster fire to follow.

The company revealed – via tweeted GIF, naturally – that a new tweak to Twitter's official iOS app makes conversations easier to spot. It's all thanks to a visible line that will now be drawn between connected tweets in your timeline.

See for yourself.

As the tweet lays out, the goal of the update to to make it "easier to see who's replying to who so you can join in on relevant conversations." What it won't do, however, is put a stop to the people who seemingly exist on Twitter to fill your day with awkward interjections. It also won't keep the randoms out, since the feature only works with people you follow.

Still, any update that makes Twitter less jumbled and more coherent is a good thing for users and, probably, society as a whole. The update will also be coming soon to the Android Twitter app, as the company confirmed in multiple replies to the above tweet.

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Adam Rosenberg

Adam Rosenberg is a Senior Games Reporter for Mashable, where he plays all the games. Every single one. From AAA blockbusters to indie darlings to mobile favorites and browser-based oddities, he consumes as much as he can, whenever he can.Adam brings more than a decade of experience working in the space to the Mashable Games team. He previously headed up all games coverage at Digital Trends, and prior to that was a long-time, full-time freelancer, writing for a diverse lineup of outlets that includes Rolling Stone, MTV, G4, Joystiq, IGN, Official Xbox Magazine, EGM, 1UP, UGO and others.Born and raised in the beautiful suburbs of New York, Adam has spent his life in and around the city. He's a New York University graduate with a double major in Journalism and Cinema Studios. He's also a certified audio engineer. Currently, Adam resides in Crown Heights with his dog and his partner's two cats. He's a lover of fine food, adorable animals, video games, all things geeky and shiny gadgets.


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