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Tweetbot for iOS Gets Chrome, Vine, Flickr, 1Password Support

Tapbots today released a new version of its popular iOS Twitter client Tweetbot with support for Chrome and 1Password, as well as in-line previews for Flickr and Vine.

By Angela Moscaritolo
February 4, 2013
Tweetbot

Tapbots today released a new version of its popular iOS Twitter client Tweetbot with support for Chrome and 1Password, as well as in-line previews for Flickr and Vine.

With Tweetbot version 2.7 for iOS, users can now specify that they want to open links in Google's Chrome Web browser, instead of Apple's Safari. Or, those who use 1Password can now set it as their default browser, so that when they click on a link in their tweet stream, it will open in 1Password and, if necessary, automatically log them in.

In addition, the update also brings in-line image previews for Flickr and Twitter's new video app Vine. Users will now be able to view Flickr photos in their stream, instead of having to tap a link to open up the photo inside of Flickr's mobile website. Finally, when someone posts a Vine video, users now see a small thumbnail of the clip, so they can decide if it looks like something worth watching.

Those who wish to set Chrome or 1Password as their default browser can do so by visiting the Tweetbot settings menu. To get there, tap the account icon in the upper left, then select "Accounts & Settings," then "Settings," and you'll see the new "Browser" section.

The update also brings better support for muting tweets with URLs, and usual bug fixes. Tweetbot for iPhone and iPad are priced at $2.99. The update is available now in the iTunes App Store.

For more, see PCMag's full review of Tweetbot (for iPad).

For more from Angela, follow her on Twitter @amoscaritolo.

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About Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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