A clean, touch-friendly Twitter client for Windows 8 with support for multiple accounts, customizable themes, inline media previews, and Live Tiles.
MetroTwit is a popular Twitter client application designed exclusively for Windows 8 and Windows RT. It embraces the new Windows 8 'Metro' design philosophy with a clean, minimalist user interface optimized for touchscreens.
As an open-source application, MetroTwit is completely free to download and use. It supports standard Twitter features like composing tweets, following friends and brands, viewing timelines, sending direct messages, and more. One of the standout features is the ability to manage multiple Twitter accounts from the same interface.
MetroTwit also allows users to customize the look and feel of the app with different color schemes and background images. Inline previews make scanning media content easy. Configurable Live Tiles let you pin favorite parts of Twitter to your Start Screen for quick access.
In summary, if you use Twitter on a Windows 8 touchscreen device like the Surface tablet, MetroTwit is an excellent - and free - choice to enhance your experience. The Metro-inspired UI feels right at home on the platform. And robust support for Twitter power users makes it a versatile tool for any type of Twitter activity.
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