Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with DM sync, improved search and more

Twitter has updated the apps for Android, iPhone and iPad apps that brings direct messages (DM) sync across all your devices, so when you read a DM on your a device, it will be marked as read in other devices. Twitter for Android v4.1.2, iPhone and iPad v5.8 update brings improved search results that shows expanded user result with full bio when you search for people on Twitter. It also shows similar accounts when you swipe to the left, and a new in-app indicator in search results will show you when there are new Tweets for your query. The iPhone app now has built-in Tweet composer that appears when you tap to see details.

New features in for Twitter for Android v4.1.2

• As you search you can now see user avatars and clear past searches from the dropdown menu
• Richer search results indicate when there are new Tweets for your query and show account results with bios and social context
• Direct Messages sync across devices

New features in Twitter for iPhone and iPad v5.8

• Richer search results indicate when there are new Tweets for your query and show account results with bios and social context
• New reply composer in the Tweet details view on iPhone
• Find new accounts to follow by tapping the new people button in the navigation bar
• Report unwanted Tweets via the “More” button
• Direct Messages sync across devices

Download Twitter for Android from the Google Play Store, and Twitter for iPhone and iPad from the Apple iTunes Store for free, if you don’t have them yet. The Direct Message sync would roll out gradually.