Perhaps, in the end, that’s its greatest strength. Twitterrific is a labor of love for all of us at Iconfactory. We’ve also done our best to be fair with users about pricing and keep our app’s features updated – something that has been very challenging for such a small team over the years. That’s helped us persevere rather than give up – so many others had to because of Twitter’s restrictions or due to lacking a large enough base of users to generate revenue. What’s the secret to your app’s longevity?īeing blessed with loyal users that see advantages in using a third party client is one aspect. There are still hurdles to overcome but overall we’re very happy with where things are headed. Those were frustrating times, but, thankfully, Twitter has reversed course and is now more open to working with developers again. Twitter for years attempted to limit third-party developers, locking us out from the full set of feature APIs, which the company reserved for itself. The flip side was being tied to this same service. We were honored to have a small hand in helping shape the service everyone knows and uses today. What have been the pros and cons of working on a third-party client?Įarly on, we got to contribute to the foundation of Twitter itself. It’s also been surreal to see Twitterrific highlighted by Apple in various events over the years – even if for just a few seconds!Īpple exec Phil Schiller on stage at an Apple event, with Twitterrific on display behind him. Our 2008 Apple Design Award was another high point. Several features we incorporated into our app made their way to Twitter in one form or another, thanks to that communication. Its team was eager to help the service grow and so forged a close relationship with developers like us. One was our early relationship with Twitter. It really upped the ante and was a ton of fun.ĭo you have a particular high point from the app’s early years? We knew having the ability to post updates from our pockets would be killer. Our native client for Mac, designed by Iconfactory principal Craig Hockenberry, was already a far better way to read and post to Twitter than the website. Gedeon: We primarily wanted a way to post to Twitter while we were on the go. What were you trying to achieve with the iPhone version of Twitterrific? We speak to Iconfactory co-founder Gedeon Maheux about the birth of Twitterrific and the secret of its success. Update: Twitterrific has been removed from the App Store after Twitter without warning pulled access to its service, after claiming Twitter clients broke long-standing rules that were only added to the terms days after that statement was made. Twitterrific continues to innovate and figure out what’s best for the people who use Twitter, doubling down on a chronological and ad-free timeline, enabling tweet edits, and including a raft of style and accessibility options to help you make Twitter your own. Themes and settings let you tweak Twitterrific for your own personal needs.
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