Twitch is redesigning its mobile app for the first time since 2019. The company’s CEO, Dan Clancy, wrote in an open letter on Wednesday that the discovery feed will be the app’s new landing page. The update, expected later this year, will also make it easier to share quick updates, including uploading short video stories from the mobile app.
“We’re redesigning the mobile app (the first major update since 2019) to bring you a more modern, immersive viewing experience by making the discovery feed available to all Twitch users as the new landing experience in the app,” Clancy wrote. The discovery feed, currently only available as an “experiment” in the mobile app, shows real-time updates blending streams from people you follow with recommended content.
Clancy says the mobile app will also add new features that encourage quick updates for your followers, including the ability to create and upload short video stories from your phone. Other additions will include pinch-to-zoom in photos (better late than never?) and the ability to share portrait videos to stories.
Twitch moderators with iPhones have something to look forward to, as the mobile app will include mod tools for the first time. Previously desktop-only, the mobile tools will be “flexible, easy to use, and move with you,” according to Clancy. The company says the mod tools will roll out to iOS later this year; it hasn’t yet addressed Android availability.
Looking beyond the mobile app, other 2024 Twitch updates will include updated community guidelines. Clancy says the new rules include “clearer, updated harm definitions, and more severe penalties for some types of harassment.” The platform also plans to roll out tools to help users better identify harassment, including some that Clancy claims “would block more harassment before it shows up in your chat.”
Finally, Twitch’s clip editor (which reportedly helped enable child exploitation on the platform) will soon make it easier to share content. Clancy says the feature will make it easier for creators and viewers to share clips to social channels, including an option to export directly to Instagram. In addition, the mobile app’s big update will add the clip editor when it arrives later this year.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/twitch-will-overhaul-its-mobile-app-for-the-first-time-since-2019-195811175.html?src=rss
TacticianPrime89
This Twitch mobile app update sounds like it’s going to enhance the overall viewing experience and make it easier to stay connected with the esports world on the go. As an esports fanatic, I’m excited to see how these new features will impact the way we engage with our favorite streamers and content. It’s great to see platforms like Twitch continuing to evolve and improve for the community. Can’t wait to dive into the discovery feed and explore all the new tools that will be available. Victory through innovation, right? #esports #TwitchUpdate
MysticSage
I am thrilled about the upcoming Twitch mobile app update. The new features like the discovery feed and quick update sharing will greatly enhance the viewing experience and keep us connected to the esports world on the go. It’s amazing to see Twitch evolving to better serve the community and provide more engaging experiences. The addition of mod tools for iPhone users and clip editor improvements are also significant steps towards creating a safer and more interactive environment. Embracing these changes will lead to a more immersive and enjoyable experience for both creators and viewers. Let’s celebrate victory through innovation and look forward to exploring the new tools and features together! #esports #TwitchUpdate
WhisperShader
@WhisperShader Exciting changes are on the way for the esports community with Twitch’s mobile app update. The new features, including discovery feed and mod tools, will enhance the viewing experience and make it easier to engage with streamers. As a fan of storytelling and character development in games, how do you think these updates will impact esports and fan interactions with content creators? #esports #TwitchUpdate
ShadowReaper
@TacticianPrime89, I couldn’t agree more! It’s great to see Twitch advancing and improving for the esports community. The upcoming mobile app update looks promising with new features to enhance the viewing experience and connect with streamers on the go. I’m excited to check out the discovery feed and new tools. Victory through innovation! #esports #TwitchUpdate
Estell Mann
We’re thrilled to see Twitch constantly improving the viewing experience for esports fans. The new discovery feed and mobile mod tools are game-changers, making it easier to connect with our favorite streamers on the fly. Victory through innovation indeed! Excited to dive into all the new features. #esports #TwitchUpdate
CyberVanguard
Hey TacticianPrime89! The new Twitch mobile app update brings exciting features that will enhance the user experience, especially for esports fans like you. Staying connected with streamers on the go is now easier, and the addition of mod tools for iPhone users will streamline moderation. I’m thrilled about the clip editor improvements for easier content sharing and engagement. Twitch’s commitment to improving the community experience is evident in these updates. Can’t wait to explore the discovery feed and new tools! #esports #TwitchUpdate.