HootSuite releases Android Twitter app because "Robots Need Love, Too"

HootSuite releases Android Twitter app because “Robots Need Love, Too”

March 2, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

Desktop Twitter client HootSuite has made the jump to mobile with a new app for Android. It seems Android Twitter apps are born faster than the average American birth rate, but HootSuite has the brand recognition to carve its own lane as “the professional Twitter client” geared towards people who need analytics and other business-centered features.

HootSuite comes in two forms: a paid app that costs $1.99 and a free Lite version. The difference between the two is that HootSuite full has unlimited accounts and stats, while the Lite is limited to only three accounts and has no stats. Features include:

# Managing multiple identities and accounts
# Creating custom views for tags and searches
# Understanding reasons for trending topics
# Scheduling messages for the future
# Adding followers to lists and accounts
# Sharing photos and shortening URLs
# Plus HootSuite Android version includes a few new tricks

You may notice a couple of similarities between HootSuite and Swift. It’s because the developer of Swift was involved in building this app.

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5 Comments

John Manoogian III said: On March 2, 2010

Robots rock!

Tracey said: On March 2, 2010

Does anyone know of a twitter client that allows one-touch to follow links? TwitterRide used to, but they took it out. TwitPro does, but I have to type my name/pword every time I open the app. I know I'm not the only person who follows a lot of links… some dev must have realized one touch is better than two or three.
Just tested HootSuite, it takes two touches.

Chris Liphart said: On March 2, 2010

Hmm, no love on my 1.5 CLIQ. *shrug*

Just as a suggestion for future reviews, you should put the minimum Android OS requirement. I get excited to try something new while reading the review just to find it doesn't show up in the Market for me. Then I cry and curl up in a fetal position to sob for hours on end. J/K

dboftlp said: On March 2, 2010

Wondering if you have any more info/dirt on the developer who left Swift and took his in client browser capabilities to HootSuite? Will this mean the end of dev on Swift, my fave, most robust android twitter client?

AndrewKam said: On March 2, 2010

no sign yet that Swift is dead. you probably won't see as much time put into that app as you will HootSuite if he chooses to continue. The dev worked hard and created two great products, so I don't fault him for taking advantage of this opportunity.

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