Twitter PWA gains emoji reactions in Direct Messages and more in latest update

Twitter continues to lead the charge when it comes to updating progressive web apps.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

Twitter released an update recently for its progressive web app (PWA). The update brings several new features, including emoji reactions within Direct Messages and a conversation view for replies when you view tweets on a person’s profile. The update also includes quite a few updates to old features and bug fixes. You can read the complete release notes, including all of the updated features and fixes, onTwitter’s website.

Here’s a breakdown of the new features from Twitter’s release notes:

The new emoji reaction feature and conversation view make it easier to interact with people one-on-one. The conversation view is particularly useful for viewing long threads with many people chiming in.

Twitter is one of the leading large companies when it comes to updating its PWA. Twitter’s PWA gains new features and updates regularly, which improves the experience across all major platforms.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.