Bad news for Mac users: The official Twitter for Mac app is no longer available on the Mac App Store. This development suggests that the long-unupdated and abandoned software has finally been removed from the list by X (formerly Twitter). However, for users who previously installed it, the app is still working. So what does this development mean for Mac users?
Twitter Mac app removed
The Twitter for Mac app has been abandoned and rebuilt many times over the years. It was a headache for Mac users even before Elon Musk took over the platform. However, thanks to these rebuilds, the current Twitter Mac app has modern features and doesn’t look like it’s going to break anytime soon. However, if Company X wants, it can disable the app’s functionality and render it ineffective.
Since the Twitter Mac app has never been updated during Musk’s time, the old Twitter branding has continued to live on. This means that the app is not compatible with the current X branding.
What is the future of X for Mac users? For now, the web browser seems to be the best option. This could change if X allows the iPad app to run on Apple Silicon-based Macs. A major advantage of the Twitter for Mac app was that new posts would be automatically uploaded. This feature will be a big loss for Mac users.
X (Twitter) has reintroduced the old gun emoji, reinstating the water gun emoji. So why?
The Twitter Mac app was developed using Apple’s Catalyst technology, which allowed iPad apps to be optimized for Mac. Simply running the iOS app on a Mac would not provide this basic functionality.
The Twitter Mac app is no longer available for users who have not previously downloaded it. However, those who have already installed the app can still use it. According to Vedant, the app may soon be completely disabled. This development could require Mac users to make changes to their social media experience.
