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Finch for Twitter

The leading free Twitter app for the Android™ operating system

4.5

41 Votes

  • Category Social
  • Program license Free
  • Version 1.39
  • Size 7 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Teen
  • Package name twitter.android.finch
  • Program by Mobile Social Apps

Finch for Twitter is an efficient Android client for managing multiple Twitter accounts with customization options.

Overview

Finch for Twitter is a user-friendly Android app designed to help users manage multiple Twitter accounts simultaneously. This comprehensive application offers much more than standard functionality, providing an array of features that enhance the overall Twitter experience. Notably, the 'unfollow' option is currently missing, however, it's likely to be included in future updates.

Interface and Customization

The app's interface is intuitive and offers two distinct themes: a dark theme and a light theme, closely resembling Twitter's official website. Users can also modify the text size to suit their preferences. This level of customization ensures a unique, personalized user experience.

Key Features

Beyond account management, Finch provides quick access to your lists through shortcuts located at the top of the screen. An added bonus is the ability to create custom filters, ensuring that users only see the tweets they're interested in. This feature-rich client caters to both the casual Twitter user and the power user, offering flexibility in how tweets are viewed and managed.

Conclusion

While Finch for Twitter has its strengths and weaknesses, it is definitely a strong contender in the market of Twitter clients for Android. It offers an appealing alternative for those not wanting to use the official client, delivering an array of features coupled with a user-friendly interface and customization options.

Pros

  • Allows management of multiple Twitter accounts
  • Customizable interface with dark and light themes
  • Features useful shortcuts and custom filters

Cons

  • Lacks 'unfollow' option

- Issue with long tweet text being truncated in the timeline has been fixed;

- You can now post tweets up-to 280 characters long;

- Bugfixes and performance improvements.

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • READ_SYNC_SETTINGS: Allows applications to read the sync settings.
  • READ_SYNC_STATS: Allows applications to read the sync stats.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS: Allows applications to write the sync settings.
  • android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
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