Twitter on Tuesday rolled out an update to its iOS app that makes the trending topics Quick Bar less invasive.
The Quick Bar, referred to jokingly as the "Dickbar" after CEO Dick Costolo, was added to the app earlier this week as part of an upgrade that also made it easier to access features like photos, trends, and links. The Quick Bar sits atop a user's Twitter feed and displays one of the days' current trending topics. Tap the word and it will take you to a list of recent mentions.
While the Quick Bar disappeared once a user started scrolling through their feed, it would momentarily sit on top of tweets, prompting complaints. As a result, Tuesday's update pins the Quick Bar to the top of the news feed (see slideshow) and no longer overlays tweets. It now sits above the search bar, still disappearing as you scroll down.
The update also fixes some crashes users experienced upon launch and when using location services. There are also security upgrades and improved performance for users with multiple accounts.
The update, meanwhile, added a new photo upload option. When you select the compose button, there is now a menu atop the keyboard with a camera icon. Tap it and the app will give you the option to upload a photo from your existing library or take a photo that will be uploaded immediately.
You can also see trends based on your location, find friends by scanning your phone's contacts, and see direct messages in a conversation view.