Popular forum app Tapatalk has a new version out today that users may want to check out. The public beta of Tapatalk 4 was released overnight. The new version introduces a new UI that heavily incorporates the Android HOLO guidelines. These include features like the sliding menu tray from the left edge of the screen and a Google Now card-like layout.
Some of the new features include a Timeline view that will display threads in order of the most recent posts, replacing the “All” option in the old version. Once you drill down into a thread, you will find that you can now swipe left or right to navigate between the different pages for long threads. There is a quick reply option at the bottom of the screen or you can open a page for a longer reply. A menu button in the upper right corner provides page specific options, like adding pictures, links, or emoticons for posts.
Speaking of images, the app now includes several options for pictures thanks to an in-app photo editor. These include several Instagram type functions as well as basic editing like crop, brightness, and color controls. Users can also add text or draw on images before posting.
From the “home” screen of the app, listing forums or sites you have saved, you can long press on an entry to then rearrange the listing, delete sites, or set notification options at the site level.
Developer Quoord Systems Limited indicates Tapatalk 4 will eventually be merged with Tapatalk HD, but will retain the Tapatalk 4 name. Tapatalk 4 does require Android 4.0 or higher and for now, is free. Check it out using one of the download links below the gallery of images.
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