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Twitch Revamps Mobile App with New UI and Enhanced Features

Highlights

Twitch introduces a Discovery Feed with personalized live stream recommendations
New Home Tab features a follow drawer, Clips feed, and Stories
Updated tabs for browsing, notifications, and account management
Creator+ tab for going live, creating stories, and accessing the dashboard

Twitch, the popular streaming platform, has kept its promise to improve its mobile app.

The company has announced a complete overhaul, set to roll out to all users over the coming week.

Twitch Getting a New UI

Twitch Revamps Mobile App with New UI and Enhanced Features

While most Twitch viewing happens on desktops, over half of Twitch users access the platform on their phones, with 40% using only mobile.

This update aims to make it easier for mobile users to find content they enjoy.

What’s New?

Twitch introduces a Discovery Feed with personalized live stream recommendations

The redesigned app introduces several key features:

1. Discovery Feed:

When you open the app, you’ll see personalised live stream recommendations based on channels you follow and others Twitch thinks you’ll like.

2. New Home Tab Features:

* A follow drawer to see live channels you follow

* A Clips feed for popular clips

* Stories to keep up with followed streamers

3. Updated Tabs:

* Browse: For searching and category browsing

* Activity: For notifications and Whispers

* Profile: Manage subscriptions and account info

* Creator+: Go live, create stories, and access dashboard

Twitch says this is just the beginning, promising more improvements for both viewers and streamers in the future.

The update shows Twitch’s commitment to enhancing the mobile experience, recognising the growing importance of smartphone users to its platform.

Keep an eye out for the update notification to try out these new features for yourself.

FAQs

What new features are included in the Twitch mobile app update?

The update includes a Discovery Feed for personalized recommendations, a follow drawer, Clips feed, Stories, and updated tabs for browsing, notifications, and account management.

How does the Discovery Feed work in the new Twitch app?

The Discovery Feed provides personalized live stream recommendations based on channels you follow and others Twitch thinks you’ll enjoy, making it easier to find content you like.

What changes have been made to the Home Tab in the Twitch mobile app?

The new Home Tab features a follow drawer for live channels you follow, a Clips feed for popular clips, and Stories to keep up with followed streamers.

What is the Creator+ tab in the Twitch mobile app?

The Creator+ tab allows users to go live, create stories, and access their dashboard, providing streamers with tools to manage their content and engage with their audience.