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Twitter Releases Twitter For Windows 8

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Twitter has released the Twitter for Windows 8 app. Twitter for Windows 8 is available in the Windows Store in 22 languages.

In addition to familiar Twitter features, the Twitter for Windows 8 app introduces new functionalities that takes advantage of features unique to the Windows 8 environment. For example, you can use Twitter alongside another app, or tweet from other apps.

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