Twitter is trying to monetize their business. They've determined they need to control the Twitter stream viewing experience as much as possible. That's their right. It doesn't mean the life of a Twitter client developer doesn't suck.
Some reassuring words from Tapbots on the future of Tweetbot in the face of the recently announced changes to the Twitter API. I'm cautiously optimistic that Twitter will not commit suicide any time soon.
Apple discussed investing in Twitter. Past tense. Thanks Wall Street Journal for setting the New York Times straight.
It's available, and even in aplha it's miles ahead of the official Twitter client for Mac. Try it for yourself.
I think Twitter needs to be a little bit careful. Matthew Panzarino lays out developer concerns over the direction Twitter may be headed over at The Next Web. I know I wouldn't be nearly as active on Twitter if it wasn't for Tweetbot. Twitter needs a way to monetize their service, and I'd happily pay. Just don't cripple or squash the 3rd party clients users have grown to love.