The computer version of Twitter-client Echofon will cease to exist

Supports popular Echofon Twitter-Client for iOS, OS X and Windows, and for Firefox browser, will soon be discontinued. This was reported by a representative of Naan Studio, Kazuho Okui (Kazuho Okui), in the company's official blog. Although it is worth noting that we are talking only about the computer version of the application.

Not the best news, because Echofon It is one of the most successful solutions across the spectrum Twitter-client for the Apple ecosystem. He has quite a beautiful and functional interface, but what is more important - supports synchronization of content between mobile and computer versions. This eliminates the need to constantly flipping Twitter-tape to find a place to read, for example, on the iPhone, and then went on a Mac.

According to Mr. Okui, the decision to curtail work on the desktop version of Echofon is due to change the company's plans. Developer at this stage would prefer to focus on the mobile application market and give its attention Echofon for mobile platforms. It is noted, however, that as soon as Echofon for Mac version yet will still be maintained and It will continue to operate, just without any further updates, and with the prospect of full closure in future. Officially supported desktop version of Echofon will be terminated in November.

Well, sadly it all, but there is an alternative in the face of Twitter-client Tweetbot, desktop version of which is already under consideration at Apple, but now you can use completely free of charge beta.

[via TUAW]