iOS/Android: Twitter updated its mobile apps for iOS and Android this week, restoring a number of features that users had complained were removed from the previous version, including the ability to copy and paste a tweet instead of strictly retweeting it, and swipe shortcut to view, favorite, and retweet. Twitter also took the wraps off of a new Android version optimized for tablets, and added a pop-up alert explaining why they need access to your address book.
The new address book alert explains that Twitter uses your addresses to match you up with friends who may be using the service, which explains why they want access, but won't silence critics who wondered why they need to upload it to their servers to find your friends.
The Android update includes the tablet-optimized version, and supports Ice Cream Sandwich tablets, the Kindle Fire, and the Nook Color and Nook Tablet. Each version is free and available in their respective app stores.
Twitter Mobile App Updates for iPhone and Android | Twitter Blog via VentureBeat
Many Kindle reviews noted the sluggish performance of the Silk browser, but you can quickly increase the speed by changing a few settings. In addition to turning off Flash and changing the browser from desktop to mobile view, turning of Silk's touted acceleration feature will all make Silk faster. 
It must be frustrating trying to root the Kindle Fire, after Amazon's latest software update ended up breaking previous root methods. Here's a new method, however, that works with the updated 6.2.1 OS version as well as all other software versions. 
The Amazon Appstore is still lacking in a few Android Market favorites, but with a little tweaking of your Kindle Fire, you can start loading apps you've already downloaded right now.
