You can finally search your Twitter DMs, but only on iOS

Finally. 

Twitter announced early Tuesday morning that, at long last, users will be able to search their direct messages. Well, at least some users, anyway. That's because the latest feature isn't available to everyone. 

"Get your search on," wrote the company. "DM search is rolling out to everyone on iOS today."

Hear that? That low roar slowly building into a piercing shriek? That's the sound of a million Android devotees screaming in agony. 

Back in August, Twitter released a video showing what the new functionality might look like. Notably, that version allows you to search for "people and groups," but apparently not the content of DMs.  Read more...