Interstellar update v0.9.3: numerous PieFed improvements, iOS/macOS TestFlight, option to read on scroll, full post/comment language support, recommended instances rvamp, and more

https://github.com/interstellar-app/interstellar/releases/tag/v0.9.3

Features

  • Update password field with toggle-able text obscurity.
  • Add mark post on scroll option; by @olorin99.
  • Notification support for PieFed; by JollyDevelopment.
  • Add transition animation for posts and images; by @olorin99.
  • Add blur to markdown embedded images if post is nsfw; by @olorin99.
  • Move alt text behind button in bottom right of full image view; by @olorin99.
  • Add option to hide Feed UI elements on scroll; by @olorin99.
  • Add local feed view for Mbin.
  • Hide Feed tab icons in compact mode; by @olorin99.
  • Add a global text scale setting; by @jwr1.
  • Make the nav drawer persistent on wide screens; by @jwr1.
  • Add PieFed Community Moderation features; by JollyDevelopment.
  • Always show play button when video is paused; by @olorin99.
  • Hide reply button if there's not enough space (still accessible through overflow menu and swipe gestures).
  • Add support for handling post/comment languages in Lemmy & PieFed support, add the ability to specify a comment's language, and add a post/comment language badge; by @jwr1.
  • Use badge to indicate server software and show additional recommended instances based on language by @jwr1.
  • Add a server software badge to the account switcher and recommended instances that indicates what software is being used (Mbin, Lemmy, or PieFed).
  • Remove lemm.ee from recommended instances and add a few more general Lemmy and PieFed instances. Also add numerous language specific instances which will display when using that language in the app.

Fixes

  • Fix search input not losing focus when tapping elsewhere on Explore screen; by @olorin99.
  • Fix posts not being darkened when marked as read; by @olorin99.
  • Fix lemmy comments not loading for certain instances; by @olorin99.
  • Fix webview refresh bug; by @olorin99.
  • Fix numerous PieFed issues, including paging bugs.

Other

  • Translation updates.
  • Fix error caused by closing nav drawer before subscriptions load.
  • Update to Dart 3.8; by @jwr1.
  • Remove needed workaround used for AppImage build; by Samueru-sama.
  • Rename Magazine to Community; by @jwr1.
  • Support iOS and macOS platforms, a TestFlight is available; by @jwr1.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/interstellar-app/interstellar/compare/v0.9.2...v0.9.3

38 points · 6 comments · view on lemmy.world

6 Comments

JayGray91@piefed.social · 3 pts · 1y

Mark post on scroll was the singular option that I wanted from Thunder, and now it's here. I can truly fully use Interstellar now.

Looking forward to further support and enhancement of piefed's features.

Kelvino@feddit.org · 0 pts · 1y (4 replies)

I cannot update Interstellar from 0.9.2 to 0.9.3 via the APK provided on Gitub. An update error occurs: App not installed as package appears to be invalid

jwr1@kbin.earth · 2 pts · 1y (3 replies)

I actually noticed the same thing, I'm not sure what the cause is though. I ended up uninstalling before installing the update.

Kelvino@feddit.org · 0 pts · 1y (2 replies)

That's what I'm going to have to do I assume. I usually install through the IzzyRepo which won't pick up the latest update and has already been notified by me. I also tried through Obtainium which would ofcourse not update either as it's all the same source, but just wanted to test all regular options before I mention it here.

Can I export settings before I uninstall and reinstall or do I have to start from zero?

jwr1@kbin.earth · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Wait, I literally just solved the issue and uploaded fixed APK files. You should be able to update successfully now!

Kelvino@feddit.org · 1 pts · 1y

Thank you! The update now works as intended. 🥳