Key points

  • Open externally has been replaced with “Link Options” when viewing post options
    • Added an additional open externally icon next to the link options item
    • Added an image preview and URL preview for link options
  • Added “Open on Archive.org” to Link Options
  • Downvoting is now disabled for instances that do not support it
  • The title field in submit is now working correctly for alt keyboard such as Swiftkey

New

  • The update checker has been re-enabled
  • Added support for inserting an image link from the text editor
  • Added support for markdown in titles

Github issues closed

  • App crashes following Beta 96 update if “Hide username in account picker” is enabled #460
  • The in app update checker crashes on Android 14 #49
  • App crashes when trying to access the three-dot menu or sort menu (on Android 14) #458
  • Kebab Menu causes DeadObjectException #6
  • Change Sync logo colors to match Lemmy #1
  • Replace hardcoded orange #106
  • Resolving domains is incredibly slow #121
  • Add better support for video posts (ending in .mp4) #164
  • Having sort by controversial #219
  • Sync does not render embedded gifs #213
  • App Info should link to community #217
  • Importing Backups does not restore Bottom Navbar settings, possibly other settings as well. #227
  • Disable downvote on relevant instances #206
  • Translate all does not display result #183
  • Images in Comments #203
  • Crashing loading a profile #209
  • Change Upvote and Downvotes arrow colours to match Lemmy’s colours #226
  • Title markdown not supported #236
  • Switch color is wrong when swapping between theming settings #140
  • Autocomplete title in submit not working #370
  • NSFW status doesn’t display in Post View #296
  • [Minor] Ultra: Inconsistent wording #422

Other fixes

  • Fixed a crash when changing section in messaging using the drawer layout
  • Fixed missing usernames in the profile picker in the drawer

Updates

  • com.google.android.play:app-update > 2.1.0
  • androidx.browser:browser > 1.8.0
  • com.android.billingclient:billing > 6.2.0
  • com.google.firebase:firebase-config > 21.6.3
  • com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads > 23.0.0

Removed

  • com.google.android.play:core:1.10.3
  • Ljdawson (Sync dev)OPMEnglish
    167·
    2 years ago

    Making great progress with the issues posted on here and flying through the github issues.

    Planning on a 50% off sale too in the coming days / weeks.

    Lj

    • mosiacmango@lemm.eeEnglish
      40·
      2 years ago

      A recent change he made to align with the official lemmy colors, which in a sly wink are the exact opposite of reddit. Blue is upvote, orange is downvote.

      You can change the colors back in options if you like. Its under theme management.

  • trashcan@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    10·
    2 years ago

    On the subject of opening internally. When I browse a link inside Sync, then navigate within to another page, would it be possible if when I select “open in browser” it will open the currently viewed page and not the original? If that makes any sense.

    I often get deep into links in an article and have trouble figuring out the link path I followed again

    Also THANK YOU FOR SWIFTKEY FIX

  • trashcan@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    8·
    2 years ago

    Just encountered an issue when editing a post body. The title changed to this:

    I already fixed it but I’ll try again.

    Yep, it turns to

    Never mind I’m incapable of commenting it lol

    <p><p>The Zombies - She's Not There</p></p>

  • diffcalculusEnglish
    6·
    2 years ago

    Any chance on adding the option to color YouTube post links red, or similar?

    Nothing like opening a post link in bed and in silence, then having YouTube blast my wife awake.

    • Donut@leminal.spaceEnglish
      6·
      2 years ago

      What kind of view are you using? I can see full YouTube links under the post thumbnail warning me where it’s gonna take me.

      You can also silence the media volume on your phone if you’re in bed and not wanting to break the silence. I don’t think special markdown for a single domain is worth chasing, but I might be missing something.

      • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
        2·
        2 years ago

        I actually would also like red YouTube links. I’m using Compact view, and YouTube links are not easily distinguishable. It’s not a massive deal of course, but being able to quickly parse video links would be nice. It’s a similar slick kind of feature as highlighting sticky threads.

      • diffcalculusEnglish
        2·
        2 years ago

        I can see the link, yes. But when you’re mindlessly clicking articles, it’s easy to miss.

        Yea, I can put the volume down. But I have to remember to do that just for this. And have to remember to put it back.

        I’m going off a feature that the Bacon reddit app had. YouTube links were red and stood out. Was super convenient. And that’s what this request is about: convenience.

        If we stopped requesting things because there are workarounds, then we wouldn’t have neat features 😊

  • Shadow@lemmy.caEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    Editing post titles is adding HTML and the urlencoding it on me. If I edit a post I see <p> tags on it and editing it again ends up with url encoded values.

  • cobysevEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    I like the changes, it’s working very well!

    One thing that still bothers me is webm links. They show as gifs on posts, but when I click on them, they’ll give me a display saying something like, “Image was actually a webpage! Open in browser?” Is it possible to have them play in the app like gifs, or do I just need to open them separately in a browser every time? I don’t want to leave the app just to view a 5-second webm.

    Thanks for all you’re doing!

  • ma11enEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    Upvote and Downvote are not working, I get a ‘Network Error - Unable to Cast Vote’ notification.

    'Network Error - Unable to Cast Vote'

    Device information

    Sync version: v24.03.12-19:36    
Sync flavor: googlePlay    

Ultra user: true    
View type: Slides    
Push enabled: false    

Device: b0s    
Model: samsung SM-S908B    
Android: 14
    • Ljdawson (Sync dev)OPMEnglish
      5·
      2 years ago

      Hmm can you vote on desktop? Just wondering if this is a restriction of bot accounts.

      • ma11enEnglish
        2·
        2 years ago

        No that’s not working either, no error message is shown.

  • cum@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    Any updates on when notifications will be working? Love the updates!

    • Ljdawson (Sync dev)OPMEnglish
      9·
      2 years ago

      Working on a huge overhaul to messaging at the moment. Completely redesigned, threaded direct message chains and notification support. Hoping to have something shippable early next week.

  • TJA!@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    Hi, I tried to test the link options menu item on these release notes but sync crashed. It seems that happens in all text only posts.