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Heads up - new MN ios Talk app is shortly to be released into the app store

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JustineMumsnet · 25/09/2015 10:48

Hi Folks,
Our new Talk app is now live in the App Store. If you used the old app and didn't delete it then it should auto-update (depending on your settings) but otherwise you can download it from the app store.

This is a obviously a first live version - we plan to keep updating it, adding new features and addressing any user issues, so all feedback is most welcome.

Plus, we are planning to build an Android version too in the next few months - thanks for your patience re that Android users - we'll keep you updated on the progress and will be looking for Android testers in due course.

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RedYellaGreen · 28/09/2015 09:50

No you can't PM or do a search, other than search for a topic under 'topics'.

They said in a thread that they wanted people to get used to new app and then would consider adding in the extras at a later date.

Only1scoop · 28/09/2015 09:35

Can you send a PM?

MrsWembley · 28/09/2015 09:31

Harsh, Abit, eh? They have already beta tested it and have stated that the extras posters are asking for may come in later versions.

You're not paying for it. Don't use it if you don't like it. Me personally, I love it!Grin

Flingingmelon · 28/09/2015 08:43

I miss the search and PM functions loads. I'm now using the app and the mobile site but mostly I'm not using either.

LIZS · 28/09/2015 08:07

Error message on posting seems to be becoming more frequent

LIZS · 28/09/2015 07:16

I'm wondering how the colour schemes work for those needing accessibility such as vi or dyslexia.

BitOutOfPractice · 27/09/2015 23:59

And now I'm getting the. 1001 errors when I try to post in app (I'm back on MN mobile)

Come on MN. You're not a tin pot site with twenty quid budget. What are you dong launching an app that doesn't work then using a live version with live users to beta test it. It's so unprofessional.

This is an important site with real influence. Don't let cheap IT let you down.

The desktop site already looks like something from the 90s. Don't let the new app go the same way. Why launch it when it's clearly not ready?

It really does smack of complacency. " Oh our users are addicts loyal so we can launch any old crap the new app and let them tell us what's wrong. Bit shabby imho

BitOutOfPractice · 27/09/2015 23:34

Why doesn't it tell you how many pages a thread has? With an option to jump to whatever page. I used that feature all the time. Now it's gone.

Tbh I'd rather use the mobile version. And that's saying something! Confused

Mrswinkler · 27/09/2015 23:04

First impressions but not used it loads:

Don't like tabbed text- makes thread titles take up too much room. Longer lines=less lines=more threads on page=better.

Quotes are too chunky and ditto tabbed texts above.

Thought search facility had disappeared but then discovered it tucked in with topics.

Why choice of colours? But if you must why pinks, purples, reds? It's as bad as the colour choice for M&S nightwear and socks (don't get me started)

Glad that bloody Just Giving banner had gone from the bottom of the screen.

Like the font.

Titles at top of pages eg "new post" too big.

Know I'm mainly moaning but you did ask.

SpottyTeacakes · 27/09/2015 20:09

I really like the new app Smile

(When it lets me post)

Fifth attempt...

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JessicaMumsnet · 27/09/2015 20:04

Thanks all, this feedback is really useful. We've started putting an FAQs page together and we'll keep adding to it.

A few people have asked about having lines between posts. One of the issues we faced with that approach was on threads were there are very short posts you end up with many lines making for a pretty cluttered screen. However, leave it with us and we can experiment a bit more.

SpottyTeacakes · 27/09/2015 19:53

I'm having the same problem as Lizs

Attempt two

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 19:12

Thanks ByTheSea that should be plenty of info for me to figure what version it was Smile

ByTheSea · 27/09/2015 19:08

PeteTech, sorry, I should have noted the previous version but hadn't. I don't recall having upgraded before and have had the iPad almost two years, I think since the Air first came out.

Only1scoop · 27/09/2015 18:40

First day I'm up and running
As mentioned earlier missing search and having threads in permanent reverse.
Just so glad app back though Smile

MrsTammySwanson · 27/09/2015 17:52

Please can you have a white background or grey background the colours are too dark and give me a headache. Otherwise it's good to have an app. Must say I liked the old app look as it was but hey ho.

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 14:26

LIZS thanks for letting us know. Yes, I've noticed this a couple of times today as well. I've reported it to our backend developers, and they'll look into it as soon as they can.

LIZS · 27/09/2015 13:39

Occasional error message coming up when posting - see pic

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 12:30

LIZS not at the moment unfortunately, but shall add it to the list of possible features to be discussed

LIZS · 27/09/2015 11:52

Much appreciated. SmileThanksIs there anyway of user settings permanently listing newest post at top of a thread rather than having to flip it each time, alternatively taking you to first unread post on the thread.

PrimalLass · 27/09/2015 11:34

Thank you.

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 11:27

Thanks for your feedback PrimalLass.

We have a lot of users of iPhones with smaller screens and landscape isn't a great experience on those, hence the portrait only on phones decision. We'll add it to our list of possible features, and I'll have a play around with it in the office and see what landscape looks like.

I'm not an expert on fonts myself (I'm more tech than design), but I'll make sure your feedback on readability gets to the right person as well.

PrimalLass · 27/09/2015 11:14

Thank you PeteTech but I don't seem to need larger text for anything else. It is the ability to zoom in and flip the screen that is missing IMO. There is just something about it that makes it uncomfortable on the eye - the very dark Active threads screen with small spindly text doesn't help.

I have pretty perfect vision so it's not my eyes!

RedButtonhole · 27/09/2015 10:49

I've just realised the flippy thing is there! That helps a bit, but sometimes threads move on and can be several pages longer by the time I go back to read them. I found the page numbers useful for being able to return to where I left off rather than starting from the mewest post and working back like youmwould when flipping the thread. Maybe I just need to embrace bookmarking!

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 10:47

PrimalLass thanks for the feedback. We've supported iOS accessibility features, so you can adjust the text size from within your iOS settings (Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Larger Text). Hope that helps, but if not let us know - always good to have feedback on this kind of stuff.