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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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PrimalLass · 27/09/2015 10:33

I really don't like that you can't tilt it to read landscape rather than portrait. The text is just too small on my phone (iPhone 6).

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 10:12

ByTheSea ah good, glad to hear it. By any chance, do you know what version of iOS you were on before you successfully updated? 7 or 8?

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PeteTech · 27/09/2015 10:08

WhenWillWe, Only1Scoop yes we agree the app would benefit from a search function a lot and it's on our list of features, but will have to come in a future update.

RedButtonhole have you tried flipping the thread when you want to get straight to the end? It'll order the thread with the newest post at the top. It's the button at the top right hand corner. Or if there's a reason that flip isn't suitable for you, that would be great feedback, so we'd love to hear why not.

GameOfGroans at the moment it marks a thread as read by filling the colour of the number of posts box. But when a new post appears on that thread, it will revert to white again to indicate that there's something new to read. I can see that it might be handy for people to see that they've been on a thread before (even if there are new posts) so I'll add your suggestion to our list of updates for discussion. Thanks.

hollyisalovelyname · 27/09/2015 10:04

Congrats all at Mumsnet Towers.
Great the apps back.
I had withdrawl symptoms after Hackergate as I rarely use my computer and always accessed Mumsnet on my phone and the app didn't function.
Luddite moi.

ByTheSea · 27/09/2015 09:11

PeteTech, as I was checking the information you asked for, I was finally able to upgrade to IOS 9.0.1 (I kept receiving errors when I previously tried) and now it all works. I'm on an iPad Air. Thanks! Smile

RedButtonhole · 27/09/2015 08:42

I like it, I usually stick to the mobile site but thennew app has converted me!

I will miss having page numbers on threads though, I known you can bookmark but I liked having page numbers as a guide to where I was and how much a thread had moved on. Having to scroll to the end of a long thread is a bit tedious.

Only1scoop · 27/09/2015 08:39

Also can't locate the search function.

Whenwillwe3meetagain · 27/09/2015 08:06

It looks great and much easier to use-thanks
But I miss the search function and also the active conversations page is short and would be great if it was like before so I can scroll through slightly older active chats.

GameOfGroans · 27/09/2015 06:30

PeteTech why won't the app show which threads I've already read? It's very frustrating! Confused

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PeteTech · 26/09/2015 21:39

ByTheSea Thanks for that, will have a look into it. Could you let me know your iPad model and iOS version as well if possible?

ByTheSea · 26/09/2015 21:17

Petetech, this is all I see**
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Heads up - new MN ios Talk app is shortly to be released into the app store
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PeteTech · 26/09/2015 19:19

ByTheSea if you could attach a screenshot of what you do see, we will look into it

ByTheSea · 26/09/2015 19:12

I am on an iPad and I don't get the option to bookmark when I slide the post left.

MrsWembley · 26/09/2015 18:33

Oh, badger, it is, isn't it.Smile

WicksEnd · 26/09/2015 18:19

Coming to you live from the new MN app! Woo! Tis swanky GrinStarDragonThanks
I like it SmileThanks

Ifiwasabadger · 26/09/2015 17:58

oh it's so beautiful!!!!!!

Ifiwasabadger · 26/09/2015 17:53

oh how exciting - i hate the mobile site on my iPad. off to download the new app now :)

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PeteTech · 26/09/2015 17:49

PigeonPost if you slide a post to the left you'll find a "bookmark" option. When you bookmark a post it should take you right back there the next time you view that particular thread Smile

Heads up - new MN ios Talk app is shortly to be released into the app store
Pigeonpost · 26/09/2015 17:28

Hurrah hurrah the app is back! I mainly MN from my phone and hated the mobile site. One feature I would love is the ability for a thread to know how far you read in it. Makes it easier to drop in and out. Unless this is an option and I'm just not doing something properly?

Groovee · 26/09/2015 15:35

The local boards are still missing...

prettybird · 26/09/2015 15:07

Is Mumsnet Local not part of the App? I've tried searching for it so that I could add my own Local Board to my favourite topics, but couldn't find anything? Confused

ByTheSea · 26/09/2015 15:06

Loving it. Thank you!!! Was ready to give up but happy now.

FetaComplete · 26/09/2015 14:45

Thanks red. Thanks

See, I'm getting the hang of it already Grin

Still think it's too new^^ and fancy

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RedYellaGreen · 26/09/2015 13:35

You will get used to it, Feta. Remember you probably felt like this over your lovely old sofa when that was first introduced to you! Wink

It's great how the old App used to delay at the end of the page of a long thread, and it could take a ridiculous length of time to catch up on posts, but now it is streamless and easy. Little things like that are much cleaner and better.

I think most people have voiced a desire to see an actual line between posts, their own posts being a different background colour, that sort of thing, and I dare say these points may well be revisited in the long-term (I hope so!) but on the whole, I've got accustomed to the app and so though I'd encourage you that you aren't alone, and it probably will get better in time Brew

FetaComplete · 26/09/2015 13:13

I like the flip thread arrows, though.

How do I name change through the app? I can't see anything that says 'my account'