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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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FetaComplete · 26/09/2015 13:08

I hate it, sorry. I hate change and I don't like new stuff. I'm like Sheldon.I know I'll like it once I get used to it but it's like someone's been reupholstering my comfy old chair and put some poncy throw on it. I liked it before when it was moulded to the shape of my arse.

MrsLeighHalfpenny · 26/09/2015 12:15

Nice App. Well done Mumsnet!Smile

bridgetsmummy · 26/09/2015 11:51

I love the new app.
Nice and clear and we can see photos! Yay, that really bugged me about the old app.
Thanks

Walkingonsunshine00 · 26/09/2015 11:26

I'm loving it GrinGrin

MrsWembley · 26/09/2015 10:51

Or you could refer users to the thread we were all complaining commenting on when it was being beta tested...?

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PeteTech · 26/09/2015 10:23

RedYellaGreen there will be some FAQs etc published on the website for now. But, we'll be having a think about how best to introduce functions that aren't obvious to people inside the app itself as well. We had lots of ideas but, unfortunately, not enough time to act on them (especially since the old app went offline).

pigsinmud · 26/09/2015 10:20

Ooh loving the new app. I can finally understand the emoticons. Looks very clean and uncluttered.Smile

RedYellaGreen · 26/09/2015 09:53

PeteTech
just a though: would it be easy enough to add a Q&A to the top right drop-down list? Things like how to bookmark and the function to be able to reply, close to read the thread, then find what you've typed in reply is still there for you to send. All the questions that people keep asking and perhaps aren't obvious to everyone!

MNHQ
PeteTech · 26/09/2015 09:39

Butterflies Thanks for the feedback -if you slide a thread or post to the left you'll find various options, including bookmarking. Have attached some pictures so you can what it looks like.

Heads up - new MN ios Talk app is shortly to be released into the app store
Heads up - new MN ios Talk app is shortly to be released into the app store
CodeComplete · 26/09/2015 09:31

PeteTech serious question now - are you looking for Android devs for the Android version as I would love to be part of it? I'm an Android dev an can be flexible on rates Smile pretty please?

Only1scoop · 26/09/2015 09:17

Anyone know how to keep threads flipped?

Butterfliesprettybutterflies · 26/09/2015 09:07

Definitely needs lines between posts and all the colours you can choose are too dark - v headache inducing. Also when I clicked onto a link on a thread in the old app and it took me into safari (iPhone) then I went back into the app, it would open on the same bit I was reading - now it takes me back to active main page with the upshot that I can't click on a link unless I'm done with the thread or willing to sift through to find where I was. Also is there a bookmark function? I know the old app didn't have either but it would be mightily useful.

Only1scoop · 26/09/2015 08:54

I've returned as spotted my new app....
How exciting Dragon

imnottoofussed · 26/09/2015 08:53

Thanks simurgh

HellKitty · 26/09/2015 07:59

Loving it!
I like the way 'threads you're on' changes colour with a new comment or after you've caught up. Seriously missed MN, I'm one of those who lives on the phone app so rarely got a go on the website version.

That's not to say I reply when having a poo or anything like that, absolutely never...ever...

DorothyL · 26/09/2015 06:46

On threads I'm on it just shows the title and number of posts - would be better to show the latest post to see if there's a reply

MrsWembley · 26/09/2015 06:35

What you've just said there, Pete, to Mountain, I did not know that; the bit about closing the new post page entirely, that is, not the show bookmarked post...

TestingGrin

Well, bugger me!Shock

MNHQ
PeteTech · 25/09/2015 23:42

Thanks all for the feedback, appreciated. Smile

Obviously the app is still a work in progress, so we're diligently making a note of what people have to say.

MountainDweller Quick tip for you: when replying you should be able to close the "New Post" screen and go back to the thread to have a look. Then when you press "reply" again, what you've written so far should still be there. If not, let us know and we'll look into it.

If you've bookmarked a particular post, you can tap the "show bookmarked post" button at the bottom of the New Post screen to see it without closing (or the OP if you haven't bookmarked). You'll see that button if you tap outside the text box to hide your keyboard.

justcallmethefixer · 25/09/2015 23:30

The old app didn't seem to have a limit to active convo's, this one seems the same as the mobile site. I preferred to be able to keep scrolling instead of refreshing or looking a topics

MountainDweller · 25/09/2015 23:10

I have been testing too and I love it. Much better than the old app and am grateful that it's easier to read. Mobile site was terrible for me as I'm on an oldish iPad and the pages took forever to load. If I may... One thing I would change about the new app is that if I leave the app by clicking on a link, when I come back the thread I was reading has closed and the app has reverted to active threads. Not too bad finding it again if I've remembered to watch the thread before I leave but still a pain if it's a long thread with lots of scrolling to get back to where I was. And I agree with pp, would like to be able to see previous posts when replying.

WotNoLoobrush · 25/09/2015 22:51

Sorry to pester MNHQ, but as someone has mentioned Android anyway: Please can you give us an idea of when the android app will be available? TIA

justcallmethefixer · 25/09/2015 22:49

On the old app if I had read a thread then closed the app it remained a different colour. On the new app when I close and reopen threads I have already looked at are the same as threads I have not yet looked at.

I like knowing which threads I have already opened as hen I know to scroll or not bother clicking
Ps I like how strike throughs now show as I type Smile

eurochick · 25/09/2015 22:26

I like the look of it but how do I refresh a page, eg active? I can't work it out.

Simurgh · 25/09/2015 22:16

I thnk it's a very good App. The only thing it could really do with is some way of getting to PMs, otherwise I'm adjusting to it well and some features such as the pictures are actually better than the main site.

If you're considering a Search function, MNHQ, could you consider a new policy on thread retention to make it an easier prospect? Some 50 threads a page would give AIBU, for example, a thread count of close on 170,000 threads If I'm calculating correctly. How many posts - or words! - they would contain makes my brain hurt and would surely be a pig to search on any system. I think it might be time for a change there.

tapdancingmum · 25/09/2015 22:13

I am liking the look of it and thank goodness for password cracking tools as I had to sign in and for the life of me could not remember my new password! Grin