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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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Simurgh · 25/09/2015 22:05

To the right of the thread title, imnottoofussed. You'll see an arrow there - swipe it to the left as you would do wtih bookmarking a post. It has Watching as one of the options.

imnottoofussed · 25/09/2015 21:50

How do I watch a thread on the app?

HuckfromScandal · 25/09/2015 21:36

Loving the new app.
So user friendly
Thanks mumsnet!!

Emochild · 25/09/2015 20:17

Sob -cant update on my phone as i'm stuck in the dark ages and still use iOS6 because i'm scared of change the ap won't update

FortyFacedFuckers · 25/09/2015 20:07

I really liked the app when testing so off to download now.

PolpoPolpo · 25/09/2015 19:58

I've been testing it recently too and love it, much better than the old app. Obviously advanced search would be great but am happy to wait - I'm just happy to have Mumsnet back as the mobile site wasn't loading for me for weeks.

trendytoes · 25/09/2015 19:45

Search function please

Flumplet · 25/09/2015 19:27

Yeah well done mn techers- I been testing the new app and it's been working really well especially these past few weeks, I'm really pleased with it!

CodeComplete · 25/09/2015 19:14

I'm an Android developer in my day job - are you looking for devs or outsourcing to an agency? I would LOVE to work on this app as I've been a lurker on mn for coming up to 10 years. Dream job

ophiotaurus · 25/09/2015 18:56

Can anybody answer about the lines between posts?

MissRainbowBrite · 25/09/2015 18:53

I'd love to have the search function back too, I used it lots and it was really useful to be able to refine by date/topic.

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JessicaMumsnet · 25/09/2015 15:16

@mermaidbutmytailfelloff

Sorry but its a big fat no from me, I can't make the text big enough to see.

PLEASE can you address accessibility issues? I have blathered on about this before several times and am just ignored. Not everyone has perfect sight and those who haven't need customisable text size and contrast.

Hello mermaidbutmytailfelloff,
We have designed with accessibility in mind. The colour choices within the app include a high contrast option and in future we are looking at adding other colour theme options. We’ve also made sure the app works with iOS accessibility functions like voice over and dynamic text size.
Would you mind giving it a go customising your text size and colour? We'd also love to have your input on testing future updates if you'd be up for that.

OutrageousFlavourLikeFreesias · 25/09/2015 15:16

Hooray, I've been really looking forward to having an app again!

Just downloaded. Looks good. Very contemporary.

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JessicaMumsnet · 25/09/2015 15:12

Peaceloveandjammydodgers and Gruach yy we agree a search option would be useful and we're thinking about messaging too. We're keen to get a first version out there into people's hands and then update regularly with new features. Some functions are harder to build than others though so it will take us a bit of time to get there.
In the meantime we are interested in what you think we should prioritise - no promises but we'd love your thoughts!

mermaidbutmytailfelloff · 25/09/2015 15:04

Sorry but its a big fat no from me, I can't make the text big enough to see.

RozTheSchnoz · 25/09/2015 14:57

Yay - it's back - and looking great! Just spotted it updated in my phone. I personally didn't really like the mobile site so haven't been on very much recently... Am sure this will have me visiting much more often

Gruach · 25/09/2015 14:23

I'm a little puzzled about the invisibility of a PM option.

Peaceloveandjammydodgers · 25/09/2015 14:14

I've been testing it but desperately miss the advanced search function of the old app.

FelixFelix · 25/09/2015 14:13

Hooray for the new app! I've been testing it and it's great. I always used the old app and never used the mobile site, and I found it hard to use after being used to an app this whole time. I'm very pleased

SonnyNoChance · 25/09/2015 14:13

I like it I think it looks fancy.

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JessicaMumsnet · 25/09/2015 14:08

@wannaBe

ok, am posting from it now.

The first and for me most important at this stage piece of feedback is that it appears to work well with voiceover, so well done to the developers for achieving that from the outset without the need for me to complain. ;)

it's going to take me some time to get used to the idea of selecting emoticons rather than typing them in manually, so the jury's still out on whether I'll stick with this or the mobile site. I suspect it may end up being a combination of both. :D.

Hello wannaBe, we spent some time working on the accessibility options including voiceover and dynamic type and we're really pleased it's helped you.

You can still type the emoticons out if you prefer (like this without the spaces) [ smile ] and the app will post as an emoticon.

We're updating a page of FAQs based on questions raised here so keep 'em coming! Thank you

LoveChickens · 25/09/2015 13:34

Mobile site is still the best!

BathshebaDarkstone · 25/09/2015 13:28