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MNHQ: Our new mobile apps are out now!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 12/03/2025 10:13

Hi all,

The new version of our mobile app is now available on Android and will be available on iOS over the next couple of days. All users will be logged out when the update happens and will need to log in again to access the new app. You can continue to use the current app if your device doesn’t automatically update (some do), but we’ll be stopping support for this version at the end of the month, so we’d recommend downloading the new version from the App store.

We know this has been a long time coming for some, and we really appreciate your patience. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the beta testing group, your input has been invaluable. This is very much a first release that won’t include everything we want to include just yet. But we’re going to be making ongoing improvements, and we’ll continue listening to your feedback to shape future updates.

What’s new?
Here’s what you can look forward to in the new app:

  • Nested quoting – You can now quote a post that already contains a quote—just like on the website—making it easier to keep up with discussions.
  • AIBU? polls – You can now vote on AIBU? polls and even create your own.
  • Thanks – Show your appreciation for helpful posts by thanking other users. You’ll also be able to see when someone thanks you!
  • Edit your posts – You can now edit your posts from the app without heading to the website.
  • See all posts by the OP – Android users can now filter posts to only see replies from the original poster, making it easier to follow their updates in a thread.
  • Follow topics – Curate your own personalised feed by following your favourite topics, so you can easily find the discussions that matter most to you.
  • More images – You can now upload more images in a single post than before, making it easier to share moments and information.
  • GIFs – Sometimes words aren’t enough—now you can post GIFs to react, express yourself, or just add some fun to conversations!

What’s coming next?
We know there’s still work to do. Some features you’ve asked for aren’t in this first version, but that doesn’t mean we’re ignoring them. Here’s what we’re already working on for future updates:

  • Links via emails – Email links will currently open in your browser to start with but we are investigating forcing them to open in the app.
  • Dark mode – A long-requested feature! We’re working on bringing dark mode to the app for a more comfortable viewing experience, especially at night.
  • More reactions – Right now, you can thank posts, but we’re planning to introduce more reaction options so they match what’s available on the website.
  • Better push notifications – We’re making push notifications more useful and adding different types of alerts, so it’s easier to stay updated on the things you care about most.
  • Notifications centre – We’ll be introducing a dedicated notifications hub in the app, making it easier to catch up on all your notifications in one place.
  • PMs – We know many of you have asked for PMs to be included in the app. This is on our radar, but it will take some time to get right. We’ll keep you updated on our plans!

Let us know what you think - your input really helps to fix any initial glitches and help us keep improving. And thanks again for sticking with us - we can’t wait for you to try the new app! 💜

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Blondeshavemorefun · 22/04/2025 19:51

AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:26

Apologies for the delay in responding to some of these issues.

We’re currently reviewing the recent changes we made to text size based on your feedback. If you’re having trouble with text size in the app, it would be really helpful to know which specific parts you’re finding difficult to read. For example, thread titles, posts, usernames, or the date/time. This will help us review the overall balance and spacing.

Thank you also for flagging the issue with emojis. This is a bug we're actively looking into, and we’ll push an update as soon as we have a fix.

It’s just smaller

first pic the app
second pic the test app - which I know runs out soon

test app is bigger so I prefer

MNHQ: Our new mobile apps are out now!
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deeahgwitch · 22/04/2025 17:59

AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:27

Hi @deeahgwitch

On the capitalisation issue, as I mentioned in a previous post, this is something we’re seeing across both the website and the app. We know it seems like a simple fix, but the tool causing the issue isn’t something we can control on our side. We are actively exploring different solutions, but it won’t be a quick fix as it requires quite a bit of investigation. We know it’s frustrating, and we want to reassure you that we’re doing everything we can to get it sorted.

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Thank you for your reply @AmeliaPMumsnet
glad to know you’re “on it”

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:34

lakecomomo · 18/04/2025 11:09

@AmeliaPMumsnetmy bookmarks have stopped working again

Thanks for flagging the issue with bookmarks @lakecomomo. We pushed out an update at the end of last week that should have resolved the problem where bookmarks weren’t being honoured at all. Please do let us know if you’re still seeing issues.

On the swipe feature, we know a lot of users prefer this and find it easier to use. We’re planning to bring it back in the near future, but it’s not a quick change, so it won’t be returning immediately.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:33

PoppySeedBagelRedux · 09/04/2025 13:58

Post # 2 showing when I can, and cannot, post

Hi @PoppySeedBagelRedux

Thanks so much for sharing the screenshots - they’re really helpful. If the issue with the reply box staying thin after pasting something is happening consistently, would you be able to take a screen recording and send it to us at [email protected]? It would be a big help in trying to recreate and fix the issue.

Sorry about the issue you’re having with closing the reply box and not being able to reopen it on iPad. We’re aware of this and will be working on a fix soon. Thanks to Errol for sharing the temporary workaround. If you use the tab to open and close the reply box for now, that should let you post as usual until we can get it properly sorted. Thanks for your patience!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:30

giveupmengetacat · 09/04/2025 11:31

And I still can't see any formatting... That last bit doesn't show as bold for me in the app.

Thanks for flagging the issue where you can’t see bolded text @giveupmengetacat. We haven’t been able to recreate this on our side, so it would be really helpful if you could let us know the name and model of the device you’re using.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:28

WarriorN · 05/04/2025 06:14

I press on the screen and there’s a tiny haptic thing and it copies the whole text.

being able to highlight would be preferable

I also wish there was a way to collapse the keyboard when typing on a phone; I can only see a sentence. The previous app you saw and could read your whole post - it just helps for clarity in discussions (esp on the fwr board!)

Hi @WarriorN

You mentioned a little while ago that you'd like to be able to collapse the keyboard when typing on your phone. Would you mind letting me know what device you're using so I can look into this for you?

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:27

deeahgwitch · 21/04/2025 06:36

Still no capital letter at the start of a new line. Sad
is that not pretty basic ?

Hi @deeahgwitch

On the capitalisation issue, as I mentioned in a previous post, this is something we’re seeing across both the website and the app. We know it seems like a simple fix, but the tool causing the issue isn’t something we can control on our side. We are actively exploring different solutions, but it won’t be a quick fix as it requires quite a bit of investigation. We know it’s frustrating, and we want to reassure you that we’re doing everything we can to get it sorted.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:26

Apologies for the delay in responding to some of these issues.

We’re currently reviewing the recent changes we made to text size based on your feedback. If you’re having trouble with text size in the app, it would be really helpful to know which specific parts you’re finding difficult to read. For example, thread titles, posts, usernames, or the date/time. This will help us review the overall balance and spacing.

Thank you also for flagging the issue with emojis. This is a bug we're actively looking into, and we’ll push an update as soon as we have a fix.

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lakecomomo · 21/04/2025 22:51

@AmeliaPMumsnet any update on the downgrading of accessibility now the swipe feature has gone? I know I’ve said it before but it’s become significantly harder for anyone with a physical disability affecting their hands and I genuinely can’t understand why this isn’t being acknowledged.

harijes · 21/04/2025 21:05

Trending looked like this all day. See photo. Spinning no updates

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BigDahliaFan · 21/04/2025 07:03

ErrolTheDragon · 19/04/2025 23:22

I ran into this early on. It happens if you use the little keyboard key in the bottom right corner to stow the comment box. Try to avoid doing that, instead pull down on the little bar at the top of the screen.

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Thank you so much.I’ve been having the same problem.surely there’s a fix though to the actual problem?

deeahgwitch · 21/04/2025 06:36

Still no capital letter at the start of a new line. Sad
is that not pretty basic ?

ErrolTheDragon · 20/04/2025 19:47

PoppySeedBagelRedux · 20/04/2025 16:55

You’re right. Thank you! How did you work that out?

Decades of experience tracking down bugs- I’m a software developer😃

PoppySeedBagelRedux · 20/04/2025 16:55

You’re right. Thank you! How did you work that out?

ErrolTheDragon · 19/04/2025 23:22

PoppySeedBagelRedux · 19/04/2025 19:35

dear Mumsnet, I am still having the problem that if I happen to go away from the entry box when I am posting, I can then neither post nor edit what I have written. I wasted a lot of time today with this problem. I’m on an iPad. I don’t know how to record what happens, so if you could let me know how, that would be helpful.

I ran into this early on. It happens if you use the little keyboard key in the bottom right corner to stow the comment box. Try to avoid doing that, instead pull down on the little bar at the top of the screen.

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PoppySeedBagelRedux · 19/04/2025 19:35

dear Mumsnet, I am still having the problem that if I happen to go away from the entry box when I am posting, I can then neither post nor edit what I have written. I wasted a lot of time today with this problem. I’m on an iPad. I don’t know how to record what happens, so if you could let me know how, that would be helpful.

QueenAnnesHat · 18/04/2025 18:09

Maviaz · 18/04/2025 08:19

@AmeliaPMumsnet I’m on an iphone with the latest app update.
I follow the Work topic an yesterday and today this is what my screen looks like for Work topic

Yes, I had that too on a few, seemingly random topics, including Work. It seems to have righted itself now. iPad with latest update.

lakecomomo · 18/04/2025 11:09

@AmeliaPMumsnetmy bookmarks have stopped working again

Maviaz · 18/04/2025 08:19

@AmeliaPMumsnet I’m on an iphone with the latest app update.
I follow the Work topic an yesterday and today this is what my screen looks like for Work topic

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harijes · 16/04/2025 21:08

luckbug · 13/04/2025 22:39

The font is really off putting. Bad enough to put an end to my mumsnet addiction.

Totally agree. Few minutes a day now. The refresh remains non existent. Shame but perhaps a way to clear us out

ErrolTheDragon · 16/04/2025 09:35

deeahgwitch · 16/04/2025 09:29

How is it going on the capitalisation at the start of a new line @AmeliaPMumsnet?

theres Something else weird…

if you start a new post, delete back to nothing and begin the sentence again, the first word doesn’t get capitalised but the second one does - as shown above, I didn’t use the caps key at all when typing that!

deeahgwitch · 16/04/2025 09:29

How is it going on the capitalisation at the start of a new line @AmeliaPMumsnet?

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BeckyAMumsnet · 15/04/2025 15:39

We've just rolled out a behind-the-scenes update to our iOS and Android apps. If you're already using the latest version (45.0.12), you don’t need to update through the app store - the changes will come through automatically after you fully close and reopen the app.This update brings back the ability to bookmark posts and take other actions when filtering by a user, something we know some users found useful and had asked to see return.

Thanks to those who shared their thoughts. We’re continuing to work through all of the feedback and make adjustments where we can.

ErrolTheDragon · 15/04/2025 07:47

This thread now has instructions how to increase the text size just for MN on an iPhone via accessibility settings. It may be useful as a workaround but clearly if people are needing to alter just MN it is not in line with what other apps are doing.
I reckon they may just need to make the text size the same as they’re using for thread titles. (With the text at a nice size the thread headings are too big.)

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/5307705-font-size?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

Font size? | Mumsnet

On the app on an iPad, the font size is now *tiny*. Is there a way to make it bigger? Even with reading glasses, it is hard to read and much smaller t...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/5307705-font-size?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

Longma · 14/04/2025 21:04

AmeliaPMumsnet · 12/03/2025 10:13

Hi all,

The new version of our mobile app is now available on Android and will be available on iOS over the next couple of days. All users will be logged out when the update happens and will need to log in again to access the new app. You can continue to use the current app if your device doesn’t automatically update (some do), but we’ll be stopping support for this version at the end of the month, so we’d recommend downloading the new version from the App store.

We know this has been a long time coming for some, and we really appreciate your patience. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the beta testing group, your input has been invaluable. This is very much a first release that won’t include everything we want to include just yet. But we’re going to be making ongoing improvements, and we’ll continue listening to your feedback to shape future updates.

What’s new?
Here’s what you can look forward to in the new app:

  • Nested quoting – You can now quote a post that already contains a quote—just like on the website—making it easier to keep up with discussions.
  • AIBU? polls – You can now vote on AIBU? polls and even create your own.
  • Thanks – Show your appreciation for helpful posts by thanking other users. You’ll also be able to see when someone thanks you!
  • Edit your posts – You can now edit your posts from the app without heading to the website.
  • See all posts by the OP – Android users can now filter posts to only see replies from the original poster, making it easier to follow their updates in a thread.
  • Follow topics – Curate your own personalised feed by following your favourite topics, so you can easily find the discussions that matter most to you.
  • More images – You can now upload more images in a single post than before, making it easier to share moments and information.
  • GIFs – Sometimes words aren’t enough—now you can post GIFs to react, express yourself, or just add some fun to conversations!

What’s coming next?
We know there’s still work to do. Some features you’ve asked for aren’t in this first version, but that doesn’t mean we’re ignoring them. Here’s what we’re already working on for future updates:

  • Links via emails – Email links will currently open in your browser to start with but we are investigating forcing them to open in the app.
  • Dark mode – A long-requested feature! We’re working on bringing dark mode to the app for a more comfortable viewing experience, especially at night.
  • More reactions – Right now, you can thank posts, but we’re planning to introduce more reaction options so they match what’s available on the website.
  • Better push notifications – We’re making push notifications more useful and adding different types of alerts, so it’s easier to stay updated on the things you care about most.
  • Notifications centre – We’ll be introducing a dedicated notifications hub in the app, making it easier to catch up on all your notifications in one place.
  • PMs – We know many of you have asked for PMs to be included in the app. This is on our radar, but it will take some time to get right. We’ll keep you updated on our plans!

Let us know what you think - your input really helps to fix any initial glitches and help us keep improving. And thanks again for sticking with us - we can’t wait for you to try the new app! 💜

On my phone the font is simply too small to even bother with now.
The only reason my iPad is manageable, though still too small for comfort, is because I have the biggest sized screen of an iPad Pro!