MNHQ: Our new mobile apps are out now!

[AmeliaPMumsnet]

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! 💜

Thanks for the updates!

@PoppySeedBagelRedux, could you please share the following details with us so we can look into the issue you’re having?

• The device you're using
• The app version (you can find this by selecting the profile menu in the top right-hand corner of the app - the version number is at the bottom of the menu)
• If you're comfortable, would you be able to take a screen recording of the issue and send it to us at [email protected]?

Thank you!

Thank you @AmeliaPMumsnet

Thank you for the updates.

@AmeliaPMumsnet seems sometimes even I do links for tv shows - some posters click on the link and it doesn’t work for them 🥲

any idea why ?

Comes up with this @AmeliaPMumsnet

And that’s me literally doing a new thread. Click on share and copying the code and posting it

Hi @Blondeshavemorefun,

Do you mean that when you share a link to a TV show, other users aren’t able to open it? If so, could you please share an example of one of the links here or a link to a thread where you've posted it so I can take a look?

Are you also having issues when sharing thread/post links using the share option in the app?

Sorry if this seems obvious - I just want to make sure I understand properly so I can investigate further. Thank you!

Hi. Yes I do a link by copying the share code and people then comment they can’t click on it

if you look at blondes broadcasts they are in there

thank you

@AmeliaPMumsnet

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5017895-blondes-broadcasts-all-will-be-tv-paced-and-no-spoilers&utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

link to my thread where I add tv shows

Which if you click onto it says this

I only ever use the app

Thanks for walking me through this @Blondeshavemorefun.

It looks like the formatting in the URL you shared is slightly off, which explains why it's not working. However, we're not sure why that's happening, as the formatting appears correct when we try to recreate the issue on our side.

Would you be able to share which version of the app you're using? You can find this by opening the app, selecting the profile menu in the top right corner, and checking the version number at the bottom of the menu.

Thank you!

Hi @AmeliaPMumsnet. I have two

I was on the trial app. Which I loved btw

this is that version

Then the usual mn app is a different version

but makes no diff to which one I use. Sometimes links don’t work

sometimes they do

thanks @AmeliaPMumsnet

I am up to date with the updates

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! We had an issue with URL formatting in the beta version of the app, but this was resolved after release. So it's odd that it's also happening in the new app.

Would you be open to removing the beta version from your device to see if the issue persists in the new app? There might be some kind of conflict between the two. If you do remove the beta app, you may need to fully close and restart the new app to check if the issue is resolved.

delete my fav version of mn 🙀🙀🙀

course

tis done

Hi everyone,

We’ve just released a new update this morning, which is currently available on iOS. We’re hoping to release it on Android soon and will let you know when it’s ready.

Thanks again for all your feedback. It’s been really helpful in shaping these updates. Here’s what’s included:

• Copy text from posts - We’ve added a ‘Copy text’ option to the menu on posts. Many of you told us that you often copy parts of a post to quote in a reply. While we couldn’t replicate the old app’s functionality due to technical limitations, this new option lets you copy the entire post, which you can then edit down in your reply.
• Threads open in the app - Links to other threads will now open directly in the app instead of the in-app browser. This was a popular request, and we’re looking to expand it in the future so other Mumsnet links work the same way.
• Thread flipping fix - We’ve fixed an issue where flipping a thread would take you to a bookmarked post instead of the start of the thread.

45.0.12

Yah. Link goes to app not desktop

and I can copy and paste

Hi everyone,
We’ve just released a new update this morning, which is currently available on iOS. We’re hoping to release it on Android soon and will let you know when it’s ready.
Thanks again for all your feedback. It’s been really helpful in shaping these updates. Here’s what’s included:
Copy text from posts - We’ve added a ‘Copy text’ option to the menu on posts. Many of you told us that you often copy parts of a post to quote in a reply. While we couldn’t replicate the old app’s functionality due to technical limitations, this new option lets you copy the entire post, which you can then edit down in your reply.Threads open in the app - Links to other threads will now open directly in the app instead of the in-app browser. This was a popular request, and we’re looking to expand it in the future so other Mumsnet links work the same way.Thread flipping fix - We’ve fixed an issue where flipping a thread would take you to a bookmarked post instead of the start of the thread.

thank you @AmeliaPMumsnet

Still hate the lack of swipe. So awkward to follow threads etc

Thanks so much for the flip OP posts

I faffed around trying the copy, editing down and bolding it, but when I came to post I found the reply button was disabled - grey, instead of violet and not working. I screenshotted it…my feedback on the functionality is in the photo.

I second that.
Everything is great about the update for me except the capitalisation at the start of a new line after a full stop.

I faffed around trying the copy, editing down and bolding it, but when I came to post I found the reply button was disabled - grey, instead of violet and not working.

testing posting Errol’s comment cut down.

It works for me.