• torturedllama@lemmy.nzEnglish
    45·
    2 years ago

    I’ve been using Jerboa so far. It’s pretty nice. At first I was a bit sceptical because it seemed a little half baked. But it’s growing on me. Also now that I’ve used it for a while I think it’s relatively well rounded feature wise. It is quite minimal, but I think a lot of people probably like that. I think long term if other apps come up that are more similar to the existing 3rd party Reddit apps I will probably switch though.

    My main issue so far is not being able to follow links to communities inside the app. I imagine this will probably be more difficult to implement than on Reddit because of federation, but hopefully apps can get that working eventually.

    Also it can be difficult to add new communities from other servers even via search. Which is also a federation issue.

    I also miss the features from Reddit Is Fun which let you choose which content is displayed in-app vs in a web browser. But that’s only a minor annoyance so far.

    I find I am getting used to the visual style of comments. I initially didn’t like it, but it’s growing on me.

      • dill@lemmy.oneEnglish
        12·
        2 years ago

        I was planning to open a pr this afternoon for adding adaptive icon support.

        Edit: I did it! It was already implemented there were a few tags missing I added

      • torturedllama@lemmy.nzEnglish
        5·
        2 years ago

        When you open a link from Jerboa it should open a mini in-app version of your main browser. If your default browser app is set to Firefox it will say “Powered by Firefox” and if it is Chrome it will say “Running in Chrome”. UX wise it is very similar to having a bundled in-app browser. But the rendering is handled by your main browser.

        I’m not up-to date with the story behind this, but my understanding is that new apps that want in-app browers should be implemented in this way. This seems to be the modern way of doing it. The reason for it I believe is mostly security. Your main browser app should be up-to-date on security patches and features, and if apps can just piggie back off that then they don’t need to worry about shipping and patching their own in-app copy of the browser. Also it respects the user’s choice of default browser. So if your default browser is Chrome it will use that for the in-app browser for all apps that work this way (which is quickly becoming most apps).

        Another advantage of doing it this way is that when you use the “Open in Firefox” button it seems to just move the tab from one app to the other rather than reloading it, so it happens almost instantly.

        • torturedllama@lemmy.nzEnglish
          6·
          2 years ago

          For a Reddit/Lemmy app though I would still prefer images to load in the app itself, because it’s more seamless. For now Jerboa handles images and GIFV just like any other link.

          RIF let’s you configure this, which is nice. For Jerboa I think the default should eventually be to load them in the app itself (RIF calls this “Native”).

          Edit: Jerboa does already load the OP image in-app when you open the comments. I think that behavior shouldn’t change. It’s just when you open the image from the news feed that it opens it like a link currently.

        • Jode@midwest.socialEnglish
          3·
          2 years ago

          Oh I understand completely how it works. I would just prefer that my links open in app so whatever I view on jerboa doesn’t end up in my browser history or especially my YouTube history.

  • dill@lemmy.oneEnglish
    401·
    2 years ago

    I love how nerdy everyone on lemmy is. Brings a tear to my eye to see so much Firefox love.

      • seang96@spgrn.comEnglish
        3·
        2 years ago

        I’ve been running the sync server for years and it’s been great. Actually just migrated it over to kurbenetes and fully fixed it up a couple hours ago.

  • TheDude@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    251·
    2 years ago

    I use Mlem on ios. Still really early but it gets significantly better with every new release

    • nostalgicgamerz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      62·
      2 years ago

      I would use Mlem…if it supported iOS 15…not going to lose my 15.1 jailbreak. I’ve been using one called “Memmy” on TestFlight…but it’s nowhere near the support and likely updates that Mlem is going to have

  • lagged@dataterm.digitalEnglish
    24·
    2 years ago

    I started with Jerboa on Android but then saw someone post that the Lemmy web UI was a progressive web app that you could “install” to act as a standalone sort of app. Jerboa was missing the key feature of being able to view communities on other instances in the app.

    I’ve been using the web app as a stand alone app for a few days now. I like it more than Jerboa bc I can follow other communities. Although eventually I hope to switch to an Android app for ease of use.

    • FederatedSaint@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      2 years ago

      Jerboa was missing the key feature of being able to view communities on other instances in the app by clicking on a link to them.

      I guess I’m missing something because I believe I can do this? For instance, I drill down and look at [email protected] or [email protected] all the time in jerboa. What is it you’re trying to do?

    • Kleysley@lemmy.fmhy.mlEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      This can be solved by going to your phones settings, then search for “Opening Links”. Then tap on Jerboa, click on “Add links” and tick all boxes. Now it will automatically open the links in the app!

    • MaggiWuerze@feddit.deEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      Which is basically pre alpha. You can’t post, comment or meaningfully customize your experience yet.

      • BrikoX@vlemmy.netEnglish
        51·
        2 years ago

        I mean all of them are in pretty much the same state. I shared the alternative option as the 3 other options were already mentioned.

    • nostalgicgamerz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      As an IOS 15 user (no Mlem support) this is appreciated…thanks!

      EDIT: This looks better than Memmy by a longshot

    • sleepyducky@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      I’m playing about. I am on IOS so I saved the web app on the home screen as well and I find myself using it to find new communities/ comment/ post. I like Memmy as I enjoy the look and feel, I just feel it’s lacking a bit of functionality (such as receiving notifications, or searching for communities), but it easier to block communities on it. Mlem is nice as well, but again lacking a bit functionality wise (does not have search, cannot see post history, cannot receive notifications). At the moment I am switching between them depending on my needs at the moment and I will decide on one depending on their development in the future. I don’t mind testing new stuff and I enjoy discovering updates as they are coming on each of them

      Edit: sorry, don’t know why it posted as reply, I thought I was replying to the main thread

  • TGhost@lemmy.fmhy.mlEnglish
    9·
    2 years ago

    I’ve stopped to use jerboa. On mobile I prefer the web browser. Its fully functional and act like an app with an shortcut on the drawer :)

    • TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pubEnglish
      6·
      2 years ago

      Same. I installed the web as an app, which is working much better for me. Jerboa needs some work before it’s ready for prime time.

      • TGhost@lemmy.fmhy.mlEnglish
        4·
        2 years ago

        Yeah, no doubt that will coming, for the both way to do. With time we will see great improvements I’m sure.

  • sleepyducky@lemm.eeEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    Posting this again, as for some reason it got posted as a reply…

    I’m playing about. I am on IOS so I saved the web app on the home screen as well and I find myself using it to find new communities/ comment/ post. I like Memmy as I enjoy the look and feel, I just feel it’s lacking a bit of functionality (such as receiving notifications, or searching for communities), but it easier to block communities on it. Mlem is nice as well, but again lacking a bit functionality wise (does not have search, cannot see post history, cannot receive notifications). At the moment I am switching between them depending on my needs at the moment and I will decide on one depending on their development in the future. I don’t mind testing new stuff and I enjoy discovering updates as they are coming on each of them

    • lFenix@lemmy.mlEnglish
      5·
      2 years ago

      Mlem does have search. Tap the middle of the top bar, where it says “Subscribed” or “All”. Then tap “Communities…”

      I’m surprised people can’t discover this, considering it’s the same workflow as Apollo.

      • sleepyducky@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        2 years ago

        I tried it, put in the link to the community (one of the main Support ones) and nothing happened… tried with another, again nothing. I thought I was using the wrong link, went from the web app, searched for it, copied the link from the search results, went back to Mlemm, pasted it and again nothing…. :(

  • bardm@lemmy.fmhy.mlEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    I’m using a combination of Jerboa and running the website in Native alpha. Hopefully Jerboa gets even better with time.