Echo

I wanted to provide the community with a quick status update on the development of Echo. This is the longest stretch without an update since Echo was released. This is mostly because I'm currently working on roughly 6+ major new features for Echo that are all in varying stages of completion. (Also because this past week my computer was being repaired, so that took away from being able to work on Echo).

I hope to wrap up at least 1 of these features and get that shipped hopefully this coming week.

Overtime I do anticipate release frequency to slow down. But as part of my goal to build the best Lemmy client for iOS, releases will still occur will regular frequency.

Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the app so far. And to everyone who has given feedback, I really appreciate it. All of your feedback has been heard, and I'm actively working to implement most of it into the application. Stay tuned!

Notifications have arrived to Echo! With version 1.3 available now in the app store you can enable push notifications to receive updates on new posts to communities, or new comments on posts. More push notification options are coming in the future.

What push notification options would you like to see?

After updating to Echo v1.3, in order to enable push notifications for a community or post simply navigate to the community or post you wish you enable notifications for and tap the ellipsis icon, and choose to enable notifications.

Please note that you must be subscribed to Echo+ in order to enable & receive push notifications.

Full release notes:

• Ding Push Notification support is here!
  • Currently supports subscribing to new comments on a post & subscribing to new posts within a community. More to come.
  • Requires Echo+ subscription.
• Now able to view Echo+ benefits even while subscribed.
• General bug fixes, performance improvements, and behind the scenes improvements.
• Updated privacy policy & terms of service.

Pretty minor Echo update just released. Much improved error handling and fixes a rare crash. Still more work to do on error handling, but making progress there.

Aiming for the next update to include some major new features.

Full release notes:

• Improves error handling
• Fixes rare crash when opening Account Settings
• Minor design fixes

Edit: bug spotted- swipe to upvote forces a page refresh & jump to top. Otherwise, The update that came out today is pretty slick! Excellent progress! Thank you for your work on this.

Super excited to announce the release of Echo v1.2. You can find the complete release notes below.

• Hide Post support.
• GIF image viewing support.
• Images now open within an in-app image viewer.
• Fixes an issue where Open in Echo Action Extension wouldn't work on iOS 18.
• Fixes an issue where sometimes Open in Echo Action Extension would open page multiple times.
• Increases margins around content when viewing a post.
• Increases margins around sidebar content when viewing Server Information.
• Not showing more menu icon on replying to comment when replying to a comment.
• Adds project URL links to license details page.
• Fixes an issue where symbol wouldn't show up next to Server Information button in more menu on Login and Sign Up pages.
• Adds server version to Server Information page.
• Now display's error message when trying to login to account that hasn't had the sign up application approved yet.
• Shows alert describing next steps when submitting sign up application.
• Adds Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions links to Settings page.

I'm pleased to announce the release of Echo for Lemmy! Echo is a Lemmy client for iPhone that I've been working on for a while and I'm excited to finally share it with you all.

Echo for Lemmy is a fully native iOS application built using fully native Apple SDKs. This means it feels right at home on your iPhone and is designed to be fast, efficient, and easy to use. No overhead from web views or cross-platform frameworks.

Here are some of the features available in Echo for Lemmy:

• Connect with communities based on your interests.
• Sort your feed by most active, trending posts, new posts, and many more.
• Upvote and downvote posts & comments.
• Powerful search experience to find the content you're looking for.
• Create posts using share extension from any app on your device.
• Bookmark posts to easily find later.
• Fully native application with dark mode support & accessibility features.

Echo for Lemmy is available for free on the App Store, with subscription plans available for Echo+. You can download it here: Echo for Lemmy on the App Store.

You can also join the official Echo Lemmy community at [[email protected]](/c/[email protected]).

I'm excited to hear feedback, suggestions, bug reports, and feature suggestions. Feel free to comment here, or create a new post! You can also reach out via email at [email protected].

This is only the beginning. Much more to come!

Download Echo for Lemmy: https://echo.rrainn.com/download/iphone

Echo Lemmy Community: [email protected]

Echo Mastodon Profile: @[email protected]

Overview

Echo for Lemmy needs to connect to a Lemmy server to function. These servers are Lemmy servers that are responsible for hosting your account, content, and more. Think of your server similar to your email provider (ex. Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, etc.).

Some servers are private meaning that you must get manual approval from the server admins in order to join. Other servers are fully public and you can join without any approval.

What to look for when choosing a server?

When choosing a server, you should consider the following:

• Reliability: You want to choose a server that is reliable and has a good uptime. This will ensure that you can access your account and content whenever you need to. Server admins are under no obligation to keep their servers online, so it's important to choose a server that is reliable.
• Moderation: Each server has its own rules and guidelines when it comes to content moderation. Some servers are more strict, while others are more lenient. Make sure to read the server's rules before joining to ensure that you are comfortable with them, and that they align with what you are looking for.
• Privacy Policy: Each server has its own privacy policy that outlines how your data is collected, stored, and used. Make sure to read the privacy policy before joining to ensure that you are comfortable with how your data will be handled.
• Language: While not required, it is recommended to choose a server primarily in your preferred language. This will make it easier to communicate with server admins in the event that you need to contact them.

Due to the decentralized nature of Lemmy, you will be able to interact with users and communities from other servers. Similar to how you can send an email from Gmail to Yahoo, you can interact with users from different servers on Lemmy.

How do I join a server?

In Echo, you can join a server by entering the server's URL into the search bar, or scrolling through the list to find the server you are looking for. If the server is public, you will see a "Sign Up" button that you can click to create an account on that server after tapping on the server. If the server is private, you will not see a "Sign Up" button, and you will need to contact the server admins to request an invite.

If you already have an account on a Lemmy server, you can find the server's URL in the list of servers or search for it in the search bar. Once you find the server, enter your login credentials to access your account.

How to create a server?

You can also host your own Lemmy server. This requires technical knowledge and resources to set up and maintain the server. If you are interested in hosting your own server, you can find more information on the Lemmy documentation.

I'm extremely excited to announce Echo for Lemmy. This is a project I've dedicated all of my free time to for the past little bit, and it has come such a long way. Although there is still a lot of work to do, I'm excited to share this alpha version and get feedback from the community.

Key Features:

• Intuitive, beautiful design
• Timeline that provides key information about posts
• Upvote, downvote, and comment on posts just by swiping
• Threaded comment support
• Blocking & Reporting support
• Support for every timeline sort option
• Share Extension to create posts from other apps
• And much more

Screenshots:

How to Join:

Please keep in mind that this is currently a closed alpha program. Things might not be perfect. Bugs exist. It's not feature complete. However, it's a great start, and after using it myself, I think it's ready to be shared with the community.

I truly believe in the community aspect of Lemmy and the Fediverse. Your feedback will help shape this application, and I'm excited to hear what you think.

If you would like to join the alpha program, please fill out this form, and I'll be sending out invites as soon as possible. I expect the first wave of invites to be sent out this week. Then be sure to subscribe to our Lemmy community to stay up to date on the latest news, ask questions, leave feedback, and more.

How to Report Feedback:

I will be compiling feedback from the following sources. Please feel free to use any of these to report feedback.

All constructive feedback is welcome. Please note, that nonconstructive feedback may result in removal from the alpha program.

• TestFlight Feedback System (take screenshot from your device & tap Done > Share Beta Feedback)
• Echo Lemmy Community
• Echo Mastodon Account