Voyager released to Google Play!

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/2613340

Hi there!

Voyager has been released to Google Play! You can check it out here:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.vger.vo…

Please try it out and let me know what you think below! Because it’s brand new, let me know if you have any problems relative to the web app and I’ll try to fix them ASAP. And if you have time, leave a review, that helps Voyager gain exposure.

Why use the native Android version? Well, there’s a couple main benefits:

  • The back button works much better!
  • Your browser history shouldn’t be inundated with Voyager entries.

Please note, it’s currently a slightly outdated version of Voyager. Hopefully it should update soon!

As for Apple peeps, that’s still in progress. If you’re on TestFlight and have an Apple Watch, check out the brand new Apple Watch app (coming very shortly in an update). It’s quite simple at the moment, but kind of neat and useful!

MdRuckus,

Holy Shit! This app is great! My favorite was Connect before this. I just downloaded it and it is exactly what I want for a lemmy client. Reminds me of Apollo.

mojo,

Why does it looks like an iOS app

AlmightySnoo,

It’s inspired by Apollo, which is also why the dev called it Voyager: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_program

Michal,

I hate it when they do it.

I was on a development end of this and managers always pushed for the ios and android apps to be identical. It always ended up being the ios being the main and android being the afterthought copy.

Whenever i see an android app trying to look like ios, it signals that the quality is lacking.

mojo,

Yeah and I get that they want to do one code base like that, but tbh just use electron at that point and do your own design.

Dick_Justice,
@Dick_Justice@lemmy.world avatar

It’s definitely Not lacking in quality. I’ve never used an iOS app, so I don’t really know what people mean when they say it looks like an iOS app, but Voyager (formerly wefwef) is a great app.

Lepsea,

You can change the look on

Setting> Appearance > Theme > Device mode > android (Beta)

mojo,

Ehh the app certainly isn’t for me. Seems like plenty of other people aren’t bothered by it

Lepsea,

What i like from voyager is the “mark as read on scroll” setting. This makes it so i get something new every time I open the app without having to mark as read every post that I came across

mojo,

Sync has that option which is nice. I’ll probably swap to Boost for Lemmy when that comes out, which also had that option before.

BitingChaos,
@BitingChaos@lemmy.world avatar

This is basically “Apollo lite” for Android, and as primarily an iOS user, it is a must-get app for me.

smartiphone7,

Just in case you didn’t know, Voyager is also available as iOS app here

NENathaniel,
@NENathaniel@lemmy.ca avatar

Tbh feels identical to PWA with Brave but, felt good already so no complaints

keyez,

Weird, that link works to install and eventually open the app on the play store but I’m not able to find it otherwise.

AlmightySnoo,

Same for me, I just rated it in case it helps. It’s probably because that’s the first app aeharding ever put on Play Store with that account

amarnasmoths,
@amarnasmoths@slrpnk.net avatar

I’m so happy! I’ve tried all the available apps and Voyager was always my favorite. Now I can uninstall the WebApp and give a respite to my browser history lmao.

On Reddit I was an Infinity user, but I’ve fallen in love with Voyager

adamantris,
@adamantris@lemmy.world avatar

Have been trying the wrapper version for 5-10 minutes now, and I think it runs smoother for me compared to the PWA. Maybe it was a Firefox problem, but am very happy with the wrapper rn. So thanks!

trimmerfrost,

The PWA seems to perform better for me

Tatters,

I am really impressed. I had assumed it would be too much work to create native apps for both IOS and Android.

Carighan,
@Carighan@lemmy.world avatar

Is this identical to the PWA other than being packaged with a browser?

AlmightySnoo,

Yup, it’s the exact same app!

DieguiTux8623,

I really like this project, so kudos! Both as PWA on the browser and in the wrapped version it is GREAT!

happyhippo,

Too iOS-y for me, thanks.

Staze,

It also have android theme

UESPA_Sputnik,
@UESPA_Sputnik@feddit.de avatar

Which looks like a weird hybrid between iOS style and Android Lollipop style.

I’d rather stay with Sync for that sweet MaterialYou style.

eroc1990,
@eroc1990@lemmy.parastor.net avatar

This iOS design language on Android is tripping me out but weirdly also feels like home, since Apollo was my home when I was in iOS. Looking forward to seeing what’s next for the project!

Chozo, (edited )

Oh, those screenshots are giving me some real RIF vibes. I'm gonna have to test this out later! Any idea if this works with Kbin, or if there's plans to support Kbin in the future?

E: It does not currently support Kbin.

M_Reimer,

Nothing supports kbin as they (so far) do not have any official API to use.

Chozo,

Good point, I keep forgetting about that. Hopefully they get that up and running soon!

gunpachi,
@gunpachi@lemmings.world avatar

I hope they add multi account support soon.

yesterdayshero,
@yesterdayshero@lemmy.world avatar

It already has it. If you click on your account and then edit, you’ll have the option to add another account.

gunpachi,
@gunpachi@lemmings.world avatar

You are right, I just checked after reading your comment. I was under the assumption that one needs to add their account from the settings menu.

Thanks mate.

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