1y ago

Voyager released to Google Play!

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

Hi there!
Voyager has been released to Google Play! You can check it out here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.vger.voyager
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Please note, it's currently a slightly outdated version of Voyager.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!

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Damn voyager, sync, infinity all within like 24 hours of each other!
Never heard of voyager previously but I'll give it a shot! Liking infinity a lot too. Both your apps should copy connects feature of blocking users and instances right from the post. It's super handy, especially when you realize someone is spamming, just give them the ol block and forget about it.
- Voyager web app is quite impressive tbh. One of the best web apps I have ever used.
  That being said, the infinity app feels like home, I have been using to for over 3 years after all.
  
  I'm just counting the days until Boost for Lemmy releases but I feel you. The UI of infinity is very nice, and the feature customization is solid. I've been comparing all new apps to connect since I found it, and it's still the one I keep coming back to. It has less polish but it checks all the feature boxes for me! Infinity is the only other app I've added to my home screen though, I could see it worming it's way in.
- Great to see.
  Since sync dev ramped up his price I'm exploring apps.
- “There’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s” I love this new format, find what works for you. Happy to see all these developers working on things it’s given me hope in the internet again… as dumb as that sounds
  Voyager is my favorite so far as an ex Apollo user it just feels like an old home. But I love hearing the sync fans enjoying their preferences back. Let’s embrace this everyone!
- I think sync does that already? If you hit the overflow menu in a post there's a filter button, which let's you hide either the user, the community, or the whole instance.
  
  I meant specifically voyager and infinity, I'm way too turned off by Syncs tracking and ad filled cash grab antica. Hard pass.

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!

I was keeping Chrome installed only for this app as PWAs are slower on Firefox, now I can simply remove Chrome!
- I use Voyager on Samsung Internet. Helps me get around installing Chrome.
  
  I think it actually runs better on Samsung Internet over Chrome.

Why does it looks like an iOS app
- 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.
  
  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.
  
  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.
- It's inspired by Apollo, which is also why the dev called it Voyager: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_program
- You can change the look on
  Setting> Appearance > Theme > Device mode > android (Beta)
  
  Ehh the app certainly isn't for me. Seems like plenty of other people aren't bothered by it

Hmmm which one am I missing?
- To answer your question, you're missing Infinity for Lemmy, Arctius, Beyond for Lemmy and Slide.
  Check the Lemmy apps megathread: https://lemmy.world/post/465785
- Infinity for lemmy. It's the only one I don't see, but it's not on the Google Play store yet. Of all those those Connect and Thunder are the forerunners for me. With Connect being the one I'm leaning more on.
  Edit: Unless it's the lemmotif app.
  
  but it’s not on the Google Play store yet.
  It's on Izzy's F-Droid repo: https://lemmy.world/post/2669205 😁
  
  I've been using liftoff the most atm. Though none of these tick all my boxes yet.
- Name the folder Rat pen

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!

Been hearing good things and am looking forward to trying it out!

This is basically "Apollo lite" for Android, and as primarily an iOS user, it is a must-get app for me.
- Just in case you didn't know, Voyager is also available as iOS app here

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

Is this identical to the PWA other than being packaged with a browser?
- Yup, it's the exact same app!

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

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.
- Nothing supports kbin as they (so far) do not have any official API to use.
  
  Good point, I keep forgetting about that. Hopefully they get that up and running soon!

I hope they add multi account support soon.
- It already has it. If you click on your account and then edit, you'll have the option to add another account.
  
  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.

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

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

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.

Too iOS-y for me, thanks.
- It also have android theme
  
  Which looks like a weird hybrid between iOS style and Android Lollipop style.
  I'd rather stay with Sync for that sweet MaterialYou style.

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

First maybe a stupid question, but how do I create a post? Did not find any button for this.
Second, please put the comment answer section below the postsnippet, when commenting a post.
Third, please move the share and save button in the feed next to the vote buttons instead of the 3 dots. There is still enough place
Lastly, thanks for this App 🌞
- Visit a community
  Touch the 3 dots in the top right corner.
  click on submit post.
  I'm not aware if there are other ways to post.
  
  Ah okay thanks, I am using Liftoff and just tried out Voyager and Arctius. In Liftoff you have a big button for this 😁

The PWA seems to perform better for me

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