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Reddit API change kills fan favorite third-party client Apollo
An upcoming API change and some drama have caused the developer to call it quits.
If you're a fan of Reddit and use an iPhone, chances are, you've come across Apollo in passing or are currently an active user, as it is one of the best apps for browsing Reddit. Sadly, the beloved app's time is coming to a close, with the announcement that the app will be shut down at the end of June. Sadly, this choice doesn't come lightly, but certain changes and events over the past few months, along with some alleged strange behavior by Reddit, have forced the developer's hand.
Reddit puts video first with new UI update
Over the past decade, Reddit has grown. As it enters its 18th year, the platform has introduced a new UI that focuses on video.
For over a decade, Reddit has been a platform where you can go to find pretty much any kind of content you want, backed by a passionate community. As the platform has grown, it's added more features, making it easier for users to consume content. Today, the firm is doubling down on new UIs, giving users new interfaces that will focus on news ways to enjoy articles and also videos found on the platform.
Reddit delivers huge update with enhanced comment search feature
Reddit has announced a huge update to its platform, allowing users to now search through comments and find gold in every post.
Following the big announcement of getting hacked, it looks like Reddit is back on track, and doing business as usual, trying to deliver the best experience possible for its users. While it does tend to update the platform quite a bit over the course of a year, today we're getting a pretty big feature, one that's quite simple but could also be incredibly effective. Going forward, users will be able to search content through the comments found in a subreddit. That means users will be able to go directly to a post, search and find the answer they are looking for without having to scroll through potentially thousands of comments, making it easy and more convenient.
Reddit was hacked and here's what you need to know
Reddit has shared details about a recent hack that occurred on its platform, explaining to users what kind of information was compomised.
Over the years, we've seen a number of websites and companies that have had its data compromised. When it happens, it's a scary event, and sometimes can lead to critical and private information being leaked. Over the weekend, Reddit had a security incident, and it's now sharing the full details of what occurred, how it was handled, and what users need to know.
Reddit now supports searching for specific comments on its platform
Reddit now allows users to search for any content posted on its platform, including comments. It has also tweaked the search user interface.
Reddit has been around for over a decade. It's a mostly-anonymous space that users seek for all sorts of different discussions. Whether you want to confess your darkest secret, share shots of your doggo, or catch up with the latest world catastrophes -- there's a Subreddit for that. Notably, though, the platform lacked an option to search for comments. Users could search for posts, profiles, etc. -- just not comments. Fortunately for all Redditors, that has changed now. The company has announced that users can now search through comments, making everything on Reddit searchable.
Reddit introduces a Discover tab for finding new communities
Reddit has introduced a Discover tab to help users find new subreddits that they might be interested in, based on their usage habits.
Social media services are always looking for new ways to make users spend more time on their respective platforms. After all, the longer people scroll through content, the more revenue these companies make. You've probably heard of Reddit's rabbit holes -- you check one random post a friend has linked you to, and the next thing you know it's 4AM and you're reading about male seahorses giving birth (who knew?). Well, to make its rabbit holes even deeper, the company is launching a new feature for when you're really bored on the platform and can't find content that scratches that particular itch. Reddit is introducing a Discover tab for finding new subreddits -- based on your usage habits and patterns.
Reddit reveals new features for its Clubhouse clone, Reddit Talk
Reddit Talks, the Clubhouse-like audio chat room feature on Reddit, is adding more functionality on mobile and desktop.
The social audio app Clubhouse rose to fame in late 2020 and early 2021, and before long, nearly every other messaging and social media service implemented their own version of Clubhouse's audio rooms. Reddit released its take on the idea last year, called 'Reddit Talk,' and now more improvements are rolling out.
Reddit introduces new features to help users connect in real time
Reddit is rolling out new live features on iOS, Android, and the web. These changes aim to help users connect in real time.
Reddit is continuously evolving and receiving new features that make the platform more social and modern. Earlier this year, the company introduced Clubhouse-like audio rooms. The company has also been encouraging users to set a profile photo or an avatar. That's by making user thumbnails visible in the comments section. What once used to be a network focused on anonymity is slowly turning into a more open platform. And today's transparency updates only contribute to that. Reddit is rolling out new features to make the platform more engaging and lively.
Reddit finally has a Windows app, but it's just a PWA
Reddit has launched an official app for Windows, but it's just a PWA that opens the website without any exclusive features.
Today, Reddit launched an official app for Windows through the Microsoft Store. While you could already access the platform through your web browser, this app makes it a bit more convenient to find. However, if you were expecting anything tailor-made for Windows users, you're out of luck. The Reddit app for Windows is simply a progressive web app (PWA), meaning it's just like the website.
Reddit Talk is a new Clubhouse-like audio chat feature for subreddits
Reddit has announced Reddit Talk, a new audio chat feature that’s is similar to Clubhouse. Here are all the details you need to know.
Reddit has announced Reddit Talk, a new audio chat feature that’s is similar to Clubhouse. The feature is currently available as a sneak preview, and only a community’s moderators can start a chat. You can sign up to join the waitlist right here.
[Update: Response] Reddit users revolt against the iOS app's new video player
A lot of Redditors are annoyed by the new video player in the official Reddit app for iOS, and they're making it very clear.
When Redditors are displeased with something, they make it abundantly clear. One needs to look no further than the current war between retail investors on /r/WallStreetBets and institutional investors on Wall Street. While meme stocks are currently dominating the front page of the Internet, a lot of users are not happy with how Reddit's hot memes are being delivered to them. The official Reddit for iOS app recently received an update that added a new video player UI, and many users don't like it one bit.
The official Reddit app for Android now has an Anonymous Browsing mode
The official Reddit for Android app now has a new anonymous browsing mode, that incorporates a new ID-generation process for better privacy. Read on!
Reddit is often known as the front page of the internet, deriving its spontaneity and popularity from communities focused around varied topic segments. The system in place lets individuals post content, and then others can upvote or downvote the content depending on its fit around the topic segment and their viewpoint. These upvotes and downvotes decide how much attention the content further gets. The individual is thus at the center of Reddit's functioning. Some users might not appreciate the fact that Reddit can personalize recommendations. To cater to this specific need, Reddit's official app is introducing an Anonymous Browsing mode.
Reddit for Android 3.41 adds spoiler and NSFW tagging, Account settings, and prepares to add GIF and animated emote comment support
The official Reddit for Android app reaches version 3.41, adding spoiler and NSFW tag support, account settings, and hints at new comment features.
Before even reading the first sentence of this article, some of you may have already started scrolling down to the comments section to tell us about the third-party Reddit client you think is superior. It's an age-old debate that always starts an Internet slap fight, but for most people, the official Reddit mobile app does the job just fine. The official Reddit for Android and iOS mobile apps may not provide the best Redditing experience, but they do tend to be the first to add major new features like Chat support. In a more recent example, the latest Android beta release hints at adding support for embedded GIFs and animated emotes in the comments, but it also brings some new quality of life features.
Reddit's official Android app now lets you view subreddit wikis and makes it easier to format links
Following the latest update, the Reddit app on Android now lets you view subreddit wikis and makes it easier to format links.
Android users are spoilt for choice when it comes to third-party Reddit apps on the Play Store. From BaconReader to Boost, there is a variety of different apps to choose from. While third-party apps for Reddit were a necessity a while ago, it all changed when the company released its official app on iOS and Android. Since its release, the Reddit app has undergone several changes. And with each successive update, Reddit adds new features to the app to improve user experience. Most recently, the app received support for Android 10's dark mode toggle. And now, with the latest update, the app is getting two more handy features.
[Update: Official] Reddit tests showing warnings before posting on highly moderated subreddits
The official Reddit app is testing out pre-submission warnings to be displayed when a user attempts a submission in a highly moderated subreddit. Read on!
Reddit is the most popular social news aggregation and discussion website in the world. While most Redditors prefer different third-party clients to access the website, Reddit's own official app has continued to grow in popularity ever since its launch. The app has also gained new features over this time, with highlight features like a dark mode toggle getting widespread love and appreciation from the average user. Now, to aid both users and moderators interact and manage highly moderated subreddits, Reddit is testing out additional warnings that will appear before users post through the official app in these subreddits.
Official Reddit for Android beta lets you crosspost and quote posts without losing your draft
Reddit for Android version 3.5.0 has just been released on a closed channel. It adds some life-improving changes, as well as bug fixes and improvements.
The Official Reddit for Android app has hit beta version 3.5.0 and it's available in a closed channel. The update adds some life-improving changes, as well as a couple of bug fixes.
Walls for Reddit Pulls Wallpapers from Various Subreddits
The Walls for Reddit application pulls image from about 11 different subreddits and applies them as the wallpaper for your Android device whenever you want.
There are a number of subreddits that focus entirely on beautiful portraits, landscapes, and other amazing images. Walls for Reddit currently pulls these images from about 11 different subreddits (including /r/Art, /r/EarthPorn, /r/spaceporn etc.) so you have something new to look whenever you want. The application has an automatic feature that can change your current wallpaper every day, hours or minutes, and you can set exactly which subreddit these images are pulled from. Along with the listed features below, Walls for Reddit even has integration with Muzei with filters for NSFW and HD images.
Dear Google Play Review Team, Please Don't Be Evil
Developers are having their apps taken down over vague and ridiculous policy interpretations, and Google needs to address this.
You're a developer, and you've been putting your heart and soul into an application because you love to code and you would like to show the world the fruits of your labor. You decide to pony up the $25 to register a Google Play Developer account and to work day and night to live up to the title.