(New) App Feedback
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@chocolatkey The screenshot was from "A Wild Last Boss Appeared!" volume 3 part 6 at around 29%, and in case it's useful the font is "Arbutus Slab" size 160% with 1.3 line spacing and Justify.
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The follow feature is great, but it can mean I miss new series. It would be great if I could set it to auto follow new light novel series. I can subsequently unfollow them if they are not my cup of tea.
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@Shiny I understand the issue, and we plan on adding a sort of badge to get your attention if new series are released later down the line. Auto-following of new series is most likely not going to be implemented anytime soon, because it would require some background tasks that would complicate things. I've taken note, but it's at the bottom of the priority list
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@chocolatkey said in (New) Beta App Feedback:
@Shiny I understand the issue, and we plan on adding a sort of badge to get your attention if new series are released later down the line.
An attention-grabbing badge would be great. Basically all I want is something so that I don't miss a series because I'm focussing on followed series. It could alternatively be through a notification system which also notified me of e-book releases for series I follow.
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Version 0.3.0+6 should now be available on both iOS and Android. Fixes include:
- Manga image quality selection works: Auto is based on your connection (wifi or mobile data) and screen size
- Separate orientation settings for novels and manga
- Better default tap regions: Adjustable setting coming soon (for margins too)
- Ability to disable animations in reader @Atars
- Lists in novels didn't have proper formatting
- Download volume EPUBs (from browser): Long press on volume in library or use the download button on the volume's page
- (iOS) Dismissing the keyboard on the sign in screen is easier
- Sessions last 6 weeks instead of 2: There was supposed to be better handling of expired sessions this build, it seems the fix does not work, I fixed said fix and it will be included in the next build
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This is totally #firstworldproblems, but could you add the JNC web domain as an associated domain to the app on iOS? I think this will make the keyboard automatically offer the saved user/pass as a one-tap action.
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@Nosgoroth Sure
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@chocolatkey do you still want instances of incorrect superscripts?
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@Khaos Nope, I'm aware of what the issue is and it will be fixed next build. Thanks for pointing them out
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I like the way this app lets me read the next part in a series very easily without having to go back and select the next part. Finally gave me the motivation to get started on reading the campfire cooking series since it's on catchup.
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I don't know if this is only for issues but It would be nice to have the app alert you to when Pre-pubs on your favorites list are going to expire
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Can you build the app for macOS App Store?
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@Atars Desktop support for Flutter (I think the app was Flutter?) is still in alpha. I'd guess the best bet for now is to end up with the iOS app running on Apple Silicon.
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@Atars what @Nosgoroth said is correct, I am going to wait until Flutter desktop support is out of alpha before expanding to any sort desktop support, although I will say it works surprisingly well already on my Windows machine ;)
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Is it possible to change pages with Volume Button when reading in Page mode? I tend to use the volume buttons to change pages in mobile readers and this will be a good addition to those people who do the same.
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@amit34521 I'm actually pretty surprised by that request, and you're not the first one to suggest it. It's on the list of things I'll add in eventually. Do you not worry about wearing out the buttons or get tired pressing them after a while?
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@chocolatkey not at all. It's more like a habit now. Clicking on screen feels weird now to turn the page
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I often find myself turning off the volume key thing in the apps that have it. The volume keys are in a weird spot on my tablet and I hit them on accident more than I do on purpose.
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I don't remember if I suggested this so in case I will suggest it now. It would be nice to see in the release section the same progress (blue, green progress bar) as you see in the individual books in the series tab.
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The app's handling of expiring parts is weird, as I found out when trying to read in bed last night.
(For the record, I'm in UTC+1, but from the behaviour I've observed, I don't think that even matters).
The app seems to have its own expiry time for parts, which is based on your device's internal time. After that, it refuses to open that part, no matter if it's actually unavailable or not. However, changing your device's time also changes the expiry time, which means setting your clock back one hour lets you read a part that "expired" 15 minutes ago.
For novels the expiry time generally seems to be 9am (I checked maybe half of the volumes expiring in November). But for manga, it's all over the place.
I checked all the manga that are supposed to expire on November 15 according to this list, and here's what I found:
- The Engagement of Marielle Clarac Vol 1: not expired yet, even if I timetravel to tomorrow
- Magic In This Other World Vol 6: "expired 6 hours ago", so 7am I guess
- Marginal Operation Vol 5: expired 7 Oct 2020
- Realist Hero Vol 5: expired 5 Aug 2020 (wanted to read this, but if set my clock back that far, my session isn't valid)
- Unwanted Undead Vol 4: expired at midnight - this is the one that made me start hunting bugs instead of sleeping (or reading)
Oh and Bibliophile Princess 1 seems to think it's Marielle Clarac, because it "expired" at midnight, despite being listed for December.
I think the app, despite being beta, is currently the best way to read J-Novel Manga, so this behaviour is extra annoying.
