NOTE: This feature is currently being rolled out to the Apple and Google stores and should be available in the next day or two. However on desktop you can try it out right now (after enabling - see below) at https://vger.app/!

This is currently in BETA, and is turned off by default. On tablets and desktop, you can turn it on in Settings -> Appearance -> Layout. (The setting won't show up on phones.)

The right column is dedicated to viewing a specific post. The left column is for the regular navigation of the app.

Pro tip: On macOS, I recommend adding Voyager to your Dock (https://vger.app/) with Safari's new "Add to Dock" feature! Check out the above screenshot - it's quite slick.

Enjoy and let me know what you think!

I'm curious what you Android users think of the Android vs Apple theme for the Voyager app.

• Which one do you prefer?
• Which one do you think should be the default for new/novice users? Why?

This would be the default, but don't worry, you will always be able to choose. I would also like to note that in the future Voyager will have a Material 3 theme, but not yet!

Thanks for your help!

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Edit: thanks everyone for the feedback. I think I’ll probably make android the default theme on android for new users.

Hey there!

I just published Voyager's new promo site at https://getvoyager.app/. This site is intended to be an easy way to share the app with your friends and family. Let me know what you think! I'm hoping to roll out a couple more improvements to user onboarding soon™️, so stay tuned.

In other news, I hope you like the latest app update! ICYMI: the video player was significantly revamped, you can now upload videos (assuming lemmy instance support: keep reading...), and Android users can now long press links to preview the url, as well as for share/copy/open options.

https://github.com/aeharding/voyager/releases/tag/2.26.0

Speaking of videos: If you've ever wondered why videos sometimes fail to play in iOS, it's because many Lemmy instances are misconfigured. Please share this site I just published with your Lemmy admin to help debug issues: https://aeharding.github.io/lemmy-streaming Around 50% of instances are misconfigured 😳 so I really appreciate your help on getting the word out to admins! 🫡

I've feel like I've used Plex forever. I also feel like every couple years I try Jellyfin to see how it's going. Recently I tried it again because of Plex restriction on more than one user.

Well, I just tried it again and it's substantially improved! This time it actually properly detected most of my library!

Also the Android TV app is AWESOME! No more glitches, lagging, and freezing trying to play my stuff like Plex did. It is butter smooth.

Wow! I'm impressed and I just deleted Plex. Good riddance.

Hi everyone!

2025 is here, and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on Voyager for Lemmy.

• What features would you like to see added to Voyager in 2025?
• Are there any bugs or issues that are bothering you?

💜

Voyager F-droid/Github/Standalone releases on lemmyapps.com say last updated 9 months ago, but that's not right

Hello!

I’ve updated Voyager’s build and release process to automatically include new fixes and features in test builds.

iOS users have always had TestFlight, and now Android users can join testing through Google Play Open Testing:

👉 Google Play Open Testing

I’m looking for Android testers! If you’re okay with occasional bugs and want to help out and report issues on Github, I’d be grateful.

P.S. Also new: For PWA users, you can now test updates here:
👉 beta.vger.app

Thank you!

I've been getting a few messages about blurry images from lemmy.ml users due to lemmy v0.19.6. I rolled out a fix yesterday; it is in all stores except F-droid (will probably be there in a few days)

In other more exciting news, user tags is almost here! Stay tuned!

1. Fitted sheet must have label on bottom right seam
2. Salted butter wrapping text must be red. Unsalted blue.

cross-posted from: https://vger.social/post/6164807

Radiation fog - Dane County, Wisconsin

cross-posted from: https://vger.social/post/393027

Introducing vger.social: A lemmy instance for Voyager supporters 💙

Hey there! Voyager for Lemmy dev here.

As I've been adding more mod and admin feature to Voyager, I've realized that self-hosting my own Lemmy instance may help me improve Lemmy moderation and administration in Voyager.

But I had another thought: Why not open up registration to Voyager supporters? It's a win-win: I get more real-world experience administrating a Lemmy instance, and Voyager supporters get a fun additional benefit!

Introducing https://vger.social :)

Q&A

• Q: Who can sign up? A: Those who donate any amount on a monthly basis, or those who have contributed a few PRs to Voyager
• Q: How do you track donations? A: It's the honor system.
• Q: Will Voyager keep support for other Lemmy instances? A: Of course! Nothing is changing there, vger.social is just another Lemmy instance.
• Q: Will vger.social work with other Lemmy apps? A: Absolutely! It's just a vanilla Lemmy instance.

Why use vger.social

• Guaranteed compatibility with Voyager
• Low user count = snag a better username
• It's well-federated, including https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/c/piracy
• General purpose instance hosted on US East Coast (potentially a pro or con for you, but faster response times for users in USA than lemmy.world)
• Rules against bigotry, hate and harassment (see sidebar)
• Hopefully better stability against any future influx of Lemmy users, compared to larger Lemmy instances
• Star Trek fans welcome I guess lol

Quick disclaimer

While I hope this instance is around for the long run, it is new, and therefore still experimental. If vger.social does shut down, I will give everyone at least 60 days notice.