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This is a test from my new Starling instance on FreeBSD. It seems quite good and MastoBlaster is working here, too.For more information:https://github.com/dfaria-eu/Starlinghttps://mastoblaster.app#MastoBlaster #Starling

MastoBlaster build 95 is out, and I am getting close to declaring it stable.The biggest update in this build is making the Home tab behavior completely explicit. Under the hood, I changed the tab dispatch in MastoBlasterApp.swift, added the Home tab notifications in NotificationDelegate.swift, and moved the actual scroll/refresh behavior into TimelineView.swift so the timeline state stays coherent.Here is exactly how it works now:Tap Home from another tab: Switches back to the Home tab.Tap Home while already there: Scrolls the current timeline to the newest posts.Tap Home again while already at the top: Refreshes the timeline (with a 1.5-second cooldown to prevent accidental spamming).Long-press Home: Opens the timeline picker.Other changes and fixes included in build 95:Added a setting to completely disable Apple Intelligence.Redesigned the notification view to be larger and make much better use of screen space.Fixed the compose window layout for small devices like the iPhone mini.Profile and banner images can now be tapped to enlarge.Added support to approve or deny follower requests.Added per-instance and per-account connection timeouts.Added a visible Back button to the settings sheet.Updated the filtered notice UI: it now shows "Filtered Post ()" directly in the header and removes the separate "Matched:" line.Test it out and let me know if everything holds up.#MastoBlaster #MastoBlasterUpdate #Fediverse #iOS #Apple

@df I love this idea and the software. I'm a great supporter of #snac exactly for the same reason. You don't need beefy hardware to have your own Fediverse home.Starling is a nice because it can be used without setting up a proper server - just a php installation and a domain.I'll keep this testing instance on and continue to test it with MastoBlaster.

@macmenco thank you! I'm trying to keep it small and light - both on memory and battery - so it has higher chances to stay in memory.I'm not a fan of fancy and bloated graphics - that's my footprint 🙂

MastoBlaster Build 94 is now available on TestFlight.This is a major release that merges several different development branches I've been working on, bringing together a lot of moving parts into a single build. A long, sleepless night…Here is what changed:Full Drafts Support: A complete end-to-end draft flow. It includes auto-save, the ability to edit existing drafts, and a smart cancel confirmation that either discards a new draft or restores the original state if you were editing. It supports replies, quotes, polls, and media metadata.Trending Posts: Added a new trending timeline type with proper offset pagination support.Timeline Position Improvements: Added extra protection to stop SwiftUI from overwriting your saved scroll position when the view disappears or goes to the background. If a saved post can't be found in the cache, the app will now try a direct status fetch before giving up.UI & Navigation Fixes: Tapping Content Warnings (CW), "Show Filtered Post", or "Show More" now goes through an inline-action guard, fixing the bug where tapping them would accidentally trigger row navigation into the thread. Filtered posts also get proper bottom padding so the list separator doesn't sit on top of the button.Instance Compatibility & Tweaks: Added customizable timeout settings for slower instances (like snac on older hardware). I also fixed the 405 error when setting alt text on GoToSocial, and updated marker sync to strictly align with Mastodon’s documented form shape.Testing focus: I've implemented search fixes ensuring queries stay locked to the account you are searching from. If you are on GoToSocial, please test this thoroughly and let me know how it behaves. Since this build is the result of a massive merge, keep an eye out for any regressions.#MastoBlaster #MastoBlasterUpdates #iOS #Mastodon #snac #GoToSocial #Fediverse #Apple

MastoBlaster Build 89 is now available on TestFlight.This update focuses primarily on fixing several layout issues reported in previous versions. The interface should now appear much more stable and consistent.I especially encourage beta testers using an iPhone mini to check the visual rendering on smaller screens.Please submit your feedback and report any bugs directly through the TestFlight app or by replying to this post.Thank you for your support!#MastoBlaster #MastoBlasterUpdate

@bryan@dusty.ninja it’s based on https://github.com/mastodon/webpush-apn-relay but I’ve patched it for proper GoToSocial notifications support.It will depend on how many push notifications it will have to handle. But being stateless, I can always fire up another one and round robin them at DNS level.

Build 78 is out:Build 77 should have fixed the markdown rendering issuesBuild 78 should have fixed the GoToSocial char limit issuePlease test. There are some random crashes when something "weird" appears in the timeline, but I haven't been able to reproduce it, yet.#MastoBlaster

Build 76 is out. I introduced a regression in build 75. Adding GoToSocial push notifications broke the ones sent by Mastodon (falling back to the generic You have a new notification text).It should be fixed now.Sorry about that#MastoBlaster

@edlm@bsd.cafe thanks! Not supported, yet, but it’s coming

MastoBlaster debugger in Timeline view.I’m trying to keep the resources consumption as low as possible.(Posted using MastoBlaster on macOS Tahoe - which is totally usable)#MastoBlaster

MastoBlaster is now available in public testing on TestFlight.It is a lightweight, privacy-first Fediverse client for iOS, built around a simple idea: fast, small, predictable behavior, and first-class support for snac.What makes it different:• snac-first by design, not "compatible by accident"• Works with all Mastodon API compatible software, including Mastodon, snac, GoToSocial, Akkoma, and others• EXIF stripping on upload (HDR and orientation preserved)• Optional on-device alt text generation via Apple Intelligence for your uploads and for images in your timeline• Markdown posting for snac• Granular notifications, grouping, multi-account• Blocking and moderation tools• Very small footprint, very low RAM usageAlt text generation happens entirely on device via Apple APIs on supported hardware. Nothing is sent to external services.It is built around my own workflow and priorities. It may not be for everyone, and that is perfectly fine.Important note:MastoBlaster will always be free for BSD Cafe users, illumos Cafe users, and for anyone connecting to a snac instance, including self-hosted ones.The app is already usable, but this is still a test phase. I am looking for feedback, bug reports, and real-world usage insights.TestFlight link:https://testflight.apple.com/join/Pkxa5R1kStay tuned.#MastoBlaster #iOS #Apple #Fediverse #Mastodon #snac #GoToSocial #Akkoma #ActivityPub

hello!#MastoBlaster

@joel @mastoblaster I think I fixed it. Both notification relay side and app side. I'll publish an updated beta (with other fixes, too) later today.

#Mastoblaster! @stefano@bsd.cafe

@stefano Works great now, thanks a lot Stefano! Now I can go kicking the tyres a little. 😎 The first impression is already great! 👍🏽

@silverpill @rayslava @mitra sure, I will. Thank you. I’m not having much time to work on MastoBlaster but I’ll try over the weekend

@stefanoWell, apple inteligence is on-device for now - and that's also the reason why it can't do much 🙂 .. I'm pretty sure once they'll switch to the new, google powered AI, it'll be the same 💩 as everywhere else @0x1eef

@stefano 👍

This Apple attitude is a bit insulting and elitist. One would thought that developers that pay you deserve a little better care, but it's Apple after all.