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@m0bi @seiz I just published build 68 - Minimum iOS version now lowered to 18.x - Foundation models (Apple Intelligence) will be affected. Now you can try it (please give me a feedback as I couldn't test it on 18.x devices). Thank you!

@brozu I just published build 68 - Minimum iOS version now lowered to 18.x - Foundation models (Apple Intelligence) will be affected. Now you can try it (please give me a feedback as I couldn't test it on 18.x devices). Thank you!

@Linkshaender @FiLiS I just published build 68 - Minimum iOS version now lowered to 18.x - Foundation models (Apple Intelligence) will be affected. Now you can try it (please give me a feedback as I couldn't test it on 18.x devices). Thank you!

@SamuraiSakura thank you for your feedback!

@nabeards ps: snac is https://codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2/

@nabeards I've just published build 68, minimum iOS version now lowered to 18.x - Foundation models (Apple Intelligence) will be affected.

@elettrona Hello Elena, your feedback is EXTREMELY precious! Feel free to send me anything you think could be fixed/improved and I'll do it. You can send me an email (stefano@dragas.it) or messages here - whatever you prefer. Thank you!

@manualdousuario here 🙂

@m0bi @seiz I'll try to see if I can make it compatible with 18.x

@brozu Thanks. I'll try to see if it's possible or if some of the features I've used are 26+ only

@samuel yes, please, send me a screenshot. I haven't tested it on an iPhone mini so I'll try to understand what's wrong. Thank you!

@FiLiS @Linkshaender thank you. I’ll try to check if I can support it (it should be ok)

@leonieke thanks!

@Linkshaender I could probably lower the minimum requested os. I kept it at 26.x as I don’t have a 18.x device at the moment

@sntx thank you! Let me know your impressions!

@bryan eheh great!

EDIT: Build 68 should also run on iOS 18.x but it currently crashes. I'll see if I can fix it.

After quite some time, I’m finally ready to share this.

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 usage

Alt 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/Pkxa5R1k

Stay tuned.

#MastoBlaster #iOS #Fediverse #Mastodon #snac #snac2 #Akkoma #GoToSocial #ActivityPub #OwnYourData

@0x1eef it doesn't. Apple Intelligence is on-device, so no data will leave your phone. That's why I have opted to add this. The results are quite poor - but probably better than nothing.

@buage thanks!

@madduci thank you. No plans, at the moment. On Android, one app that is being developed and almost perfectly fits with my needs is #Moshidon - that's why I haven't considered it. But never say never... 😉