Hi everyone, first comment on here. Going to try to get an MVP out within the next 3-6 weeks.
I'll be posting updates on discord:
Cheers, Ljdawson
this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2023
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This is going to be a game changer. I've been using Sync Pro since 2015 and can't see myself using anything else for mobile browsing. Thanks for the awesome app!
That is great news! I look forward to trying it when it is ready. I really enjoyed using Sync and was so sad that ruined their ecosystem.
Sigh...I just put on new underwear too.
This is exciting.
I'm literally getting emotional. For me, Sync was reddit. Been using it for over 11 years. Can't wait to be an early adopter and never let go again.
If you need beta testers familiar with the original Sync or anything, happy to help!
This is awesome! Thank you!
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The whole fediverse needs some serious UX work.
Well yeah, but that's the difference between volunteering and being on a big salary. Hopefully the influx of new users will lead to more code input though, and more donations.
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It's exciting to see all these apps ramping up development. Honestly, the greatest gift that Reddit gave to the fediverse is sending all their former third party developers here, because that will greatly accelerate development.
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The end of Sync is the reason why I will leave Reddit at the end of the month. So nice to see that we eventually might get a new app for Lemmy!
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Wow, I've never even used Sync but from the screenshot of the Reddit app on Google Play it's one of those UIs so good that make you want to use it. I'm currently fine with the Lemmy PWA but the more feature-complete Reddit apps that get "ported" to be used with Lemmy the better, especially to ease the transition for new users.
Sync is an absolutely wonderful app. I look forward to his contunued dev work
Just created an account then downloaded Jerboa. I am +/- ten minutes old here in Fediverse yet. About to delete my 11 year-old account in Reddit. Thank you u/spez
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I'm genuinely so excited for this and and the same time hoping boost makes one too. They recently dropped their latest update and it looks beyond pretty with the rounded edge cards and adaptive colours.
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i will follow the sync app to the ends of the earth
I saw it in the redditsync subreddit already - this is such great news, especially since I'm still struggling to get used to the Lemmy interface. I had bought Sync Pro 7 years ago and it is probably the most heavily used app on my phone.
As a long time Sync user this made my day!
Same here, I'm so excited! I'm more than happy to pay for a service I enjoy so I legitimately cannot wait to give him my money. Here's to new beginnings in the Fediverse!
Same!
I will pick this up day 1! Been using sync for years and have always come back to it.
As a recent lemmy convert from reddit who exclusively used Sync, this made my day. Thanks for the news.
As a Sync user since 2017, this is amazing news!
Great. I hope other devs will follow (dbrady if you're reading this). I hope he ditches reddit's forced naming scheme. Lemmy Sync.
This will really legitimize and mainstream the platform!
I am a Boost for Reddit User, but have seen Sync and it is well designed. Jerboa is cool but it is not there yet. The experience the dev from Sync brings to Lemmy will be amazing.
Not asking for features but would be good if kbin is included with it so that user fragmentation is limited. I still don't really understand the difference with Lemmy but it's cool.
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So many good news. Glad these developers are also trying out other options since Reddit has started shitting itself.
Yep, i'm permanently on Lemmy with this news.
Now THIS is good news!
Great news! I hope the developers of Relay and Apollo do the same. The more options the better!
I will pay full price, day one
I moved to Sync when alien blue was bought by reddit, this is such exciting news!! Woo!
this is amazing!! sync for reddit is such a gorgeous app i was sad to leave it behind
I really hope alpha or beta is available soon because the current apps are really lackluster sadly...
As a iOS user I really hope Apollo will follow!
I already bought Sync for Reddit twice. Removing ads from the free version the first time (it was still called Reddit Sync back then) and then again for the 'ad code not even included' pro version earlier this year. Guess I'll be buying Sync a third time.
Or more specifically, Google will be buying it for me with the cash they paid for my data.
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Fantastic news for Android users! Exciting to see what other third party apps will pop up
This is great news. If you aren't familiar the dev is very committed, hard working and responsive. Sync was packed with features and customization.
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