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

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  • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

    @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!

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    @stefano @FiLiS Oh that’s very nice of you and of course I‘ll provide feedback! 🤩

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    • linkshaender@bildung.socialL linkshaender@bildung.social

      @stefano @FiLiS Oh that’s very nice of you and of course I‘ll provide feedback! 🤩

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      @stefano @FiLiS Ok it crashes after entering my instance data. Shared the info via Testflight.

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      • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

        @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!

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        @stefano awesome! Mille grazie!
        I just sent two crash reports. The app crashed while authorizing and now refuses to start.

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        • linkshaender@bildung.socialL linkshaender@bildung.social

          @stefano @FiLiS Ok it crashes after entering my instance data. Shared the info via Testflight.

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          @Linkshaender @FiLiS I'll check, thank you!

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          • seiz@mastodon.socialS seiz@mastodon.social

            @stefano awesome! Mille grazie!
            I just sent two crash reports. The app crashed while authorizing and now refuses to start.

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            @seiz I'll check, thank you!

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            • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

              @seiz I'll check, thank you!

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              @stefano no hurry, take your time.

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              • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                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

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                @stefano@bsd.cafe Woohoo! First post from #MastoBlaster 👍🎉
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                • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                  @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!

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                  @stefano crashed during login, just after I selected the instance and authorized.

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                  • brozu@mastodon.unoB brozu@mastodon.uno

                    @stefano crashed during login, just after I selected the instance and authorized.

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                    @brozu Yes, there's a problem on iOS 18 - I'm looking into it and downloading the correct simulator to test it personally

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                    • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                      @brozu Yes, there's a problem on iOS 18 - I'm looking into it and downloading the correct simulator to test it personally

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                      @stefano thank you Stefano 🙏

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                      • stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafeS stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                        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

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                        @stefano any plans to make the source available? the app looks great btw, although it seems that you can’t go to the original/parent post in a thread? in feditext you just tap on a post and it opens as the ‘selected’ one

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                        • lina@tech.lgbtL lina@tech.lgbt

                          @stefano any plans to make the source available? the app looks great btw, although it seems that you can’t go to the original/parent post in a thread? in feditext you just tap on a post and it opens as the ‘selected’ one

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                          @lina thanks! I'm not sure if I'll make the source available. It surely need a nice cleanup 🙂

                          The tapping the post and open the entire thread is something I need to fix - it's in the todo list

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