#Holos is now available via #AltStore for #iOS users.
AltStore source: https://files.fedilab.app/altstore/altstore.json
Learn more about Holos: https://holos.social/how-it-works
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I often see that question about the way I use #E2EE over #ActivityPub.
#FediHood and #HolosSocial do not use the end-to-end encryption #Mastodon is working on. They are going for MLS over ActivityPub. I use the Signal Protocol, already working between Holos and FediHood, which I both maintain. Once MLS is available, I'll happily switch.
But to be clear: it works perfectly with the Signal Protocol. The switch would only be for compatibility.
#Holos is now under review for TestFlight! Once approved, I'll add #iOS testers by email invitation (no public link to avoid ghost accounts).
Regarding #AltStore: the current source works with AltStore Classic (sideloading via computer). AltStore PAL (EU marketplace) requires Apple notarization, which I haven't applied for yet.
If you'd like to join the TestFlight beta, send me your email via DM or at [email protected]. Thanks
During the migration, the relay stopped responding to IPv6. It has been fixed for https://holos.social.
This issue helped find a bug in the app (crash during tunnel creation due to timeout).
The regression when composing is also fixed (save message into drafts prompted when posting).
For TestFlight users, the app is still waiting for validation but everyone who asked to join has been added to the beta testers group.
#HolosSocial 1.3.0 should be available for everyone soon.
To people who love publishing pictures and videos, #HolosSocial allows you to connect your S3 or WebDAV cloud so your media are served directly from your own storage across the Fediverse.
As a direct consequence, there is no size limit and videos are automatically transcoded by your device (from 854p to 1920p depending on your choice).
Every feature in #Holos is built toward full independence on the #Fediverse.
I am really happy with my work today, I have never seen the relay so stable and fast. The response time is now really short, around 20 ms, and hasn't moved for hours. I am really close to tagging the first version of the relay as 1.0.0.
The World Cup match is over (I am French). More seriously, I wanted to share some thoughts about my work on my open source projects.
Recently, I have had to work mostly on #HolosSocial, because switching was almost impossible.
I will be back on #Fedilab soon. I fixed some old bugs that I was able to reproduce, and I will work on the issues. Thank you for your patience.
#HolosSocial 1.10.1 is available. This release is mostly fixes, and it should now work on Desktop (issue with a white window). Thank you for your reports.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/releases/tag/1.10.1
The #HolosSocial relay is now stable enough to be tagged and published in production.
If you're interested, there is an interactive installation script and full documentation to do all the steps yourself with Docker on the #Codeberg project.
Running a relay is not like running an instance. They provide infrastructure. People with custom domains and Cloud for their media don't depend on a relay to keep their account. That's the whole purpose of this project, owning an #ActivityPub identity.
I am very happy to be able to maintain #Fedilab and #HolosSocial alongside each other and keep updating smaller projects (they are mostly a kind of break in coding).
But I do know I can't do more without breaking the development of one of them, or worse, all of them.
That's also why, the first week of July, I will take a week off. I'll keep my computer with me in case I need to fix something on the server side, but it's important to step back and have a break.
With #HolosSocial I introduced the ability to follow conversations. Is that something you would like to have in #Fedilab?
The idea: you get an extra "Follow conversation" entry in the three-dots menu of a message. When following, you're asked for how long (from a few hours to several days). I could create in-app notifications when new replies are detected, including replies fetched from other instances.
Options: (choose one)
#HolosSocial 1.10.2 is available.
Posts in the Discover and hashtag feeds now show a "followed" indicator next to the account that posted the message. You can disable it in settings at any time. User profiles now display their creation date.
This version also brings several fixes.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/releases/tag/1.10.2
In #Holos, timeline media has dedicated views, enabled with a single tap: one for images, one for vertical videos (TikTok style, swipe) and one for horizontal videos. What is still missing is a filter on media size. No one using these views wants to see a GIF (MP4) or a low-resolution meme. Reducing that noise will make the experience much better. This will be fixed.
I would need your help. I am working on a deep improvement of #HolosSocial with the shared inbox. To help me, I need interactions with two accounts: @tom79 and @Thomas
How to contribute:
- Send DMs and add @apps
- Send public and unlisted messages with a mention
Do not hesitate to spam. This work will help me with the final optimisation of the project.
#Holos 1.11.0 is available.
You can now view and change your email and password from a new account screen in settings. The app also compacts its database automatically in the background to reclaim space and keep things fast, and a notification lets you know when it runs. A new Compact Database button in the cleanup settings lets you run it on demand.
It also brings several fixes.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/releases/tag/1.11.0
#HolosSocial lets you run your own #ActivityPub server on your device. The goal is to let everyone using AP with a phone or a computer reach full independence, through custom domains and by hosting your media on your own cloud.
This is not a hack of AP (as I have read), everything stays within the spec. The project simply lets you be fully independent. You can reach full independence step by step. And #E2EE DMs already work through AP.
Don't hesitate to join: https://holos.social
#HolosSocial will soon be available on #AltStore PAL, which means no computer needed to install it. https://altstore.io/
I will also publish #CastLab on iOS through AltStore PAL.
#HolosSocial 1.4.0 is available!
New: link preview cards for external URLs, default post format (text or markdown), media quality filters, push notifications with actor name and action type.
Improved: shared post links open in thread view, faster timeline pagination, fresh client registration on login.
#HolosSocial 1.12.0 is available.
You can now change your recovery passphrase without the old one (you can also use biometrics or PIN to make the process simpler). Profiles gain a mention and direct message shortcut, a blocked domain indicator (with an unblock button), and feed headers show a notifications shortcut with an unread badge.
It also brings several fixes around sync, cleanup and notification badges.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/releases/tag/1.12.0
In two days I am taking a whole week off. Before leaving you during that break, I wanted to thank you all for your contributions, your feedback, kind messages and donations.
I am happy to have worked evenly on #Fedilab and #HolosSocial.
And I am pretty proud to offer a new #Fediverse software that is now stable.
All of this was only possible thanks to you. So a huge thank you!
To install #HolosSocial on #AltStore PAL: https://api.altstore.io/source/files.fedilab.app/altstore/pal.json?app=social.holos.app
Also, the upload issue will be fixed tomorrow.
For #iOS, I opened #TestFlight for release 1.11.0.
The next release (1.12.0) should be available soon, but if you want to test, here is the link:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/cpjNYF7k
PS: there is a known issue where avatars and headers are not uploaded, which will be fixed after 1.12.0.
#HolosSocial 1.13.0 is available.
You can now use Mastodon-style search operators, language: and has: for image, video or audio. This release also fixes media and avatar uploads, post expiration handling, and a few scrolling glitches.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/releases/tag/1.13.0
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/116444754166970626
Email verification is now fixed for iOS users. You can test the #HolosSocial app on your iPhone.