Introducing new feature which you haven't seen anywhere before. Profile pictures and refined profile pages available in eSteem now.
Steem blockchain has
json_metadata for each account and this can be used to hold information about account.There is no standard way of doing it for now because steemit.com doesn't have this just yet, but I am sure if developers can comment here we can come up with better way to use
json_metadata, for profile picture, cover picture, account description, etc.
eSteem users can now Capture picture with camera or Select picture from phone gallery or "Set custom URL" for their profile photo. If user selected picture from phone, it will be uploaded to cloudinary and link will be saved to Steem Blockchain, current format is json_metadata = { profilePicUrl: url }. App then parses this and gives you elegant profile page. This is first step to what we can do on profile page and how this can be improved, future updates will have more cool features.
Check out quick overview to see it in action (3:21 min)
Did you know?
You can already:
- Read posts
- Read comments (all sub-level comments)
- Comment on Posts
- Upvote, DownVote, Unvote posts, comments
- Transfer funds (STEEM, SBD, SP)
- Check Internal Markey (buy, sell, account open orders, recent trades)
- Profile page, Feeds, Posts, Replies, Wallet, NOW Profile picture update right within app.
- Card and Compact view to save some bandwidth if you are in slow internet connection or want to save some traffic.
- Sort by trend
- Search users, see their profiles, posts, feeds, replies, wallet
- Search categories/tags, see how many posts each category has, open specific category posts.
- Account Follow page, to see list of followers and followed users, check their profile details as well.
- You can change connection node if you have your own websocket server.
- Many more small things, possibly you can check and let me know if I have missed to mention any... :-)
Future plans
Now that app is improving (design, functionality), there is few things you can expect in short term
- Improve Commenting
- Improve Settings
- Posting story (upload image within composing)
- Push notifications (This will be in Settings page where user can choose to subscribe certain type of notifications, replies, votes, feeds, etc.)
App Stores
Android
Version 1.1.1 was uploaded, should be available in few hours
Google PlayStore
iOS
Version 1.0.0 was sent for review last Monday and here is their last message:
this means it is on review and will keep you posted about news.
More about Password and Private key security here
Contribute
Project is opensource on GitHub, and I welcome anyone to contribute to the project.
Have you missed previous development updates of the app?
- Steem Mobile - eSteem 1.0.1
- Steem Mobile - eSteem 1.0.0
- Steem Mobile - 0.0.4
- Steem Mobile - 0.0.3
- Steem Mobile - 0.0.2
- Steem Mobile - 0.0.1
Leave a comment
Feedback and contributions are welcome! Test app and leave comments below what you think can be improved, what confused you, etc. Any Support is greatly appreciated, Upvote and Engage in conversation if you have any questions, concerns.
Don't forget to Follow for future updates.
Cheers,
~ Feruz / @good-karma
your app is super cool.
It appalls me that screenshots of "Steemy" vaporware got several thousands dollars in upvotes, whilst actually work and release notes for your app don't even come close.
Well, what can I do?! I can keep working and providing functionality and improving app. I try to be consistent and transparent, provide updates frequently. Rome wasn't built in one day right... Later today another update will follow. Unfortunately, iOS review if taking long. What seem to appealing to the people screenshots and word iOS. A lot of people emailed me and eagerly waiting for iOS release as well. I am trying my best. Thanks for comment and interest. Let me know if you have any feedback or improvement suggestions.
I think you're doing a great job! I just wish you would be properly rewarded for your work.
I have your support, thank you for that. I think with time and consistent updates it all works out.
This post makes me want to try it so much, especially excited about profile pics! I use Steemit during my morning / evening commutes on the train, and the website really drains my iPhone's battery, so hoping the app uses less power. Unfortunately I have to wait for the iOS version. :-( Come on Apple, hurry up with that review!
This is awesome!
Thanks!
good job, keep up the great work...
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I really like this app but recently there have been a lot of issues for me on the IOS platform - haven't even been able to log in for the last 4 days - I really hope the glitches are sorted the IOS version has many problems
Your app very Fantastic...