Their new version 7 implements the lower quality design of liquid glass while also blocking all ios versions below the latest (so you can't get bug fixes and slow features with the better design). How does that fit the philosophy?
My favorite NNW feature is iCloud syncing: Not needing a separate RSS back-end (but of course you can use one if you want to sync with other clients).
what a weird comparison, the baseline is the previous version of the app
> standout features of the app is just being native, not trying to re-invent the wheel with custom GUI, and taking advantage of built-in platform features
Since the previous GUI isn't custom you don't lose your standout features
Ok, and how is wasting time making the design worse to follow the OS instead of spending that time implementing missing features a carefully picked battle? I thought the philosophy was prioritizing quality
> You can still use the version you're using
Which would be missing bug fixes and those slow features the may be added next year
The app is open source (https://github.com/Ranchero-Software/NetNewsWire), feel free to back-port any features or bug-fixes you would like to spend your time on.
Your suggestion is just as senseless: among the many things wrong with such a "write the app yourself" approach, you forgot about iOS, even though it's mentioned in the original comment, where you can't freely backport anything due to distribution being locked down
> you forgot about iOS, even though it's mentioned in the original comment, where you can't freely backport anything due to distribution being locked down
Yes you can. You can create an app today that is compatible with iOS 15.
You forgot to address the point, which was about distribution, not creation
The previous paragraph is similarly irrelevant, for example, "aren't required to" - who said anything about requirements??
You don't like some of the Liquid Glass stuff... fine, make something else. The old versions still work, I don't really know what you are complaining about. This level of support and polish in a free app is amazing.
It is needed, you can't install a custom app permanently on iOS. By the way, what if you only have iOS and not a Mac? How would you compile your backport?
> The old versions still work
I've already addressed it, come back with something meaningful rather than repeat
> I don't really know what you are complaining about.
I've explained it to you several times, maybe you can get that knowledge by reading the conversation carefully?
Old versions work still, you can create your own. The app has had lengthy and good support — which you can extend if you choose.
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/BundleResources/In...
> Temporarily use this key while reviewing and refining your app’s UI for the design in the latest SDKs
Or don't use the latest SDK and don't be forced "next year", but continue for many more years. Also "later" is definitely better in such cases because there is some change the design will be improved. Either way, there is no good reason to rush to be worse and cut off users if you proclaim you're into quality