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ex-Nicegram Dev
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Python dev against Swift, Apple Reviews, Telegram bugs and App haters, trying to make it Nice. At least tried…
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Some users experiencing HUGE problems with iCloud sync.
Seems like Apple iCloud Production environment is REALLY SLOW.
Simple boolean data (true/false) can sync up to a couple MINUTES!

I'm working on the solution.
What went wrong with iCloud sync

Nicegram has local iOS database for it's features, so app can remember your settings or folders.
This iOS database can be used with iCloud. So I decided to enable this feature.

• How does it work?
As soon you change your setting, app will send a request to the iOS iCloud manager like "Hey iCloud, we have some changes, sync them with your servers please".

BUT, sync is not instant and controlled only by system.
So when you open app again, it will download settings from server and... they're still unchanged!

Unfortunately, during testing via Testflight we could not catch this bug, cause iCloud in test environment is much faster :(

After updating, your settings & folders can rollback to your local database, it's OK. (I'm really sorry.)

So, I have plans on implementing manual settings backup using Telegram or other services. Cause, it's not cool to lose all your folders, I know 😉
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Do we need bage counters on filter tabs 🤔
But how did he/she find Reviews section of the app 🤔
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Immediate Passcode Lock. I bit buggy, but safe.
Beta Update

• 5.14.1 Sources.
• TESTING Telegram filters. Activate - Settings > Nicegram > Other.
• Option to start recording Video message using Rear camera.
• Fix immediate passcode lock for Face ID and slow devices.
Recently I’ve found a way to implement new UI fast.
Well, it lacks of theming a bit cause it’s using native iOS libraries, but benefits are great = more features that’s easier to implement
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Official TG updated to 5.15
Seems like no Chat filters yet

Waiting for the source code.
5.15 merged and sent to Testflight approval.


New "Info" screen sucks in some ways.
I've tweaked it a bit - Added "Search" button for easy access.
Also you can switch back to classic UI in Nicegram > Other settings.

Just a small reminder for myself with future improvements:
- Add useful buttons to new "Info" screen
- Add new sections (register date and etc) to "Info" screen
- Disable stupid jumping when you're switching sections
Seems like for "Classic Profile UI" all Group chats look like Channels. Bug is known and will be fixed.
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Does it count as a TOS Violation?
Anonymous Poll
52%
Yes
48%
No
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Does it count as a TOS Violation?
The right answer is «No»

Nicegram will not violate Telegram TOS.
As experiment, it would be launched in JieBao (Chinese version of Nicegram) firstly.
If everything goes fine, we will see Ghost Mode in main Nicegram app. So keep fingers crossed.

Better take a look at some future AppStore designs ⬇️
5.15.1 in a nutshell
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5.15.1 in a nutshell
Quick translate button bugged a bit after this merge and missing in 5.15.2, sorry
Issues with my.nicegram.app are known
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It was too obvious that somebody will report app to Telegram.

Fun fact - Nicegram got offended for p. 2.2 TOS
.. your users must be aware of the fact that your app uses the Telegram API

I love automated emails!