Klymentiy Haykov posted: "As part of the broader open source community, we believe in building products that people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities can use and enjoy. We strive to create software that works smoothly for English and non-English speakers alike, an"
As part of the broader open source community, we believe in building products that people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities can use and enjoy. We strive to create software that works smoothly for English and non-English speakers alike, and today we're happy to roll out native support for right-to-left languages in both the iOS and Android WordPress mobile apps.
Adding support for languages like Hebrew or Arabic took us longer than we expected. For the past couple of weeks, however, we worked hard to ensure that all elements in our apps are properly mirrored, easy to reach, and provide a consistent user experience that feels natural in a right-to-left orientation.
The WordPress app will automatically detect the language of your device and change the interface language accordingly. If you want the language of the app to be different from the device language, you can change it by going to Me → App Settings → Interface Language.
We hope that this update will take us a step closer to making WordPress the most inclusive and diverse platform in the world.
Share your feedback!
If you use a right-to-left language in one of our WordPress mobile apps and notice that anything is amiss, do let us know -- leave a comment here and we'll try to address the issue as quickly as possible.
Matt Bumgardner posted: "Are you using the WordPress for iOS app on your mobile device? Our mobile team is excited to announce a big update to the share extension in the app. The ability to share content from other apps is a core part of the iOS experience. Last fall, we decided"
Are you using the WordPress for iOS app on your mobile device? Our mobile team is excited to announce a big update to the share extension in the app.
The ability to share content from other apps is a core part of the iOS experience. Last fall, we decided that our share extension was overdue for a refresh, so we rolled up our sleeves and rethought the entire workflow for both iPhones and iPads. The result is a new and improved experience in version 9.6!
Sharing made easier
Now when you share content, you'll notice that the share extension allows you to format text, add headings, make lists, and more with a toolbar similar to the one in your app's existing editor. After drafting your post, you can assign a category and add relevant tags. When you're satisfied, select the site to publish the post on and tap Publish at the top right. The app will then upload your post and images in the background and notify you when it's finished.
As a bonus, if you share something from Safari, the extension will provide an attribution link and automatically format any selected text in a blockquote.
A brand-new draft extension
Our customers provide us with great feedback, and many of you have let us know that you often would like to capture an idea for later. Perhaps you want to upload a snapshot from the Photos app, or save a motivational quote from a fellow writer's website for your next post.
The new draft extension allows you to do just that: now, you can quickly save selected content in a draft post, allowing you to work on it later.
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Set up your device and start sharing
Activating both of these extensions requires a few small steps, but you should only have to do this once. To get started, open the app that contains the content you'd like to share and tap the share button. The standard iOS share screen will appear.
The top row contains iOS share extensions -- this is where your WordPress share extension lives. The row underneath contains what Apple calls "action" extensions. You'll find the draft extension here.
On the share screen, do the following for each extension:
Swipe the row all the way to the right.
Find and tap on the "More…" icon -- the Activities menu will appear.
Scroll down the list and locate "WordPress" (share extension) or "Save as Draft" (draft extension) and turn on the switch.
Tap "Done."
Share button
“More” icons
Enable the share extension
Enable the draft extension
The next time you open the share screen, you'll see both extensions.
Thank you
The mobile team hopes you enjoy these new extensions and that they offer new possibilities for adding content to your site. As always, we welcome your feedback.
scoutharris posted: "The latest stage in our authentication redesign effort improves signup and site creation on our mobile applications. (WordPress.com offers apps for your Android or iOS device.) Signup To simplify signup, we've separated site creation from account creati"
The latest stage in our authentication redesign effort improves signup and site creation on our mobile applications. (WordPress.com offers apps for your Android or iOS device.)
Signup
To simplify signup, we've separated site creation from account creation. Signup now has its own flow guiding you through the process, allowing you to modify information as you go.
It begins with a choice: you can signup via email, or signup via your Google account.
If you select Google, the Google signup process is presented.
If you select email, we'll send you a signup email after you enter your email address. Clicking the link it contains completes the signup process.
In either case, we'll present a final screen where you can modify your display name and username. We'll share a list of username options to choose from based on your current username. If you've signed up with an email address, you'll also get the opportunity to set an account password.
And, finally, once signup is complete, you'll be able to create your first site!
WordPress.com Site Creation
The new site-creation flow walks you through the steps involved, providing more options and flexibility.
First, we'll ask you to choose the type of site you want -- either a blog, website, or portfolio. This choice dictates the mobile-friendly starter themes we'll show you in the following step. Once you select a theme, we'll ask you for your site's title and tagline. Based on the site title you enter, we'll offer a list of available domain name suggestions you can choose from. Once you select a domain, we'll create the site and show you a preview of it. At that time, you can either configure site settings or jump right into writing your first post.
Get the WordPress.com App for your device
WordPress.com offers apps for your Android or iOS device.
Feedback?
What do you think of the new signup and site creation changes? We'd love to hear your thoughts and look forward to your feedback!
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