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What’s New in Mobile, June Update

The various improvements, features, and fixes shipped in June for iOS and Android.

In June, we released a number of improvements to the GitHub Mobile apps, mostly focusing on accessibility and enhancing existing features.

iOS

We now allow users to navigate to GitHub URLs by pasting them into the search bar on the Home tab. This makes it easier to quickly access repositories, issues, and pull requests from the app.

 

We’ve added the ability to hide disruptive comments within GitHub Discussions, and have added syntax highlighting for Haskell code snippets.

  • Addressed memory leaks when viewing changed pull request files and pinned repositories on user profiles.
  • Enabled opening draft releases without a tag directly within the app.
  • Displayed line counts next to long file names in pull request files changes navigation.
  • Aligned placeholders in comment views to the inputted text.
  • Improved keyboard navigation in the Explore feed to open selected repositories within the app instead of a web browser.
  • Aligned the account selection chevron next to the username in the Profile for accounts without a display name.
  • Scaled the current account login and display name with Dynamic Type on iPad.
  • Enhanced usability by opening the context menu on the first tap of the context button on comments.
  • Resolved issues causing crashes when viewing GIFs within repository source code.
  • Wrapped long URLs in repository profiles onto multiple lines for better readability.
  • Improved VoiceOver functionality by announcing no search results when searching for favorite repositories.
  • Made project single-select field pickers appear as buttons for assistive technologies.
  • Scaled usernames and repository names within headers in profile views with Dynamic Type.
  • Dismissed review events display the review author’s name in the timeline.
  • Enabled expanding or collapsing security vulnerability reference details using VoiceOver within Copilot Chat code blocks.
  • Implemented an error message display when Copilot chat fails to generate a message.
  • Improved accessibility by announcing the role of reason selectors when sending feedback about a Copilot response.
  • Implemented a flash scroll bar indicator for Copilot suggested messages at large font sizes.

Android

  • The name input dialog in the new file creation flow now alerts users when attempting to use unsupported recursive paths.
  • Resolved issue where in-app language preferences were not applied to all sections in the issue or pull request screens.
  • Fixed commit id mismatch after updating a branch in pull request screen.
  • Fixed the accessibility role for comment author badges.
  • Improved color contrast and TalkBack in Home and Repository screens.
  • Improved keyboard shortcuts in Projects and Repository screens.
  • Improved keyboard navigation in the Profile screen.
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Introducing Enhanced Code Review on GitHub Mobile

PR review improvements

We’ve got some exciting news to share! We’ve been closely listening to your feedback, and one common challenge many of you faced was reviewing, and submitting your pull request reviews on GitHub Mobile. We heard you loud and clear, and today, we’re thrilled to announce that approving PRs is now easier than ever before!

With our latest update, we made it easier to start, continue, and submit your code reviews on the go.

Now, whether you’re on the train, grabbing a coffee, or simply away from your desk, you can effortlessly contribute to your projects and keep the momentum going.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get started.

Learn more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Global Code Search on GitHub Mobile

GitHub Mobile Code Search

Introducing Global Code Search on GitHub Mobile

Global code search is now available directly from the home screen on GitHub Mobile. This addition enables users to conveniently find code snippets, navigate repositories, and access content directly from the home screen.
With global code search, users can easily locate anything they need while on the go.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get started.

Learn more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Navigate Code on the Go

 

Code Search: Easily search for code within repositories on GitHub Mobile.

Unlock the power to locate specific code snippets within a repository while on the go. This feature empowers users to efficiently access and share code snippets, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.
Whether you’re pinpointing crucial code elements or sharing insights with your colleagues, GitHub Mobile code search ensures that you stay productive and connected to your projects, no matter where you are.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get started.

Learn more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Log in with multiple GitHub accounts on GitHub Mobile

Banner announcing multiple account support on GitHub mobile, showing multiple avatars within the account switcher

Introducing support for multiple GitHub accounts within GitHub Mobile! Log in with your work and personal accounts to stay in touch with your projects, wherever they're happening.

To add multiple accounts to GitHub Mobile, either navigate to Profile > Settings > Accounts, or long-press on the Profile tab to get to the account switcher. See the number of unread notifications across each account, swap to another account, or sign in or out of accounts.

Receive push notifications for each account, with just the right amount of context to keep you focused on the work that matters. Keep your data separate between each account, ensuring the right accounts are active when viewing private content.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get started.

Learn more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Improved Issue creation experience for GitHub Mobile

Swiftly add content to new issues on GitHub Mobile

Introducing a new way of adding metadata while creating issues on GitHub Mobile

We are excited to enhance the Issue creation experience for GitHub Mobile by introducing a comprehensive Property Bar. This feature allows you to conveniently add assignees, labels, milestones, and projects while creating Issues on GitHub Mobile.

This powerful addition ensures that you have the necessary tools at your fingertips to create your issues with all relevant metadata even quicker than before.

Read more about GitHub Mobile and send us your feedback to help us improve.

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Edit workflow files on GitHub Mobile

Edit workflow files on GitHub Mobile

Editing workflow files is now possible on GitHub Mobile! You can create and merge pull requests after modifying your workflow files using the Android or iOS app.

Simply navigate to the file you would like to edit by tapping Browse code in the repository view, then select Edit File in the dropdown menu in the top right hand corner.

More info on how to edit a file or create a pull request on GitHub Mobile can be found here.

Read more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Introducing Actions on the Repository view on GitHub Mobile

Actions on GitHub Mobile

Actions are coming to your Repositories on GitHub Mobile! Find all your repository's workflows in one convenient place.

Tapping on the new "Actions" row on a Repository now shows you a list of all of the Repository's workflows. Choosing a workflow will show you all of its runs, allowing you to check up on things while on the go. If you want to dig into the details, tapping on a run will lead you into the familiar workflow experience we brought you last year to explore everything from a run's overall status to its individual jobs and even logs.

A run didn't go as planned? No problem. Toggle the new debug-switch when re-running a workflow to see what's going on under the hood, just like you would on GitHub.com.

Read more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Commenting on files in a pull request is now generally available

Commenting on files (including deleted, binary, and renamed files) in a pull request is now generally available on the web and GitHub Mobile! A special thank you to everyone that provided feedback during the public beta.

API support is also now available. See create a review comment (REST API) or addPullRequestReviewThread (GraphQL mutation) for more details on commenting on files. A new "subject type" field is also now returned by other APIs indicating whether a comment is on a line or file.

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Learn more about commenting on a pull request.

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Projects on GitHub Mobile is now generally available

Projects on GitHub Mobile

Projects on GitHub Mobile are now available for iOS and Android! Find the projects you're working on through a repository, organization, or from your user profile. You can also easily change views in a project to browse your issues and pull requests grouped and organized just as you like.

Custom fields and metadata, such as status, category, priority, and iteration, are displayed as an easy-to-read list within a project item. Simply tap on the list to edit the fields, or long-press on a project item for further actions like closing it or previewing its content.

Update your GitHub Mobile apps today from the Android Google Play or iOS App Store.

Read more about GitHub Mobile and send us your feedback to help us improve.

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New session and device management settings page

You can now review and manage your browser and GitHub Mobile sessions using the new Sessions tab in your user settings. This new tab includes all of your signed-in web sessions, as well as each GitHub Mobile app your account is signed into. You can revoke each web and mobile session individually. For mobile sessions, this signs you out of the GitHub Mobile app on that device, and disables that application for use as a second factor. The new Sessions tab replaces the web sessions view that was present under Password and authentication.

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This new settings page is generally available for GitHub.com users now, and will be released to GitHub Enterprise Server as part of GHES 3.8.

To learn more, see "Viewing and managing your sessions".

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GitHub for iOS: Edit files from Browse Code

Banner announcing edit files in pull requests feature for GitHub for iOS

Introducing file editing from repositories on GitHub for iOS! Commit changes to code within your repo, create new branches and put up a new pull request to land those quick changes on-the-go!

File editing for pull requests and Browse Code on GitHub for Android is coming soon.

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