Why is the latest version not on Google play? On GitHub there is a new version with a new modern UI, and as far as I can tell it is a stable release. So why is it not on Google play? It’s been months since it was released on GitHub
Like you, I have been monitoring the situation regarding the play store. The last update was October last year so November and December releases have been missed. Maybe something to do with a phased release of a new UI? I don’t know.
2025.1.0 only went into github yesterday so I was going to ask the same question in about a week. 2025.1.0 seems to have a huge number of changes/PR’s.
For whatever reason, that Android rollout seems to be even on the new roadmap (so I guess, it won’t be there tomorrow…):
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The latest public comment I heard indicated that the phased rollout is still at 15%. According to Google’s documentation, developers have control over this percentage.
The changes in version 2025.1.0 compared to version 2024.12.0 appear to be numerous compared to previous mobile version releases. This could explain why it hasn’t been rolled out to 100%.
Side-loading the app is an option if it doesn’t interfere with other apps.
Surprised this wasn’t done with the browser extension release, TBH…
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I can think of some reasons, though. For example, this is a Good-Bad-Good protocol (like when you are giving/getting a performance review). iOS refresh: people enjoyed it, not too much gripe. Browser refresh: some people enjoyed it, but with pushbacks, and lots of screaming. Android refresh: if they don’t drop the existing features, the speed increase and the material design may win many hearts and mind.
I hope this will be a good win.