Fractal 13 Beta has been released, introducing a range of new features and enhancements to the Matrix messaging app designed for GNOME and developed in Rust. This beta version includes a newly designed audio player that loads files lazily and presents the audio stream as a seekable waveform, enriching the audio experience for users. Additionally, the update offers streamlined user profiles, improved visual design utilizing GNOME document and monospace fonts, and a more intuitive user interface that allows for seamless navigation.
The beta release is available for installation via Flathub Beta, showcasing the contributions of various developers who have worked diligently to incorporate improvements, bug fixes, and new translations. Users are encouraged to test the beta version for stability and provide feedback to aid in the continued development of the app.
Fractal 13 Beta is optimized for enhanced collaboration in large groups, making it suitable for free software projects. Users can easily participate in discussions, engage in private conversations, and enjoy robust security through end-to-end encryption. The app supports sending richly formatted messages, sharing files, and sending real-time location data. Advanced features such as replying to specific messages, emoji reactions, message editing, built-in image viewing, audio and video playback within conversations, and read receipts further enhance the user experience.
Notably, the app now supports logging into multiple Matrix accounts simultaneously, simplifying account management for users. The improved user interface, which integrates user profile access directly from message senders’ avatars, contributes to a more fluid experience. The transition of UI definitions to Blueprint has also improved the overall aesthetic and functionality of Fractal.
While beta releases may come with some risks of instability, this version is expected to be mostly reliable. Users keen on exploring and contributing to the future of Fractal are encouraged to engage with this beta version. As development progresses, the next milestone will be the release candidate, setting the stage for the final version of Fractal 13.
In summary, Fractal 13 Beta not only marks a significant step forward in the app's evolution but also invites users to celebrate the changing seasons by participating in its development. With its array of features and improved usability, it stands as a promising tool for effective communication and collaboration within the Matrix ecosystem
The beta release is available for installation via Flathub Beta, showcasing the contributions of various developers who have worked diligently to incorporate improvements, bug fixes, and new translations. Users are encouraged to test the beta version for stability and provide feedback to aid in the continued development of the app.
Fractal 13 Beta is optimized for enhanced collaboration in large groups, making it suitable for free software projects. Users can easily participate in discussions, engage in private conversations, and enjoy robust security through end-to-end encryption. The app supports sending richly formatted messages, sharing files, and sending real-time location data. Advanced features such as replying to specific messages, emoji reactions, message editing, built-in image viewing, audio and video playback within conversations, and read receipts further enhance the user experience.
Notably, the app now supports logging into multiple Matrix accounts simultaneously, simplifying account management for users. The improved user interface, which integrates user profile access directly from message senders’ avatars, contributes to a more fluid experience. The transition of UI definitions to Blueprint has also improved the overall aesthetic and functionality of Fractal.
While beta releases may come with some risks of instability, this version is expected to be mostly reliable. Users keen on exploring and contributing to the future of Fractal are encouraged to engage with this beta version. As development progresses, the next milestone will be the release candidate, setting the stage for the final version of Fractal 13.
In summary, Fractal 13 Beta not only marks a significant step forward in the app's evolution but also invites users to celebrate the changing seasons by participating in its development. With its array of features and improved usability, it stands as a promising tool for effective communication and collaboration within the Matrix ecosystem
Fractal 13 Beta released
A new beta version of Fractal, a Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust, has been released for testing. The latest beta release introduces a brand-new audio player, streamlined user profiles, and a more visually appealing design using GNOME document and monospace fonts. Fractal 13 beta is available for installation via Flathub Beta, with contributors' efforts resulting in other enhancements, fixes, and new translations. Users can try out the beta release to test its stability and even contribute to fixing issues or shaping the future of this innovative project.
