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Posted Feb 13, 2008 08:26 by Charles D. Listed in: Homebrew, iPhone, iPhone Tags: iPhone, Will Dietz
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Screenshot of Will Dietz's iNewGroup homebrew for Apple's iPhone - Image 1If you want to keep yourself up to date on the latest news happenings while you're on the go, you might want to take a look at developer Will Dietz's iNewsGroup for the iPhone. This newsgroup client made especially for the iPhone helps keep tabs on the latest information from your favorite newsgroups.

The newest version takes care of some bugs in the latest 1.1.3 firmware released by Apple. Notable changes in previous versions also include proper DNS resolution and some fixes in the application's user interface.

In any case, here's the complete changelog of iNewsGroup since its first release last December:

1.0.5 Release (2/11/08)
  • Firmware 1.1.3 support fixed. Thanks Tinman for feedback and testing.
1.0.4 Release (2/1/08)
  • There was a bug where it didn't save preferences in 1.1.3. This should be fixed now.
  • Proper DNS resolution-- see http://dtztech.com/blog/?p=20 for more details. No longer uses http request, should be able to access servers like usenet-access.com and others
  • Few memory leak fixes
  • Very minor text changes
1.0.3 Release (12/31/07)
  • "Real Name" option in preferences now in order to post with your name
  • Dates are now visible in thread and group views
  • Fixed numerous UI glitches
  • Actually think that 'message from top' bug is finally gone.
  • Fixed potential cause of crash on initial install
1.0.2 Release (12/27/07)
  • Another quick fix: bouncing support in the compose view, as well as fixed a bug where it didn't show the search filter correctly.
1.0.1 Release
  • Small update: added bouncing support to the postview
1.0.0 Release (12/27/07)
  • posting support!
  • handles large lists /much/ better now :)
  • search feature in subscription manager
  • fixed  issue #24  --now can connect to servers that don't req auth, but auth helps
  • transitions between views
  • multi-line support in various views, most notably while viewing threads
  • fixed bug relating to 'newsgroups' header being shown in body of articles
  • fixed many memory bugs
  • improved connection logic and performance
  • more responsive UI and better handling of errors
  • fixed transparency in the Default.png :)
  • more economical use of screen in various views
The developer advises users to insert the proper .xml file extension previewed on the source link to keep your installer up to date with any new releases for the program. You can download the latest version of iNewsGroup through QJ.NET's download section, accessible through the link below.

Download: iNewsGroup 1.0.5 Release

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