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Android users, Update your app!

BY: @snapie | CREATED: Feb. 26, 2026, 10:59 p.m. | VOTES: 470 | PAYOUT: $32.20 | [ VOTE ]

Hello Frenz… ✨

I’ve been working tirelessly on upgrading my app, and today, after getting some fresh code approved, I pushed an update to the Google Console so my Android Snaperinos can get a little taste of the tune ups.

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Before anything else, I want to publicly recognize the people who are constantly giving feedback. Part of the reason @snapie has become what it is today is because of the community behind it. Squashing bugs is a never ending job, but finding them is ten times easier with you, my frenz. You report, you test, you poke things until they break. I fix. That is the dance.

So… what have I done?

🎬 Native Video Player

A brand new native video player for 3Speak videos has been built.

This is a big one.

No more webview. No more funky business. No more hacky JavaScript tricks trying to force something to behave. We now have full control over the player.

And yes… creating a native player opens the door for video scrolling.

Did someone say doom scrolling?

🖼️ Uploading GIFs Now Works

This bug had been reported for a while, and I apologize for it taking longer than expected.

From now on, the app respects the original image format. No more converting everything into JPEG like the previous version was doing.

This issue originally popped up because of the HEIC problems reported on iOS devices. The fix required a smarter approach. Now conversions happen on a case by case basis.

A smart image converter, if you will.

GIFs stay GIFs. As they should.

✍️ Composer Screen Reworked

You’ll notice some slight UI changes on the composer screen, but most of the real work happened under the hood.

Uploading multiple images should now feel smoother and more intuitive. Keeping track of what you’ve uploaded, deleting an image, replacing it, all of that should now be a breeze.

This required a full refactor of the system. It was not a small task. But it paid off.

👤 Profile Screen Improvements

The profile screen was also heavily worked on.

Major refactors. Paying down technical debt. Cleaning house.

These changes helped squash several reported bugs and, more importantly, they lay the foundation for upcoming features.

In the near future, basic wallet functionality will be enabled for users who want it.

🛠️ Other Bug Fixes

There are many smaller fixes. Too many to list without risking putting someone to sleep.

But the work is done in the open. Anyone can visit our repo at @mantequilla-soft and see the hammers hitting the anvil.

So What’s Next?

We have a growing wishlist from the community, and yes, I’m listening. Everything needs to happen in stages, but here’s a roadmap I feel comfortable sharing:

Step by step. Brick by brick.

Until Next Time

If you’re on Android, don’t forget to update your @snapie app.

The iOS update is coming soon. No worries. Just a few final tweaks before it hits the store.

As always, I’m grateful for the support, the votes, the reviews, and the love this app receives. I see your comments. I read your feedback.

Much love,
— Snapie 🐝💚

TAGS: [ #hive ] [ #snapie ] [ #devlog ] [ #hiveproject ] [ #builder ] [ #pob ] [ #android ]

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@mondoshawan | Feb. 26, 2026, 11:28 p.m. | Votes: 8 | [ VOTE ]
@meno | Feb. 27, 2026, 12:12 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]
@nattosenpai | Feb. 27, 2026, 12:19 a.m. | Votes: 6 | [ VOTE ]

Wow! The work they've put into this app is impressive. So many updates and so much in such a short time is fantastic and gives us a lot to talk about.Honestly, the team behind this great project should be an undeniable example for the other projects that exist right now here on Hive. I've been testing a few different front-end apps besides Hive and Wow, the difference in development is ABYSMAL. It's absolutely insane what you can see in this app and how incredibly advanced it is.

I'm already eager to try out those new and upcoming features. Hangouts (or as I'd like to call them, Snappie Spaces) sounds super interesting. And let's not forget video streaming; we need an app that supports this type of transmission for creators who are used to showing their faces on screen and chatting and talking online.

Great work, really.

@topcomment | Feb. 27, 2026, 1:41 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

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@ijebest | Feb. 27, 2026, 2:48 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Wow oooo 🤔... You guys are geniuses!.
Yeah, that's the way to go....
You are really good at it.

You guys have been consistent on fixing the best here! being the best on what you are doing, that's a good job 👍. Thank you!

@gr33nm4ster | Feb. 27, 2026, 3:18 a.m. | Votes: 4 | [ VOTE ]

Amazing! Keep up the good work, you're a great team. !PIZZA 🍕

@pizzabot | Feb. 27, 2026, 3:19 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

PIZZA!

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gr33nm4ster tipped snapie

Learn more at https://hive.pizza.

@ozibaby | Feb. 27, 2026, 3:36 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Wow this Is a good development, am going to update mine sharply so that I can enjoy the new features , you have really done a great job.

@yusmelys | Feb. 27, 2026, 4:35 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Excellent, friend! These updates are great, a real effort. I'd love it if the app had a translator; I often have to go out and translate the Snapies.

@cositav | Feb. 27, 2026, 4:46 a.m. | Votes: 4 | [ VOTE ]

This looks great, excellent work! I'll update this excellent app first thing in the morning.They're magicians. I can't say enough how excellent their work is; Hive is on another level thanks to them. Wishing them much success, and the best is yet to come.

@nsigo1 | Feb. 27, 2026, 5:45 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Where can i get

@sirfx | Feb. 27, 2026, 8:24 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

This is it hahah!! Now let me update.

@steevc | Feb. 27, 2026, 10:24 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

I see mine updated yesterday. It's great to see the app evolve and I hope more people use it.

Enjoy your weekend.

!BEER

@albertocova | Feb. 27, 2026, 11 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Interesante contenido lo tomaré en cuenta ..

@angeluxx | Feb. 27, 2026, 12:05 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

These are great updates! I'll be waiting for the iPhone updates.

@marilui91 | Feb. 27, 2026, 1:47 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Thank you for letting us know.

@jlinaresp | Feb. 27, 2026, 2:31 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

!discovery
!PIZZA

@bpcvoter3 | Feb. 27, 2026, 4:53 p.m. | Votes: 1 | [ VOTE ]

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Friends, creators, truth-tellers—

Let us not whisper this truth, but proclaim it with the clarity of dawn breaking over a weary land: Blurt.blog is not just another platform. It is a refuge. A rebellion. A return to what Hive.blog was always meant to be.

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@themarkymark, @buildawhale, @usainvote, and associated accounts:

Repeated downvotes targeting transparency efforts raise urgent questions about Hive’s governance. Automated tactics, coordinated curation trails, and alt-account farming undermine trust in the platform. When truth is silenced without dialogue, it erodes Hive’s decentralized ethos.

Key Concerns:
1. Systemic Manipulation:
- Coordinated downvotes from high-HP accounts suppress dissent, creating a chilling effect on free expression.
- Automation and alt-account networks allegedly exploit rewards, distorting organic curation.

  1. Community Exodus:
    - Creators flee to platforms like Blurt, where downvotes don’t exist, fearing punitive curation over engagement.

  2. Governance Crisis:
    - Hive’s credibility hinges on accountability. Who decides what content thrives? How do we audit power structures?

Solutions Needed:
- Curation Transparency: Publish clear rationales for downvotes to foster trust.
- Community Audits: Leverage blockchain data (e.g., Bilpcoin’s analyses) to identify abusive patterns.
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The Bilpcoin team advocates for open dialogue, not division. Hive’s future depends on collaboration—not coercion. Let’s rebuild a platform where truth isn’t buried but debated, strengthened, and celebrated.

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@themarkymark, @buildawhale, and Co: While our opinions may differ, on-chain transparency reveals repeated patterns of concern. Coordinated downvotes without explanation, 'farming' schemes (e.g., #buildawhalefarm), and adversarial engagement harm Hive’s community-driven ethos.

Key Issues to Address:
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TURN OFF THE BUILDAWHALE SCAM FARM
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These practices harm not just individual users—they undermine the very foundation of Hive, eroding trust and poisoning the community. Such actions are unethical and outright destructive.

@buildawhale Wallet:

  • HIVE (Primary Token): 0.012
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@usainvote Wallet:

  • HIVE (Primary Token): 0.066
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@ipromote Wallet:

  • Author Rewards: 2,181.16
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  • HIVE: 25,203.749

  • Staked HIVE (HP): 0.000
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@hivebuzz | Feb. 27, 2026, 6:22 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

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@katerinaramm | Feb. 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

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@gabrielatravels | Feb. 28, 2026, 5:33 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

That's some cool updates! Amazing!!

@yatadetodo | March 2, 2026, 7:35 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

I think it might be a good idea for Snapie to be published in the Zapstore app store(https://zapstore.dev/), powered by BTC-LN rewards, and open source.

@atma.love | April 13, 2026, 10:17 a.m. | Votes: 1 | [ VOTE ]

Can I have the non google link to update please? (with checksum hash)

The latest version here https://github.com/Mantequilla-Soft/hivesnaps is October 2025

@snapie | April 14, 2026, 2:22 a.m. | Votes: 2 | [ VOTE ]

hey bud... im working on some new features, for testing i compiled an apk - you can try/test it out here:

https://github.com/Mantequilla-Soft/hivesnaps/releases/tag/1.1.4

feedback is welcome, of course.

@atma.love | April 17, 2026, 4:38 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Great, thanks. It's been many months since I updated. Looking forward to see what's new.

@atma.love | April 20, 2026, 1:05 p.m. | Votes: 1 | [ VOTE ]

How can I log out (or switch users)?
I've looked hard for several minutes but cannot find a way. Lead me to the light Master

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