Release Notes

• Watch your photo backup run, and pause or resume it any time from the Photo Backup tab. Turn backup on or off in Settings. 
• Know where backup stands without hunting for it, with status and progress across the app
• The App stays responsive while a large photo library backs up, with fewer crashes and freezes. 
• Read the notes in your own language, in six of them, on the App Store

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• See where your files are stored on your Mac, with the option to change it coming in soon
• Sign in without entering credentials again, since login reuses your browser session
• Rename and move files faster, with higher metadata limits

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• Faster and more efficient Photo Backup downloads.
• Pull to refresh now fetches new photos from backup

What’s new

• You’ll now see a loading state after payment while your plan is being applied.
• Updated main colors and refreshed in-app illustrations.

Fixes & improvements

• Photos uploaded via Photo Backup now keep their original creation date.
• Fixed a crash affecting some users.

Launch of hiveDisk for iOS with features:

• Sign in or register for a Hive account.
• View, download, and share files.
• Offline access to downloaded files.
• Monitor storage space and contributions.
• Dark and light theme switch.

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• Rename and delete files/folders.
• Access recently deleted files.
• Minor bug fixes and UI improvements.

• Upload files and photos.
• Create folders for organization.

• Fixed flickering on authentication screen.
• Improved back navigation consistency.

• Rename and delete files/folders.
• Improved upload speed and reliability.
• Delete account from the app.
• Minor bug fixes and UI improvements.

• Better concurrent actions (upload, rename, delete).
• UI tweaks and folder refresh enhancements.

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Preview Feature:

• Preview downloaded files like images, PDFs, music, and videos.
• More enhancements to the preview feature coming soon.

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• Upload files.
• Create folders for organization.

We are working on a new native app that will be fast and reliable. We'll let you know when we are in closed beta.

• Switched to a free 3GB plan.
• Faster uploads with concurrent file chunks.
• Restore files from trash.

• Empty trash to permanently delete files.
• Move files/folders with a long-press.
• UI enhancements and bug fixes.

• Restore files from trash.
• UI enhancements and bug fixes.

• Direct file previews in hiveDisk.
• Quick navigation to the home directory with "All files" button.

• Save files to hiveDisk from anywhere in iOS.

• Empty trash selectively.
• View remaining storage space in the navigation bar.
• UI improvements and bug fixes.

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• Save to hiveDisk:

Upload photos directly from the Photo gallery.

• Upload Progress Indicator:

Visible upload/download progress bar.

• Quality & Performance:

Bug fixes and improvements.

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• Preview images, videos, and audio files.

• Improved upload and download reliability.
• UI enhancements and bug fixes.

• Mobile Contribution Flow: Contribute to hiveNet directly from your mobile device.
• File Offloading: Free up space by setting downloaded files to "make online only".
• Thumbnail Generation: Continues to generate thumbnails for uploaded/downloaded files.

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• Multiple File Saving:

Save multiple files to hiveDisk at once.

• Thumbnail Generation:

Thumbnails generated for uploaded/downloaded files for easier identification.

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• Save/Import Files:

You can now save or import files to hiveDisk.

• Performance Boost:

Slightly faster upload and download speeds.

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• Improved Upload/Download Indicators:

Track progress in system notifications and within the app.

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• Apple Files Integration:

Access and manage hiveDisk files directly from Apple's Files app.

• File Attachment in Other Apps:

Attach hiveDisk files in any iOS app that integrates with the Files app, such as Mail.

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• File Preview:

View pictures, audio, and video files.

• Large File Handling:

Improved upload and preview for large files.

• File Organization:

Move files and folders within the app.

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• Progress Bar Accuracy: More precise download and upload progress bars.
• Enhancements: Minor bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

Progress Indicators: Enhanced upload/download progress visibility in system notifications and within the app.

• Multiple File Saving: Now save multiple files to hiveDisk simultaneously.
• Thumbnail Generation: Thumbnails are now created when you upload, download, or preview a file.

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• Mobile Contribution Flow: Improved process for contributing to hiveNet from your device.
• File Offloading: Option to make downloaded files "online only" to free up space.
• Background Processes: Restored background upload and download functionality for Android 12+ devices.

• Onboarding Flow: Enhanced onboarding experience for new users with new visuals.
• Direct Sign-In: Option to sign in directly with a Google account from the landing page.
• Device Compatibility: Expanded compatibility to more Android devices.

• File Provider Integration Removed: Temporarily removed iOS file provider integration.
• Faster File Management: Improved speed for moving files and folders within the app.
• Bug Fixes: General bug fixes for a smoother app experience.

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Enhancements: Minor bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

Enhancements: Minor bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

• Stability Improvements: Bug fixes and stability enhancements for file uploads.
• Mobile Contribution: Introducing the ability to contribute to hiveNet directly from your mobile device.
• PDF Preview: Capability to preview PDF files within the app.