September 2024.9 Release

The September 2024 release brings a improvements and bug fixes to both the iOS and mac apps.

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Spotlight Search Upgrade: Elytra now uses the new Spotlight Search Queries to provide faster, context-aware search results.
iOS: New App Icons: Elytra now offers Light, Dark, and Tinted app icons, giving you even more customization options to match your style.
Article Reader Enhancements: A new “Headings” button in the article reader’s bottom bar allows you to quickly scroll to headings in long articles.
macOS: Context Menu for Images: You can now access the context menu for images, offering download and share options.
macOS: Feed Delete Prompt: A new preference allows you to control whether the app should prompt for confirmation when deleting a feed.
macOS: Bulk Delete for Feeds: Added a bulk delete option in the context menu when selecting multiple feeds.
macOS: Bulk Selection for Articles: The articles list now supports bulk selection with actions like Mark as Read/Unread, Bookmark, and Redownload.
macOS: Gallery Image Handling: Double-click on images to open them in Quick Look for a faster, more immersive viewing experience.

Widget Performance: Major performance upgrades to widgets, including more reliable image loading.
Sync Performance: Improved overall sync performance for faster updates across your feeds.
Swift 6.0 Foundation: Elytra is now built on Swift 6.0, providing a solid foundation for future improvements.
macOS: Sidebar Stability: The sidebar now maintains open folder states when reloading, ensuring a smoother experience.

Sync Bug: Fixed an issue where the app would stop syncing due to an incorrectly encoded sync token.
Folder Widget: Resolved an issue with article sorting in the Folders widget.
Background Cleanup & Sync: Fixed a crash related to configuring background cleanup and sync on iOS 17 and iOS 18.
Article Reader Links: Resolved issues with rendering links in the article reader.
Sidebar Item Crash: Fixed a crash when selecting a sidebar item in the articles list.
Selection State on iPadOS: Corrected selection state appearance issues on iPadOS.
Spotlight Indexing: Fixed an issue with Spotlight indexing.
Article Redownloading: Resolved unnecessary redownloading of articles.
Article Reader Browser Icon: Now shows a browser icon for articles that open in the browser.
Margins Fix: Improved margins for the articles list for a cleaner, more polished appearance.
Filtered Articles: Fixed an issue where filtered articles appeared in certain timelines.
macOS: App Update Check: Fixed an issue where the app would not check for updates on launch. You can still manually update via the “Check for Updates…” menu.