WordPress 2.1 Beta for Android: What Was New
New features in the beta
- An autosave timer while editing a post, saving the draft every 60 seconds.
- Comment editing, so comments could be corrected from the phone.
- A setting for the width of linked images.
- A new WordPress reader, with faster navigation between posts, the option to comment on what you read and the option to share a post to other Android apps.
Smaller changes
The release also included small interface improvements. The most visible one was moving the delete post button to a less prominent spot, which reduced the chance of deleting a post with an accidental tap. The beta also listed reliability improvements and translation updates.
Who it was for
Bloggers who wrote or managed a site from a phone were the natural audience. Autosave in particular protected unfinished drafts on a device where an app can close at any moment, and comment editing helped with moderation while away from a computer.
Device requirements
The minimum version was Android 2.1. Beta builds are early test versions and can contain bugs, so they were intended for people willing to try pre-release software.
Status today
This beta is long obsolete. The WordPress app is now updated through the Google Play Store and supports far newer Android releases.
Frequently asked questions
How often did the beta autosave a post?
Every 60 seconds while a post was being edited.
Which Android version did the app need?
Android 2.1 (Eclair) or newer.
Can I still use this beta?
No. It was a test release from the early days of the app and has been replaced many times over.