Reddit is rolling out new icon shortcuts to Android users

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Reddit is rolling out new icon shortcuts to Android users

The recent update v2021.11.0 comes with a new feature that allows you to access certain shortcuts via a long tap on the app icon.
From there you can navigate directly to "search", "popular", "inbox", or "post" activities.

The feature is rolling out gradually and currently only available to 30% of Android users.

What's new?

- NEW! Now you can access shortcuts by long pressing the Reddit icon on your device
- Bug Fix: The moderator list in mod tools correctly displays the list of moderators you can edit again
- Bug Fix: Attribution on post images is working correctly again

How to test:

  • Add Reddit icon to the home screen.
  • Long tap on the icon.
  • See new shortcuts on the pop-up.

Tester Context:

  • 📲 Reddit is a popular content frontpage turned into a social platform with a karma reputation and lots of different communities.
  • 📲 Reddit is also available in Beta and you can opt-in as a tester via Google Play.
  • 📲 Reddit has a dedicated community for beta testers called r/redditmobile
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