Tab bar redesign and background audio playback – Vivaldi iOS Browser snapshot 3687.22

Today’s snapshot introduces a new tab bar design and an option to allow playing the audio in the background.

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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To make it easier and lower the risk for you to test our cutting edge builds, Vivaldi Snapshot is a separate application that will be installed alongside the Final and have its own set of preferences and settings.

New

  • New tab bar design – We’re introducing a redesigned tab bar that makes it easier to manage your tabs. In addition to stacking tabs in the tab switcher, you can now stack them directly on the tab bar as well. To create a tab stack or pin a tab, simply long-press the tab and choose the desired option from the context menu.
  • Allow background audio playback – Normally, the audio and video playback will stop when you switch tabs or apps. From this update, users can keep the content playing in the background whilst browsing in other tabs or while using other app. To enable this option, tap V menu icon > Settings > General > Allow media playback in background.

Differences to Beta/Final

The purpose of these snapshots is to allow our fans a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi iOS package.

When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or report it directly to our bug tracking system. When commenting or reporting a bug, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.

Changelog

  • [New][Tabs] Updated Tab bar design
  • [New][Tabs] Enable tab stacks on tab bar (VIB-877)
  • [New][Tabs] Enable tab pinning on Tab bar (VIB-877)
  • [New][Audio] Allow background audio playback (VIB-986)
  • [Regression] [Sync] Forgot Username Text not aligned center (VIB-1228)
  • [Sync] Show minimum length error for encryption password (VIB-1127)
  • Update Chromium to 136

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We are currently offering Snapshots from TestFlight Download iOS snapshot.

Note

Vivaldi Snapshot can now be set as the default browser.

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