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EarlG

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46. You don't need to be logged into DU

Thu Jan 12, 2023, 09:12 AM

Jan 2023

It's a separate subscription service that connects to DU, so once you subscribe to get browser notifications, you'll get them whenever they're sent out and it doesn't matter if you're logged into DU or not.

But I think that if you allow subscriptions on your desktop, you'd have to also allow them separately on your phone to get notifications there -- allowing notifications to appear on one device will not allow notifications to appear on all your devices, if that makes sense.

(And just a reminder, Apple does not allow browser notifications on mobile devices yet, so if you're using an iPhone it won't work. It's Android only at the moment.)

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We are testing a new (optional) feature on DU [View all] EarlG Jan 2023 OP

How is "threads of interest" defined? Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #1

To begin with EarlG Jan 2023 #7

Is important news breaking defined similarly? Ms. Toad Jan 2023 #10

No it won't be automated like that EarlG Jan 2023 #13

Thanks, MuseRider Jan 2023 #18

Thx, EarlG! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #2

I really like this for numerous reasons. I'm retired and do have the time to read all of the posts SheilaAnn Jan 2023 #3

Interesting. Thanks for the clear explanation. Let's see how it works! n/t TygrBright Jan 2023 #4

Thanks for the Heads Up Nictuku Jan 2023 #5

Quote: "If important news breaks, you can be notified even if you're not on DU." Trailrider1951 Jan 2023 #6

Indeed EarlG Jan 2023 #9

All hail Earl G! calguy Jan 2023 #8

Agreed. Three cheers to EG Firestorm49 Jan 2023 #54

Awesome, I truly need MORE distractions in my Life :) BadGimp Jan 2023 #11

I'm on enough that I won't be using but it's a great feature Hugh_Lebowski Jan 2023 #12

Love it malaise Jan 2023 #14

Neat idea. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #15

is this gonna pop up every time I login? nt msongs Jan 2023 #16

I think this is GREAT!! MontanaMama Jan 2023 #17

I'll definitely try it out. Thank you, EarlG judesedit Jan 2023 #19

Thank you! chillfactor Jan 2023 #20

Like it. Count me in when Apple devices are ready. Auggie Jan 2023 #21

And iOS and other hand held devises alfredo Jan 2023 #49

And iOS and other hand held devises alfredo Jan 2023 #50

I love this idea. tavernier Jan 2023 #22

What if we find a glitch? How do we report it? scipan Jan 2023 #23

You can post it in here or EarlG Jan 2023 #24

Okay thanks! Nt scipan Jan 2023 #25

FINALLY... My gaming posts will be spread to the masses Ohio Joe Jan 2023 #26

For those who opt in.... moose65 Jan 2023 #27

Same here Rebl2 Jan 2023 #33

Me too Raine Jan 2023 #39

EarlG what happens if you instinctively block it? malaise Jan 2023 #28

Lol EarlG Jan 2023 #29

Thanks n/t😀 malaise Jan 2023 #31

I turned off all browser notifications. Mosby Jan 2023 #30

Got notifications popup, but clicking lock does not give Cancel option. Can do it in Settings Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #32

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Jan 2023 #34

Thank you, EarlG Alice Kramden Jan 2023 #35

HA! I just dimissed out of reflex, then thought, hey that was DU! Skittles Jan 2023 #36

Thanks, EarlG. This looks cool. Just one question... rubbersole Jan 2023 #37

Oh boy, a new toy!! hwmnbn Jan 2023 #38

I like new ideas and progress. Bristlecone Jan 2023 #40

Thanks for all you do, EarlG. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #41

TY, Earl G. I'm currently fussing w trying to transfer stuff off my phone.While it doesn't have... electric_blue68 Jan 2023 #42

This feature is welcome. Aussie105 Jan 2023 #43

love this new development! Question: Will i need to be logged in on my phone in order to receive msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #44

You don't need to be logged into DU EarlG Jan 2023 #46

thanks EarlG. I'm just going with the phone for notifications. (Android) msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #47

The "DU Morning Digest" notifications likely won't contain thread titles EarlG Jan 2023 #52

Perfect! Thanks. I'm looking forward! msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #53

i love this! samnsara Jan 2023 #45

It worked this morning for me. Got a list of discussions. sinkingfeeling Jan 2023 #48

Glad to hear it worked EarlG Jan 2023 #51