What’s New in Mobile, September Update

Edit profile status on Android

Recent Highlights: Update your Profile status on Android, plus enhanced accessibility and project search on both iOS and Android

You can now update your Profile status directly from GitHub Mobile on Android. On both iOS and Android, you will find improvements in large accessibility sizes, better content descriptions and keyboard navigation, with particular focus on the “Request Reviewers” and “Merge Options” screens.

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iOS

  • Project pickers for a repository shows projects owned by the repository owner.
  • Moving an item from one project group to another updates the title of the group.
  • You are now prompted to confirm dismissal before dismissing any input forms.
  • Tapping on links to issue and pull request comments now scrolls to the destination comments.
  • Improved support for large accessibility sizes throughout the app. This includes user profiles, account lists, pull request review line numbers, repository headers, the Explore view, code review view, comment author usernames, and the edit “My Work” view.
  • You can now iterate through reviewer information in the pull request view using assistive technologies such as VoiceOver.
  • You can now dismiss user status update, repository watch settings or the edit “My Work” view using the Escape key on a connected hardware keyboard.
  • Code lines in code search scale with accessibility font sizes.
  • On iPad, Markdown keyboard controls no longer appear outside of their container.
  • Improved accessibility when editing project field values for issues or pull requests.
  • Merge buttons on pull requests indicate to assistive technologies when not enabled.
  • Merge options appear as a button to assistive technologies.
  • Selected merge option announced as selective for assistive technologies.
  • The markdown formatting bar no longer overlaps with the text on iPad.
  • Fixed accessibility label to correctly distinguish between issue and pull request on share button.

Android

  • You can now personalize and update the status in your Profile.
  • You can now quickly return to the top of the screen by double tapping the icon of the active tab in the navigation bar.
  • Improved search results when searching in projects.
  • Improved error messages in the check log screen.
  • A new date picker makes it easier to read the dates using a device configured with a large font.
  • The Files Changed screen now has better content descriptions.
  • Merge option buttons are now more accessible with large fonts.
  • Accessibility improvements in the Pull Request “Request Reviewers” and “Merge Options” screens.
  • Accessibility improvements to keyboard navigation and reset all filters button.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented you from dispatching a workflow with no prior runs.
  • Fixed a crash when prompting for biometrics.
  • Fixed a bug where you could not add starred repositories to Lists in landscape.
  • Fixed a crash opening the Triage sheet (i) in the issue and pull request screens.

GitHub security advisories support CVSS 4.0

GitHub security advisories now support the new CVSS 4.0 schema. CVSS, or the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, is an industry standard maintained by FIRST. The CVSS 4.0 standard adds new metrics for a more thorough assessment of the risk of a particular vulnerability.

When creating a repository security advisory, you can now calculate either a CVSS 4.0 or 3.1 base score and view this data on the published global advisory, related Dependabot alerts, and through the API.

Learn more about CVSS scores and GitHub security advisories and the GitHub Advisory Database.

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Inline Chat is now available in GitHub Copilot in JetBrains

You can now interact with GitHub Copilot directly within your active code file with Inline Chat for GitHub Copilot in JetBrains! This new feature is designed to enhance your coding experience by integrating interactive assistance directly within your code editor.

To start using it, ensure you have the GitHub Copilot plugin version 1.5.21.6667 or above installed in your JetBrains IDEs.

How to get started?

  1. Open Your File: Begin by opening the file you want to work on.
  2. Place Your Cursor: Position your cursor on the specific line or code block you want to discuss.
  3. Use the Shortcut: To access GitHub Copilot’s inline chat feature, press Shift+Ctrl+I (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+G (Windows). Alternatively, right-click and choose “GitHub Copilot > Copilot: Inline Chat”. You can also simply click on the Copilot icon that appears when you select a line or section of code

How Inline Chat enhances your coding experience

  • Enhanced Workflow: Keep your focus on coding while receiving suggestions directly within the editor.
  • Contextual Awareness: Provide Copilot with specific code snippets for more relevant recommendations.
  • Focused Interaction: Enjoy a streamlined experience without the need for frequent context switching.

When to use Inline Chat

  • Refactoring: Request alternative methods to achieve the same functionality with cleaner, more maintainable code.
  • Testing: Get help generating unit tests for specific sections of your code.
  • Code Improvement: Seek assistance with restructuring complex logic, renaming variables, or adding comments for better readability.
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Consult Copilot about potential vulnerabilities, but remember to use established security tools for a comprehensive evaluation.
  • Performance Optimization: Obtain suggestions for improving your code’s efficiency.

How Inline Chat differs from Side Panel Chat

While both Inline Chat and Side Panel Chat allow interaction with Copilot, Inline Chat provides a more focused experience by integrating conversations directly with your active file. The Side Panel Chat, on the other hand, offers a dedicated space for broader discussions and tracking past interactions.

Start leveraging the power of Inline Chat in JetBrains Copilot today and make your coding experience more seamless and efficient!

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