diff --git a/docs/guide/app.md b/docs/guide/app.md index f3535da77..1bc2dd624 100644 --- a/docs/guide/app.md +++ b/docs/guide/app.md @@ -20,18 +20,19 @@ all on the fly. and are not considered stable. If you use them, make sure to backup your data regularly to your farmOS server to avoid data loss.** -Field Kit is available as a web app and as native apps for Android and iOS. +Field Kit is currently available as a web app, which can be found at [farmos.app] +and can be installed as a [Progressive Web App] (PWA). As a PWA, the app will work +offline and your logs will be stored in between uses. You can even add the app to +your device's home screen, so it can be launched just like a native app. -The Android app can be installed now from the [Play Store]. - -The iOS app is only available right now via [Test Flight] and you will need an -invite in order to install it. If you'd like to request and invite, you can -[sign up here]. - -The web app can be found at [farmos.app] and can be installed as a -[Progressive Web App] (PWA). As a PWA, the app will work offline and your logs -will be stored in between uses. You can even add the app to your device's home -screen, so it can be launched just like a native app. +Previously, and perhaps again in the future, Field Kit was available as native +apps for Android and iOS. The Android app can still be installed now from the +[Play Store], but is currently not receiving regular updates. The iOS app was +previously available on [Test Flight], but at the time of writing this (Apr 2020) +all builds have expired and are no longer available for download; previous +installs will not be updated for the foreseeable future. We encourage all users +to migrate to the PWA, which shares the same features as the native apps. For +more details on this decision, see the related [forum post]. ## Server requirements @@ -50,6 +51,7 @@ The source code can be viewed on [GitHub] [Play Store]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.farmos.app [Test Flight]: https://developer.apple.com/testflight/ +[forum post]: https://farmos.discourse.group/t/field-kit-a-platform-dilemma/433 [sign up here]: https://testflight.apple.com/join/A35xRBwE [farmos.app]: https://farmos.app [Progressive Web App]: https://developers.google.com/web/progressive-web-apps/