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Tether v0.6.0 — Rebrand, Terminal UX Overhaul & Adaptive Branding

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@narcisoJavier narcisoJavier released this 24 Aug 21:39
· 6 commits to main since this release

What's New in v0.6.0

🔄 Tether Rebrand

  • Project renamed from OPA to Tether — new package name, Android application ID, and repository identity.
  • New logo asset integrated across the app.

🖥️ Terminal UX Overhaul

  • Completely overhauled terminal experience with dynamic keyboard accessory bar.
  • Immersive full-screen terminal shell (hides bottom nav on terminal route).
  • Virtual keyboard ribbon that seamlessly attaches to the software keyboard when typing and docks above system navigation when dismissed.

🎨 Home Dashboard Redesign

  • Apple TUI 2.0-inspired Home Dashboard with redesigned ConnectionTile.
  • Environment tag model support for connection profiles.
  • Aligned with HTML prototype design specifications.

📱 Android Adaptive Branding

  • Proper adaptive icon with centered foreground in 66% safe zone and OLED black background.
  • Cold boot dark theme to eliminate white flash on app launch.

🛠️ Build & Stability

  • Stabilized Windows multi-drive Gradle build and hook fallback.
  • Consolidated mobile UI and command workflows.

📄 Documentation

  • HTML prototypes for all 10 app screens.
  • SCREENS.md with detailed screen descriptions.
  • Documented terminal shell, keyboard bar, and modal sheet design invariants.

Full Changelog (since v0.5.0)

  • feat(ui): overhaul terminal UX, dynamic keyboard bar, and Android adaptive branding
  • fix(build): stabilize Windows multi-drive gradle build and hook fallback
  • feat: consolidate mobile UI and command workflows
  • feat(ui): align Home Dashboard & ConnectionTile with HTML prototype design
  • refactor: rename project, package, and git repository to Tether
  • feat: integrate new logo asset and apply Apple TUI 2.0 redesign
  • docs: add HTML prototypes for all 10 app screens
  • docs: add SCREENS.md with detailed descriptions for all 10 screens
  • docs(rules): document terminal shell, keyboard accessory bar, and sheet invariants

Download: Tether-v0.6.0-release.apk (61.6 MB)

Update from within the app: Tether checks for new versions on launch and will prompt you to download.