Version history

Beam has changed a lot since it’s initial release and we still make improvements every single day. Here you can find every update since we’ve launched version 2.0.

Beam 2.5.2

Some new stuff, some fixes and some improvements. There’s lots to go around! We hope you enjoy the update and please, keep the feedback coming. You might see it back in the next release log.

New features:

Posts are marked as read on 3D touch.
Next thread button when viewing comments from the gallery.

Fixes:

Incorrect popover placement on iPad.
Past 24 hours not working when sorting.
Improved hitarea for links.
Improvements to GIF playback.
Improved collapsing comments.
Improved posting new comments or replying.
Improved next comment thread button workings.
Improved swiping on comments.

We really appreciate all your reports. We feel Beam is becoming more solid everyday and we have you to thank for it.

Beam 2.5.1

Our first update of the year and boy does it feel good to be back! We’ve been on a bug hunting spree and squashed a lot, resulting in nice list full of fixes. We hope you enjoy it!

Fixes:

Fix for subreddits not closing after swipe.
Fix for subreddits not closing from the Media View.
Fix for the ability to bypass the passcode lock.
Fix for unwanted animations when opening a subreddit or profile.
Fix for GIFs not autoplaying.
Fix for GIFs not autoplaying after closing.
Night Mode now available when viewing links.

Thank you Beamers, for reporting all your feedback that help us create these updates! Happy new year!

Beam 2.5

We’re celebrating! Beam made quite the journey over the last couple of years. Version 2.5 might not sound like a lot, but boy did we get some work done between Version 1.0 until now. If there’s one request we kept on getting, no matter what version it was, it was to bring Beam to the iPad. Well, we’re celebrating and our gift to you is Beam for iPad. An early version, but if you promise to use Beam for iPad and send us some feedback, then we’ll promise to put in some extra work. Thank you and enjoy!

New features:

Beam for iPad.
The ability to send messages to users from their profile.
Added haptic feedback on voting and collapsing comments.
You can now mark all messages as read from the messages view.
r/subreddit links now work in addition to /r/subreddit.
Your preference for a reddit share link is now saved.

Fixes:

Fix for non loading thumbnails.
Fix for non loading subreddits for some new users.
Crash on removing a single subreddit or search keyword from search.
Notifications are now the first view in messages.
Bug where certain links in posts and comments wouldn’t work.
Improved the reddit/beam.wtf selection colors in Night Mode.

Thank you Beamers, for reporting all your feedback that help us create these updates. And if you’re new to Beam, please join the r/beamreddit community. It’s where we discuss our plans for world domination and stuff..

Beam 2.4.4

So, you like autoplaying GIFs huh? Well, it’s here! We’ve made some fixes as well.

New features:

Autoplaying GIFs for Display Pack owners. (iPhone 5s and up)

Fixes:

Improved scrolling performance.
Fixed NSFW thumbnails not opening images.
Fix for auto pausing when opening certain images.
Improved Giphy support.
Fixed a crash caused by changing display option.
Fixed a crash caused by submitting an image post.
Other small bugfixes and improvements.

Beam 2.4.3

A lot of fixes, yes, but also a great new feature. A feature you’ve all requested: sharing via reddit.com links. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

New features:

Added reddit.com sharing option.
Added share switch for beam.wtf and reddit.com links.

Fixes:

Fixed a crash caused by hiding post.
Fixed subreddits that would load forever.
Fixed a crash when loading a gallery.
Fixed a crash caused by opening links.
Fixed scrolling bug in the comment compose view.
Fixed a bug where some thumbnails wouldn’t load.
Fixed a crash caused by viewing stream/changing time frame.

Thank you Beamers, for reporting all your feedback that help us create these updates!

Beam 2.4.2

This update is primarily focused on under the hood optimisations and bug fixes, but don’t worry we’ve also added a new feature that makes interacting with Beam a lot more convenient.

Key features

See the post or comment you are replying on.

Bug fixes

Fix for crash when starting a trial.
Fix for crash on visiting profiles.
Fix for crash on chaning sorting on a subreddit.
Fix for privacy mode appearing to be off, while it’s actually on.
Fix for some URL’s that never showed the preview content.

Join the r/beamreddit community and let’s discuss the development op Beam together.

Beam 2.4.1

Hi everyone, this update needs a little explanation. Beam 2.4.1 was submitted to the App Store over a month ago, but was rejected due to content not loading on a IPv6 network. In the meantime, we worked hard on 2.4.2, with more new features and fixes. So, we decided to mash them together. We hope you enjoy this - bigger than normal - update!

New features:

Filter subreddits from /r/all.
Filter posts using keywords.
Disable post marking in settings.

Fixes:

Fix for spontaneous reloading of subreddit's posts.
Removed text requirement for text/self posts.
Fix for swiping, showing subreddits instead of previous view.
Fixed a bug that made text with underscores look weird.
Fix for incorrect status bar color on iOS 10.
Performance improvements on iOS 10.
Fixes for IPv6 only networks.
Other smaller bug fixes.

We would like to thank you for your patience. Please let us know what you think of this update!

Beam 2.4

Reddit: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Beam. Its indefinite mission: to explore strange new topics, to seek out new redditors and new subreddits, to boldly go where no man has gone before.

New features:

The ability to adjust font-size for Display Pack owners.
The Ability to adjust font-size based on system settings for Display Pack owners.
Support for reddit gifs.

Fixes:

Reddit links in comments would link to the post, not the comment.
Swipe back bug where you would return to a different scrolling position.
Crash upon post reply button.
Other minor bug and crash fixes.

Beam: The Next Generation will be back. For more information and behind the scenes, check out /r/beamreddit.

Beam 2.3.4

You unlock this app with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both karma and subreddits, of redditors and moderators. You've just crossed over into the Beam Zone.

Fixes:

Speed improvements.
Fixed comment inset when upvoting.
Fixed a bug where the Identity Pack was mandatory.
Fixed a bug where the post comment button still wasn’t shown.

Thank you for watching. Stay tuned for more information on /r/beamreddit.

Beam 2.3.3

Step right up, step right up. Tickets for the Beam ride are now available. Please keep hands and feet inside the experience at all times. And above all: enjoy!

New features:

The ability to change the app used for YouTube URL's.

Fixes:

Fixed a bug where the top comment was left blank.
Fixed the removal of the post comment button.
Fixed the app showing "Identity Pack required" when adding an account.
Fixed long press comment not working in comments from gallery.
Fixed the app not loading anything.
Fixed Frontpage/All showing duplicates.
Error codes on empty states, making it easier to find problems.

Enjoyed the ride? Or did it go too fast? Let us know what you think by leaving a message at /r/beamreddit.

Beam 2.3.2

Hi there, it's Beam again. Look, I didn't mean to call, but I miss you. And I've changed. I told you I could change. I even made a what's new log for you. So, yeah.. I hope you like it and if you do please call me back. Or leave a message on /r/beamreddit. Love you always, Beam.

New features:

Improved search with sorting.
Advanced filter on search for flair, subreddits and more.

Fixes:

Speed improvements.
Crash when viewing certain subreddits.
Up/downvoting results in archived or locked message.
Other minor bug and crash fixes.

Beam 2.3.1

Is everyone enjoying 2.3? In the meantime, we’ve been working on the next update. A quick update with some nice features and fixes.

New features:

You can now change the thumbnail view type per subreddit.
Added user flair on comments.
Added the ability to save comments.

Fixes:

Fixed a bug where Beam would open without showing the passcode.
Fixed a bug where you could login with the same account multiple times.
Other minor bug and crash fixes.

We hope you enjoy this update! And if you don’t, please let us know on /r/beamreddit.com

Beam 2.3

The time has come. The most significant update since.. well, ever. This update allows you to create posts, mark read posts and purchase the brand new Identity Pack. Not to mention that the Display Pack is free as of now!

New features:

Free Display Pack! If you haven’t already bought the Display Pack, now’s your chance! It’s free for a limited time only. Get it in the Beam Store now!
Beam’s Identity Pack is here and it’s a sweet one. Enjoy Multiple Accounts, Passcode & Touch ID Unlock and Privacy Mode.
You wanted it, you got it. The ability to create posts is here! Album, image, text or link: Beam is ready to create it all.
Can’t remember where you left off? Beam now marks the posts you’ve read. A nice feature to improve your browsing.
Favorite subreddits are displayed for each account.
Links to YouTube videos now open the YouTube app.
The ability to delete posts.
Clear search history for Spotlight index.
Improved readability and look of markdown.

Fixes:

Proper disable of the spoiler overlay.
Swiping back no longer breaks certain views or causes uncontrolled actions.
Opening notifications doesn’t show errors anymore.
Some comments getting cut off when including certain characters.
Fixed a number of crashes and smaller issues not worth mentioning.

This update is for you, yes YOU. We’ve created this update together and thank you for all your input. Please enjoy the free Display Pack and let us know what you think!

Beam 2.2.2

We’ve got some new stuff for you all!

New features:

Next to spoiler overlay, we now also have a privacy overlay.

Fixes:

Fixed iOS 8 crashes on comments.
Fixed punctuation breaks on comments.

And more general performance and crash fixes nobody really cares about. Thank you for the support! Let us know what you think.

p.s. this will be the last Beam release that supports iOS 8.

Beam 2.2.1

We’ve just released 2.2.1 with some new features and fixes. This release improves the small and none image thumbnail options.

We also fixed a nice number of bugs and crashes, especially some crashes when viewing images have been fixed.

Beam 2.2

Damn Beam, back at it again with the great updates?

New features:

New and improved comments below posts.
Sorting comments.
Editing comments
Search for subreddits in Spotlight.
3D Touch for preview on image thumbnails.

Fixes:

Usernames in messages are now tappable.
Notifications now open the post and the specific comment.
Gifs missing in some albums.

Now, go check out those new comments you’ve all been asking for. And after that, go visit /r/beamreddit. It’s fun there.

Beam 2.1.1

This version of Beam includes a great deal of fixes and some brand new features. Well, what are you waiting for? Get browsing!

New features:

Subscribing to a multireddit.
More image thumbnail options under display options.
Support for German.
Ability to open different page as first screen.

Fixes:

Hotfix for comment textfield behind keyboard when typing.
Error when creating a 1 letter multireddit.
Peek and pop on self posts leads to recursive loop.
Sometimes a black screen when viewing gif.
Crash when clearing search history.
Tapping […] in comment thread doesn’t work.
Sometimes ‘Frontpage’ icon missing in subscriptions.
Crash when visiting profile with more than 100k karma.
Crash when opening too many views.
Crash when dismissing SVC via edge swipe.
UI stops working when dismissing gallery in mediaview.
Crash on imageview to comments and swipe back.
Performance issues on the stream.
Viewing album with images and gifs combined does not display gifs.
Weird animation/glitch when posting comment in main thread.

TLDR: We've added some nice features and did some bug squashing.

Beam 2.1

Before you lies the greatest version of Beam ever. Crafted with love, it holds much power and knowledge. Legend says, it even predicts the future.. Wield it with care, young knight.

New features:

Sticky, Locked and Archived posts.
Support for user profiles.
Short notation for user profiles.
Saving posts.
Hidden/Saved posts on profile.
Content filter/sort in stream.
Activity state on inbox (incoming messages).
Notifications for messages.
Version number + build in settings.
Added crashlytics for more insight.
Display pack trial by sharing over social media.
Shortcuts to frontpage on icon force touch.

A couple of changes:

Rename multireddit to also be able to edit description.
Inbox is now called messages.
Messages now shows sent messages.
View thread when opening notification via inbox.
Tapping title of a post now goes to detailview of post.
Up/downvoting now changes score.
Send feedback now includes version/build/device info.
User commas as delimiters for karma.
Now takes a bit longer before ‘stream updated’ appears.
Matched colors and dark mode with design.

We also included a huge number of fixes, some of the most noticeable include:

Overview or comments on subreddits you are not subscribed to do not show subreddit.
UI sometimes freezes when opening unread messages and notifications.
Emptystate for multireddits/messages seem incorrect when signed out.
User getting logged out when you have no internet connection when starting Beam.
Swiping comments occasionally crashes app.
After dismissing app store review popup, sometimes shows up again.
Returning to Beam does not load content any more.
Improved quality for (long) images.
Gallery does not display descriptions in detailview.
Display less than 25 links at once causes Beam to not show more content.
Tapping profile multiple times breaks profile view.
Interactive dismissal breaks when dismissing subreddits.
Losing internet connection keeps loading infinitely.
One line/two-line text posts aren’t displayed correctly.
Performance fixes (media view, stream).
Messages sometimes shows two loaders.
Media view does not load more images while in gallery.
Within subreddit, it shows subreddit name in detailview of a post.
Images can’t be viewed in landscape.
Coming from an app that shows keyboard changes the insets of subreddits.
Media view always refreshes when coming from the background.
Profile and subreddits always refresh when coming from the background.
Several freeze issues.
Manage multireddit SearchBar top background is not correct in dark mode.
Network indicator keeps loading after closing subreddit.
Search word disappears when switching tab while searching in subreddit.
Limited size of Beam disk image cache.
Comment label keeps animating in stream.
Subreddit subscribe/unsubscribe never ends.
Add to multireddit from subreddit info shows multireddits twice.
Cannot access last post in subreddit search.
Bottom border of navigation bar has changed.
Navigation bar has wrong color.
Sometimes sortbar is partly positioned behind title.
Subreddit short-notation does not always work in comments.
Metadata doesn’t fade in landscape mode.
Image links should have fallback text when no metadata is received.
German metadata for specific link previews.
Gilded icon vertical position is different for comments and posts.
Subreddit not found error appears underneath comments view.

TLDR: We've added, changed and fixed a lot of stuff. A LOT of stuff. Let us know what you think!

Beam 2.0.2

Had a good holiday season? While you were celebrating, we were working on this update. Thanks guys!

New features:

Gild status on comments and posts.
Setting to disable all NSFW and Spoiler overlays.

Fixes:

Edge swipe not working for some self posts.
Clearing recently visited subreddits crashing.
Comments not downvoting of upvoting.

And more general performance and crash fixes. See you next time!

Beam 2.0.1

Beam is improving! We're working hard on fixes and new features. These are the improvements for the current version:

New features:

3D Touch support.
Swipe back on SafariViewController.

Fixes:

History clearing.
Markdown related crashes.
Crashes on main search view.
HTML characters in self posts.
Disappearing sort bar in stream.
Limited multireddit subreddit list.
Donate buttons being the wrong color.
Subreddit list being empty for new users.
Subreddits not loading after internet connection was lost.
Light keyboard on message/comment reply in night mode.

And more general performance and crash fixes. Thanks for all the feedback!

Beam 2.0

What’s new? What isn’t! A lot has happened in this major release, so prepare for a long list!

A brand new user interface. Still has that new car smell.
More stable and much faster than its predecessor.
Mediaview allows swiping between all media in a subreddit.
Multireddit support lets you combine multiple subreddits into a single stream.
Night mode for comfortable reading at low-light.
Access your reddit inbox and keep track of your personal messages.
The subreddit search option helps you find what you’re looking for.
Our share service - beam.wtf - got some serious improvements.