Merge pull request #776 from jellyfin/nvv-android-26

Add Android 2.6 blog post

blog/2023/12-12-android-2-6/index.mdx

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+---
+title: Jellyfin Android 2.6
+authors:
+  - nielsvanvelzen
+  - Maxr1998
+slug: android-v2.6.0
+tags: [release, android]
+---
+
+Improvements to the Jellyfin mobile experience are here. A new update for the Jellyfin Android app is ready! Read along to learn everything
+new in this update!
+
+\- Niels & Max
+
+{/* truncate */}
+
+## What's new
+
+The focus of this update is maintenance. We've fixed various bugs and made sure the app works on newer Android versions. Noticeable is the
+improved connection screen that now remembers your previously connected servers, making it a lot easier to switch between them.
+
+<center>
+  <img
+    src={require('./server-selection.png').default}
+    alt='Screenshot of the server selection in the Android app'
+    style={{ maxHeight: '600px' }}
+  />
+</center>
+
+### Full release notes
+
+The complete list of changes for this release, including their respective pull requests, can be found on
+[GitHub](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-android/releases/tag/v2.6.0).
+
+## Contributors
+
+Jellyfin is developed by volunteer contributors, and we couldn't do without their great skills and dedication. They don't get paid by any
+organizations, so consider donating if you appreciate their work. A big shout-out to all contributors that made this release possible:
+
+**Jellyfin Team**
+
+- [@Maxr1998](https://github.com/Maxr1998) - Sponsor via [GitHub sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/Maxr1998)
+- [@nielsvanvelzen](https://github.com/nielsvanvelzen) - Sponsor via [GitHub sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/nielsvanvelzen)
+
+**Other contributors**
+
+- [@timm0e](https://github.com/timm0e)
+- [@jmarcet](https://github.com/jmarcet)
+
+We'd also like to thank everyone who reported bugs, provided feedback and participated in beta testing! The feedback we received made this
+our most stable release to date.
+
+### Helping out
+
+If you have some experience with Android development or with Kotlin and are interested in contributing yourself, feel free to dive into the
+source code [on GitHub](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-android) and open pull requests.
+
+Alternatively, you can help with translating the app into your language on our
+[Weblate](https://translate.jellyfin.org/engage/jellyfin-android/) instance.
+
+## Downloads
+
+Update your app now to check out all these changes! The app stores will auto-update your Jellyfin app if you're already using the app. For
+new users, you can find the app here:
+
+<a className='margin-right--md' href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jellyfin.mobile'>
+  <img width='153' alt='Jellyfin on Google Play' src='/images/store-icons/google-play.png' />
+</a>
+
+<a className='margin-right--md' href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081RFTTQ9'>
+  <img width='153' alt='Jellyfin at Amazon App Store' src='/images/store-icons/amazon.png' />
+</a>
+
+<a href='https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jellyfin.mobile/'>
+  <img width='153' alt='Jellyfin on F-Droid' src='/images/store-icons/fdroid.png' />
+</a>
+
+Direct downloads are available for sideloading at [repo.jellyfin.org](https://repo.jellyfin.org/releases/client/android/)
+or in the [GitHub release assets](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-android/releases/tag/v2.6.0).
+
+You can also join our [beta program on Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.jellyfin.mobile) and help test new versions
+before they're released to the public.

blog/authors.yml

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ mcarlton00:
 
 Maxr1998:
   name: Max Rumpf
+  title: Android mobile lead
   url: https://github.com/Maxr1998
   image_url: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/5903699?v=4