Internet coverage determines which version of app I can use

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Platform:iOS

App version number, if a mobile app issue:latest update/all

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Description of problem: the two versions of the iNaturalist app appear to require different qualities of internet coverage. The classic version works for me in my main observation area rarely the new version. I only have one bar indicating connectivity most of the time due to mobile towers not providing coverage in valleys. I’m in Australia, say no more. :roll_eyes:

It works fine when mobile coverage is adequate in suburban areas

Am I the only one with this issue?

My concern is if the classic app was discontinued my iNaturalist days would for the most part be over. :cry:

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I have seen comments in the forum to this end - it may be a data issue? Not sure, but I have seen some folks say they have trouble in remote areas with the newer app and end up using the original app.

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iNat needs to offer a lite version ? Or - only load that bit when I click on it. For example the map for each obs - I don’t always need ALL the info and ALL the dots NOW!

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Can you please specify what you mean here? What exactly is the issue with the new app?