Paul Krill
Editor at Large

GitHub ships native iOS and Android clients

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Nov 13, 20191 min

GitHub for mobile allows iOS and Android users to track issues and tasks and review and merge pull requests on their smartphones

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GitHub has made native iOS and Android clients for its code-hosting platform available as a free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Called GitHub for mobile, the app allows users to perform tasks such as sharing feedback on a design discussion or reviewing a few lines of code. Users can review and merge pull requests, manage their issues and tasks, respond to comments, and receive notifications.

Previously, GitHub provided a mobile-optimized website but functionality was limited, lacking native device capabilities such as support for swipe gestures and scaling for different resolutions.

Paul Krill

Paul Krill is editor at large at InfoWorld. Paul has been covering computer technology as a news and feature reporter for more than 35 years, including 30 years at InfoWorld. He has specialized in coverage of software development tools and technologies since the 1990s, and he continues to lead InfoWorld’s news coverage of software development platforms including Java and .NET and programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, and Go. Long trusted as a reporter who prioritizes accuracy, integrity, and the best interests of readers, Paul is sought out by technology companies and industry organizations who want to reach InfoWorld’s audience of software developers and other information technology professionals. Paul has won a “Best Technology News Coverage” award from IDG.

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