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With Expo, you can write iOS and Android experiences in JavaScript using React Native.

Share Extension (iOS) & Share Intent (Android)

We need this feature for both of the platforms. This is an essential feature. Expo must add this to its' built-in modules: https://github.com/alinz/react-native-share-extension [1] https://developer.android.com/training/sharing/send [2] https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/General/Conceptual/ExtensibilityPG/Share.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014214-CH12-SW1

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Websocket support for API Routes

For most real-time application websocket support is essential. As far as I know this is currently impossible when using Expo API Routes without any external setup. Not sure how feasible this is with support for multiple runtimes, but curious to know!

Push notifications w/ images

I'd love the ability to have images in push notifications! We're an image-centric messaging app, so rich pushes would go a long way for us.

EAS Workflows Inputs

We want to automate EAS Workflows to do a bit more for us, but in its current state functionality is a bit restrained. It would be great if EAS' workflows could take inputs which could be defined at the top-level of the workflow similar to how Github Actions inputs function. https://docs.github.com/en/actions/writing-workflows/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions#onworkflow_dispatchinputs In our current specific use case, we're looking to trigger QA builds of our mobile app with information that would included in slack messages that would be relayed to our in-house testers when that build is complete.

Add Option to Limit Video Duration in Expo ImagePicker for Both Gallery Selection and Recording

Description: Currently, the Expo ImagePicker module offers the videoMaxDuration option to limit the duration of videos recorded using the device's camera. However, there is no built-in functionality to allow users to crop videos to a specified duration after selection or recording. This feature request proposes the enhancement of the ImagePicker module to include: In-App Video Cropping Tool: Introduce a cropping interface that activates after a user selects a video from the gallery or records a new one. This tool would enable users to trim the video to a specified maximum duration (e.g., one minute) before proceeding with the upload. Flexible Cropping: Allow users to select any segment within the video, up to the maximum allowed duration. User-Friendly Interface: Provide an intuitive and responsive UI for precise trimming, ensuring a seamless user experience. Consistent Behavior Across Platforms: Ensure that the in-app cropping functionality is uniformly implemented across iOS, Android, and web platforms to maintain a consistent user experience. Use Case: In applications where user-generated video content is limited to a specific duration (e.g., one minute), this feature would: Enhance User Experience: Allow users to select or record videos of any length and then trim them within the app to meet the duration requirements, eliminating the need for external editing tools. Streamline Content Management: Ensure that all uploaded videos adhere to the predefined duration constraints, simplifying content moderation and playback consistency. Considerations: Performance Optimization: Implement efficient video processing to minimize delays during the cropping process, ensuring a smooth user experience. User Guidance: Provide clear instructions within the cropping interface to assist users in trimming their videos effectively. By incorporating this enhancement, the Expo ImagePicker module would offer more robust and flexible video handling capabilities, catering to applications with specific video duration requirements.

Support Opus format in expo-av/expo-audio recorder

We'd like to record in a streamable format such that the recording is valid if it is interrupted in the middle (like if the app is killed). The variety of AAC formats require stopAndUnloadAsync() to be called in order to produce a valid recording file as far as I can tell. LinearPCM/WAV works but makes very large recordings. Opus offers a smaller file format that supports streaming.

Support for Stereo Recording in expo-av and expo-audio

Starting in iOS 14, it is possible to capture stereo audio using the built-in microphone, as outlined here: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/avfaudio/capturing-stereo-audio-from-built-in-microphones I would like to be able to configure audio sessions to leverage this during a recording, such that the audio is in true stereo (as opposed to 2-channel, but essentially mono). Many native recording apps, including Apple's Voice Memos, already support such a mode.

iCloud Sync

In an app with no user authentication, data is stored in a sqlite db or AsyncStorage on their device. But, some users still want to sync their data between devices. With no authentication flow, data is not uploaded to a database or anything of the sort, so it is not able to be retrieved by multiple devices. In iOS, you are able to use iCloud to sync data between devices that are logged into the same iCloud account. As of now, expo does not support iCloud sync. This lib... https://github.com/chirag04/react-native-icloud-sync react-native-icloud-sync seems to do just this, but in order to use iCloud sync you would have to eject from Expo as it requires native module linking. Note* The library does not seem to be maintained, so a new library may be the way to go.

SSL pinning

EXPO_DEBUG should show the commands being executed when doing an eas build

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