BitBanana v0.8.8: User Experience Optimizations

BitBanana is a native Android app for Lightning node operators (LND & Core Lightning) focused on user experience and ease of use.

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"In this release, we’ve concentrated on optimizing the user experience," was stated in the release notes.
Changes include proper support for Android 14, an Auto-Lock Timeout setting, an increased disconnect timeout in the background, improved Lightning fee precision display, and other improvements.

What's new

Proper Android 14 support.
Added Auto-Lock Timeout setting.
Increased disconnect timeout after app moved to background to 5 min.
Unlocking the app does no longer restart the connection.
Migration Backup now includes app settings.
Increased displayed lightning fee precision.
Added explanation popup when enabling stealth mode.
Fixed Memo not being displayed on outgoing payments (Core Lightning).
Fixed scanning lightning address doing nothing.
Added Tamil language.
Updated translations.

GitHub Repo

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