Oorsee

iOS Universel / Réseaux sociaux

Introducing Oorsee

The free app built for South African expats! We know that moving to a new country can be tough, especially without a familiar support system. That's where Oorsee comes in—helping you connect with like-minded individuals and easing your transition abroad.

If you've been away for a while, we understand how isolating it can feel. Oorsee offers a space to share your experiences and find comfort by joining our diverse range of groups where fellow South African families are ready to support and relate to your journey.

For those eager to help new expats, our platform lets you share valuable tips and guidance, making it easier for others to settle into their new homes.

Love organizing social events? Oorsee’s event creation tool lets you plan and promote activities like family hikes, picnics, or a good old-fashioned Braai, making it easy to build connections.

You can also create your own groups and become a local champion—helping narrow the search for fellow South Africans in your area and strengthening community ties.

At Oorsee, we believe in the power of connection and community. Join us today to start your expat journey with the support you deserve!

Quoi de neuf dans la dernière version ?

Performance Optimization Summary

1. Removed Query Parameters from CDN URLs

- CDN was receiving unsupported parameters (?w=60&h=60&fit=cover) causing slow/failed loads
- Modified aws.ts to strip query strings before sending to CDN

2. Optimized Reels Video Rendering

- Before: Creating 10+ video players simultaneously (windowSize=10)
- After: Only 3 players at once (previous, current, next)
- Reduced initial render from 5 to 1 item
- Enabled removeClippedSubviews to free memory for off-screen videos

3. Simplified Reel Thumbnails

- Removed complex thumbnail overlay system blocking video playback
- Eliminated opacity transitions and delayed hiding logic
- Now renders VideoView directly for faster playback start

4. Optimized Activity Feed Rendering

- Before: Rendering 31 screen heights of content
- After: Only 5 screen heights (reduced memory/CPU by 84%)
- Changed from rendering 15 items initially to 5

5. Replaced Progressive Image Loading for Avatars

- Before: ProgressiveImage loading 3 versions per avatar (thumb, small, medium)
- After: Single direct Image load
- Reduced avatar network requests by 66%

6. Reduced Image Prefetching

- Before: Prefetching all avatars + 15 post images
- After: Only first 5 avatars + 5 post images
- Cut unnecessary background network activity by ~80%