- Added PhotoExportManager class to handle exporting files from a device to a specified output directory, including cancellation support and progress tracking.
- Introduced asynchronous file export using a worker thread, ensuring UI responsiveness during export operations.
- Implemented filtering and sorting capabilities in PhotoModel, allowing users to view images and videos based on selected criteria.
- Enhanced MediaPreviewDialog by commenting out the image loading logic for future implementation.
- Updated VirtualLocation to manage device removal and improved image mounting logic.
- Refactored code for better organization and maintainability, including the addition of helper methods for file handling and metadata extraction.
- Removed TabWidget
- Added DeviceSidebarWidget and DeviceSidebarItem classes for managing device navigation in a sidebar format.
- Removed the obsolete DeviceTabWidget class and its associated files.
- Updated MainWindow to integrate DeviceManagerWidget for device management.
- Implemented SettingsManager and SettingsWidget for user-configurable settings.
- Enhanced the main application to support settings loading and saving.
- Updated UI to accommodate new settings and device management features.