Bug fixes, performance improvements, and more.

Bug fixes, performance improvements, and more.

- Reported bugs fixes - Improved account deletion flow - Improved OTP input for RTL layouts

- Reported bugs fixes - Refined the interface for people who use Show Button Shapes in iOS accessibility settings. - More natural top bar and search behavior when scrolling and switching tabs. - Pinch-to-zoom on media is more stable. - Bar buttons and materials layer more cleanly, including on older iOS versions. - Larger, more consistent touch targets (including weather controls). - Sheets and toolbars use a unified dismiss control (X icon) with accessibility labels. - Softer, more consistent corner rounding and top-bar icon weight in places that use sheets and secondary bars.

Squashed reported bugs Previously: - Rich text composition with bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, sizes, highlights, block quotes, and lists where supported - Code blocks with syntax highlighting in rich text - Preview before sending - GIF picker - Pinch-to-zoom on media throughout the app - Fullscreen profile photo viewer - Adaptive media grid and a unified gallery for browsing media - Media detail view with top and bottom toolbars - Updated video playback controls and fullscreen transitions - Glass-style top bar and navigation chrome across the app - Search field that shrinks while you scroll; refined focus behavior - Tap the center of the header to jump to the top of the posts feed or notifications page - Option to refresh the current tab or jump to the first page when tapping the active tab again - Suggested accounts row in the posts feed - Mute accounts; list of muted accounts in settings - Broader support for photos from the library (including common raw and HEIC workflows)

- Rich text composition with bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, sizes, highlights, block quotes, and lists where supported - Code blocks with syntax highlighting in rich text - Preview before sending - GIF picker - Pinch-to-zoom on media throughout the app - Fullscreen profile photo viewer - Adaptive media grid and a unified gallery for browsing media - Media detail view with top and bottom toolbars - Updated video playback controls and fullscreen transitions - Glass-style top bar and navigation chrome across the app - Search field that shrinks while you scroll; refined focus behavior - Tap the center of the header to jump to the top of the posts feed or notifications page - Option to refresh the current tab or jump to the first page when tapping the active tab again - Suggested accounts row in the posts feed - Mute accounts; list of muted accounts in settings - Broader support for photos from the library (including common raw and HEIC workflows)

- Added support for PNG images with full transparency preservation - Improved GIF handling to prevent cropping and maintain proper playback - Added format badges for PNG and GIF images throughout the app - Improved media display with accurate aspect ratios for images and videos - Enhanced video compression with better frame rate control - Improved post creation performance with faster media processing - Better media quality preservation when uploading and viewing posts - Added multi-account support for switching between multiple accounts - Added account switching from profile menu for quick access - Improved authentication flow with automatic login after email verification - Refined authentication UI with better visual consistency - Improved session management and account lifecycle handling - Added audio recording directly in replies and post composer - Improved draft handling to preserve quoted posts when restoring drafts - Added draft type badges showing whether drafts are Reply, Quote, or Post - Improved post duration inheritance when editing or replying to posts - Improved search performance with more efficient result loading - Various performance improvements and bug fixes

- New post viewers feature showing who viewed each post, with view count and last viewed details - Introduced premium benefit allowing premium users to restore their posting streak - Introduced grid layout option for displaying multi-media posts, with a new toggle in Appearance settings - New smooth liquid-style animation for tab selection and improved tab design - Redesigned toolbar titles in post views with new icons and counts for a cleaner interface - Improved reply creation system with better state handling, mention suggestions, and consistent behavior when replying or creating posts - Enhanced drafts system to properly preserve audio recordings and restore them reliably - Updated audio recording view for more stable recording management and draft switching - Improved media playback and controls with refined button spacing and smaller icons for a sleeker look - Updated overlays and layouts across feed, notifications, and profile views for better spacing and accessibility - Enhanced deep link handling and notification integration for more reliable navigation - Updated loading overlays with glass effect design on iOS 26+ - Improved map view buttons, transitions, and navigation to detailed location views - Localized new features and premium texts for full Arabic language support - Various layout refinements, performance improvements, and bug fixes

- Fixed a profile bugs causing crash Previously in version 1.4.0: - Added timestamp info sheet showing post creation time, relative time, and view count, with view count moved to timestamp area - Revamped post drafts feature, with full system for saving, loading, and editing drafts with prompt to save when canceling (this feature replaces the legacy draft system and will probably remove all old drafts) - Added automatic post recovery when post creation fails for any reason, allowing users to retry without losing their content - Added smooth transitions between buttons and their corresponding sheets throughout the app - Improved haptic feedback for media controls - Added interactive status badge info sheet with explanations for each badge type - Expanded user badge system with more levels and integrated post count badges into status badge system - Added detailed weather metrics with color coding for UV index, visibility, wind, humidity, pressure, and temperature - Integrated weather information into user profiles with toolbar button and detail sheet - Added map clustering for user check-ins with enhanced preview and callout bubbles - Redesigned premium subscription view with improved layout, new benefit items, and updated legal sections - Improved GIF playback in posts and profiles - Added real-time upload progress tracking during post creation, displayed in toast and Live Activity - Improved feed and profile views for better performance and smoother scrolling - Added configurable post undo timer with options for 5, 10, or 15 seconds - Updated post permissions UI with premium-style cards, improved descriptions, and menu row layout - Improved loading states with better visual feedback - Improved map preview in user check-in locations - Removed dynamic search bar expansion for simpler, more consistent search behavior - Updated category icons for Bakery and Police categories - Enhanced Arabic localization throughout the app - Various performance improvements and bug fixes

- Added timestamp info sheet showing post creation time, relative time, and view count, with view count moved to timestamp area - Revamped post drafts feature, with full system for saving, loading, and editing drafts with prompt to save when canceling (this feature replaces the legacy draft system and will probably remove all old drafts) - Added automatic post recovery when post creation fails for any reason, allowing users to retry without losing their content - Added smooth transitions between buttons and their corresponding sheets throughout the app - Improved haptic feedback for media controls - Added interactive status badge info sheet with explanations for each badge type - Expanded user badge system with more levels and integrated post count badges into status badge system - Added detailed weather metrics with color coding for UV index, visibility, wind, humidity, pressure, and temperature - Integrated weather information into user profiles with toolbar button and detail sheet - Added map clustering for user check-ins with enhanced preview and callout bubbles - Redesigned premium subscription view with improved layout, new benefit items, and updated legal sections - Improved GIF playback in posts and profiles - Added real-time upload progress tracking during post creation, displayed in toast and Live Activity - Improved feed and profile views for better performance and smoother scrolling - Added configurable post undo timer with options for 5, 10, or 15 seconds - Updated post permissions UI with premium-style cards, improved descriptions, and menu row layout - Improved loading states with better visual feedback - Improved map preview in user check-in locations - Removed dynamic search bar expansion for simpler, more consistent search behavior - Updated category icons for Bakery and Police categories - Enhanced Arabic localization throughout the app - Various performance improvements and bug fixes

- Fixed a crash reported by users - New fullscreen media viewer with post details and action controls - New video scrubber with thumbnail preview for precise navigation - Added a thumbnail strip in fullscreen mode for quick navigation between media items - Improved video playback with support for multiple videos playing simultaneously - Only one video plays audio at a time for a better viewing experience - Added animated indicators for replies, quotes, likes, and love counts - Enhanced audio player to show remaining time with smooth animations - Improved layout and spacing across post components - Simplified character count indicator in post creation - Moved attachment and recording buttons to the leading side in post creation - Improved video compression and handling before posting - Added power settings to control video autoplay, offline storage, and battery usage - Improved category icons for consistent appearance throughout the app - Added location suggestions from media when creating posts - Added stadiums to supported place types - Improved location search and like state synchronization - Various performance and responsiveness improvements

• Bug fixes • Live Feed: The Discovery feed is now called Live, with a clear indicator when you're viewing it • Private Accounts: Make your account private and control who can follow you. Private accounts show a lock badge • Privacy Settings: Easily switch between private and public account from your settings • Follow Requests: Send and manage follow requests for private accounts, and see when your requests are pending • Post Types: Create posts that expire automatically after a set duration. Choose from regular, live, or hybrid post types • Live Feed Posting: When viewing the Live feed, the post button understands you’re in the mood for live-style posts • Video Improvements: Upload videos up to 5 minutes long with better quality and smarter compression • Picture-in-Picture: Watch videos in a small window while browsing other content • Video Player: Smoother playback with better error handling and automatic retry when something goes wrong • Poke Feature: Send a quick poke to get someone's attention • Streak Badges: See your activity streaks on your profile • Location Check-ins: map view to see where users have checked in • Notifications: New notification types for follows and mentions • Better Localization: Improved translations throughout the app • UI Improvements: Refined button sizes, backgrounds, and overall visual consistency

• Bugs fixes. • Pin Your Posts — Pin your favorite posts to your profile so others see them first. Pinned posts show a special indicator. • Redesigned Menus — Cleaner, more consistent menu layouts with better spacing and organisation. • Local Feed — Discover posts from nearby places. See what's happening around you. • Icon-Only Tabs — Toggle icon-only tabs in feeds and notifications for a cleaner look. • Faster Feed Loading — Feeds load more smoothly with better responsiveness. • Better Performance — Search uses less memory and runs faster. Memory is cleared when you close search. • Smoother Animations — Profile loading and UI transitions are smoother. • Smart Search Bar — The search bar collapses as you scroll for more content space. You can enable this in beta settings. • Updated Design — Refined UI with improved visual styling and transitions that adapt to your iOS version.

- Version bump. - Bug fixes. - Floating hearts when you like a post or visit a profile, with a toggle in Appearance to keep them going. - Moved personalization options like sticky status and username symbol to Appearance. - Adjust how large photos and videos appear with a new size slider. - Heart icons now use matching colors everywhere. - Pick your theme from a sleek horizontal card gallery. - New gradient and color themes for both light and dark modes. - Smoother corners on icons in settings. - Tap to view profile photos full‑screen. - New button to view and adjust who can see, comment on, or quote your posts. - Quote permissions now default to "Only me" — change anytime in settings. - Cleaner menus and smoother navigation. - Set your privacy preferences once and all future posts will follow them automatically. - Better password hints when signing up. - Softer lines and backgrounds throughout. - Better contrast for photos and profile pictures. - Expand or hide replies in notifications and your feed. - Notification badges now show who loved your post. - Badge counts update faster and more reliably. - Rearrange photos and videos by dragging them into place. - Everything loads and displays more smoothly. - Mentions and link previews are easier on the eyes. - Opening photos and videos feels more fluid.

This update brings enhanced customisation, improved security, and a more refined experience throughout. • Settings Enhancements: Toggle sticky status visibility in your settings. Control whether the @ symbol appears before usernames throughout the app. New toggles for tab bar minimization, feeds experience customization, and floating button positioning. Switch between new and improved notifications interface with a dedicated toggle. • Device Sessions Management: New security section in Settings lets you view, manage, rename, and revoke active device sessions. Each session shows detailed device information, approximate location on a map, and confirmation dialogs for security actions. Better protect your account with enhanced session monitoring. • Audio Player Improvements: Mini audio player has been redesigned and moved to header overlays for a cleaner interface. Enjoy improved positioning and glass effects that blend seamlessly with your content. Enhanced visual consistency across feeds, notifications, and profile views. • Post Details Enhancements: Dedicated loves preview section now displays up to 7 profile images with localized counts. Improved quote display with better localization. Refactored quote system with more accurate quote counts, improved pagination, and fixed cursor decoding for smoother browsing experience. • UI Refinements: Cleaner layouts throughout with removed unnecessary elements and simplified reply logic in post cells. Updated material backgrounds with improved glass effects. Better visual consistency for buttons, banners, and interactive elements. Native relative date formatting replaces custom implementations in notifications and posts. • Localization: Improved Arabic translations including new settings labels. Added localized strings for "person" and "people" throughout the app. Enhanced internationalization support for better global experience. We've also improved performance, fixed various minor issues, and refined the overall user experience. Thank you for using Things.

• Sticky Status: Set a short status message that appears on your avatar across Things. Tap your profile avatar to update it anytime. • Wallet Addresses: Add and manage your cryptocurrency wallet addresses directly in your profile. • Weather Display: View current weather information integrated into Things. • iOS 26 Compatibility: Updated interface components for the latest iOS version. • Bug Fixes: Various improvements and refinements throughout the app.

Bug Fixes - Fixed audio playback issues - Improved app stability - Enhanced performance New Audio Experience - Global audio player that works across the entire app - Mini player appears when audio is playing - Audio continues playing when browsing different sections - Smooth animations and transitions Audio File Support - Select audio files directly from your device - Supports major formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, and AIFF formats - View song information and artwork when available - Share your own music, podcasts, or audio recordings Enhanced Controls - Lock screen and headphone controls - Skip forward/backward by 15 seconds - Adjust playback speed - Better progress bar and UI layout

Reorder your social links - Drag and drop to arrange your social media tiles on your profile. - Consistent tile sizes everywhere, with a gentle jiggle while you reorder. Stronger follow and like status - Follow and like now stay up to date with your latest account data. - What you see matches reality even as profiles change. Edit your posts - Edit posts after you publish with clear menu actions and refreshed screens. - Faster, more dependable media handling during edits. - Your changes appear across the app instantly and the composer closes after save. - Quote information is preserved when you update a post. Quote posts - See who quoted a post and browse quotes in a dedicated, easy view. - Quote details appear directly in post screens for a more complete picture. Faster images and smoother scrolling - Images load efficiently, stop when off‑screen, and decode in the background. - Feels quicker, uses less battery, and scrolls more smoothly. - Updated “no posts yet” illustration in profiles. Audio that starts quicker - Audio is cached on your device so playback starts faster and stays reliable, even on spotty connections. Cleaner post details with integrated replies - Post details and replies now live together for a simpler, more consistent reading experience. Instant refresh after edits - When a post is updated, feeds, profiles, and post screens refresh automatically so changes appear in real time. More helpful location pages - Location pages now show “things information” including city, region, and country details. Simpler, more consistent place names - Place names are standardized for clearer, more predictable results across the app. Simpler place data - We streamlined place details to one reliable source for clearer results. Smoother timelines - Loading has been tuned for steadier scrolling and fewer jumps. Polish and cleanups - Refined spacing in post views, removed unused behaviors, and improved text and translations across the app. "thinga time"

What's New in Things We've been working hard for the past 4 days to make Things better. Here's what's new: Feed Improvements • Made the feed much more responsive and smoother to use • Combined all feed types into one unified system that works better • Content now loads faster with improved refresh mechanism • Better messages when there's no content to show • More consistent visual appearance across all feeds Notification Enhancements • Better visual feedback for unread notifications • Improved organization and grouping of notifications • Enhanced empty states with helpful messages • Smoother interaction with notifications Profile Updates • Cleaner post filtering using native iOS controls • Better organization of user posts • Improved empty states for different content types • Optimized profile loading and refresh General Improvements • Updated Arabic language support with better translations • Better performance throughout the entire app • Enhanced visual consistency • Added support for Mac devices (iPhone/iPad apps on Mac) • Fixed various bugs and performance issues When you pull to refresh, the loader spinner now waits for content to load so you can see it visually. Thank you for using Things!

We've completely transformed your Things experience.  Here's everything new: CREATE POST - Replaced the old action bar with a sleek floating menu - Added smart recording controls that adapt to your context - Video player now shows file size and lets you control playback speed - Improved video compression with better bitrate calculation - Videos are now limited to 1 minute for optimal performance NEW GAMES SECTION - Added a dedicated Games tab to your search - Play Rock, Paper, Scissors, Match Pairs, Tic-Tac-Toe, Sudoku, Simon Says, and Sliding Puzzle - All games are fully integrated with your search and discovery - New app icons available: Map theme and Flowers theme NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTS - Smoother deep link navigation throughout the app - Better loading screens with modern material design - Improved deep link handling from notifications - More reliable navigation between posts and profiles NOTIFICATION SYSTEM OVERHAUL - Completely rebuilt notifications - Added filters for read status, date range, and priority - Reset filters button for quick cleanup - Reduced notifications per page from 15 to 7 for better performance - Better empty states and loading indicators POST PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS - New post permissions: control who can reply, quote, and see your posts - Privacy settings directly in post creation - Visual indicators for post restrictions - Enhanced permission management USER MANAGEMENT - Support for different ban types (account vs device) - Permanent ban options - Better user moderation tools ERROR HANDLING - Improved error messages from the server - Better handling of network conflicts and validation errors - More informative error banners throughout the app TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS - Replaced old notification center system with modern logic - Enhanced network error handling - Improved app lifecycle management This update brings hundreds of improvements and new features to make your Things experience faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable than ever before.

What's New in This Update GIF ...Here's what's new: Bug - Fixed a video compression bug where it might in some scenarios increases the video size - Fixed varius UI Video Improvements - Videos now have a 5-minute limit with clear error messages - Smarter file handling that tries to preserves your original video quality - Cleaner error messages that actually tell you what went wrong GIF Support - is here! - You can now upload and share animated GIFs in your posts (from your photos) - GIFs play smoothly with natural timing - Profile pictures can now be animated GIFs (Premium feature) - GIFs work perfectly in feeds, posts, and everywhere in the app - Battery-friendly animations that stop when you're not looking Better Performance - Faster video processing - Smoother GIF animations - Better memory management User Experience - Cleaner error messages throughout the app - More intuitive video upload process - Seamless GIF integration in all features - Premium users get animated profile pictures

Major Media & Performance Revolution We've completely transformed your media experience with cutting-edge compression technology and next-level video playback! What's New: • Bug fixes • New video compression engine with HDR support- upload videos 3x faster with 90% smaller file sizes while maintaining better quality than before • Advanced photo compression system for lightning-fast sharing • Completely redesigned video player with silky smooth playback and intuitive controls • Unified video experience across the entire app - consistent, reliable, and beautiful • Streamlined posting workflow with intelligent media handling • Performance optimizations for buttery smooth app responsiveness Your media sharing just got a massive upgrade! Upload videos in seconds, enjoy flawless playback, and experience the most optimized posting flow ever, we will not stop here, this is just the start of it. Thanks for being part of Things! We're constantly pushing boundaries to deliver the best experience for you.

What's New We've given the app a fresh new look and fixed some issues to make your experience smoother: • Fixed various visual bugs throughout the app • Redesigned the main parts of the app for a cleaner, more modern feel • Fixed profile animations that were causing glitches • Improved how videos play and display • Enhanced the settings menu with better organization • Made image viewing smoother and more responsive Thanks for using our app! We're always working to make it better for you.

What's New in This Version We've made several improvements to enhance your experience: • Important bug fix • Improved tab spacing in the main navigation for better usability • Enhanced action button colors and moved share functionality to the menu for cleaner interface • Added view counter to post titles for better content visibility • Fixed profile progress badge display issue • Improved text readability by updating post text styling • Enhanced mention visibility with better color contrast • Streamlined admin badge display • Simplified search and feed interfaces by removing unnecessary icons • Added mention support for quoted posts • Added "Read More/Read Less" functionality for long posts to improve readability Thank you for using Things! Previously in 1.2.4 : Smart Feeds & Brand New Search Engine New Features: • Smart Feed System - Discover content with 3 new feed types: - Trending: See what's hot right now - Discovery: Find amazing content from everywhere - Local: Posts from your area (with custom radius) • Brand New Search Engine - Complete search overhaul with 8 specialised search categories for lightning-fast results (in beta) • Draft System - Save your posts as drafts and continue later • Premium Subscription - Unlock exclusive features with our new premium tier with Apple's latest technology Improvements: • Simplified Navigation - Streamlined from 5 to 3 main tabs for easier browsing • Context Menus - Smart contextual options available on Recent, Following and local feeds • View counts now visible on all posts • Renamed "For You" to "Recent" for clarity • Quote count display for better engagement tracking • Enhanced Post Safety - Better content validation prevents empty posts and spam • Location suggestions now optional (off by default) • Better performance and smoother scrolling • Improved Arabic localisation UI/UX Updates: • Redesigned feed tabs with scrollable interface • New floating action button • Completely redesigned search interface again • Sleek new loading animations using hyper on demand loading previews • Improved Notifications - Faster, smoother notification experience with reduced animations • Better profile navigation experience • Reduced server stress for optimal performance Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Smart Feeds & Brand New Search Engine New Features: • Smart Feed System - Discover content with 3 new feed types: - Trending: See what's hot right now - Discovery: Find amazing content from everywhere - Local: Posts from your area (with custom radius) • Brand New Search Engine - Complete search overhaul with 8 specialised search categories for lightning-fast results (in beta) • Draft System - Save your posts as drafts and continue later • Premium Subscription - Unlock exclusive features with our new premium tier with Apple's latest technology Improvements: • Simplified Navigation - Streamlined from 5 to 3 main tabs for easier browsing • Context Menus - Smart contextual options available on Recent, Following and local feeds • View counts now visible on all posts • Renamed "For You" to "Recent" for clarity • Quote count display for better engagement tracking • Enhanced Post Safety - Better content validation prevents empty posts and spam • Location suggestions now optional (off by default) • Better performance and smoother scrolling • Improved Arabic localisation UI/UX Updates: • Redesigned feed tabs with scrollable interface • New floating action button • Completely redesigned search interface again • Sleek new loading animations using hyper on demand loading previews • Improved Notifications - Faster, smoother notification experience with reduced animations • Better profile navigation experience • Reduced server stress for optimal performance Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/