- Photo Drop Gallery -- Organizers now have a dedicated gallery to see every photo shared at their event, laid out in a clean grid that keeps each photo in its original shape. - Faster Photo Sharing -- Photos you add to a Photo Drop now appear right away and finish uploading in the background, so you're never stuck watching a progress bar. - More Reliable Uploads -- Your photos keep uploading even if the app closes or crashes, and pick up right where they left off when you return. - Smoother Browsing -- Photos and event media now load without spinners as you swipe through carousels or switch tabs. - Media Feed Fixes -- The photo feed now loads correctly even when you follow a lot of people. - Clearer Upload Messages -- A failed upload and a photo that didn't pass content checks now show distinct, easy-to-understand messages. - Richer Notifications -- Photo Drop notifications now show the cover photo, so you can see what's new at a glance.

- In-App Photo Picker -- Choosing an event cover now opens a fast, in-app grid of your recent device photos with a built-in camera shortcut, instead of bouncing out to the system photo picker. - Use Current Location -- Event creation now has a GPS button next to the location field that fills in your current spot in one tap. - Preview Before Publishing -- Creating an event now opens a dedicated preview page that shows exactly how the event will look to attendees before you publish. - Smarter Edit Screen -- When editing an event, the action bar shows a precise count of how many fields you've changed before you save. - Cleaner Location Toggle -- The physical vs. virtual location switch is now a tappable link instead of a permanent card, keeping the form less cluttered. - Tap to Swap Cover -- In create and edit mode, tap the cover image directly to change it. - Calendar Fix -- Adding an event to your calendar no longer leaves the date row stuck on a loading spinner. - Appeal a Blocked Post -- If your media gets blocked, you can now tap to add context and request a human review. - Moderator Review Queue -- Moderators get a new two-tab queue for reviewing appeals and overriding false-positive blocks.

- Event Details Redesign -- A unified hero now appears on every event (native and imported): your image sits at its natural aspect ratio with rounded corners over a softly-blurred version of itself, and the background drifts at quarter speed as you scroll for a more cinematic feel. - Moderation Chip on Your Media -- Your own media now shows a small status chip (pending, under review, blocked, or live) so you always know where it stands. If something is held for review, tap the chip to add context and ask the moderation system to take another look. - Organizer Prefill on Imported Events -- When you paste a Luma or other event URL on the import screen, the organizer field now prefills automatically. - Live Author Avatars in Event Media -- Author profile photos in the Media tab now update live to match the person's current avatar, just like Chirps does.

Imported Event Redesign -- Imported events now feature a sharp 1:1 image with a subtle mirror reflection beneath, an edge-to-edge glass details card, and a tap-to-zoom hero so you can inspect the image at full resolution. Two-Line Event Titles -- Long event titles no longer get cut off in the details header; they now wrap to two lines so the full name is always visible. Going Count -- The attendance number on event details now reads "Going" and reflects everyone with real go-intent -- attending, pending, waitlisted, and external invitees rolled up -- so you get a true sense of who's showing up. Post While Pending or Waitlisted -- If you've RSVP'd to an event but you're still pending approval or on the waitlist, you can now post chirps and media at that event while you wait. Cleaner Discover Feed -- Events you've already RSVP'd to are now filtered out of Discover, so the feed focuses on events you haven't engaged with yet. Live Event Indicator -- Cards on the Discover and grouped lists now show a single consistent "Now" badge for in-progress events, replacing the duplicate badges that previously collided in the same corner.

- Day-Grouped Events -- The Discover feed now organizes events under clear day headers (Today, Tomorrow, and weekday labels) so you can see what's happening when at a glance. - Smoother Browsing -- Events now load and scroll more reliably as you browse through upcoming days.

- Moments -- Posting a moment now gives instant feedback while media uploads continue in the background, so you never have to wait on a loading spinner. - Organizer Notifications -- Event organizers now receive notifications for approvals, capacity milestones, and attendance updates on their events. - Media Composer -- A unified media composer lets you pick photos and boomerangs in one flow, with automatic retry if an upload is interrupted. - RSVP Options -- RSVP choices now show smarter labels that adapt based on the event's capacity and approval policies. - Capacity and Waitlist -- Events can now set a maximum capacity with automatic waitlist and an approval queue for organizers to manage. - Check-In and Ticketing -- Check-in and ticketing are now combined into a single flow, with free tickets generated automatically for free events. - Event Chips -- The event selector now ranks your most recently viewed events higher, so the ones you care about are always within reach. - Personal Tab -- The Personal events tab now shows a combined RSVP view instead of the previous time-based dropdown. - Quoted Chirps Fix -- Fixed a bug where sharing a chirp with a quote could lose parts of the original content.

- Portal Video Uploads -- Submit videos to event portals and keep using the app while they upload in the background. Uploads resume automatically if interrupted, and you can track your submissions in real time with status updates from pending review through approval. - QR Check-In -- Event organizers can now enable QR code check-in for their events. Attendees scan a code to check in, while organizers get a live view of who has arrived and check-in analytics.

- Moment Editor -- Apply filters and auto-enhance your photos when creating Moments, giving you more creative control before posting. - Image Cropping -- Crop and reposition each slide individually with pinch-to-zoom when creating Moments, so every photo is framed exactly how you want it. - Deep Links -- Fixed an issue where tapping a shared link in Safari could bounce you back to the browser instead of opening the app.

- Video Moments -- Record and share multi-segment video moments with improved playback controls and thumbnail previews. - Example Events -- Quickly create events by choosing from example templates, each styled to match its category. - Sharing -- Share links now open directly in the app with improved universal link support. - Event Deletion Alerts -- Get notified when an event you follow is deleted by the organizer. - Notification Badges -- Notification badges and display logic are now more accurate and responsive.

- Event Templates -- Quickly create events by choosing from a curated set of example events, each styled to match its category so you can get started faster. - Event Attendance -- Replying, quoting, and commenting on event content now requires an RSVP. A banner guides you to join the event before engaging. - Report Event Media -- You can now report inappropriate photos shared within an event directly from the media viewer. - Comment Likes -- Liking a comment now responds instantly instead of waiting for the server, making interactions feel snappier. - Background Library -- The event background picker now reorders categories based on your event type, matches your event name to suggest relevant backgrounds, and loads images faster with improved caching. - Notifications -- The notifications screen now shows smooth loading placeholders instead of a blank screen while content loads. - Event Deletion -- You now receive a notification when an event you attended is removed by its host.

- Calendar -- Browse events on a full calendar view with both grid and list layouts, plus a spotlight section for featured events. - Moments Viewer -- The moments tray now stays in order as you view stories, so you won't lose your place when swiping through. - Comment Likes -- Liking a comment now responds instantly instead of waiting for the server, making interactions feel snappier. - Media Reporting -- You can now report media posted to events. - Loading Screen -- Replaced the generic loading animation with a branded splash screen on app startup. - Image Picker -- The image picker now supports selecting from your background library with proper attribution. - Simplified Navigation -- Removed the Buzz section; all text content is now unified under Chirps for a cleaner experience.

- Faster photo and video sharing in chats -- Sending photos and videos in direct messages and group chats now feels instant. Your media appears in the conversation right away while it uploads in the background. - Better Discover feed -- The Discover tab now only shows content from people you don't already follow, making it easier to find new people and fresh content.

--- What's New Browse Without Signing Up You can now explore events, media, chirps, and moments without creating an account. You'll only be asked to sign in when you want to interact -- like posting, RSVPing, or reacting. All-New Navigation A redesigned glass-style navigation bar with dedicated tabs for Events, Chirps, Media, and Moments -- making it easier to find the content you care about. Content is Now Tied to Events This is the big one. Chirps, photos, and videos are now connected to real-world events. When you post, you choose which event it's about. RSVP to events to unlock the ability to post content to them. Browse content from past events in the Memories section. Chirps - Chirps now display which event they belong to with a visible event tag. - Long chirps are automatically split into threads for easier reading. - Improved event picker when composing, sorted by what's happening near you. Media - New upload flow with event selection and draft saving. - A visible progress bar and mini queue let you keep using the app while uploads finish. - Cancel uploads mid-way if you change your mind. - A new quilted grid layout for discovering media from events around you. - Simplified posting -- go straight from picking photos to publishing. Moments - Moments now have their own dedicated tab in the main navigation. - Discover moments from people you follow or explore new ones. - Save moments to your device. - Boomerang capture mode for short looping clips. Profile Overhaul - Redesigned profile page with a new header image and layout. - Showcase section to display up to 8 of your best photos. - Drag and drop to reorder your showcase. - Tap any showcase photo to set it as your profile picture. - Cover flow carousel for browsing through your showcase. Camera and Filters - Unified camera that works across all content types. - Photo and video filters with an adjustable intensity slider. AI Event Creation Describe what you're planning and let AI generate the event details for you, including recurrence and ticketing. Reactions Long-press on any content to pick from a set of expressive reactions beyond a simple like. Messaging - Create events directly from a conversation. - Swipe to reply, double-tap to react. - Delete messages for yourself or for everyone. - Messages are now grouped by sender and time for a cleaner look. - Share event invites with avatar stacks showing who's coming. Group Chats New group creation flow with a group photo. Events - Set up recurring event series that repeat on a schedule. - Richer location picker with detailed place information. - Event organizers can moderate content posted to their events. - Background image selection for events. Other - Usernames are now lowercase only. - Repost button replaces the old share button on posts and videos.

- Swipe to reply: Swipe on any message to quickly reply to it - Double-tap reactions: React to messages by double-tapping them - Delete messages: You can now delete your sent messages, with a confirmation dialog to prevent accidental deletions - Improved chat appearance: Messages from the same person are now grouped together for easier reading - Cleaner message design: Updated styling for messages and the text input area for better readability - Usernames are now lowercase: All usernames are displayed in lowercase for consistency

Moments - Browse moments in two new ways: Discover to find new content, and Following to see moments from people you follow - Download moments directly to your device - New options menu for moments with more actions Reactions - Express yourself with emotional reactions - long-press on posts, videos, and other content to see the reactions popup Groups - Create new groups with an improved group creation experience - Upload and manage group photos Events - Create and share events directly within your chats - See event invitees displayed with profile pictures in a convenient stack view - Add notes when inviting others to events - Quickly share events with a new share button Location - Enhanced location picker now shows more detailed place information when selecting a location for your events General Improvements - Redesigned options menus throughout the app for a more consistent experience - Visual refinements to the moments carousel

AI Event Generator - Create events effortlessly using AI. Simply describe your event idea in plain text, and the app will automatically generate event details for you including title, description, date suggestions, and more. - Access the new AI Generate button directly from the event creation screen to get started quickly.

- Video Filters - You can now apply filters to your videos, not just photos. Add your favorite looks to any video before posting. - Adjustable Filter Intensity - Fine-tune how strong you want your filters to appear. Use the new slider to dial in the perfect amount from subtle to bold. - Filter Intensity Display - See the exact percentage of filter intensity as you adjust, giving you more precise control over your edits. - Smoother Boomerang Videos - Boomerang videos now play back more smoothly with improved processing.

Unified Camera Experience We've redesigned the camera across the app. Whether you're posting a Chirp, creating a Moment, or adding photos to an event, you'll now enjoy a consistent camera experience with easy switching between photo and video capture modes. Recurring Events You can now create and manage recurring event series. Set up weekly meetups, monthly gatherings, or any repeating event pattern. When RSVPing or making changes, you'll have the option to apply your action to a single event or the entire series. Improved Text Input Fixed an issue where the mention field could sometimes get cut off when tagging people in your posts. - Photo and Video Filters: You can now apply beautiful filters to your photos and videos when creating Moments, Posts, Chirps, and Buzz. Choose from 10 different filter styles including Clarendon, Gingham, Moon, Lark, Reyes, Juno, Slumber, Crema, and Ludwig to give your content a unique look before sharing.

- Boomerangs in Moments - You can now create and share boomerang videos in your moments - Repost Button - The share button on posts, videos, and event media has been replaced with a dedicated repost button, making it easier to share content with your followers - External Share - A new share option lets you share posts and videos to other apps outside of the platform - Single Image Moments - You can now select just one image when creating a moment, giving you more flexibility - Improved Messaging - Messages now display usernames for easier identification

Events - You can now create sessions and tracks when organizing conference events, making it easier to plan multi-day schedules with speakers and breakout sessions - Conference and Concert event modes are marked as "Coming Soon" while we finalize these experiences Moments - Moments now support slide overlays for a richer viewing experience - Media selection for Moments is now focused on photos only for a more streamlined experience Videos - The Videos section is temporarily marked as "Coming Soon" as we prepare exciting new features General - Reorganized navigation tabs for improved content discovery

Save Your Work as Drafts You can now save drafts for all your content - posts, events, videos, moments, and chirps. Start creating something, save it as a draft, and come back to finish it later. Your drafts are saved automatically and will be waiting for you in a dedicated Drafts tab. Thread Drafts for Chirps Working on a longer thread? You can now save entire chirp threads as drafts. Perfect for when you want to craft the perfect multi-part story or announcement. Improved Event Creation The event creation screen has been refreshed with a cleaner, more polished look and smoother interactions. Updated Bottom Navigation The bottom navigation bar now features improved button styling for better visibility and a more refined appearance. Simplified Content Filters Browsing your personal content is now simpler with streamlined filter options.

- Smarter Video Fullscreen: Videos now automatically rotate to match their aspect ratio when entering fullscreen mode, giving you the best viewing experience whether the video is portrait or landscape. - Improved Message Scrolling: Messages now load in a more natural order, making it easier to follow conversations. - Easier Keyboard Dismissal: You can now swipe down on the message list to dismiss the keyboard, making chatting more convenient. - Better Button Visibility: Improved button colors at the bottom of screens for easier tapping. - Enhanced Event Filtering: Better organization of your personal events and draft management.

Moments & Stories - Share Moments - You can now share moments directly with friends via messages - Highlights - Save your favorite moments to highlight collections on your profile Messaging - Voice Messages - Record and send voice messages in conversations - GIF Support - Search and send GIFs in your chats using GIPHY Chirps & Comments - Reply Context - When viewing replies, you can now see the original message being replied to - Like and Delete Replies - Manage your comment replies with new like and delete options Events - Improved Event Creation - Redesigned event creation page with better organization and smoother scrolling - Event Buzzes - Browse through event discussions with improved loading performance Profile - Close Friends - Create a close friends list to share exclusive content with select people - Profile Insights - View analytics about your profile including views and engagement - Website Link - Add your personal website URL to your profile - Bio Mentions - Tag other users in your bio with clickable mentions Search - Better User Search - Improved search results when looking for people to follow or message

What's New in This Version Highlights - Introducing Highlights - save and showcase your favorite moments on your profile Moments - Create polls in your moments and let your followers vote - Add text overlays to your moments for more creative expression Messages - Disappearing messages - set messages to automatically delete after being viewed - Save message drafts and continue writing later Notifications - Reply to comment notifications directly from the notification without opening the post - Filter your notifications to see only what matters to you - Mute notifications from specific content you're not interested in Profile - See a "Follows You" badge on profiles of users who follow you back Chirps - Add polls to your chirp drafts before posting

- Ticketing Feature: You can now create and manage event tickets with QR codes and different ticket tiers - Threaded Conversations: Reply to specific chirps and view conversations in organized threads - Message Editing: Edit your sent messages after posting - Link Previews: Links shared in messages now show a preview with title and image