- Faster image loading with disk caching across all screens - Fixed loading issue for new users on the Eat Out tab - Profile changes now update instantly without re-login - Settings screen improvements for social login accounts - Collections now update instantly — no refresh needed after saving recipes or dishes - Newest items appear first in collections - Bookmark toggle removes items from all collections in one tap - Minor layout and bug fixes

- Bookmark and heart buttons now appear on recipe images for a cleaner card layout - Smoother save flow on featured recipes and dishes with inline loading indicators - Consistent card sizing across recipe and eat out screens - Zip code now shown on restaurant details - Minor layout and spacing improvements throughout

SmartBites 2.0 — Your Allergy-Safe Food Companion This is a major update that transforms SmartBites into a complete allergy-safe food companion for both cooking at home and eating out. Eat Out Feature Search restaurant menus filtered by your allergens and dietary preferences. Browse dishes by meal type (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), see featured dishes scored to your dietary profile, and save your favorites. Dish cards show allergen-free labels, dietary tags, restaurant location, ratings, and pricing. Allergen conflict detection warns you before you search for something unsafe. Recipe Collections Organize your saved recipes and dishes into custom collections. Add items from featured, saved, or search results using the bookmark icon. Browse and manage collections from a dedicated detail screen. Smarter Search and Filtering AI-powered recipe search now scores results by how well they match your dietary preferences, with the best matches shown first. Filter recipes by type (Quick, Standard, Budget, Comfort, Gourmet). Allergen conflict detection blocks searches containing ingredients you're allergic to and explains why. Location-Aware Dining SmartBites now uses your zip code to show nearby restaurants and dishes. Distance is displayed on search results so you can find allergy-safe meals close to you. We're live in Phoenix and rolling out to Dallas and other cities soon. Redesigned Settings and Profile New list-based settings with Personal Information, Allergies/Preferences, Change Password, Delete Account, Send Feedback, and About screens. Dark mode toggle built into settings. Allergen and dietary preferences now save correctly during registration. Polished Login and Registration Clean, minimalistic auth screens with smaller headers and centered branding. Registration now stacks name fields for better alignment across devices. Forgot password screen fully redesigned. Design System Overhaul New SmartBites design token system with consistent colors, typography, spacing, and radius values across every screen. All modals use a unified style. Platform-optimized font sizing ensures text looks right on both iOS and Android, including Samsung devices. Improved Reliability 222 unit tests covering recipes, eat out, and search screens. Fixed race conditions in featured recipe loading. Consistent heart (save) and bookmark (collect) behavior everywhere.

This update introduces one of our most requested features: Featured Chefs. You can now explore curated recipe collections created by real chefs, each with their own cooking style, personality, and specialty dishes. More chefs will be added soon! New: Featured Chefs Browse chef profiles and their handcrafted recipe collections Discover dishes tailored to unique cooking styles and cuisine types Enjoy high-quality, human-created recipes in addition to AI-generated ones Smarter, Faster Recipe Search We’ve improved the entire recipe-fetching system: Searches now automatically check for curated chef recipes first Existing recipes in our database load faster with more accurate matches Reduced duplicate results and improved allergen/dietary preference filtering Better Personalization Your search now considers: Allergens you avoid Dietary preferences Recipe types This makes SmartBites more accurate and helpful than ever. UI + Performance Enhancements Smoother loading states Quicker transitions between recipe screens Minor layout improvements and polish This release sets the foundation for bringing more chefs, more curated recipes, and even smarter search in the coming weeks. Enjoy—and stay tuned!

SmartBites 1.1.3 includes a series of improvements focused on speed, stability, and overall user experience. This update refines load times across the app, making browsing recipes, searching ingredients, and viewing details faster and more responsive. We’ve enhanced the accuracy of our allergy-aware recipe generation to better match user preferences and dietary restrictions, and improved filtering logic for more reliable results. The UI has been polished throughout the app for a cleaner, more consistent experience, including refined spacing, improved touch targets, and smoother animations. We also fixed several minor layout issues affecting smaller devices and addressed an issue where footer content could be cut off on certain screen sizes. Additional backend improvements strengthen authentication flow stability for both standard login and “Continue with Google,” reducing session drop-offs and improving overall reliability. Error messages have been clarified to make troubleshooting easier, and overall app memory usage has been reduced. This release also includes general bug fixes, visual refinements, and under-the-hood optimizations to keep SmartBites fast, accurate, and enjoyable to use every day. If you experience any issues, please reach out—we’re always improving based on your feedback.

Whats New This update delivers major improvements to the login experience, visual polish, and overall app stability. SmartBites now feels more consistent, more responsive, and more reliable across all iOS and Android devices. Refined Login Experience Updated layout for improved readability on all screen sizes Dynamic logo sizing that adjusts to device height Smarter spacing to prevent cutoff issues on compact devices Consistent button styles across Sign In, Create Account, Google, and Apple login Cleaner input fields with improved borders and no unwanted focus rings Android UI Improvements Navigation bar now matches the SmartBites color theme Removed unexpected white bottom area on modern Android phones Better safe area handling and keyboard behavior iOS Visual Enhancements More balanced button height and typography Smoother screen transitions More consistent shadows and spacing across the interface Improved Keyboard Handling More reliable layout shifts when typing Prevents important elements from moving off screen Better platform specific handling on both iOS and Android Performance and Stability Reduced layout re-renders for smoother performance Faster loading for the login screen More reliable Google and Apple login flow General cleanup to improve overall responsiveness Other Improvements Updated splash screen colors for visual consistency Clearer messaging for login errors Accessibility and readability improvements Thank you for using SmartBites. More enhancements are coming soon, including improved menu scanning and more powerful allergy aware restaurant features.

What’s New in Version 1.1.1 (Simple Text) This update makes SmartBites smoother, faster, and easier to use. We improved the entire login experience, added Sign in with Apple, and made Google login more reliable across all devices. Password reset links now work correctly on both mobile and web, and deep links open the right screens every time. We also refreshed the look of the login screen, tightened spacing, improved small-device layouts, and updated the Google and Apple sign-in buttons to match the SmartBites style. App launch is smoother with fewer flashes or delays, and recipes and user data now load more consistently. Behind the scenes, we fixed a number of bugs, improved performance, cleaned up routing issues, and made recovery emails more reliable. Everything should feel more polished and responsive throughout the app. Thank you for using SmartBites — more improvements and new features are on the way!

What's New in SmartBites 1.1.0 Fresh Look - Updated splash screen with improved branding - Better logo display across all device sizes Performance & Stability - Improved app startup reliability - Fixed configuration issues for smoother experience - Enhanced cross-platform compatibility Under the Hood - Streamlined environment handling - Better error messaging for troubleshooting - General bug fixes and optimizations Thank you for using SmartBites! Eat Smarter, Live Better.

- cooking method added - clickable search results - smarter and more detailed images - enhanced allergen information - nutritional info add to recipes details screen

- Improved error handling (no more mock / fake recipes or images) - Forgot password fixed - Performance and security fixes

-- New filter (dietary preferences) -- Improved UI -- Can now un-save Recipes -- Improve registration and user profile pages (more info) -- Can now view Featured Items (no need to save them)

Enhanced Search: now see up to 5 recipe results at once for faster browsing. Improved Profile Management: edit your info and preferences more reliably. Forgot Password: reset your password right from the sign-in screen. Stronger, More Secure Backend: stability and security upgrades under the hood.

- Fixed issue with creating erroneous recipes, e.g. fix my car, build me a react app - Fixed the logo running off the edge in some screen sizes - Improved error handling when we have an issue fetching a recipe

SmartBites Just Got Even Better! Say hello to our fresh new look — with updated images, a polished logo, and a smoother experience than ever. Forgot your password? No worries — our new, secure password recovery flow makes getting back into your SmartBites account a breeze. Enjoy the same allergy-friendly recipe inspiration you love, now with an even smarter, safer, and more beautiful SmartBites. Update today and eat smarter, live better!

Featured recipes do not show any recipes that already belong to you Favorites are now persisting between sessions Featured items can be saved

- added authentication (register, login, logout) - improved error handling and feedback to users - improved api calls to appwrite and openAI - cleaned navigation - Added Inter and Lato fonts and cleaner UI

Bug fixes

- Mostly style clean up - Cleaner UI elements