- Quick reactions — single-tap any message to pick your reaction instantly. - Reply jumps to original — tap a reply preview to scroll to the original message with a brief highlight. - Comprehensive safety improvements — cleaner, safer experience. - Redesigned profile visitors page — tap any visitor to view their full profile, with precise visit time ("Visited Xm ago"). - Profile view counter now updates in real time. - Smoother chat bubbles with refined design and premium date separators. - Faster image loading when scrolling up. - Smarter presence layers that respect your privacy settings. Thank you for using Hala Chat.

- "Recently active" replaces the Online indicator — no live presence broadcast, an orange dot only for activity within the last 15 minutes. - Fixed the "Show Last Seen" toggle in privacy settings. - Unread counts stay accurate after sign-out and sign-in — the server is now the source of truth. - State-aware instant confirmation when toggling any privacy setting. Thank you for using Hala Chat.

- Faster image sharing — no more freeze on large photos, with real upload progress and cancel. - Smoother chats — long conversations stay fast, unread marker stays put after re-opening. - Live visitor counter on your profile. - Cleaner requests — multi-message preview, no double-accept, suspended users filtered out. Thank you for using Hala Chat.

A focused update bringing smarter conversations, smoother UI, and more reliable Premium handling. - Smart conversation memory: old chats never disappear when new ones arrive — full sync between server and your device. - Daily activity streak with stats: see visitors, likes, and active chats at a glance. - Best Friends: discover who you chat with most (3 for free, unlimited with Premium) ranked by mutual engagement. - Cleaner official notifications: admin messages now show a verified badge with a clear action sheet instead of a regular user photo. - Privacy controls work end-to-end: when you pause requests, others see a clear status before composing — no wasted typing. - Premium auto-expires across the app: features and crown badge refresh within minutes of your subscription ending. - Restore Purchases now syncs Apple, server, and device for reliable subscription recovery. - Many polish fixes: Arabic RTL layouts, profile editing, restored discover cards, and faster chat list scrolling. Thank you for using Hala Chat — we keep working to improve your experience.

A fresh update focused on making your experience smoother and safer. • Better privacy controls: hide your distance, pause incoming requests, or limit them to premium members. • New appeal system that works like a direct conversation with our team, with instant notifications when they reply. • Browse the app during temporary restrictions instead of being fully blocked. • Live updates when your name is changed or a restriction is lifted. • Reorganized settings menu for easier navigation. • Overall performance improvements and several bug fixes. Thank you for using Hala Chat — we keep working to improve your experience.

This update brings performance and stability improvements across the entire chat experience. The chat request flow has been refined with smoother handling of pending and accepted requests. Notifications have been redesigned for greater accuracy and clarity, and a new offline message queue ensures your messages are delivered reliably even when connectivity is lost. The conversations list now updates in real-time with improved typing indicators, and the overall interface has been polished with better Dark Mode support.

General improvements and performance enhancements Improved user experience New profile page design New user ranks system

Refreshed chat design with glass-styled controls, smoother transitions, and cleaner date separators. Improved voice messages: preview before sending, slide-to-cancel, and fixes for send failures. Long-press menu on any message: quick reply, reactions, copy, forward, report, and delete. Conversation requests now show the sender's first message on the accept screen, with a clearer, non-duplicated flow. Enhanced typing indicator that shows when the other person is typing, recording, or attaching. Safety improvements: suspended accounts are hidden across the app, duplicate reports are blocked, and partial restrictions still let you reply to your ongoing chats. Multiple performance and stability fixes.

- Major speed improvements for chat loading and image display - Reduced memory and battery usage - Instant updates for chat list and statuses - Stability improvements and bug fixes

- Enhanced voice messages: one-tap recording, real waveform, background playback, 1.5x and 2x speed - Best Friends for Premium: discover who you interact with most - Questions & Challenges: 20 icebreaker questions - Advanced privacy: stealth read, block new requests, hide distance/age/country, protected photos - VIP badge for Premium members - Improved notifications: custom sound, quick reply from lock screen - Performance and stability improvements

- Voice messages - Appeal system for account actions - Tap notifications to open chats directly - Improved discovery algorithm and recommendations - Auto-expiry for pending chat requests - Tap profile photos to view full-screen - Better protection against false suspensions - Performance and speed improvements

We’re constantly working to improve your experience. This update includes: • Enhanced UI for a smoother user experience • Improved performance and faster responsiveness • Bug fixes and stability improvements • Internal optimizations for better overall quality

Chat improvements: Double-tap to react with a heart New reaction animations Enhanced typing indicator with user name Faster image preloading Quick reply from notifications without opening the app Rich notifications with sender avatar Instant conversation list update when sending Discover improvements: Larger cards with user interests Redesigned action buttons Parallax effect on card images Search improvements: Distance display between users Advanced filters for subscribers Enhanced cards with premium badges

• WhatsApp-style attachment bar (Camera, Gallery, Files, Location) • Share your location with an interactive map preview • Tap location messages to open in Apple Maps • Friends bar — quick access to accepted contacts at the top

Redesigned chat list with a fresh, modern look Quick filters (All, Unread, Requests) Fixed new chat requests not appearing Delete notifications (swipe or delete all) Smart in-chat ads Improved online status accuracy General performance and stability fixes

• Reply, react, delete & forward messages • Disappearing photos with countdown timer • Screenshot detection alerts • Chat modes: Snap, 24h & Keep • Full-screen photo gallery • Redesigned accept/reject buttons • Performance improvements & crash fixes • Enhanced security & content moderation

• Reply to messages — swipe to quote and respond directly • Reactions — long press to react with emojis • Disappearing photos — view-once photos with countdown timer • Delete & Forward messages • Improved safety — smart content moderation and auto-warnings • Performance and stability improvements

• Smarter discovery — active and nearby users appear first • In-app notifications — get message alerts while using the app • Faster performance and reduced data usage • Location support to show real distances between you and others • Improved image quality and faster loading • General bug fixes and performance improvements

Bug fixes and enhancements

Improved user page Bug fixes and enhancements

Improved registration flow and profile photo saving Fixed default avatars not displaying Enhanced push notification system Fixed Apple Sign-In issues Improved conversation request performance Fixed account deletion issue General performance and stability improvements

General improvements and reforms

General improvements and reforms

- Hala app launch - Send and receive instant messages - Friends discovery system - Real-time notifications for new messages - Modern user interface - Full Arabic language support

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.