• New: Favorites — long-press any message to save it, then find and forward it anytime under Me → Favorites • New: Friend tags — group your contacts for easier finding • New: Image editing — draw, crop and add text before sending • New: Scheduled messages — long-press the send button to pick a time, and the message goes out automatically • New: Typing indicator — see when the other person is typing • Bug fixes • Overall experience improvements

• New: Community — discover, join, and read community articles. • New: Gesture Lock — protect your account with a gesture password. • Fixed known bugs. • Enhanced the overall experience.

New • Groups: join via QR code or link — direct join or admin approval • Roles & permissions: owner / admin / member / custom roles, with controls for messaging, invites, pinning, file uploads, and more • Group tools: pin important content, @mention members, rate-limit messages, auto-delete messages on a schedule • Multi-account support Improvements & fixes • Fixed call-notification delay (iOS 17.4+) • Up to 9 photos per send; Moments can't mix photo and video • With auto-delete on, call records are removed together with messages • Restore video from picture-in-picture • Instantly refresh latest messages when returning from a notification • Fixed a filename prefix display issue

This update adds new features and improves your everyday experience: New • Moments: post and browse your friends' updates • Timed auto-delete for 1-on-1 chats: messages disappear after a set time • Global search: find chats, friends, and content faster Improvements & Fixes • More reliable voice & video call connections • Removed unnecessary error pop-ups • Swipe left/right to browse images within a chat • When viewing a photo, save or forward it, and preview all photos in the chat • Preview images before sending, add a caption, and choose HD or standard quality (standard by default) • Removed the loading spinner before a video call connects • Fixed occasional jumping in chat history • Links in messages are now tappable to open • Fixed chat bubble height misalignment during multi-select

• Improved message ordering within conversations • Unsent text you've typed is now saved as a draft • Added Japanese language support

• Added loading indicators for clearer syncing • Fixed chat list ordering • Fixed calls automatically ending after the screen was locked • Fixed an issue where old messages could re-send on their own

• Friends' name and photo changes now sync instantly. • Better, more reliable voice and video calls. • Fixed several known bugs and improved overall stability.

• Friends' name and photo changes now sync instantly. • Better, more reliable voice and video calls. • Fixed several known bugs and improved overall stability.

• Fixed an issue where incoming call notifications could fail to appear. • Fixed several known bugs and improved overall stability.

- Delete messages: swipe a conversation to reveal a Delete button and remove it. - Bug fixes and performance improvements.

- Share Files to HiChat: Send documents, photos, and other files directly through HiChat — quick, easy, and fully encrypted. - Crash Protection: Added safeguards to improve app stability and reliability. - Fixed known bugs to enhance overall user experience.

What's New Voice Call & Video Call: Connect face-to-face or voice-to-voice, right within the app — crystal-clear quality, no third-party apps needed. Text Translate (EN/CN): Chat across languages effortlessly. Messages can now be translated instantly between English and Chinese. Voice Message to Text: Can't listen right now? Convert any voice message into text with one tap. Delete After Read: Send messages that disappear once viewed — perfect for extra privacy and peace of mind. We've also made behind-the-scenes improvements for a faster, more stable experience. Enjoy!

Added new group owner permissions for group chats: • Mute all members • Mute one or multiple selected members Improved group chat management experience. This update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance your overall experience.

This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance your overall experience.