This release focuses on improving refining key flows: • Fixed an issue where unread badges in group chats did not disappear immediately after opening a chat. • Unread state is now cleared locally as soon as a group chat is opened, so badge updates are more responsive and aligned with actual reading behavior. • Improved group member change notifications and related UX. • System notices for events like member join/leave are now clearer and more consistent in group conversations. • Polished group chat reliability and interaction details. • We made multiple improvements across message flow and screen behavior to reduce inconsistent states and visual glitches. • Enhanced profile experience. • Added a new Message Preview setting, allowing you to control whether push notifications show message content. • Improved push notification behavior, including delivery reliability, tap-to-open routing, and handling across foreground and background states. • Reduced duplicate notifications while you are actively viewing the same private chat or group chat. • Refined private chat message bubbles for better readability and a cleaner conversation experience. • Improved group system messages, making join, leave, removal, and invitation events clearer inside chats. • Optimized unread badge behavior so group unread indicators clear more promptly after entering a group chat. • Fixed an issue where some newly joined group members could encounter message sending problems in certain scenarios. • Improved group display name handling for more consistent and accurate member naming. • Optimized the chat input experience and fixed keyboard dismissal behavior for smoother messaging. • Fixed known issues and improved overall stability.• Added emoji status support, and refined nickname editing plus logout/account action layout for better clarity and usability.

• Refreshed the bottom navigation with a floating liquid-glass design and clearer visual layering. • Improved bottom navigation contrast in light theme for better visibility. • Polished the visual style of Messages, Friends, and Groups lists with clearer names and default avatars. • Added nickname-first display for contacts in conversation lists and chat headers. • Improved private and group chat input behavior: tap outside or drag the message list to dismiss the keyboard faster. • Refined the Profile screen layout and action area for a cleaner, simpler experience. • Updated Super Thanks and VIP presentation with clearer tier and mood feedback. • Enhanced group features with group dissolve support and fixes for related UI issues. • Added conversation long-press actions and single-message deletion. • Fixed multiple UI details and stability issues for a smoother overall experience.

• Refreshed the top and bottom navigation with a floating liquid-glass style for a cleaner, lighter look. • Fixed the compose (pencil) button being overlapped by the bottom bar. • Updated “Profile > Super Thanks” tier mapping so slider amounts now match backend VIP levels (VIP1–VIP9). • Minor UI polish and stability improvements.

• Group End-to-End Encryption: Group messages are now protected with AES-256 encryption using a shared group key, securely distributed to each member via ECDH key exchange. • Invite Friends to Group: Directly invite friends from your contact list to join a group chat. • Invite Code Support: Share a group invite code so others can join on their own. • Group Avatars: Set and display custom avatars for groups. • Edit Group Info: Group owners and admins can now update group name and description. • Remove Members: Group owners and admins can remove members from the group. • User Avatars in Group Chat: Member avatars are now displayed alongside messages in group conversations. • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

• Improved real-time voice call stability on weak/mobile networks. • Optimized iOS call audio session and speaker routing for more reliable audio after connection. • Improved call state handling to reduce accidental hang-ups. • Added in-app update prompt with optional (force=false) and mandatory (force=true) modes. • Improved session reliability with token refresh and stronger WebSocket token handling. • Improved logging readability and reduced noisy WebSocket error logs.

• Improved real-time voice call stability to reduce call drops on weak networks. • Optimized iOS call audio session and speaker routing behavior to improve audio stability after connection. • Enhanced call connection state handling to reduce unintended hang-ups caused by transient connection anomalies.

• Support for international phone numbers. • Avatars in chat, friends and groups. • Fixed iOS message layout. • Notification sounds and send feedback. • Call ringtone and offline call push. • Sponsor tier labels.

• Change Valid Code • Chat, contacts, and groups now show avatars everywhere • Fixed message bubble alignment on iOS (yours on the right, others on the left) • Fixed call ringtone not playing on mobile • Improved block behavior and added a notice when the other person is blocked • General stability and compatibility improvements