Stella Red

Real-time: the WebSocket JWT token is now retried up to 20 times on failure, so a transient token-fetch error no longer leaves the socket disconnected. Chat folders: fixed unpinning a channel from within a folder. Chat folders: reduced the folder refresh throttle from 30s → 10s, so the list updates more promptly.

Messages: on bulk read, all loaded messages up to the last read one are now correctly marked as read, not just the ones included in the event. Mentions: a mention is now cleared only for loaded, read messages — it's no longer wrongly reset for unloaded ones. Calls: on Bluetooth/wired headset disconnect, audio correctly falls back to the speaker and clears the external-device flag; a manual speaker selection is still preserved. Chat folders: topics now display more correctly in folders creation, the "channels" option is temporarily hidden.

Integrated v2 API requests for tracking read messages in chats to ensure faster synchronization. Resolved a refresh issue for the main chat list when it contains a small number of conversations.

Fixed a message forwarding issue inside topics and ensured the last message status updates instantly. Restricted message deletion in group chats so users can only delete their own messages unless they are an admin. Implemented a new mechanism for app update checks and integrated v2 API requests for chat details, read statuses, unread badges, and topic lists. Synchronized the typing indicator logic between web and mobile platforms for consistent real-time updates. Added support for switching audio output devices during active calls when a headset is connected. Resolved a calling bug where the passcode modal would unexpectedly appear on Android right after the notification permission prompt. Fixed various call-related issues, including crashes, incorrect call behaviors, and bugs where the "Viewed by" list did not display all users. Corrected multiple "Scroll to Bottom" arrow glitches, specifically when opening long histories, hitting exactly 20 unread messages, or scrolling to the very end.

Added the ability to reset your passcode. Added swipe gestures for the topics list to make management faster. Fixed a visual glitch that caused chats to display incorrectly after finishing a search.

You can now pin your most important topics to keep them at the top. Increased the swipe area on topics to make accessing options quicker and more responsive. Fixed an issue where the keyboard could overlap text in shorter chat histories, ensuring smooth typing. Resolved a UI bug where the user mention list would overlap when typing long messages. Removed forced logouts during application updates; your active sessions will now be preserved. Fixed an issue where new incoming messages (especially forwarded files and videos) wouldn’t appear if they arrived during a history load request.

Significantly reduced the time it takes to open the chat list and individual conversations. Resolved an issue with switching between multiple accounts immediately after launching the app. Improved pagination logic when loading subsequent pages of chats within folders. Fixed an issue where an empty white space would incorrectly appear beneath messages. Added a new, smooth loading animation when navigating to a chat folder for the first time. Corrected the display of local contact names and fixed the unexpected appearance of the "Scroll to Bottom" arrow in certain chats.

You can now download files directly via the long-press menu. We’ve also resolved issues with file forwarding when the app is closed. Added a redesigned, smoother loading indicator for videos in chats. Fixed an issue where Cyrillic characters were displayed incorrectly and improved server-side localization for a more personalized experience, including in push notifications. Resolved several issues related to call cancellations and improved overall stability to prevent crashes during active calls. Corrected avatar displays within the call history list. You can now pin your most important chats directly within specific folders. Fixed a bug causing the chat view to shift unexpectedly and refined the "Scroll to Bottom" button behavior. The date header is now more discreet, appearing only when you start scrolling through your messages.

We’ve introduced full support for tablets, ensuring a seamless experience on larger screens. Redesigned loading animations across chat, topic, and contact lists for a more fluid feel. Improved date positioning in shorter chats and fixed tab alignment issues for folders with unread badges. You can now long-press links to access a full menu of message options. Added the ability to save files locally even when a preview cannot be generated. Enhanced the user selection logic when mentioning others in a conversation. Fully migrated some requests to Version 2 (v2) of our API for faster and more reliable data fetching. Refined chat navigation and fixed a bug where unread filters would incorrectly replace the main chat list. Resolved issues with the "Something went wrong" screen after logout, auto-delete icon visibility, and UI glitches when reacting to messages.

The app now locates the server every time it returns to the foreground, not just during the initial app launch.

Topics are now separated from chat data and load independently Improved message loading performance in chats Improved folder ordering behavior Search results now show only relevant chats Fixed opening the app via meeting links Improved loading of available message reactions after returning to the app Fixed background media playback behavior when reopening the app Fixed mention selector positioning and trigger behavior Fixed duplicate message sending Increased server response timeout from 15 seconds to 1 minute Fixed avatar image loading Improved folder badge display for large numbers Fixed chat scrolling behavior Fixed unread message counter updates Fixed app launch orientation issue

Smart Passcode: Fixed passcode type mismatches when switching accounts and added a visual indicator to show which account requires authentication. Notification Silencing: Intelligent filtering now automatically hides notifications for messages you’ve already read on other devices. Enhanced Login: Improved input focus for authentication codes when returning to the app during the login process. Call Stability: Fixed camera freezing and state issues during video calls, including an improved call timer and end-of-call detection. Network Quality: Added a real-time network quality indicator on the call screen. Audio Management: Fixed volume controls and added automatic speaker switching when joining a call. Navigation Gestures: New swipe actions! Swipe the center to switch between folders, or from the edge to access chat actions. Folder Customization: You can now reorder your folders and filter them by type (Direct Messages, Groups, etc.). Bug Fixes: Resolved crashes during video playback, fixed list jumping when opening chats, and eliminated duplicate entries in the "Message Viewed" list.

Account & Security - Session Stability: Improved passcode verification logic to prevent unnecessary logouts and ensure a smoother session experience. - Account Management: Resolved an issue that caused account duplication for multi-account users. - Streamlined Login: Fixed a transition bug during the login process caused by server timeouts. Messaging & Search - Improved Search: Upgraded the message search functionality with support for pagination and server-side chronological sorting. - Smarter Deletion: Set "Delete for everyone" as the default option to make managing your privacy easier and faster.

Account & Security - Fixed an issue where accounts could duplicate when opened via notifications. - Resolved a bug causing stale data to appear after switching accounts. - Improved the login flow with better input focus and seamless code pasting from emails. - Added validation for special characters in usernames to enhance security. Performance & Stability - Fixed a critical crash occurring when scrolling to the bottom of long chat histories. - Optimized image handling to prevent files with identical names from overwriting each other. - Improved system theme integration for smoother automatic switching between Light and Dark modes. User Interface & Experience - Enhanced keyboard behavior across various devices to prevent UI overlapping and ensure inputs remain visible. - Fixed link visibility in chats to ensure all shared URLs are displayed correctly. - Refined the "Coming Soon" screen and contact pages for a more polished look. - Optimized message list layouts for small-screen devices.

- Fixed an issue with pinned messages not updating correctly - Resolved a bug where the keyboard remained open after closing the topic creation modal - Removed duplicate messages appearing after sending - Fixed an issue where users were not prompted to update the app if an update became available while the app was running - Added automatic logout after updating the device to a new system version - Added support for custom user display names - Fixed an issue where topic lists from a previous account appeared after switching accounts - Added image zoom in full-screen view - Fixed repeated passcode prompt after registration - Fixed passcode screen appearing after exiting the app - Improved Android back button behavior when selecting chats - Keyboard now closes automatically when opening media - Fixed scrolling to newly received messages - Updated behavior when opening notifications - Fixed an issue preventing re-uploading the same file - Fixed real-time mute status updates in chat details - Corrected user count display when forwarding messages

- Implemented TabBar on the Meet screen. - Resolved navigation routing from the General Chat list to specific topics. - Updated the download module to maintain source metadata for image and video filenames.

Migration & Architecture: Migrated to ULID, optimized sorting, and updated request/socket logic. Chats & Messaging: Added message queuing during processing, reply highlighting, persistent date headers, and typing indicators. Search & Contacts: Restored partial nickname search; fixed display of shared chats, topics, and contact management buttons. Navigation & Speed: Accelerated chat opening, fixed screen freezing, improved notification transitions, and updated Stella Meet navigation. Accounts: Enhanced multi-account switching, profile deletion, and cache/token clearing upon logout. Media & Files: Optimized file caching, document naming, retry logic for failed uploads, and full-screen photo interactions. UI/UX Fixes: Corrected unread counters, pinned channel visibility, scrolling behavior, Bottom Sheet positioning, and text truncation issues.

- Fixed a bug where the keyboard would sometimes remain open when navigating to the passcode screen. - Fixed an issue in multi-select mode where tapping a selected chat again would not deselect it. - Added the ability to mark a channel as read by tapping on it. - Updated the appearance of the chat input field in the light theme. - Fixed an issue with uploading files shared from other applications. - Added an auto-hide behavior for notifications after performing corresponding actions. - Fixed navigation glitches from certain screens back to the chat list (resolves an issue where the app would occasionally freeze). - Fixed a bug where an account would disappear from the UI after switching to a third account. - Increased the background blur effect for message options in the light theme. - Multi-chat actions are now automatically hidden after selecting a single chat. - Added a close button at the bottom of the topic list. - Added the ability to add chats to folders directly from the chat selection screen. - Translated the multi-account registration screen.

Improved the experience after sharing files or text into the app. Added the ability to register through the multi-account flow. Fixed issues with buttons on the contact details screen. Corrected unread message count after returning to the chat list. Fixed an issue with the last message in chats when a previous one was deleted. Contacts are no longer incorrectly shown as “unknown”. Chats now display correctly after switching accounts. Fixed message read/unread status in the chat list. Improved focus behavior on the verification code field after registration. Profile descriptions now have a height limit with scrolling for better readability.

- Improved chat performance and navigation - Added notifications icon on Android - Fixed infinite loading of messages - Improved login and reduced unexpected logouts - Fixed file uploads and image issues - Full chat and topic titles are now visible - Updated swipe actions and multi-select behavior - Improved date display in chats and topics - Fixed scrolling issues in long chats - Minor UI improvements and bug fixes

Fixes Fixed missing image when sending more than one image Fixed missing user avatar that occurred intermittently Fixed mention search (people suggestions) New Features Disabled in-app notifications for new messages when the user is already inside that chat Added a timer showing how long until the next login attempt is allowed Added bio/description field to user profile Added ability to delete messages for yourself or for everyone

Improvements Improved display of the "invite requests" list Improved scroll to pinned message Improved scroll behavior for the message list when a new message appears Improved detection of which messages are currently visible to the user New Features Added hint about the minimum allowed character count for a username Added nickname character limit of 30 characters Added keyboard appearance after the user starts replying to a message via swipe Added ability to cancel message editing Added app version number on the settings screen Added a button that leads to the web version from the connected devices screen Added in-app notification display while the app is open Added unread message count for each account in the available accounts list Added the name of the user who sent the last message in group chats Added scroll to new messages as soon as they load Added message/file cache cleanup after they haven't been used for a while Added topic sorting by the date of the last message Added Stella Meet to the tab bar Restored navigation to chat after tapping a notification Updated the way notification permissions are requested on Android (should fix cases where permissions had to be granted manually on some devices) Updated the logic for refreshing the chats/contacts/calls list immediately when the user switches accounts, rather than waiting until navigating to the corresponding screen Added immediate navigation to the chat list screen upon account switch, instead of staying on the current screen Changes Changed the display of the modal responsible for creating new topics (reduced height, icons removed, keyboard now appears automatically and hides when the modal is closed) Changed the logic responsible for updating the unread count in a chat/topic Changed the method for updating the unread message count on the app icon Changed the logic for adding new users to a chat Replaced initials display on chat icons with those provided by the server Removed socket subscriptions for all contacts for real-time data updates Reworked all call logic (consolidated into a single component for better manageability; all known bugs fixed) Bug Fixes Fixed reaction scroll in the list on Android Fixed mentions functionality in chat Fixed empty user list when trying to add users to a chat Fixed incorrect display of participant count in the chat header Fixed an infinite request loop triggered by tapping a pinned message Fixed timeout errors to reduce the frequency of request timeout failures Fixed a bug where the wrong number of chat participants was shown in the header

* Updated the registration flow for a smoother onboarding experience. * Fixed an issue with sharing recently created photos on iOS. * Refined default topic logic. * Resolved keyboard behavior issues within the "Add Contact" modal. * Fixed a rare "white screen" error when navigating to pinned messages. * Fixed an app crash occurring when entering a chat with an unsent message. * Enabled group owners to delete any message within their group. * Added a version check modal to ensure users are on the latest update.

• Added an additional validation check that may help resolve the issue with calls • Implemented the basic functionality allowing the app to receive files and links via the sharing feature (currently using a simple temporary UI) • Fixed a possible issue that prevented files from being sent • Fixed a bug that made it impossible to exit Account Settings after changing the language • Implemented several minor fixes and improvements • Added additional validation rules for the login screen

Huge perfomance optimization. Other small fixes.