The new era of communication begins.
Important: Group Chats have undergone several breaking-changes, due to the lack of stability in our previous Alpha Group Chats implementation, and thereby their lack of usage; Group Chats will be reset when you download v0.3.0, please re-create any Groups you previously owned.
New:
- 🧩 Mini Apps Platform: WebXDC-based games & apps within Vector with P2P Multiplayer (Yes, it plays DOOM!)
- 🏪 The Nexus: discover and install Mini Apps from a secure, decentralised App Store, built for Vector
- 💰 PIVX Wallet: send and receive PIVX directly within Vector via the PIVX Mini App
- 🌐 Custom Relays: configure your own preferred relays for personalized connectivity
- 🎨 New Themes: three additional themes, each with their own exotic takes, Keep it Purple, people
- 🔔 Notification Sounds: audio notifications, with our homemade Prélude sound, custom sounds, and smart caching
- 🖼️ GIF Picker & Inline Images: search and send GIFs directly from the chatbox, powered by GIFverse
- 👋 Leave Group: ability to leave groups, with proper system event notifications for everyone else
- ✏️ Message Editing: edit sent messages with full history tracking
- ⌨️ Popup Shortcuts: Enter to confirm, Escape to close popups; ESC to cancel Reply/Edit
Improved:
- 🔐 MLS Overhaul: major messaging protocol improvements for reliability and security, based on the latest MDK
- 📂 MIP-04 File Sharing: imeta attachment handling for MLS groups, built for compatibility with White Noise
- ⚡ Memory Optimizations: reduced memory usage during image uploads (around 4x less!)
- 🗄️ Database Performance: migration system overhaul with improved stability, safety and performance
- 💬 Message Bubbles: refined corner rounding, grouping and a new "Sending/Sent" status
- 🖼️ SVG Optimization: optimized vector graphics across the app (reduced app size!)
Fixed:
- 🖼️ Profile Sync: avatars and banners now update correctly
- ⏱️ Chat Timestamps: fixed timestamps disrupting avatar/message streaking
- 💬 Typing Indicators: deduplicated indicators and optimized performance
- 🔄 Reply Context: replies now display the latest edited content
- 🔍 Search Box: fixed styling and typing indicator expiries