What's New?

This update fixes bugs (especially on Desktop) and brings some of the latest server's features to the client apps. We apologize for the long wait, we've been very busy!

The Big Stuff

New Stuff

• Added ability to check if an address is iMessage capable in the chat creator
• Brand new incoming FaceTime notification (aaaaaand maybe some extra new features if you're brave enough to try them)
• Added FindMy friends & redesigned FindMy screen
  • If you are not seeing locations, try using the refresh button (wait for it to finish), then use it again.

Important Bug Fixes

• Reworked "jump to last unread" logic to prevent lagging/freezing chats
• Fixed text field losing focus if mouse moved outside [Desktop]
• Fixed gesture interference preventing moving cursor when editing a message

Enhancements

• Added autofill hints for password managers
• Improved send/receive sound UI & added volume setting
• Added ability to check if an address is iMessage capable in the chat creator
• Disabled swipe to reply when editing a message (gesture interference)
• Reworked "jump to last unread" logic to prevent lagging/freezing chats
• Added ability to jump to a message when tapping on it from the reply thread view
• Added better clarity to group member count text in conversation details
• "Always show avatar" now functions as expected [Material skin]
• Chat avatar now shows in conversation header [Material skin]
• Message content detection prioritizes the longest detected string in the message
• Improved Google Sign In UI
• Added ability to schedule messages on an hourly basis (Don't abuse this!)
• Added audio player seek bar [Desktop]
• Added ability to change user color even if colorful avatar is off
• Check if chat exists on server before creating a chat, in case it exists on the app but not on the server
• Added ability to sign in via Google in connection settings
• Ctrl + tab switches to the next chat even if the text field is focused [Desktop]
• Brand new FaceTime notification (aaaaaand maybe some extra new features if you're brave enough to try them)
• Added FindMy friends & redesigned FindMy screen
• Refocus main text field after editing a message
• Added up arrow shortcut setting to edit the last sent message

Fixes

• Added better error handling to localhost detection
• Fixed initial conversation page not reacting to window effect change without a restart [Windows]
• Dispose video players properly [Desktop]
• Fixed non-functional send/receive sound [Desktop]
• Fixed text field losing focus if mouse moved outside [Desktop]
• Fixed issue where the app searches a chat called "minimized" when starting the app minimized [Desktop]
• Fixed text field focus when iMessage replying
• Fixed color emoji [Web]
• Fixed a few issues with displaying "Someone" (not all are fixed) [Web]
• Fixed issues loading settings backups
• Fixed window sizing with multiple monitors [Desktop]
• Fixed issues with window not coming to front when clicking a notification [Desktop]
• Fixed crash if Firestore collection is null [Android]
• Fixed right click not functioning on conversation tile [Desktop, Material / Samsung skin]
• Fixed video player controls [Desktop]
• Fixed whitespace getting saved as message drafts
• Fixed gesture interference preventing moving cursor when editing a message
• Fixed status indicators not updating for delivered or read messages in the chat list
• Fixed middle click scroll reversed and glitchy [Desktop]
• Fixed auto dark mode not working when window effects enabled [Windows]
• Fixed firebase error when project / configuration changes
• Fixed shared vCards without a contact photo using your personal avatar
• Fixed transparency issues in various components with a window effect enabled [Windows]
• Prevent crashes and unsupported behavior when running as Snap [Linux]

For Developers

• Upgraded to Flutter 3.13
• Updated dependencies
• Improved snap build process

Notes

• The APK below supports Android Auto
• Please consider leaving us a review on the Google Play Store!

Useful Links

• Support Us: https://bluebubbles.app/donate
• Sponsor Us: https://github.com/sponsors/BlueBubblesApp

Clients

• BlueBubbles Server: https://github.com/BlueBubblesApp/bluebubbles-server/releases
• BlueBubbles for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluebubbles.messaging
• BlueBubbles for Windows: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/9P3XF8KJ0LSM
• BlueBubbles for Linux: https://flathub.org/apps/details/app.bluebubbles.BlueBubbles
• BlueBubbles Web: https://bluebubbles.app/web

P.S. Builds have also been submitted to the Google Play Store (Android) and Microsoft Store (desktop), and are currently being Reviewed

Enjoy!