github permissionlesstech/bitchat-android 0.7
APK release 0.7

latest releases: 1.2.2, 1.3.0-rc1, 1.2.1...
one month ago

Added

  • Location services check during app startup with educational UI
  • Message text selection functionality in chat interface
  • Enhanced RSSI tracking and unread message indicators
  • Major Bluetooth connection architecture refactoring with dedicated managers

Fixed

  • Critical: Android-iOS message fragmentation compatibility issues
    • Fixed fragment size (500→150 bytes) and ID generation for cross-platform messaging
    • Ensures Android can properly communicate with iOS devices
  • DirectMessage notifications and text copying functionality
  • Smart routing optimizations (no relay loops, targeted delivery)
  • Build system compilation issues and null pointer exceptions

Changed

  • Comprehensive dependency updates (AGP 8.10.1, Kotlin 2.2.0, Compose 2025.06.01)
  • Optimized BLE scan intervals for better battery performance
  • Reduced excessive logging output

Improved

  • Cross-platform compatibility with iOS and Rust implementations
  • Connection stability through architectural improvements
  • Battery performance via scan duty cycling
  • User onboarding with location services education

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