3.0

• Reliability Boost: Significant improvements in multi-device settings, ensuring a smoother experience across all devices.
• Instant Connections: When adding a new contact, you can now start chatting immediately, with no waiting time whatsoever.
• URL Preview Refinement: When a preview is available, URLs at the end of messages are now hidden.
• Read Message Sync: Fixed an issue where messages marked as read on one device would incorrectly remain unread on other devices.
• Secure Call Stability: Resolved a rare issue with secure calls in multi-device settings, where calls could occasionally hang up after 30 seconds.
• Enhanced Notification Reliability: Improved notifications for messages received in recently joined groups, ensuring consistent delivery across all devices.
• Draft Fix: Resolved an issue where drafts with attachments but no text couldn't be sent using the keyboard shortcut.
• Multi-Device Discussion Deletion: Fixed various issues related to deleting discussions across multiple devices.
• Admin Preserved in Group Cloning: Cloning a group now retains the admin's chosen settings.
• Duration Display and Modification Fix: Fixed a bug preventing the display and modification of existence or visibility durations outside of enum values.
• Database Migration Recovery: Improved strategies to recover from certain database migration errors.
• Miscellaneous Improvements and Bug Fixes: Various minor enhancements and bug fixes to further enhance the overall user experience.

2.4

macOS

• Introducing group types! Creating and managing an Olvid group is now easier than ever.
• It is no longer possible to moderate received messages unless in an advanced group configured with the appropriate permissions.
• Two options are now available when deleting a message or discussion: delete from the local device or from all devices you own.
• Fixed an issue where users occasionally had to force quit the app after it had been idle for a period.
• Reacting to a message can now be done by performing a long-press on the message. Double-tap reaction option is still available.
• Fixed a bug where carriage returns in received messages were not always properly displayed.
• The list of available message or discussion deletion options now properly adapts to the context.
• It is now always possible to react to a message, even in a read-only group discussion.
• Removed the reply-to menu entry that was shown on messages in read-only discussions.
• Enhanced user experience by refining the display of backup-related tips.
• Improved the process of deleting messages in a group with no other members.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when the app is running in the background.
• Improved the efficiency of certain network calls by batching several calls into one.
• Improved the preview displayed for URLs pointing to a video.
• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused certain contacts to be relegated to the list of secondary (other) contacts.
• Fixed a bug that occasionally prevented the proper deletion of a profile.
• Fixed a bug that prevented proper highlighting during a search within a discussion.
• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused received messages to be truncated.
• Fixed a bug that impacted user notifications by removing carriage returns from the notification body.
• Fixed a minor bug during the onboarding process.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

iOS

• Introducing group types! Creating and managing an Olvid group is now easier than ever.
• It is no longer possible to moderate received messages unless in an advanced group configured with the appropriate permissions.
• Two options are now available when deleting a message or discussion: delete from the local device or from all devices you own.
• Reacting to a message can now be done by performing a long-press on the message. Double-tap reaction option is still available.
• Fixed a bug where carriage returns in received messages were not always properly displayed.
• The list of available message or discussion deletion options now properly adapts to the context.
• It is now always possible to react to a message, even in a read-only group discussion.
• Removed the reply-to menu entry that was shown on messages in read-only discussions.
• Enhanced user experience by refining the display of backup-related tips.
• Improved the process of deleting messages in a group with no other members.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when the app is running in the background.
• Improved the efficiency of certain network calls by batching several calls into one.
• Improved the preview displayed for URLs pointing to a video.
• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused certain contacts to be relegated to the list of secondary (other) contacts.
• Fixed a bug that occasionally prevented the proper deletion of a profile.
• Fixed a bug that prevented proper highlighting during a search within a discussion.
• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused received messages to be truncated.
• Fixed a bug that impacted user notifications by removing carriage returns from the notification body.
• Fixed a minor bug during the onboarding process.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

2.1

• Behold, adventurers of the digital realm! We present to you a long-awaited treasure: Secure video calls now grace the lands of macOS!
• Our call view has undergone a dramatic makeover to accommodate these splendid video calls. Prepare to be dazzled!
• Seeking wisdom within the scrolls of conversation? Fear not! You can now wield the power of search across all messages in a discussion.
• Behold the mighty keyboard shortcuts, wielder of efficiency! With the almighty Cmd+F, you can summon the search within discussions, while Cmd+G guides you to the next hidden gem.
• The legendary Cmd+Home now serves as the vanquisher of stacked discussions. Press it, and watch them scatter like leaves in the wind!
• Time marches on, but fear not, weary travelers! Under each message, you shall find not only the date but also the day of the week (if it be older than a day). Let not the sands of time obscure your path!
• Update your journey and bask in the glory of these newfound features! Adventure awaits!
• We also fixed a few bugs ;-)

1.3.1

• Bugfix release

From version 1.3:

• Secure calls are now available on macOS!
• The secure calls feature has a fresh new aesthetic, designed to enhance visual appeal across all devices and orientations.
• Introducing a revamped interface for editing the nickname and custom photo of contacts or groups.
• Enjoy the convenience of inviting all group members simultaneously with the new "Invite All" option.
• Resolves an issue on macOS related to file imports using AirDrop.
• Addresses various bugs concerning keycloak-managed users when the keycloak server is inaccessible.
• Resolves a crash that occurred on certain iPhones when rotating the screen during an active discussion.
• Fixes a bug that hindered secure calls from functioning when the device's local time was incorrect.
• Various other minor bug fixes.

From version 1.2:

• It is now possible to subscribe to the multi-device while adding a new device.
• Fixes localization issues.
• Fixes a bug sometimes provoking a crash in the background.
• Fixes a few issues concerning groups (including enterprise managed groups).
• Several fixes improving the multi-device experience.

From version 1.1:

• Fully redesigned invitation tab!
• Improves the onboarding process.
• Fixes the authorization screen request access to the microphone.
• Fixes an issue sometimes preventing to receive a code during an invitation process.

From version 1.0:

• This is a major update! Welcome to Olvid v1.0 ;-)
• You can now use the same profile on multiple devices simultaneously!
• Start a conversation on your iPhone, continue it on your Mac, finish it on your iPad.
• All your contacts, groups, and settings stay synchronized across all your devices.
• Add a new contact on the go thanks to your iPhone, discuss with them from any device.
• All your conversations stay end-to-end secured (end-to-end encrypted and end-to-end authenticated) across all your devices and those of your contacts.
• Adding a new device to your list of devices is done in seconds thanks to a new, completely redesigned, secure, onboarding process!
• Changing phone is now also done in seconds if you still have your old device at hand.

0.12.9

• Improves the new group protocol to prevent situations were group pending members would never become full members. Basically, Olvid works even better than before.
• Hotfix.

0.12.4

• You can now change profile by swiping down the profile picture on the top left.
• Improves the reliability of the startup procedure after installing a new Olvid version.
• Fixes a bug where sharing with Olvid could fail from certain Apple's app (such as Music or the Developer app).
• Fixes a bug that could sometimes prevent the profile edition.
• Fixes a crash under iOS 15.7.x

0.12.3

• Introducing a long awaited feature! You can now create as many (independent) profiles as you want! For example, you can create one for family and friends and another for work.
• A profile can be "hidden": showing it back requires a specific password. For an extra layer of privacy!
• If a profile is allowed to make secure outgoing calls, all other profiles are as well.
• Certain notifications were received twice, this is fixed.
• iPad users with a physical keyboard can send messages by simply tapping Command + Return.
• You can now clone any group, even if you are not administrator of the group.
• Improved experience when sharing with Olvid: a list of all selected discussions now appears on top of the available discussions.
• When forwarding a previously sent message, the forwarded message does not show the "forward" sign anymore.
• Improves the virtual keyboard dismissal under iOS 15.5+.
• It was not possible to have a white space when specifying a first name or a last name. This is fixed.
• Certain link previews could "spin" forever. This is fixed.
• Many minor bugfixes for iOS 13 and iPadOS.
• Fixes animation issues of the composition view.
• Other minor bugfixes.

0.12.2

• New redesigned (and more efficient!) list of recent discussions under iOS 16!
• To switch back to the old style, go to All Settings > Interface.
• Fixes a bug that would prevent certain files to be properly deleted.
• Fixes a issue where tapping a notification or sharing using Siri would not always choose the appropriate discussion.
• Fixes a crash sometimes occuring when tapping the discussion button of a contact detailed view.
• Other minor improvements.

0.12.1

• The discussions you use the most within Olvid will now be suggested when sharing.
• Fixes a bug at the engine level resulting in a frequent crash of the app.
• Fixes a systematic crash occurring when dismissing the discussion screen by swiping while the keyboard is active.
• Updates WebRTC to version 5249.

0.12.0

• Say hello to new discussion groups! They can now be configured with as many administrators as you want.
• Backup are now faster and even more reliable.
• The name of a contact who deletes a message for all discussion participants is now indicated right within the discussion.
• csv files can now be shared with Olvid using AirDrop. Yepee!
• Typing a new message now automatically puts the discussion on top of the list of recent discussions.
• You are now notified when a contact takes a screenshot of sensitive messages (either read-once or with a limited visibility).
• Download and upload progresses can now be accessed from the information panel of the associated message.
• Opening a discussion under iPad would not always scroll to the latest message. This is fixed.
• User notifications now show a small preview of the attachment when possible.
• You are notified if a message fails to be sent after retrying for a long period of time.
• A new option allows to automatically download all attachments regardless of their size.
• Keycloak revocations now work even when push notifications are deactivated.
• Fixes a visual bug occurring when sending an audio message under iOS 16.
• Fixes a potential crash occurring under iOS 16 when performing a Keycloak search.
• Fixes an issue occurring under iOS 16 where the copy/paste would systematically request the user's permission.
• Fixes an issue preventing the display of certain "missed call" notifications.
• Olvid starts even faster than before.
• In order to never miss a secure call, you can now grant access to the microphone during the onboarding procedure.