simplex-chat version history

- Added SimpleX names for channels and businesses with registration guide. - Improved stability of group member connections. - Enhanced management of contributor roles in channels. - Fixed various UI and connection issues across platforms.

- Show subscriber roles in channel member list and contributor list - Added CLI support for connecting to channels - Fixed: no longer show member role change events in channels

New in v7.0-beta.1: - allow promoting channel subscribers to contributors - wider messages in channels - easier to read. - blocking of obfuscated links when groups prohibit them. - ios: fix tapping SimpleX links in messages to open the connection. - desktop: fix app updates. Commits: - website: add whitepaper working draft - website: update whitepaper draft - Merge branch 'stable' - Merge branch 'stable' - docs: add channel webpage setup guide (#7097) - android, desktop, ios: remove right gap on received messages in channels (#7106) - Merge branch 'stable' - Merge branch 'stable' - core: improve short link decompression (#7110) - Merge branch 'stable' - core: 7.0.0.2 (simplexmq 7.0.0.2) - Merge branch 'stable' - core: 7.0.0.3 - core: public groups - roster of privileged members (#7017) - ui: allow to change member role in channel (#7096) - Merge branch 'stable' - core: 7.0.0.4 - ui: translations (#7112) - website: translations (#7033) - ios: update core library - core: 7.0.0.5 - android, desktop: fix crash on opening chat with extremely wide image (#7123) - 7.0.0-beta.1: android 360, desktop 149, ios 338 **Android APKs**: SHA2-256(simplex-aarc

New in 6.5.6: - fix group link use after admin demotion - chat relays: fix delivery cursor not advancing on PostgreSQL - ios: fix opening SimpleX links from messages - desktop: fix in-app updater deleting the download The GitHub release build is independently reproduced by: | Verifier | Signatures | PGP key to verify | | ------- | --------- | ----------------- | | SimpleX Chat team | [_sha256sums.asc](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/releases/download/v6.5.6/_sha256sums.asc) <br>[_simplex-aarch64.apk.asc](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/releases/download/v6.5.6/_simplex-aarch64.apk.asc)<br>[_simplex-armv7a.apk.asc](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/releases/download/v6.5.6/_simplex-armv7a.apk.asc) | [BBDF 7BDA D154 8B16 836A F5B9 D53B DFD1 53C3 66BA](https://keys.openpgp.org/search?q=build%40simplex.chat) | Read more about verifying and reproducing release builds: https://simplex.chat/reproduce/ Commits: - core: fix delivery cursor not advancing to maximum group member id for posgtgres (#7043) - ui: show badges in more contexts (#7084) - ci: fix windows build (#7095) - ios: open SimpleX links in chat messages via in-app c

New in v7.0-beta.0: - channel web previews: read recent posts before joining. - channel owners can add and remove relays. - option to delete a removed member's messages. - more reliable message delivery in groups. - faster loading of large groups. - reorganized settings, with new section design on Android and desktop. - initial support for supporter badges. Commits: - android, desktop: new settings section design (#6777) - core: deliver member profiles via relay (#6953) - ios: add "update" scripts (#7004) - core: update simplexmq (receiving services) (#6212) - core, ui: member full delete with messages (#6994) - flatpak: update metainfo (#7008) - docs: update security assessment schedule (#7007) - android, desktop: fix E2E encryption section divider rendered inside card (#7012) - core: fix races on member removal / delivery of their messages (#7010) - Merge branch 'stable' - directory: add rtsopts (#7006) - Merge branch 'stable' - core: rename migrations (#7028) - Revert "cli: fix redraw slowness (#6735)" - Merge branch 'stable' - simplex-chat-python: add BotCommand.params field (#7034) - Merge branch 'stable' - ios: update library - Merge branch 'sta

New in 6.5.5: - Initial support for supporter badges - Fix file names without an extension saved with a trailing dot - Shorter "close to tray" setting (desktop) Commits: - simplex-chat-nodejs: bump libraries (#7042) - core: store context to pass configuration parameters (#7057) - core: support signature verification in p2p groups (forward compatibility) (#7058) - android, desktop, ios: fix trailing dot in saved name for files without extension (#7016) - core: supporter badges using anonymous BBS credentials (#7040) - core: 6.5.5.0 (simplexmq 6.5.4.0) - desktop: shorter "close to tray" setting - 6.5.5: android 355, desktop 146, ios 335 **Android APKs**: SHA2-256(simplex-aarch64.apk)= 74d6038e7a70b0aaca9acdb2a392971b093616ba02933f37da91d00bf3da54d6 SHA2-256(simplex-armv7a.apk)= 6c25c0a0da41d6de149c2a20b2b88e4943af72ea23c8d0d565ef16bddf0e3152 **Desktop app**: SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-24_04-aarch64)= e96f1348a9a9762b5568a995f038574dfbc467a03109d8ec3d8538aa74ce14fd SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-24_04-aarch64.deb)= cc0af58992fb79c8401fc2f62313c93da3da36269a3bca39afc8be8cd84047a0 SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-22_04-aarch64)= 2596145be2ebcf404bf6df0b8

New in 6.5.4: - Fix video playback hang - Selecting message text no longer copies extras (timestamps, sender names) - Fix remote desktop connection Commits: - desktop: fix in-app updater on Windows, AppImage, and aarch64 (#6985) - desktop: fix video playback hang caused by stuck preview snapshot (#6983) - core, ui: require update for public groups (#7009) - rfc: namespace (#7001) - core: fix /start remote host parser when iface name contains a space (#7025) - desktop: don't copy non-message items when selecting message text (#6993) - core, ui: split SimplexNameDomain out of SimplexNameInfo (#7024) - plan: web previews for channels (#7022) - ui: translations (#7032) - core: 6.5.4.0 (simplexmq 6.5.3.0) - core: rename field in protocol (#7038) - 6.5.4.1 - ios: update core library - ui: show channel web link (#7039) - 6.5.4: android 353, desktop 145, ios 334 **Android APKs**: SHA2-256(simplex-aarch64.apk)= 9955554752785e36963017e1ed09ab36183f0a55042ec355d09d6d636e031ec7 SHA2-256(simplex-armv7a.apk)= 402bc68d78f69ff7b9a3531910acaea27860c0ac3cc62a8e93097b3d6de25342 **Desktop app**: SHA2-256(simplex-chat-macos-aarch64)= 0b6b858a6e88929ed454ac6ff690bf6

New in 6.5.3: - Relays reject groups that were removed, can be manually re-allowed Commits: - flatpak: update metainfo (#6982) - core, ui: persist "Remove link tracking" setting on database import (#6977) - nodejs, python: bump packages (#6984) - desktop: prevent duplicate launches (#6979) - core, ui: relay reject rejoin (#6978) - website: links page (#6992) - website: fix layout - Fix 402 payment required (#6998) - 6.5.3.0 - ios: update core library - 6.5.3: ios 333 - 6.5.3: android 351, desktop 144 **Android APKs**: SHA2-256(simplex-aarch64.apk)= eab7f3b966ee2fc6d89b595b76abf10c8fabbcf8a28770d0bb9caee637d8c5dc SHA2-256(simplex-armv7a.apk)= 129dc2b5fd75dd7bff277ab37355011ea6acbccba994f2145fcfb0b7d05f14f9 **Desktop app**: SHA2-256(simplex-chat-macos-x86-64)= 3ce4267b9958c8024650307099c729674d7b351ec1769320995d74be050f4b3b SHA2-256(simplex-chat-macos-aarch64)= 667005d1d1b9f5ad455e5f2559206e0f6f63270f06bad0924b2636dfafd9fa5b SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-24_04-aarch64)= e85c748453496d6509c45d4b28b12f92407f423d9095e3779d0ae6bf08bddae9 SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-24_04-aarch64.deb)= e0f935256b93fefce74e9e1e54f1d04eb05da4d82864be9ab7e6a604f4a80e6f SHA

New in 6.5.2: - allow deleting messages from channel history without time limit. - support adding and removing chat relays in channels on the subscriber side (will be enabled in UI in v6.5.x or v7). Commits: - flatpak: update metainfo (#6943) - website: tweaks (#6945) - support bot, bots: paginate chat scan (#6935) - ios: fix link chat item not fitting into screen width (#6947) - website: update home page (#6948) - ui: adjust create channel ui (#6950) - core, ui: relay management - add, remove relays, synchronization to relay list (#6917) - ui: disable relay management (#6951) - docs: channel subscriber profiles plan (#6918) - core: single relay checks interval (#6952) - desktop: fix RTL text rendering under the send button (#6906) - desktop: fix copying selected text in reports (#6863) - android, desktop: open correct image in fullscreen viewer (#6869) - desktop: keep text selection on the originally selected message when a new message arrives (#6955) - core: code style - support bot: accept YAML transcript in context (#6946) - core: forward compatible support for owners/admins/moderations deleting channel and public group messages without limitations (#696

New in v6.5.1: - additional preset chat relay. - fixed a rare bug when receiving files. Commits: - flatpak: update metainfo (#6926) - simplex-chat-nodejs: bump version (#6925) - support bot: update messages (#6927) - support bot: do not log contacts on start (#6928) - docs: channels whitepaper and chat protocol (#6911) - blog: v6.5, channels, consortium agreement, crowdfunding (#6930) - ui: improve channel creation ux (#6933) - website: fix directory (#6936) - core: fix relay request worker retry limit (#6931) - core: add preset chat realy - core: 6.5.1.0 (simplexmq 6.5.1.0) - core: fix migration - core: 6.5.1.1 - 6.5.1: ios 331 - 6.5.1: android 347, desktop 142 **Android APKs**: SHA2-256(simplex-aarch64.apk)= 0543a7dfd600ffd52e62f3af0ddb96ba4dff53dc0445f5acd393fe1042605ec9 SHA2-256(simplex-armv7a.apk)= ccd1e7030a74afd4f1b490fe21d2605fcf21792a511fde84cbb7aade4eb7c24b **Desktop app**: SHA2-256(simplex-chat-macos-aarch64)= bd7a161bc71a84e8574719c32ae1a95fc41c76e23161a70b4803d6dbb9460f20 SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-22_04-aarch64)= d3718adfcee03d9aa8c773ad50848cbb62cd7bb2d5e945aa0ade70bd46c909aa SHA2-256(simplex-chat-ubuntu-22_04-aarch64.deb)=

New in v6.5. Public channels - speak freely! - Reliability: many relays per channel. - Ownership: you can run your own relays. - Security: owners hold channel keys. - Privacy: for owners and subscribers. Easier to invite your friends: we made connecting simpler for new users. Safe web links: - opt-in to send link previews. - use SOCKS proxy for previews (if enabled). - prevent hyperlink phishing. - remove link tracking. Non-profit governance: to make SimpleX Network last. Read more on April 30 at 20:00 UTC: https://simplex.chat/blog/20260430-simplex-channels-v6-5-consortium-crowdfunding-freedom-of-speech.html The GitHub release build is independently reproduced by: | Verifier | Signatures | PGP key to verify | | ------- | --------- | ----------------- | | SimpleX Chat team | [_sha256sums.asc](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/releases/download/v6.5.0/_sha256sums.asc) <br>[_simplex-aarch64.apk.asc](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/releases/download/v6.5.0/_simplex-aarch64.apk.asc)<br>[_simplex-armv7a.apk.asc](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/releases/download/v6.5.0/_simplex-armv7a.apk.asc) | [BBDF 7BDA D154 8B16 836A