π’ [ V E C T O R ] Open Beta v0.3.0
The first release of 2026 and it's going to be a difficult one to match. This is by far the biggest Vector release to date and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you all.
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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:
𧩠Mini Apps Platform: WebXDC-based games & apps within Vector with P2P Multiplayer (Yes, it plays DOOM!)
πͺ The Nexus: discover and install Mini Apps from a secure, decentralized App Store, built for Vector
π Custom Relays: configure your own preferred relays for personalized connectivity
π¨ New Themes: three additional themes, each with their own exotic takes, Keep it Purple, people
π Notification Sounds: audio notifications, with our homemade PrΓ©lude sound, custom sounds, and smart caching
πΌοΈ GIF Picker & Inline Images: search and send GIFs directly from the chatbox, powered by GIFverse
π Leave Group: ability to leave groups, with proper system event notifications for everyone else
βοΈ Message Editing: edit sent messages with full history tracking
β¨οΈ Popup Shortcuts: Enter to confirm, Escape to close popups; ESC to cancel Reply/Edit
Improved:
π MLS Overhaul: major messaging protocol improvements for reliability and security, based on the latest MDK
π MIP-04 File Sharing: imeta attachment handling for MLS groups, built for compatibility with White Noise
β‘ Memory Optimizations: reduced memory usage during image uploads (around 4x less!)
ποΈ Database Performance: migration system overhaul with improved stability, safety and performance
π¬ Message Bubbles: refined corner rounding, grouping and a new "Sending/Sent" status
πΌοΈ SVG Optimization: optimized vector graphics across the app (reduced app size!)
Fixed:
πΌοΈ Profile Sync: avatars and banners now update correctly
β±οΈ Chat Timestamps: fixed timestamps disrupting avatar/message streaking
π¬ Typing Indicators: deduplicated indicators and optimized performance
π Reply Context: replies now display the latest edited content
π Search Box: fixed styling and typing indicator expiries
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