GeoChat v1.2.0 – Customizable Broker Support & Privacy Compliance

Release Highlights

• 🚀 APK Available: Starting from this release, the pre-compiled and signed APK is available for direct download. This allows for immediate testing on Android devices without requiring a full development environment.
• 🌐 Custom MQTT Broker Support: Users can now manually configure the MQTT broker address, enabling the use of private or custom brokers for decentralized communication.
• ⚖️ Privacy & GDPR Compliance: Integrated a formal Privacy Policy and an updated "Location Rationale" dialog to ensure transparent handling of GPS data, in line with modern privacy standards.
• 🛠️ Refactored UI & Stability: * Updated the permission dialog using the latest Jetpack Compose LinkAnnotation APIs.
  • Optimized the Android Manifest for better stability during device rotation.
  • Refined ProGuard/R8 rules for a smaller and more secure binary.

How to Install

1. Scroll down to the GeoChat Main Page.
2. Download app-release.apk.
3. Open the file on your Android device (ensure "Install from unknown sources" is enabled) and start chatting!