v4.3.9

New

• Updated the Sample App to React Native 0.78 with New Architecture enabled.

Enhancements

• The customSoundForOutgoingMessages now functions correctly in the CometChatMessages component, allowing users to customize sounds for outgoing messages.

Fixes

• Resolved an issue where the error state view briefly appeared before the reaction list loaded.
• Fixed modal presentation issues on iOS, ensuring consistent behavior.
• Corrected a bug that caused old usernames to appear in conversations after the user updated their name.
• Fixed the incorrect type definition for the voiceRecordingIconURL prop.
• Addressed type errors caused by incorrect typings across the UI Kit.

Deprecations

• None

Removals

• None

v5.0.1+SampleAppExpo

New

• Upgraded both SampleApp and SampleAppWithPushNotifications to React Native 0.79.4 for improved compatibility and performance.
• Introduced a new SampleAppExpo to demonstrate integration and usage of the UI Kit in Expo-based projects.

Enhancements

• None.

Deprecations

• None.

Removals

• None.

v5.0.1

New

• Added Expo compatibility, enabling seamless integration with Expo projects.
• Introduced React Native support from version 0.77 to the latest, expanding compatibility with various React Native versions.

Enhancements

• None

Fixes

• Resolved an issue where the "Edit" option would not open while the keyboard was active.
• Fixed a bug where the password-protected icon was not displayed in the conversation list.
• Corrected an issue where an incorrect password was shown when rejoining a private protected group after leaving without transferring ownership.
• Fixed an issue where not clicking on the "Block/Delete Chat" button would still trigger the button action.
• Removed extra space appearing at the bottom of the composer.
• Addressed inconsistent UI for deleted sticker message bubbles before and after reopening the chat.
• Fixed inconsistent call logos and incorrect status shown in call logs and call details.

Deprecations

• None

Removals

• None

v5.0.0

New

• Revamped UI: Experience a fresh, modern design for improved visual appeal and consistency. The updated look enhances usability and engagement.
• Restructured Components: Enjoy a redesigned component architecture that improves scalability, making it easier to build and maintain modular designs.

Enhancements

• Optimized User Experience: Interactions have been streamlined to provide a smoother, more intuitive experience, reducing friction during use.
• Advanced Styling and Theming: Gain greater flexibility with enhanced customization options, allowing you to tailor appearances to suit your brand effortlessly.
• Simplified Integration: Set up faster and with ease thanks to a more intuitive, streamlined integration process.

Fixes

• Resolved: Issue where the Android app would crash when placed in the background with certain app states (e.g., notifications or incoming calls).
• Fixed: Call Button not working correctly on Android, especially when navigating between chat screens.
• Fixed: Outgoing calls not properly transitioning to the call screen after initiating a call.
• Fixed: Inconsistent display of user statuses in dark mode across devices.
• Resolved: App crashes on iOS when switching groups or users in the chat list.
• Fixed: Flickering modal UI on iOS during call initiation and chat navigation.
• Fixed: Group member scope changes not updating in real-time.
• Fixed: App freezing when editing messages in the conversation list.
• Fixed: Scroll behavior issues in group chats and calls screen on older Android devices.

Removals

• Style Props Removed: Style-specific props have been deprecated to encourage the use of modern theming practices, which offer more robust and scalable customization options.

v5.0.0-beta.1

New

• Revamped UI: Experience a fresh, modern design for improved visual appeal and consistency. The updated look enhances usability and engagement.
• Restructured Components: Enjoy a redesigned component architecture that improves scalability, making it easier to build and maintain modular designs.

Enhancements

• Optimized User Experience: Interactions have been streamlined to provide a smoother, more intuitive experience, reducing friction during use.
• Advanced Styling and Theming: Gain greater flexibility with enhanced customization options, allowing you to tailor appearances to suit your brand effortlessly.
• Simplified Integration: Set up faster and with ease thanks to a more intuitive, streamlined integration process.

Fixes

• None

Removals

• Style Props Removed: Style-specific props have been deprecated to encourage the use of modern theming practices, which offer more robust and scalable customization options.

v4.3.8

New

• Added Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode for Android Calling

Enhancements

• None

Fixes

• None

v4.3.6

New

• None

Enhancements

• Updated React Native UI Kit to version 4.3.20

Fixes

• None

v4.3.5

Enhancements

• Now user details will be pulled from the static JSON data in sample app
• Updated Chat SDK to version 4.0.9
• Updated React Native UI Kit to version 4.3.13

v4.3.4

Enhancements

• Updated UI Kit to version 4.3.4
• Updated Calls SDK to version 4.0.7
• Updated Chat SDK to version 4.0.7
• Updated React Native to version 0.73.6

Fixes

• Addressed an issue where auto-login was not working properly.

v4.3.3

Enhancements

• Updated UIKit to version v4.3.3.

Fixes

• Addressed an issue that was causing the app to crash upon permission changes when the app was in the background.