Ping My Messenger: Can't find your Messenger? Use the app to make it ring and vibrate so you can locate it fast.

Chat View Updates: Chat members are now displayed directly under the chat title.

Visual Refresh: Updated the device state UI and charging bar indicators.

Fixed an issue where sent messages were not displayed in the chat view when opened via push notifications or SOS chats.

The app now automatically stops playing incoming voice messages when you begin recording a new one.

Removed unnecessary charging indicators from the main chat page for single KARRI chats.

Updated Terms & Conditions links and performed under-the-hood library maintenance for performance and stability.

Brand Makeover: Check your home screen for our shiny new app icon!

Badge Counter Fix: The red notification dot on iOS now updates accurately without ghost alerts.

Fixed image upload failures when photo library permissions are set to limited.

Resolved rare app crashes related to voice message waveform extraction and null image exceptions.

Fixed an issue where 401 Unauthorized server responses would unexpected force a session logout.

Corrected step count calculations during the onboarding flow.

Fixed device status sync when opening the app directly from a push notification.

Enhanced voice message diagnostics and added per-device chat assignment limits.

Refer-a-Friend: Easily invite friends and family to join Karri right from the app.

New Onboarding Guides: Added interactive walk-throughs for managing Messengers and clearing message queues.

Notification Centre Visibility: Brought the Notification Centre front and center with consistent header icons.

Added push notification support to jump directly into the Notification Centre.

Reduced iOS background watchdog termination crashes.

Highlighted the "Add Chat" button for easier navigation.

Upgraded underlying messaging and notification components.

App Walkthroughs: Added interactive tours for voice messaging, SOS mode, Safe Areas, and sharing Messenger information.

Redesigned the initial chat overlay and contact invitation flow.

Connected phone contacts are now automatically filtered out from your invitation list to prevent duplicates.

Reduced app launch splash screen delay to 800ms.

Fixed intermittent error dialogs when creating new chats.

Fixed map zoom alignment after resuming the app from the background.

Fixed background channel reconnection after logging out and back in.

Saved Wi-Fi Networks: The app now remembers Wi-Fi credentials locally, making reconnecting to known networks effortless.

Visual Makeover: Enjoy redesigned Sign In, Sign Up, Profile, and Password Reset screens.

Audio Player Optimization: Reused audio playback resources to reduce CPU and battery usage during voice message playback.

Added mandatory email verification steps for new user sign-ups.

Added clear confirmation modals when deactivating or viewing SOS alerts.

Added an easy option to copy device IMEIs directly from settings (with automatic whitespace trimming).

Fixed chat message formatting glitches caused by extra-long user names.

Messenger SOS Mode: Children can now trigger SOS Mode directly from their Karri Messenger to instantly alert family members.

SOS Locator Screen: Dedicated full-screen map interface for tracking active emergency alerts and exporting coordinates to external map apps.

Device online/offline status updates now render much closer to real time.

Real-time delivery and read receipts update instantly on message info screens.

Fixed an issue that prevented some users from sharing voice messages externally.

Manage KARRI Tab: Access your KARRI list instantly via a dedicated tab on the bottom navigation bar.

Locator Tour: Added an introductory walkthrough to help navigate the map and locator features.

Locator Reordering: Your most recently used KARRIs skip to the front of the top selection bar on the map.

Reorganized and cleaned up the Device Details page.

KARRI locations remain visible on the map while creating or editing Safe Areas.

Fixed an issue where tapping the GPS icon failed to open the Locator page.

Resolved blank screen issues caused by failed Wi-Fi setup attempts.

Membership Code Activation: Added a dedicated area to redeem membership codes, scan QR codes, and manage active device subscriptions.

Cached Transcriptions: Voice message transcriptions are now saved locally on your device once generated.

Generation 2 Support: Enhanced setup and pairing flows for Generation 2 Messengers.

Visual refresh for splash screens, QR scanning screens, device icons, and Safe Area popups.

Fixed an issue where tapping chat invite notifications while the app was closed did not bring up the response popup.

Improved dialog layout behavior for long chat names.

QR Code Chat Invites: Scan a friend's KARRI directly to invite them to an existing chat.

Multilingual Transcription: Message transcription automatically detects the spoken language.

Satellite Map View: Switch between standard and satellite views on the Locator map.

Contact Search: Added a quick search bar to locate contacts faster.

Added a dedicated Notification Centre page with an alert bell icon.

Enabled text selection and copying for device IMEI numbers.

Fixed duplicate network requests when manually entering device IMEIs.

Fixed double popups when responding to chat invitations from background notifications.

Flush Pending Queue: Clear pending device message queues to push important messages through faster.

Per-Device Unread Counts: Track unread message counts per device and mark messages as read individually.

Updated app terminology: renamed "Channels" to "Chats" throughout the interface.

Charging reminders can now be customized or disabled.

Fixed camera permission error handling and unread badge display for high counts.

Custom GPS Intervals: Adjust your KARRI's GPS update frequency (longer intervals extend battery life).

Powered-Off Device Indicators: Powered-off devices display a distinct grey indicator on the map versus offline red indicators.

Improved overlapping device pin selection on the Locator map.

Reordered the KARRI settings page to put frequently used options at the top.

Improved email address validation and whitespace trimming during sign-up.

New Message Divider: Easily identify where you left off with a clear visual divider in chat conversations.

Unheard vs. Heard Colors: Unheard messages display in vibrant green, while played messages switch to grey.

Charging Reminders: Toggle evening charging reminders on or off in KARRI settings.

Smooth historical message loading with pull-to-refresh and a "scroll to bottom" quick button.

Improved real-time chat.seen event synchronization.

Addressed an issue preventing select customers from completing account login.

Added the ability to save chat members directly into your personal contact list.

Standardized branding to uppercase "KARRI" across all screens.

Fixed audio playback issues when using wired or wireless headphones on iOS.

Fixed back-button navigation transition animations on iOS.

Safe Areas (Geofencing): Create custom safe zones and receive instant push notifications when KARRI devices enter or leave defined boundaries.

Redesigned Locator: Refreshed map interface supporting multiple KARRIs and Safe Area overlays.

Full Safe Area management toolset: draw custom polygon areas, customize zone names, assign devices, set minimum/maximum size limits, and adjust notification muting.

Remote Silence: Mute your KARRI device remotely during school hours or quiet times.

Message Export & Sharing: Long-press any voice message to save or share it externally.

Direct navigation links added to jump straight from device settings into associated chats.

Improved Wi-Fi signal strength reporting.

Wi-Fi Connectivity Setup: Connect your KARRI to home Wi-Fi networks via Bluetooth for enhanced indoor connectivity.

Added "Forget Wi-Fi" management options under device settings.

Added detailed delivery and read timestamps per device in group chats.

Expanded Multi-Chat Support: Connect individual KARRI devices to up to three distinct chats.

Color-Coded Devices: App UI now displays device hardware colors for quick visual identification.

Multi-Device Group Messaging: Assign KARRI devices to multiple chats to communicate across multiple family members or devices.

Colorful Chat Interface: Redesigned chat experience with custom color assignments per conversation.

Automatic Chat Creation: Pairing a new KARRI automatically creates a ready-to-use chat channel.

Instant Delivery Details: Single-tap any delivery icon to open message status info immediately.

Moved Quick Start guides into an accessible online Help Center.

Fixed audio waveform rendering glitches during concurrent message arrival and playback.

Contacts Management: Completely redesigned contact hub available under Settings > Manage Contacts.

Audio Waveforms: Visual waveform representations for voice messages in chat bubbles.

Invitation Resends: Easily re-send pending invitations to friends and family.

Offline Audio Mode: Browse and listen to previously downloaded voice messages even without an active internet connection.

Expanded help center guides.

Fixed blank screen occurrences during rapid back-button navigation.

Fixed UI collisions when multiple contacts share identical names.

Device Sharing ("Sharri"): Share management access of your KARRI device with trusted app contacts.

Live Battery Percentage: View exact battery levels and active charging states.

Added friendly update notifications for outdated app versions.

Fixed layout text clipping for long KARRI names.

Kickstart Guides: Built-in recipes and tips to get the most out of KARRI.

Unread Badge Counts: Home screen icon badge showing unread notification counts.

Haptic Feedback: Tactile haptic response when starting voice message recordings.

Capture profile photos directly during the pairing setup process.

Mandatory device naming step during initial pairing.

Earpiece Private Playback: Voice messages automatically switch to the phone's earpiece when held to your ear.

Low Battery Alerts: Instant push notifications when your device battery drops below 20%.

Chat Muting: Mute individual chats to temporarily silence notifications.

Delivery & Read Receipts: Check whether your sent messages were delivered to or heard by KARRI devices.

Message Deletion: Message authors and chat admins can delete individual sent messages.

Audio Recording Chimes: Audible start and stop tones when recording voice messages.

Account email address displayed under "My Account" settings.

Locked app display orientation to portrait for improved usability.

Quick Navigation: Double-tap the "Chats" icon to jump straight to your main chat list.

Pull-to-Refresh: Refresh your chat conversations list with a simple pull gesture.

Device Removal: Unpair or delete KARRI devices directly from your account.

Removed redundant logout confirmation dialogs.

Fixed false 0% battery readings while devices are charging.

Resolved duplicate device markers appearing on the map view.

Improved message timestamp formatting, contact invitation dialogs, and real-time location tracking updates.

Initial public app launch!