5.2.1
2021-01-18
This update is filled with dozens of changes! Here are a few highlights:
• Adjust your media download preferences to control when attachments get downloaded (Settings > Data Usage).
• We added support for longer group names in languages like Hindi where the previous limit was too small.
• We raised the group call limit from 5 to 8, so now you can call it even.
• Share something funny from other apps with multiple Signal chats at the same time.
• Use the optional shortcut to enable a shareable group link when you create a new group.
• Additional file attachments can now be opened right from within the app.
• Now you can easily see the latest Signal profile photo that your contacts have chosen, but we added an option to always show system profile photos if you prefer the old behavior (or start to miss the blurry photo of them from 9 years ago that has travelled across multiple SIM cards).
• Video quality and size improvements.
• We fixed a bug that prevented iPad users from tapping Send when sharing content from other apps, and another bug that prevented WebP images from sending properly on iOS 14.
Interested in helping improve Signal? We're hiring. Visit https://signal.org/workworkwork to learn more.
5.2
2021-01-13
This update is filled with dozens of changes! Here are a few highlights:
• Adjust your media download preferences to control when attachments get downloaded (Settings > Data Usage).
• We added support for longer group names in languages like Hindi where the previous limit was too small.
• We raised the group call limit from 5 to 8, so now you can call it even.
• Share something funny from other apps with multiple Signal chats at the same time.
• Use the optional shortcut to enable a shareable group link when you create a new group.
• Additional file attachments can now be opened right from within the app.
• Now you can easily see the latest Signal profile photo that your contacts have chosen, but we added an option to always show system profile photos if you prefer the old behavior (or start to miss the blurry photo of them from 9 years ago that has travelled across multiple SIM cards).
• Video quality and size improvements.
• We fixed a bug that prevented iPad users from tapping Send when sharing content from other apps, and another bug that prevented WebP images from sending properly on iOS 14.
Interested in helping improve Signal? We're hiring. Visit https://signal.org/workworkwork to learn more.
5.1
2021-01-10
Our motivation was the acceleration of every single conversation with a fixation on the duration of the scrolling presentation and the transformation of slow frustration and aggravation into exhilaration and elation as the sensation of pagination and navigation defies your every expectation. We have nothing but appreciation for the beta testers whose determination and cooperation deserve a standing ovation for helping with this renovation.
5.0.3
2020-12-23
Introducing group calling! Group calls are free, private, and end-to-end encrypted, like everything else on Signal. To get started, open a Signal group and tap the video call button. Available in New Groups only.
5.0.2
2020-12-14
Introducing group calling! Group calls are free, private, and end-to-end encrypted, like everything else on Signal. To get started, open a Signal group and tap the video call button. Available in New Groups only.
5.0.1
2020-12-11
Your Legacy Signal Groups will be automatically upgraded to New Groups so they can get in on the new features we recently released, like admins, @mentions, group links, and more. Upgrades don’t happen all at once or instantly, and some groups may not upgrade for a while.
5.0
2020-12-09
Your Legacy Signal Groups will be automatically upgraded to New Groups so they can get in on the new features we recently released, like admins, @mentions, group links, and more. Upgrades don’t happen all at once or instantly, and some groups may not upgrade for a while.
3.22.2
2020-12-04
* Adds reaction support for new emoji introduced in iOS 14.2
* Fixes a crash for users of older versions of iOS 11
* Fixes a crash on launch experienced by some users
This is the last version of Signal with support for iOS versions older than iOS 11.2. Please update your iOS version to continue using Signal.
3.22.1
2020-12-01
* Adds reaction support for new emoji introduced in iOS 14.2
* Fixes a crash for users of older versions of iOS 11
This is the last version of Signal with support for iOS versions older than iOS 11.2. Please update your iOS version to continue using Signal.
3.22
2020-11-17
* Adds reaction support for new emoji introduced in iOS 14.2
3.21.3
2020-11-14
New features for Signal private groups are now available, including group admins, @ mentions, group links and more! Available in new groups you create, and coming soon to your existing groups.
- @mentions let you mention someone in the group. They’ll be to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat, and you can also set your notifications to only notify you when you’re mentioned.
- Admins are able to remove members from a group, manage who can add people to the group or modify the group’s info, and make other members admins as well.
- Group links let you invite people to join a group simply by sharing a link with them. You can also require admin approval if someone requests to join your group via a link.
- Fixes an issue preventing some users from transferring their account to a new device.
3.21.2
2020-11-13
New features for Signal private groups are now available, including group admins, @ mentions, group links and more! Available in new groups you create, and coming soon to your existing groups.
- @mentions let you mention someone in the group. They’ll be to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat, and you can also set your notifications to only notify you when you’re mentioned.
- Admins are able to remove members from a group, manage who can add people to the group or modify the group’s info, and make other members admins as well.
- Group links let you invite people to join a group simply by sharing a link with them. You can also require admin approval if someone requests to join your group via a link.
3.21.1
2020-11-10
New features for Signal private groups are now available, including group admins, @ mentions, group links and more! Available in new groups you create, and coming soon to your existing groups.
- @mentions let you mention someone in the group. They’ll be to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat, and you can also set your notifications to only notify you when you’re mentioned.
- Admins are able to remove members from a group, manage who can add people to the group or modify the group’s info, and make other members admins as well.
- Group links let you invite people to join a group simply by sharing a link with them. You can also require admin approval if someone requests to join your group via a link.
3.21
2020-10-25
New features for Signal private groups are now available, including group admins, @ mentions, group links and more! Available in new groups you create, and coming soon to your existing groups.
- @mentions let you mention someone in the group. They’ll be to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat, and you can also set your notifications to only notify you when you’re mentioned.
- Admins are able to remove members from a group, manage who can add people to the group or modify the group’s info, and make other members admins as well.
- Group links let you invite people to join a group simply by sharing a link with them. You can also require admin approval if someone requests to join your group via a link.
3.20.1
2020-10-24
New features for Signal private groups are now available, including group admins, @ mentions, group links and more! Available in new groups you create, and coming soon to your existing groups.
- @mentions let you mention someone in the group. They’ll be to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat, and you can also set your notifications to only notify you when you’re mentioned.
- Admins are able to remove members from a group, manage who can add people to the group or modify the group’s info, and make other members admins as well.
- Group links let you invite people to join a group simply by sharing a link with them. You can also require admin approval if someone requests to join your group via a link.
3.20
2020-10-19
New features for Signal private groups are now available, including group admins, @ mentions, group links and more! Available in new groups you create, and coming soon to your existing groups.
- @mentions let you mention someone in the group. They’ll be to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat, and you can also set your notifications to only notify you when you’re mentioned.
- Admins are able to remove members from a group, manage who can add people to the group or modify the group’s info, and make other members admins as well.
- Group links let you invite people to join a group simply by sharing a link with them. You can also require admin approval if someone requests to join your group via a link.
3.19.1
2020-10-15
* Accidentally send a message to the wrong chat? Take backs are now permitted. When deleting a recently sent message, you now have the option to Delete for Everyone in the chat.
3.19
2020-10-12
* Accidentally send a message to the wrong chat? Take backs are now permitted. When deleting a recently sent message, you now have the option to Delete for Everyone in the chat.
3.18
2020-10-05
* Ability to choose custom sounds for notifications (contributed by Cristopher Kobusch)
* Ability to enable the torch / flash while recording a video (contributed by Heinrich Dahms)
* Fixing vertical alignment in the input text view when using smaller than default text size (widely requested by beta users, fixed by Fumiaki Yoshimatsu)
* Allow sharing of PDFs from Safari (contributed by Fumiaki Yoshimatsu)
3.17.6
2020-10-02
• Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops.
3.17.5
2020-09-24
• Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops.
3.17.4
2020-09-22
• Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops.
3.17.3
2020-09-21
• Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops.
3.17.1
2020-09-15
• Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops.
3.17
2020-09-11
• Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops.
3.16
2020-09-04
• Now you can retrieve link previews directly from any website for messages you send. This feature remains completely optional if you want your links to maintain a hint of mystery.
• Improved message reactions, including the ability to customize skin tones.
3.15
2020-08-24
• A new and improved interface for voice and video calls. Dial a friend without jumping through as many hoops, even though there still might be multiple rings.
• Easily start a video call with a new shortcut that's a more visible way to be visible.
• Picture-in-picture support within the app keeps your Signal calls in focus even if you focus on another conversation. It isn't multitasking if they still have your undivided attention.
• Quickly see details like mute status and timers in the conversation header so you don't need to keep them in your head.
• iPad users with a Magic Keyboard can make more magic happen with the trackpad, like swiping to dismiss a photo in the media view.
• Less is more when you press "Read More." Long messages now expand within the thread itself instead of taking you to a separate screen.
3.14.2
2020-08-19
• We added an unread message counter to the arrow shortcut that appears when you’re looking at old messages. Quickly get to the bottom of what’s new by scrolling down to see what’s up.
• Inspired by that feeling of reconnecting with an old friend and picking up exactly where you left off, Signal is now able to resume interrupted media downloads when your phone reconnects with the internet.
• More camera flashes (and fewer camera crashes) for users on older versions of iOS.
3.14.1
2020-08-18
• We added an unread message counter to the arrow shortcut that appears when you’re looking at old messages. Quickly get to the bottom of what’s new by scrolling down to see what’s up.
• Inspired by that feeling of reconnecting with an old friend and picking up exactly where you left off, Signal is now able to resume interrupted media downloads when your phone reconnects with the internet.
• More camera flashes (and fewer camera crashes) for users on older versions of iOS.
3.14
2020-08-17
• We added an unread message counter to the arrow shortcut that appears when you’re looking at old messages. Quickly get to the bottom of what’s new by scrolling down to see what’s up.
• Inspired by that feeling of reconnecting with an old friend and picking up exactly where you left off, Signal is now able to resume interrupted media downloads when your phone reconnects with the internet.
• More camera flashes (and fewer camera crashes) for users on older versions of iOS.
3.13.3
2020-08-03
• Tap glass in case of emergency. The new support interface makes it even easier to report bugs and access frequently asked questions. A helping hand is always near your fingertips, especially if you learn how to help yourself.
• You can now send and receive voice and video calls from your linked iPad.
• Sometimes your emojions just can’t be contained, so we’ve removed the message bubble on short emoji only messages.
• If boundless emoji aren’t enough, you can now send memoji and other stickers directly via the keyboard.
• Not everyone has earned the right to live in your address book, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to hear from you. You’ll now see all approved contacts as options when starting a new conversation or editing a group.
• Incoming calls will no longer ring your device when you haven’t approved the caller. They’ll be notified their call was rejected because you haven’t accepted their request.
• Now you can put a pin in PINs and disable them completely. This option is for advanced users who don't want to lose their ability to lose everything.
3.13.2
2020-07-18
• You can now send and receive voice and video calls from your linked iPad.
• Sometimes your emojions just can’t be contained, so we’ve removed the message bubble on short emoji only messages.
• If boundless emoji aren’t enough, you can now send memoji and other stickers directly via the keyboard.
• Not everyone has earned the right to live in your address book, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to hear from you. You’ll now see all approved contacts as options when starting a new conversation or editing a group.
• Incoming calls will no longer ring your device when you haven’t approved the caller. They’ll be notified their call was rejected because you haven’t accepted their request.
• Now you can put a pin in PINs and disable them completely. This option is for advanced users who don't want to lose their ability to lose everything.
3.13.1
2020-07-14
• You can now send and receive voice and video calls from your linked iPad.
• Sometimes your emojions just can’t be contained, so we’ve removed the message bubble on short emoji only messages.
• If boundless emoji aren’t enough, you can now send memoji and other stickers directly via the keyboard.
• Not everyone has earned the right to live in your address book, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to hear from you. You’ll now see all approved contacts as options when starting a new conversation or editing a group.
• Incoming calls will no longer ring your device when you haven’t approved the caller. They’ll be notified their call was rejected because you haven’t accepted their request.
• Now you can put a pin in PINs and disable them completely. This option is for advanced users who don't want to lose their ability to lose everything.
3.13
2020-07-13
• You can now send and receive voice and video calls from your linked iPad.
• Sometimes your emojions just can’t be contained, so we’ve removed the message bubble on short emoji only messages.
• If boundless emoji aren’t enough, you can now send memoji and other stickers directly via the keyboard.
• Not everyone has earned the right to live in your address book, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to hear from you. You’ll now see all approved contacts as options when starting a new conversation or editing a group.
• Incoming calls will no longer ring your device when you haven’t approved the caller. They’ll be notified their call was rejected because you haven’t accepted their request.
• Now you can put a pin in PINs and disable them completely. This option is for advanced users who don't want to lose their ability to lose everything.
3.12.4
2020-07-08
• The badge count on the app icon now excludes new messages in muted threads and also gets updated when a thread is marked as unread. In other words, numbers after a mute point are a moot point, and you'll see a red "1" when you unread someone.
• Even though the changes are completely unrelated to fast money, the cache performance improvements in this release still help the app feel like a million bucks.
• In ancient times, you'd have to use stones or weights to keep the paper from curling up past where you wanted it to be, but these are modern times so we just added a feature that automatically maintains your scroll position.
• We updated the message retry user interface so it's easy to try again without trying your patience.
3.12.3
2020-07-05
• The badge count on the app icon now excludes new messages in muted threads and also gets updated when a thread is marked as unread. In other words, numbers after a mute point are a moot point, and you'll see a red "1" when you unread someone.
• Even though the changes are completely unrelated to fast money, the cache performance improvements in this release still help the app feel like a million bucks.
• In ancient times, you'd have to use stones or weights to keep the paper from curling up past where you wanted it to be, but these are modern times so we just added a feature that automatically maintains your scroll position.
• We updated the message retry user interface so it's easy to try again without trying your patience.
3.12.2
2020-07-02
• The badge count on the app icon now excludes new messages in muted threads and also gets updated when a thread is marked as unread. In other words, numbers after a mute point are a moot point, and you'll see a red "1" when you unread someone.
• Even though the changes are completely unrelated to fast money, the cache performance improvements in this release still help the app feel like a million bucks.
• In ancient times, you'd have to use stones or weights to keep the paper from curling up past where you wanted it to be, but these are modern times so we just added a feature that automatically maintains your scroll position.
• We updated the message retry user interface so it's easy to try again without trying your patience.
3.12.1
2020-06-30
• The badge count on the app icon now excludes new messages in muted threads and also gets updated when a thread is marked as unread. In other words, numbers after a mute point are a moot point, and you'll see a red "1" when you unread someone.
• Even though the changes are completely unrelated to fast money, the cache performance improvements in this release still help the app feel like a million bucks.
• In ancient times, you'd have to use stones or weights to keep the paper from curling up past where you wanted it to be, but these are modern times so we just added a feature that automatically maintains your scroll position.
• We updated the message retry user interface so it's easy to try again without trying your patience.
3.12.0
2020-06-27
• The badge count on the app icon now excludes new messages in muted threads and also gets updated when a thread is marked as unread. In other words, numbers after a mute point are a moot point, and you'll see a red "1" when you unread someone.
• Even though the changes are completely unrelated to fast money, the cache performance improvements in this release still help the app feel like a million bucks.
• In ancient times, you'd have to use stones or weights to keep the paper from curling up past where you wanted it to be, but these are modern times so we just added a feature that automatically maintains your scroll position.
3.11.1
2020-06-22
• Additional optimizations to speed up message delivery and the overall feel of the app.
• Jump for joy instead of jumping for no reason. We fixed several bugs related to scrolling performance and behavior.
• What was it like when images in incoming photo albums were occasionally shown in the wrong sequence? What emotions did you experience when the badge count display sometimes didn't update? These questions are now both historical *and* rhetorical, because we fixed both of those bugs too.
3.11
2020-06-19
• Additional optimizations to speed up message delivery and the overall feel of the app.
• Jump for joy instead of jumping for no reason. We fixed several bugs related to scrolling performance and behavior.
• What was it like when images in incoming photo albums were occasionally shown in the wrong sequence? What emotions did you experience when the badge count display sometimes didn't update? These questions are now both historical *and* rhetorical, because we fixed both of those bugs too.
3.10.5
2020-06-10
• Quickly invite someone from one group to join another group (possibly one that is even more exclusive). Tap on their photo, select the new "Add to group" button, and they're in – no secret handshake necessary.
• We want the app to be fast so we left even more performance bottlenecks in the past.
3.10.4
2020-06-09
• In order to help new users troubleshoot missing message notifications, we added dismissable reminders that explain how to enable (or re-enable) app permissions.
• No need to double-check for the double check. We fixed a bug that sometimes prevented the second delivery checkmark from appearing until you returned to the conversation list or sent or received another message.
3.10.3
2020-06-08
• Faster message sending in large groups and various improvements to the group conversation interface make it quicker to socialize and organize with lots of people.
• New performance enhancements help the app feel more responsive, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you need to be more responsive too.
3.10.2
2020-06-06
• Use the new blur feature in the image editor to give every face a hiding place, or draw a fuzzy trace over something you want to erase.
• Feeling Emojionally unavailable? Now you can react to messages with any Emoji. Wave back when someone new says hello in your group chat, use a cricket if nobody laughs at a joke, or fire for a particularly hot take. The choice is yours.
• Channel your inner procrastinator and mark any thread as unread.
• We fixed a bug that prevented iPad users from viewing media while split-screen multitasking. Now you can keep your friend's picture of a sunset on one side of the screen and write a journal entry about how it makes you feel on the other.
• Image previews are no longer a little blurry (unless you scroll through the conversation really fast).
3.10.1
2020-06-05
• Use the new blur feature in the image editor to give every face a hiding place, or draw a fuzzy trace over something you want to erase.
• Feeling Emojionally unavailable? Now you can react to messages with any Emoji. Wave back when someone new says hello in your group chat, use a cricket if nobody laughs at a joke, or fire for a particularly hot take. The choice is yours.
• Channel your inner procrastinator and mark any thread as unread.
• We fixed a bug that prevented iPad users from viewing media while split-screen multitasking. Now you can keep your friend's picture of a sunset on one side of the screen and write a journal entry about how it makes you feel on the other.
• Image previews are no longer a little blurry (unless you scroll through the conversation really fast).
3.10
2020-06-04
• Use the new blur feature in the image editor to give every face a hiding place, or draw a fuzzy trace over something you want to erase.
• Feeling Emojionally unavailable? Now you can react to messages with any Emoji. Wave back when someone new says hello in your group chat, use a cricket if nobody laughs at a joke, or fire for a particularly hot take. The choice is yours.
• Channel your inner procrastinator and mark any thread as unread.
• We fixed a bug that prevented iPad users from viewing media while split-screen multitasking. Now you can keep your friend's picture of a sunset on one side of the screen and write a journal entry about how it makes you feel on the other.
• Image previews are no longer a little blurry (unless you scroll through the conversation really fast).
3.9.1
2020-06-01
• Your next upgrade deserves an upgrade. Quickly and securely transfer your Signal information to a brand-new iPhone or iPad. Use the end-to-end encrypted migration feature to move data from an old device to a new device over a private direct connection between the two devices.
• Notifications now react better to your actions (and reactions). Reaction notifications are automatically cleared when they are seen on a linked iPad, or when a reaction is removed or replaced.
• The wheels of progress never stop turning. After this release, we will say goodbye to iOS 10 support in order to pave the way for new features.
3.9.0
2020-05-27
• Your next upgrade deserves an upgrade. Quickly and securely transfer your Signal information to a brand-new iPhone or iPad. Use the end-to-end encrypted migration feature to move data from an old device to a new device over a private direct connection between the two devices.
• Notifications now react better to your actions (and reactions). Reaction notifications are automatically cleared when they are seen on a linked iPad, or when a reaction is removed or replaced.
• The wheels of progress never stop turning. After this release, we will say goodbye to iOS 10 support in order to pave the way for new features.
3.8.4
2020-05-19
• Spring cleaning is a little bit easier now. Select multiple messages in a conversation and perform actions on them all at once (like tapping on the trash icon to delete).
• We fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent messages from being marked as read on linked devices.
3.8.3
2020-05-11
• Spring cleaning is a little bit easier now. Select multiple messages in a conversation and perform actions on them all at once (like tapping on the trash icon to delete).
• We fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent messages from being marked as read on linked devices.
3.8.2
2020-05-06
• Spring cleaning is a little bit easier now. Select multiple messages in a conversation and perform actions on them all at once (like tapping on the trash icon to delete).
• We fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent messages from being marked as read on linked devices.
3.8.1
2020-05-03
• Spring cleaning is a little bit easier now. Select multiple messages in a conversation and perform actions on them all at once (like tapping on the trash icon to delete).
• We fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent messages from being marked as read on linked devices.
3.8.0
2020-04-29
• Spring cleaning is a little bit easier now. Select multiple messages in a conversation and perform actions on them all at once (like tapping on the trash icon to delete).
• We fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent messages from being marked as read on linked devices.
3.7.1
2020-04-04
• Check out the improved Signal logo and icon. It's less like a new wardrobe, and more like carefully washing our favorite outfit.
• We fixed a scrolling bug that made some users feel like accidental time travelers, desperately trying to return to the conversation era of their choosing. Struggling to look back on the past is in the past.
3.7.0
2020-03-31
• Check out the improved Signal logo and icon. It's less like a new wardrobe, and more like carefully washing our favorite outfit.
• We fixed a scrolling bug that made some users feel like accidental time travelers, desperately trying to return to the conversation era of their choosing. Struggling to look back on the past is in the past.
3.6.1
2020-03-06
• Now that you can see draft message previews in the conversation list, it's OK to take a moment to compose yourself.
• The name of the current conversation is displayed on the attachment composition screen, so you no longer have an excuse for ruining the surprise party by sending a picture of the decorations to the wrong person.
• In a totally original move, we added some animation and a few new icons to the attachment selector.
• In a totally unoriginal move, we copied the copy icon that you see everywhere else in iOS so it's easier to find in Signal.
3.5.1
2020-02-29
• Dark theme is now enabled during the sign-up process so new users can register at night without registering so much light.
• Two new official sticker packs. Swoon’s work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, Galerie L.J. in Paris, the Museum of Sketches for Public Art in Sweden, and in hidden spaces in neighborhoods around the world. Now you can display it in the gallery of your own conversations too.
• We fixed a bug that could prevent re-linked iPad devices from sending messages in some circumstances.
3.5.0
2020-02-26
• Dark theme is now enabled during the sign-up process so new users can register at night without registering so much light.
• Two new official sticker packs. Swoon’s work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, Galerie L.J. in Paris, the Museum of Sketches for Public Art in Sweden, and in hidden spaces in neighborhoods around the world. Now you can display it in the gallery of your own conversations too.
• We fixed a bug that could prevent re-linked iPad devices from sending messages in some circumstances.
3.4.3
2020-02-10
• Reactions make it easy to quickly reply with how you feel. Use your real thumbs to tap and hold on any message and send a digital thumbs up.
• Support for adding an optional last name to your Signal profile.
• Now you can see who updated a group right away instead of trying to figure out whose personality best matches the new group title or avatar.
• We fixed a display bug that could cause “Group updated” to incorrectly appear on a linked iPad.
3.4.2
2020-02-09
• Reactions make it easy to quickly reply with how you feel. Use your real thumbs to tap and hold on any message and send a digital thumbs up.
• Support for adding an optional last name to your Signal profile.
• Now you can see who updated a group right away instead of trying to figure out whose personality best matches the new group title or avatar.
• We fixed a display bug that could cause “Group updated” to incorrectly appear on a linked iPad.
3.4.1
2020-02-07
• Reactions make it easy to quickly reply with how you feel. Use your real thumbs to tap and hold on any message and send a digital thumbs up.
• Support for adding an optional last name to your Signal profile.
• Now you can see who updated a group right away instead of trying to figure out whose personality best matches the new group title or avatar.
3.4.0
2020-02-06
• Reactions make it easy to quickly reply with how you feel. Use your real thumbs to tap and hold on any message and send a digital thumbs up.
• Support for adding an optional last name to your Signal profile.
• Now you can see who updated a group right away instead of trying to figure out whose personality best matches the new group title or avatar.
3.3.1
2020-02-05
• Swipe to reply is now supported while scrolling through conversation search results, so you can rebroadcast a blast from the past.
• Contact discovery enhancements for phone numbers in Mexico.
3.3.0
2020-01-29
• Swipe to reply is now supported while scrolling through conversation search results, so you can rebroadcast a blast from the past.
• Contact discovery enhancements for phone numbers in Mexico.
3.2.1
2020-01-25
• Sometimes once is better than a lifetime. Send individual photos and videos that won't remain in your Signal conversation history forever. Look for the 1x/∞ toggle in the media composer.
• Improved iOS 13 integration adds several visual enhancements and gives Signal the ability to follow your system theme settings. You can still manually choose between light and dark in the Appearance menu if you refuse to be a part of the system.
• Find messages within a specific thread. You can even search the Note to Self thread (and your heart) if you want to get really introspective.
• We peeled away a few sticker bugs and stuck in some small improvements.
• Support for Slovak is now available. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
• We upgraded to the latest version of WebRTC for enhanced call quality.
3.2.0
2020-01-13
• Sometimes once is better than a lifetime. Send individual photos and videos that won't remain in your Signal conversation history forever. Look for the 1x/∞ toggle in the media composer.
• Improved iOS 13 integration adds several visual enhancements and gives Signal the ability to follow your system theme settings. You can still manually choose between light and dark in the Appearance menu if you refuse to be a part of the system.
• Find messages within a specific thread. You can even search the Note to Self thread (and your heart) if you want to get really introspective.
• We peeled away a few sticker bugs and stuck in some small improvements.
• Support for Slovak is now available. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
3.1.1
2019-12-30
• Make privacy stick: Stickers are now available in Signal! You can send stickers in any conversation, and create your own custom sticker packs using Signal Desktop. Read more at https://signal.org/blog/make-privacy-stick
• You wanted an even better camera. Picture this:
- Tap the shutter without shuddering. Higher-resolution previews are now displayed in the improved viewfinder.
- Capture longer videos more comfortably. Swipe to the right while recording to lock the button in place.
- Hold still, focus on your breathing, then tap to focus on something that takes your breath away.
• A new action menu helps you see more context when you delete, copy, forward, or reply to individual messages.
• Custom notification settings now also apply to non-message notifications.
• We fixed a bug that prevented some users from recording a voice note right after completing a call, so you can quickly talk about that thing you were trying to remember just before you hung up.
• Fixes a performance issue in large groups.
3.1.0
2019-12-19
• Make privacy stick: Stickers are now available in Signal! You can send stickers in any conversation, and create your own custom sticker packs using Signal Desktop. Read more at https://signal.org/blog/make-privacy-stick
• You wanted an even better camera. Picture this:
- Tap the shutter without shuddering. Higher-resolution previews are now displayed in the improved viewfinder.
- Capture longer videos more comfortably. Swipe to the right while recording to lock the button in place.
- Hold still, focus on your breathing, then tap to focus on something that takes your breath away.
• A new action menu helps you see more context when you delete, copy, forward, or reply to individual messages.
• Custom notification settings now also apply to non-message notifications.
• We fixed a bug that prevented some users from recording a voice note right after completing a call, so you can quickly talk about that thing you were trying to remember just before you hung up.
3.0.6
2019-12-08
• iPad support has arrived. Set up your favorite tablet as a linked device and it will work alongside Signal on your phone (similar to Signal Desktop) so you can send and receive messages with both hands or one keyboard stand. If you have already been using Signal on your iPad with a different number, you'll enjoy a brand-new interface that gives you more room without the artificial zoom.
• Forward messages between threads. Editing support lets you amend, extend, append, explain what you intend, or tie up loose ends before you hit send.
• Built-in support for video trimming can help any clip turn into a highlight.
• Tap on someone's avatar in a group conversation to quickly message or call them. While the group agonizes over dinner plans, subtly exert your influence by making a case for your favorite restaurant in one-on-one conversations.
• Jump between threads and survey your message landscape (in landscape) with a horizontal inbox/conversation view on larger devices.
• Support for Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
* Improves performance when opening conversations.
* Fixes a crash that occasionally occurred when attempting to save media.
3.0.4
2019-12-06
• iPad support has arrived. Set up your favorite tablet as a linked device and it will work alongside Signal on your phone (similar to Signal Desktop) so you can send and receive messages with both hands or one keyboard stand. If you have already been using Signal on your iPad with a different number, you'll enjoy a brand-new interface that gives you more room without the artificial zoom.
• Forward messages between threads. Editing support lets you amend, extend, append, explain what you intend, or tie up loose ends before you hit send.
• Built-in support for video trimming can help any clip turn into a highlight.
• Tap on someone's avatar in a group conversation to quickly message or call them. While the group agonizes over dinner plans, subtly exert your influence by making a case for your favorite restaurant in one-on-one conversations.
• Jump between threads and survey your message landscape (in landscape) with a horizontal inbox/conversation view on larger devices.
• Support for Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
* Improves performance when opening conversations.
* Fixes a crash that occasionally occurred when attempting to save media.
3.0.3
2019-12-03
• iPad support has arrived. Set up your favorite tablet as a linked device and it will work alongside Signal on your phone (similar to Signal Desktop) so you can send and receive messages with both hands or one keyboard stand. If you have already been using Signal on your iPad with a different number, you'll enjoy a brand-new interface that gives you more room without the artificial zoom.
• Forward messages between threads. Editing support lets you amend, extend, append, explain what you intend, or tie up loose ends before you hit send.
• Built-in support for video trimming can help any clip turn into a highlight.
• Tap on someone's avatar in a group conversation to quickly message or call them. While the group agonizes over dinner plans, subtly exert your influence by making a case for your favorite restaurant in one-on-one conversations.
• Jump between threads and survey your message landscape (in landscape) with a horizontal inbox/conversation view on larger devices.
• Support for Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
• This update fixes a crash that occasionally occurred for newly registered users during their first voice/video call.
3.0.2
2019-11-27
• iPad support has arrived. Set up your favorite tablet as a linked device and it will work alongside Signal on your phone (similar to Signal Desktop) so you can send and receive messages with both hands or one keyboard stand. If you have already been using Signal on your iPad with a different number, you'll enjoy a brand-new interface that gives you more room without the artificial zoom.
• Forward messages between threads. Editing support lets you amend, extend, append, explain what you intend, or tie up loose ends before you hit send.
• Built-in support for video trimming can help any clip turn into a highlight.
• Tap on someone's avatar in a group conversation to quickly message or call them. While the group agonizes over dinner plans, subtly exert your influence by making a case for your favorite restaurant in one-on-one conversations.
• Jump between threads and survey your message landscape (in landscape) with a horizontal inbox/conversation view on larger devices.
• Support for Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
3.0.1
2019-11-26
• iPad support has arrived. Set up your favorite tablet as a linked device and it will work alongside Signal on your phone (similar to Signal Desktop) so you can send and receive messages with both hands or one keyboard stand. If you have already been using Signal on your iPad with a different number, you'll enjoy a brand-new interface that gives you more room without the artificial zoom.
• Forward messages between threads. Editing support lets you amend, extend, append, explain what you intend, or tie up loose ends before you hit send.
• Built-in support for video trimming can help any clip turn into a highlight.
• Tap on someone's avatar in a group conversation to quickly message or call them. While the group agonizes over dinner plans, subtly exert your influence by making a case for your favorite restaurant in one-on-one conversations.
• Jump between threads and survey your message landscape (in landscape) with a horizontal inbox/conversation view on larger devices.
• Support for Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We would like to thank all of the volunteer translators who made this possible.
2.45.2
2019-11-05
• New icons and a keyboard that returns to the last language you used in each conversation so עơų ƈąŋ ʝųʂɬ ʂɬąƦɬ ɬע℘ıŋɠ.
2.45.1
2019-11-02
• New icons and a keyboard that returns to the last language you used in each conversation so עơų ƈąŋ ʝųʂɬ ʂɬąƦɬ ɬע℘ıŋɠ.
2.45.0
2019-10-31
• New icons and a keyboard that returns to the last language you used in each conversation so עơų ƈąŋ ʝųʂɬ ʂɬąƦɬ ɬע℘ıŋɠ.
2.44.0
2019-10-15
• Waveform representations of audio messages help you visualize the difference between scary Halloween screams and spooky Halloween whispers. Look for a new animation on the play/pause button (if you are brave enough to listen).
2.43.3
2019-09-28
• Shoot pictures first. Choose recipients later. Simultaneously send photos or albums to multiple Signal contacts or groups.
• Conversation scroll position improvements help you stay in the right place while you're trying to place the right thing to say.
• Rapidly search for contacts when you are creating or editing groups.
• Fixes a crash.
2.43.2
2019-09-27
• Shoot pictures first. Choose recipients later. Simultaneously send photos or albums to multiple Signal contacts or groups.
• Conversation scroll position improvements help you stay in the right place while you're trying to place the right thing to say.
• Rapidly search for contacts when you are creating or editing groups.
• Fixes a crash.
2.43.1
2019-09-25
• Shoot pictures first. Choose recipients later. Simultaneously send photos or albums to multiple Signal contacts or groups.
• Conversation scroll position improvements help you stay in the right place while you're trying to place the right thing to say.
• Rapidly search for contacts when you are creating or editing groups.
2.43.0
2019-09-23
• Shoot pictures first. Choose recipients later. Simultaneously send photos or albums to multiple Signal contacts or groups.
• Conversation scroll position improvements help you stay in the right place while you're trying to place the right thing to say.
• Rapidly search for contacts when you are creating or editing groups.
2.42.4
2019-09-13
• Quick picks. Fewer flicks. With the new attachment picker, use less taps to select a recent photo (or snap one) and spend more time on a summer vacation recap (with an optional location share as proof).
• When you write from the right, it’ll look right with our improved support for right-to-left languages and mixed language conversations.
• Large photo libraries now display instantly.
• Fixed the progress indicator when sharing with Signal.
• Fixed an intermittent crash.
• Fixed a crash on launch.
* Fixed an issue around delivery receipts and read receipts.
* Fixed an issue around settings for deleted conversations.
2.42.3
2019-09-11
• Quick picks. Fewer flicks. With the new attachment picker, use less taps to select a recent photo (or snap one) and spend more time on a summer vacation recap (with an optional location share as proof).
• When you write from the right, it’ll look right with our improved support for right-to-left languages and mixed language conversations.
• Large photo libraries now display instantly.
• Fixed the progress indicator when sharing with Signal.
• Fixed an intermittent crash.
• Fixed a crash on launch.
2.42.2
2019-09-10
• Quick picks. Fewer flicks. With the new attachment picker, use less taps to select a recent photo (or snap one) and spend more time on a summer vacation recap (with an optional location share as proof).
• When you write from the right, it’ll look right with our improved support for right-to-left languages and mixed language conversations.
• Large photo libraries now display instantly.
• Fixed the progress indicator when sharing with Signal.
• Fixed an intermittent crash.
• Fixed a crash on launch.
2.42.1
2019-09-08
• Quick picks. Fewer flicks. With the new attachment picker, use less taps to select a recent photo (or snap one) and spend more time on a summer vacation recap (with an optional location share as proof).
• When you write from the right, it’ll look right with our improved support for right-to-left languages and mixed language conversations.
• Large photo libraries now display instantly.
• Fixed the progress indicator when sharing with Signal.
• Fixed an intermittent crash.
2.42.0
2019-09-05
• Quick picks. Fewer flicks. With the new attachment picker, use less taps to select a recent photo (or snap one) and spend more time on a summer vacation recap (with an optional location share as proof).
• When you write from the right, it’ll look right with our improved support for right-to-left languages and mixed language conversations.
• Large photo libraries now display instantly.
2.41.1
2019-08-15
• “Swipe to reply” helps make every response feel like a nice gesture.
• View PDF files directly on iOS 11+ devices.
• Indecisiveness is the GIF that keeps on giving, but now you can go back to the list of GIPHY search results and tap on something different. You can also crowdsource your cleverness by picking from a selection of trending images.
• Jump to the best parts of any voice memo (or at least skip to a section where they sound a little less monotonous). Voice memo durations are calculated more accurately too.
• Can rounded corners still look sharp? We found a way. Enjoy better outlines on input boxes and link preview images.
• The final autocorrect suggestion is applied when you hit the Send button — just in case you have a habit of accidentally ending messages with a typo.
• Improved support for right-to-left languages in the conversation toolbar.
2.41.0
2019-08-07
• “Swipe to reply” helps make every response feel like a nice gesture.
• View PDF files directly on iOS 11+ devices.
• Indecisiveness is the GIF that keeps on giving, but now you can go back to the list of GIPHY search results and tap on something different. You can also crowdsource your cleverness by picking from a selection of trending images.
• Jump to the best parts of any voice memo (or at least skip to a section where they sound a little less monotonous). Voice memo durations are calculated more accurately too.
• Can rounded corners still look sharp? We found a way. Enjoy better outlines on input boxes and link preview images.
• The final autocorrect suggestion is applied when you hit the Send button — just in case you have a habit of accidentally ending messages with a typo.
• Improved support for right-to-left languages in the conversation toolbar.
2.40.3
2019-07-17
• This minor update fixes two rare bugs related to Signal calls.
2.40.1
2019-06-25
• By popular demand, a new camera icon makes it easy to quickly send photos and videos in any conversation thread. User input changed the input toolbar where user input happens.
• Mark-as-read improvements make it possible for you to quickly jump between conversations without thinking that your intentions were misread.
• An audible hangup/disconnect sound has replaced the sound of your own voice wondering whether or not they are still there.
• Now that you can take a picture with the volume buttons, you can't turn down the chance to capture your favorite moments.
2.40.0
2019-06-19
• By popular demand, a new camera icon makes it easy to quickly send photos and videos in any conversation thread. User input changed the input toolbar where user input happens.
• Mark-as-read improvements make it possible for you to quickly jump between conversations without thinking that your intentions were misread.
• An audible hangup/disconnect sound has replaced the sound of your own voice wondering whether or not they are still there.
• Now that you can take a picture with the volume buttons, you can't turn down the chance to capture your favorite moments.
2.39.2
2019-06-04
• Rapidly capture a series of short videos without seeing any "recording stopped" errors.
• Capture long videos without losing audio and accidentally turning them into silent films.
2.39.1
2019-05-22
Use the updated camera and gallery selection process to make dynamic albums that mix the old with the newly captured.
2.39.0
2019-05-15
Use the updated camera and gallery selection process to make dynamic albums that mix the old with the newly captured.
2.38.1
2019-04-05
• Use the new image editing features to sketch, crop, and flip your outgoing photos. There's even a text tool so that you can add more words to the 1,000 that your picture is already worth.
• If your friend enables video during a Signal call, a new interface hint makes it easier for you to do the same.
• The message sending animation has never been faster.
• Users of anti-telemarketer apps (that sometimes create a "Spam User" contact with thousands of blocked numbers) will no longer experience long delays after tapping on the compose button.
• This release should resolve the connectivity errors that some users were experiencing.
• We fixed a few layout and rendering issues related to Voice Notes.
• Users on iOS 9 will no longer wonder where the input toolbar wanders off to for a few moments every time they send a captioned attachment. What will they do with the time that they save? Hopefully upgrade to iOS 10.
2.38.0
2019-04-04
• Use the new image editing features to sketch, crop, and flip your outgoing photos. There's even a text tool so that you can add more words to the 1,000 that your picture is already worth.
• If your friend enables video during a Signal call, a new interface hint makes it easier for you to do the same.
• The message sending animation has never been faster.
• Users of anti-telemarketer apps (that sometimes create a "Spam User" contact with thousands of blocked numbers) will no longer experience long delays after tapping on the compose button.
• We also fixed a few visual glitches. Thanks to our beta testers for helping us see them.
2.37.2
2019-03-15
• In-app notifications make it easy to see what is happening in other threads while you are using Signal. Let updates from fun conversations take you away from the boring ones.
• We improved startup performance to get you to your messages faster.
• A brand-new registration flow streamlines the setup process for first-time users.
• Conversation titles appear in bold within incoming notifications for better visibility.
• We fixed a rendering bug that sometimes caused the input toolbar to appear in the middle of the screen after using landscape mode.
• Threads with missed calls are now sorted chronologically as expected. The bug that caused those missed missed calls will not be missed.
• Simon & Garfunkel wrote a hit song about it in 1964, and now you can once again experience the sound of silence by choosing "None" as your notification ringtone in Signal.
• We fixed a crash that affected users on iOS 9.
2.37.1
2019-03-13
• In-app notifications make it easy to see what is happening in other threads while you are using Signal. Let updates from fun conversations take you away from the boring ones.
• We improved startup performance to get you to your messages faster.
• A brand-new registration flow streamlines the setup process for first-time users.
• Conversation titles appear in bold within incoming notifications for better visibility.
• We fixed a rendering bug that sometimes caused the input toolbar to appear in the middle of the screen after using landscape mode.
• Threads with missed calls are now sorted chronologically as expected. The bug that caused those missed missed calls will not be missed.
2.37.0
2019-03-12
• In-app notifications make it easy to see what is happening in other threads while you are using Signal. Let updates from fun conversations take you away from the boring ones.
• We improved startup performance to get you to your messages faster.
• A brand-new registration flow streamlines the setup process for first-time users.
• Conversation titles appear in bold within incoming notifications for better visibility.
• We fixed a rendering bug that sometimes caused the input toolbar to appear in the middle of the screen after using landscape mode.
• Threads with missed calls are now sorted chronologically as expected. The bug that caused those missed missed calls will not be missed.
2.36.1
2019-02-27
• Tell yourself how you really feel with the new Note to Self feature.
• Swipe up while recording a voice note and give your thumb a rest.
• We improved call connection speeds so you can feel closer to the people who matter even if they live far away.
• We updated the app with the latest translations. We sincerely appreciate the volunteers who help improve Signal for users around the world.
2.36.0
2019-02-21
• Tell yourself how you really feel with the new Note to Self feature.
• Swipe up while recording a voice note and give your thumb a rest.
• We improved call connection speeds so you can feel closer to the people who matter even if they live far away.
2.35.0
2019-02-07
• Optional link previews are now supported for some of the most popular sites on the Internet. Share a Reddit thread that makes you think, an Imgur GIF of a bad lip sync, a YouTube clip of Doctor Who in “Blink,” or an Instagram photo of your friend’s new ink.
• Landscape mode is enabled throughout the application so you can live your life in widescreen.
• Search results are returned much faster when you’re starting a new conversation. This is particularly helpful if you have 37 people named “Mary” in your contacts.
2.34.0
2019-01-25
• Quickly send multiple pictures and videos. Share an album of albums to show off your vintage vinyl collection. Caption several seemingly identical photographs of majestic sunsets from your recent vacation and deliver them all at once.
• Say "Olá" to improved formatting for Brazilian phone numbers.
2.33.1
2019-01-13
• We added a new disappearing messages timer indicator. The old one has disappeared.
• It should be harder to accidentally delete a thread. You will be asked for confirmation first.
• We fixed an issue that prevented users from scrolling the text in a saved draft in the message composition box.
2.33.0
2019-01-08
• We added a new disappearing messages timer indicator. The old one has disappeared.
• It should be harder to accidentally delete a thread. You will be asked for confirmation first.
• We fixed an issue that prevented users from scrolling the text in a saved draft in the message composition box.
2.32.2
2018-12-22
• Optional support for Typing Indicators. The dots between the lines help you read between the lines.
• We revamped Signal's sending logic to improve performance in poor network conditions. Step into that top-floor elevator and lose reception with confidence, because the number of times that you'll need to manually retry is also going down.
• Signal now looks better than ever on the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
• Take advantage of the new landscape media support. Turn your phone sideways while viewing pictures and videos. Be rebellious and watch a portrait video in landscape if you have fallen in love with videos that don't use your entire screen.
• Watch as your media uploads and downloads come full circle with the new transfer progress indicator.
• We fixed a bug that prevented VoiceOver from working properly with the Settings icon.
• We fixed a crash that would occur when sharing images.
• We also fixed a bug related to image captions.
2.32.1
2018-12-15
• Optional support for Typing Indicators. The dots between the lines help you read between the lines.
• We revamped Signal's sending logic to improve performance in poor network conditions. Step into that top-floor elevator and lose reception with confidence, because the number of times that you'll need to manually retry is also going down.
• Signal now looks better than ever on the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
• Take advantage of the new landscape media support. Turn your phone sideways while viewing pictures and videos. Be rebellious and watch a portrait video in landscape if you have fallen in love with videos that don't use your entire screen.
• Watch as your media uploads and downloads come full circle with the new transfer progress indicator.
• We fixed a bug that prevented VoiceOver from working properly with the Settings icon.
• We also fixed a bug related to image captions.
Are you a fan of jobs *and* Steve Jobs? We are hiring full-time developers to join the iOS team. Work different. Work on Signal:
https://signal.org/workworkwork/
2.32.0
2018-12-11
• Optional support for Typing Indicators. The dots between the lines help you read between the lines.
• We revamped Signal's sending logic to improve performance in poor network conditions. Step into that top-floor elevator and lose reception with confidence, because the number of times that you'll need to manually retry is also going down.
• Signal now looks better than ever on the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
• Take advantage of the new landscape media support. Turn your phone sideways while viewing pictures and videos. Be rebellious and watch a portrait video in landscape if you have fallen in love with videos that don't use your entire screen.
• Watch as your media uploads and downloads come full circle with the new file transfer progress indicator.
• We fixed a bug that prevented VoiceOver from working properly with the Settings icon.
Are you a fan of jobs and Steve Jobs? We are hiring full-time developers to join the iOS team. Work different. Work on Signal:
https://signal.org/workworkwork/
2.31.2
2018-12-04
• Support for "sealed sender" messages: https://signal.org/blog/sealed-sender/
• Voice memos can now be played through the earpiece speaker. Hold your phone up to your face and it's almost like they are right there whispering to you.
• You were already lovely before, but the default avatar quality level has been increased even more.
• We turned the tables and said "Stop! Freeze!" to a few rare bugs that were sometimes causing that to happen.
• We fixed a bug that was generating error messages for users who had censorship circumvention enabled.
* This update fixes a few bugs related to delivery receipts and indicators.
2.31.1
2018-11-30
• Support for "sealed sender" messages: https://signal.org/blog/sealed-sender/
• Voice memos can now be played through the earpiece speaker. Hold your phone up to your face and it's almost like they are right there whispering to you.
• You were already lovely before, but the default avatar quality level has been increased even more.
• We turned the tables and said "Stop! Freeze!" to a few rare bugs that were sometimes causing that to happen.
• We fixed a bug that was generating error messages for users who had censorship circumvention enabled.
2.31.0
2018-11-27
• Support for "sealed sender" messages: https://signal.org/blog/sealed-sender/
• Voice memos can now be played through the earpiece speaker. Hold your phone up to your face and it's almost like they are right there whispering to you.
• You were already lovely before, but the default avatar quality level has been increased even more.
• We turned the tables and said "Stop! Freeze!" to a few rare bugs that were sometimes causing that to happen.
2.30.2
2018-10-19
• Sometimes it's easier to say things in the dark, but are you brave enough to enable the new theme? The full moon won't appear in the night sky until October 24th, but you can look for the moon icon in the top-right corner of your Signal Settings today.
• The conversation screen is now displayed instantly when you tap on a contact to start a new thread. Say something new to someone new before you even have a chance to lose your nerve.
2.29.3
2018-09-19
• We fixed a bug that prevented the photo avatar for a group conversation from being set.
• Group conversations can now be blocked.
We would like to thank Signal's community of beta testers for their valuable feedback and help with this release.
If you would like to help us test future versions of Signal, please send an email to support@signal.org and include 'Join the iOS Beta' in the subject line.
