Version Changes

4

07/06/2021

• Optimization: A much-needed database migration has been made. This will pave the way for constant updates as we were stuck with the other system
• Design rework: a new slicker design of the app is in place

Note: Although it may seem that some features have regressed (while others improved), this update was absolutely necessary for the upcoming days!

3.1.1

02/01/2021

• Regression: Topic members are limited to 6 (based on complaints). If you have a different opinion, please tell us through the feedback system or by contacting us.
• Bugfix: Vote-banning system was not taking the majority of people into account.
• Bugfix: Minor styling issues
• Bugfix: Searching system not working properly

3.1

31/12/2020

• Rework: Server is now more resilient to disconnections, faster, and easier to upgrade in the future.
• New Feature: Reconnections are now more effective and smoother.
• Security fix: Topic validations are now fixed
• Security fix: Fixed bug where vote banning after reconnection was possible to be abused.
• Performance optimization: Connections are faster due to cluster architecture.

3

13/09/2020

• Rework: Topics are now built by users and don't rotate when reaching the maximum. Topics that are full and empty are removed automatically from the search.
• New feature: Topics are now made into links which you can share and invite friends to.
• New feature: You can create Private rooms (which are hidden from the search on the main page). Only accessible through direct invites or by sharing the link.
• New feature: Rooms have now a maximum of 8 people and a minimum of 2 people, as opposed to a fixed limit of 4 from before.
• Design rework: Speakrandom appearance changed to better enhance the user experience.
• Security fix: Stale rooms are automatically removed from the database to prevent unintended connections.

2.1

31/07/2020

• New feature: Push notifications now available. If you accept the permissions, you'll be notified of new messages and requests directly on your device.
• Performance update: Navigating through messages and requests is a much smoother experience.
• Performance update: Connecting to the server is now faster.
• Bugfix: Rooms sometimes stopped appearing on the front page.

2.0

10/07/2020

• Major feature: Topic-based chatting now available. You can join, search, invite to and participate actively on topic hashtags (e.g. #example).
• Design update: Loading and connection to rooms is now a much smoother experience.
• Performance update: Loading messages and any stored content is now much faster.
• Bugfix: Users that had ERROR status could not be vote-kicked.
• Bugfix: Fixed "Last Seen" method for messages (used to be too abusive when showing new messages).
• Bugfix: Fixed email verification for the feature "Add contacts" (you could request without being verified).

1.6

26/06/2020

• New feature: GIFs now available in the lobby chat and private messaging
• Bugfix: Getting older messages in private conversations used to be slow
• Bugfix: Users returning ERROR when leaving a room normally
• Server stability: restructured the database for faster access
• Rebuilt error messages
• Security updates

1.5

14/06/2020

• Updated the server
• Pairing algorithm changed
• Random fun avatars available for Guest users

1.4

07/06/2020

• App front page redesign
• Added a new path "/discuss" that is used for chatting itself
• Added Terms and Conditions
• Added Privacy and Policy
• Added Cookie Policy
• Added Version Changes page: will have more complete information starting with the 1.4.0 release (yes this one)
• Removed message limit due to the anti-SPAM policy (we managed to implement the security update through other means)
• Bug fixes

1.3

28/05/2020

• Fixed landing page cookies
• Messages are now also saved in browser (for offline viewing)
• The Progressive Web App (Add to Home function) is now fully functional

1.2

26/05/2020

• Pairing algorithm changed
• Rebuilt server architecture (more robust, faster connections)
• Errors are now automatically sent to the server (for easier monitoring)

1.1

24/06/2020

• Rebuilt front page
• Added feature: "Add contacts"
• Fixed a bunch of bugs

1.0

28/04/2020

• Initial Release (Starting with Speakrandom v2 update)