What's new

• NewREX Chat is now Nightwire. New name, logo and app icons, and the new home at nightwire.chat.
• BetterOn Windows, Nightwire takes over from REX Chat by itself: your server, sign-in and “launch at startup” carry over, and the old app is removed.
• BetterOn Android, Nightwire installs as a new app. Sign in once, then uninstall REX Chat.
• FixSwiping back from a Settings page now reveals Settings underneath, without flashing the chat list.

• NewThe update button fills up like a progress bar and shows how much has downloaded (e.g. “3.4 MB / 28.3 MB”).
• NewSwipe a photo up or down to close it (when it isn't zoomed in).
• NewChats with disappearing messages show a timer badge in the header (1h, 1d, 1w, 1mo). Tap it to change the setting.
• FixSwiping back from a Settings page (e.g. Change password) now returns to Settings instead of leaving it stuck off-screen.

• NewForward messages to one or more chats. Photos, files and voice messages forward too, marked “Forwarded from…”.
• NewSelect several messages to forward or delete them at once.
• NewSwipe in-app notification banners up or sideways to dismiss them.
• FixVoice messages play on Android.
• FixLong-press menus no longer start text selection or pick an option by themselves.
• ChangedIn channels, only admins and operators can delete messages for everyone.

Moderation

• NewModeration panel inside the app: reports, finding and deleting messages, timeouts and invites.
• NewReport messages to moderators.
• NewChannel moderators who can manage one channel.
• NewBlock people: they can't message you, and their messages are collapsed.

Messaging

• NewVoice messages with sound waves.
• NewDisappearing messages: a chat can delete new messages after an hour, a day, a week or a month.
• NewDelete for me, or delete for everyone.
• NewChat info shows shared Photos, Files and Audio in tabs.
• NewCustom status with emoji.
• NewChannel photos, set by admins and operators.
• NewPinch to zoom photos; double-tap to zoom.
• BetterLong-press (or right-click) a chat for notifications, mute, delete chat, leave channel and block.
• BetterClearer notifications: “Anna mentioned you: …”, “🎤 Voice message (0:12)”, “Anna reacted 👍 to your message”, grouped per chat on Android.

Accounts and security

• SecurityOptional two-factor sign-in with any authenticator app, plus recovery codes.
• NewSign up from the login screen when the server allows it, or with an invite.
• FixTapping a notification opens that chat at that message.
• BetterLayout checked on tablets in portrait and landscape.

• NewSettings shows which server you're connected to, under the version.
• BetterFull-color logo on Android notifications, and the app icon on the Windows installer.

• SecurityApp updates and update notifications are downloaded over HTTPS.

• FixThe app no longer signs you out when reopened after switching servers.

• NewConnect to any server by address and port. The app remembers it, even after you sign out.
• SecurityServers with their own certificate are trusted once by fingerprint and pinned after that.
• SecurityNotifications are encrypted for each phone, so nothing in between can read them.

• NewAdmin panel inside the app.
• NewUpload progress ring on photos and files, and a contact info card.
• BetterThe same avatar shape everywhere; new versions are announced in the app.

• FixDark notification popups on Windows; photo and profile picture uploads on Android; alignment details.
• BetterZoom out in the photo editor.

• NewRedesigned settings page and one search for everything.
• BetterDark notifications and startup fixes on Windows; spacing fixes on Android.

• NewProfile photo editor.
• BetterFaster photo uploads.

• FixBlack screen on start (Windows).
• NewOn Android, the Update button downloads and installs the new version inside the app.

• BetterYou show as “away” after 3 minutes without using your device.

• NewDark title bar, unread counter on the taskbar and tray (Windows).
• NewOrange “away” status and an update-required screen.

• NewSee who reacted to a message, and get notified about reactions.
• NewSwipe right to go back on Android, plus a new app icon.
• BetterMore accurate online status.

• NewFirst native apps for Windows and Android, replacing the earlier web wrapper: channels, direct messages, replies, reactions, pins, photos and files, mentions, search and push notifications.