V7.8 Release: Faster, Safer, and Smoother

MSBridge v7.8 — Faster, safer, smoother

We’ve focused this release on reliability, security, and a cleaner experience across chat, settings, and streaks. Here’s what’s new.

Highlights

• Solid app lock at cold start (PIN)
• Bottom sheets now auto-dismiss after actions
• Settings search rebuilt as a bottom sheet (fast, no flicker)
• Chat UI upgrades: image previews, stable keyboard behavior
• Streak notifications fixed (with permission prompts and test button)
• Smoother PIN screen animations and transitions

Security & Privacy

• Fixed PIN lock persistence on cold start; the lock now shows reliably after relaunch.
• PIN lock state refreshes before first-frame decisions and the wrapper always participates.
• Security bottom sheet actions (enable/disable/change/reset PIN) now dismiss the sheet after success and won’t throw on missing routes.
• Subtle animation/perf pass on the startup PIN screen to remove jank.

Chat AI

• Added image preview chips above the composer (with quick remove).
• Composer animates with the keyboard; global bottom navigation no longer moves.
• Kept the send button and input states snappy during uploads and sends.

Settings UX

• Rebuilt Settings Search as a dedicated bottom sheet (like Note search):
  • Debounced, fast results, clean theme match.
  • No app bar flicker; stable focus.
• Fixed all bottom sheets in Settings to close after success or navigate-first-then-dismiss.
• Optimized app bar component and removed risky animation paths that caused “open then disappear”.

Streaks & Notifications

• Notifications now request permission after login (Android), and we gate scheduling on permission.
• Streak “about to end” alerts:
  • Schedules for 8 PM if possible; if already past 8 PM, sends a near‑term reminder so you don’t miss it.
  • Uses the app icon in the notification (status and expanded).
• New “Send Test Urgent Reminder” button in Streak Settings to verify delivery instantly.
• Daily reminders respect the selected time and your sound/vibration preferences.
• Milestone notifications (7/30/100) are shown when enabled.

Performance & Stability

• Reduced animation cost on PIN lock screen; added repaint boundaries and lighter shadows.
• Chat and settings interactions use safer navigation/dismiss semantics to avoid exceptions.
• Background worker re-schedules streak notifications after sync using your current settings and streak state.

How to try it

• PIN: Enable PIN → kill app → relaunch. Lock should appear before content.
• Chat: Attach an image → preview appears above input; remove via X; keyboard no longer moves bottom nav.
• Settings search: Tap the search icon → bottom sheet opens; type to filter; tap to navigate.
• Streaks: Turn on notifications + urgent alerts → use the “Send Test Urgent Reminder” button. You should receive a notification immediately.

Why v7.8 Matters

This release is about confidence and flow—your security is reliable, chat feels natural, settings are friction‑free, and your streaks stay alive without extra effort.

Thanks for being part of the MSBridge journey. With v7.8, the app is smoother, safer, and sharper than ever.

Thanks for using MSBridge—v7.8 makes it easier to stay secure, keep your streak alive, and get things done without friction.