Software Update: Threema 3.4 for Android / 3.0.6 for iOS

Threema is a messaging app for Android, iOS and Windows Phone with a focus on security. For example, it provides end-to-end encryption and generates as little metadata as possible. It is also a Swiss company, which means that the Swiss regulations are in force. The differences with other messaging apps are this page explained. Version 3.0.6 for iOS and version 3.4 for Android were recently released, with the following changes:

Threema 3.4 for Android

• Mentions: Type the “@” sign, and select group members to directly address and mention them
• New “Do Not Disturb” option in individual notification settings for groups: “On, unless I was mentioned”
• Support for keyboard’s incognito mode, if available (Threema > Settings > Privacy > Request incognito keyboard)
• Select multiple recipients when forwarding messages or media files
• Tap a quote to jump to quoted message
• Share contacts directly from contact list
• Display ongoing Threema call in main screen
• Improved rendering of emojis
• In polls without intermediate results, the number of received votes is displayed
• Separate notification channels for permanent notifications in Android 8 (Threema > Settings > Sound & Notifications)
• Numerous improvements for Threema Web: increased stability, active connections are displayed in persistent notification, updates of SaltyRTC and WebRTC
• Various minor improvements and miscellaneous bugs fixes

Threema 3.0.6 for iOS

• Full access to the app while a Threema call is ongoing
• Setting to limit number of thumbnails displayed in gallery preview (Settings > Appearance)
• Optimized layout in Share Extension
• Interface optimization for iPhone X
• Other small improvements