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Here are the latest improvements and updates for PenPalk.
5.1.8 – June 2026
- Added maintenance mode to display a clear message while PenPalk is being updated
- Improved application security
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements
5.1.7 – June 2026
- Improved overall mobile app stability
- Improved overall speed and responsiveness
- Faster loading of profiles, messages and other content
- Improved navigation throughout the application
- Reduced unexpected crashes and interface slowdowns
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements
5.0.2.1 – December 2025
- Introduced the Public Letters publishing system
- Added profile badge system (e.g. new member, long-time member)
5.0.2.0 – December 2025
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
- Fixed image picker issues on Android
- Improved dark / light mode handling for Android system bars (top and bottom)
- Introduced avatar selection during user registration, as an alternative to profile photos
5.0.1.9 – November 2025
- Added dark mode
- Added Ostara, an AI-powered virtual pen pal designed to support language learning and real-time conversations
- Added the PPSyntax system for inline reactions and future alert messages
- Added a new avatar generator system with customizable traits
- Integrated OpenMoji for consistent emoji rendering across platforms
- Updated image upload fields
- Automatic conversion of images to WebP format
- Improved translations
- Message auto-translation system
- Integration of PenPalk Plus
- Updated notification system
- Simplified login process
Thanks for using PenPalk. More updates are on the way!