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Fresh updates from the Quilala team.

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v0.6.0March 5, 2026

Labels — A New Way to Tag & Discover

  • ·Introduced Labels, a new way to organise and discover posts around topics — similar to hashtags, but more intentional and expressive.
  • ·Type a forward slash followed by a keyword anywhere in your post to tag it with a Label inline — just like mentioning someone with @.
  • ·A dedicated Label picker lets you search existing Labels, select multiple, and create brand new ones — all without leaving the post composer.
  • ·Labels appear highlighted in purple on every post and are fully clickable.
  • ·Each Label now has its own page showing all posts tagged with that topic.
  • ·Fixed a rendering issue where Label links appeared to repeat their own name — now displaying cleanly and correctly.
  • ·Corrected a subtle spacing issue beneath inline links (Labels, URLs, and hashtags) for a tighter, more polished reading experience.
v0.5.0March 3, 2026

High-Performance Media & Stability

  • ·Revolutionized image handling with a new high-speed cloud storage backbone using Cloudflare R2.
  • ·Introduced an elegant image gallery with horizontal scrolling and a premium full-screen lightbox.
  • ·Significantly improved page load speeds and interface stability through advanced hydration management.
  • ·Refined the entire interaction layer with intuitive hand-cursor indicators for all buttons and links.
  • ·Updated the platform branding and copyright for the 2026 season.
  • ·Enhanced the internal changelog and RSS feed synchronization for better transparency.
v0.4.0February 27, 2026

Native Mobile Experience & Premium Refinements

  • ·Introduced a native-feel mobile experience with a dedicated bottom navigation bar.
  • ·Added a sleek, persistent top header for mobile branding and quick search access.
  • ·Enhanced the emoji picker with a premium mobile bottom-sheet and elegant glassmorphism.
  • ·Improved platform responsiveness and performance by optimizing the core layout engine.
  • ·Stabilized the interface to prevent accidental horizontal scrolling on small screens.
  • ·Further refined text entry to ensure perfect emoji rendering.
v0.3.1February 19, 2026

UI Alignment & Precision Polish

  • ·Perfected the alignment of profile avatars with name rows across all posts and replies.
  • ·Tightened spacing in the feed for a more balanced and modern read.
  • ·Fixed visually awkward hover effects on action buttons such as 'Like' and 'Reply'.
  • ·Improved link preview layouts for better visual distinction from text content.
v0.3.0February 9, 2026

Refactored Core Architecture & Performance

  • ·Modularized the PostBox component for improved maintainability and scalability.
  • ·Implemented advanced focus management and smooth scrolling behaviors.
  • ·Enhanced link detection and metadata pre-fetching strategies.
  • ·Unified accessible patterns across input interactions.
v0.2.2February 6, 2026

Stability, Security & Persistence

  • ·Stabilized real-time post animations for a smoother, snap-to-content experience.
  • ·Implemented character-length feedback for usernames to improve account creation.
  • ·Integrated Google reCAPTCHA v3 to ensure platform integrity and protect against spam.
  • ·Migrated business enrichment data to persistent Firestore storage for better reliability.
  • ·Added dynamic page titles across the entire platform for improved navigation and SEO.
  • ·Automated confirmation email workflows including secure BCC auditing.
  • ·Fixed interaction feedback and cursor states globally for better tactile response.
  • ·Resolved profile avatar rendering issues to ensure consistent identity display.
  • ·Refined layout margins and footer branding across all platform sections.
v0.2.1February 3, 2026

Enhanced Accessibility & Readability

  • ·Adopted Atkinson Hyperlegible as the official platform font for best-in-class readability.
  • ·Optimised font weights and spacing to ensure maximum clarity across all devices.
  • ·Maintained Instrument Serif as our signature brand accent font.
v0.2.0February 3, 2026

Security & Interface Polish

  • ·Enhanced security for all external links shared on the platform.
  • ·Improved link handling to ensure a smooth, distraction-free reading experience.
  • ·Implemented universal 'hand' cursor indicators across the whole app for better clarity.
  • ·Refined text alignment for links to match the overall elegant typography.
  • ·Strengthened account security and identity permanence for all members.
  • ·Optimised the platform for 2026 standards and performance.
v0.1.0February 2, 2026

The Beginning of Quilala

  • ·Launched the initial platform concept focusing on simplicity and speed.
  • ·Implemented a secure, invite-only entry system to ensure high-quality community growth.
  • ·Introduced the ultra-minimal dashboard with our signature 'q.' sidebar.
  • ·Created the first version of the chronological Home Feed.
  • ·Integrated the 'Quill' interface for smooth thought sharing.
  • ·Established the Canadian Red branding and Atkinson Hyperlegible typography for maximum clarity.
  • ·Built the foundation for private user profiles and secure account management.