Release Details
Release Date: 3rd September 2026
Type: Automatic release
Components: Mobile
Action required: Please update Access Messenger via the Google Play Store to receive this update.
Key Highlights
Transferable group administrators — Group admins can now hand off admin rights to another member, making it easier to manage groups when the original admin steps away.
Full-screen video playback — Videos shared in chats can now be viewed full-screen for a better viewing experience.
Duplicate chat protection — Starting a new chat now checks if one already exists with the selected people; you'll be prompted or taken straight to the existing conversation instead of creating a duplicate.
Direct message and community lists now stay correctly scoped by type, and unread counts update live across tabs.
Group membership changes (adds/removes) now appear clearly as system messages in the chat.
Voice notes: fixed microphone permission handling, improved the recording preview, cleaned up the audio message bubble layout, and removed a top-bar flicker when entering a chat.
Voice notes now correctly include duration and waveform data so they display and play back accurately.
Thank you for your continued support. We're committed to delivering a reliable and secure messaging experience, and your feedback helps us improve Access Messenger with every release. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team.
The Access Messenger Team