We are glad to present the major 3.0 update for our application for Android. We’ve completely redesigned the interface, added AI for background blurting and replacing, supported the offline access to communications, improved the built-in messenger, and introduced many other enhancements.
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New UI
In the 3.0 version, we’ve completely redesigned the interface, making it more modern, concise, and user-friendly.
Easy navigation
We’ve added a user-friendly navigation bar for quick and easy switching between tabs:
- contacts
- calls
- conferences
- chats
- settings.
Updated conference interface
In TrueConf 3.0 for Android, we’ve updated the video conference and call interfaces according to the general style of the application. Besides, in full-screen mode, an indication of the disabled camera or microphone and a reaction panel are now displayed.
Conference information
To improve the convenience of conference management, we have added a special window with detailed information about the current meeting. In addition to viewing its parameters, you can also extend the сonference and manage the waiting room in the information window.
User profile
In TrueConf 3.0 for Android, we’ve updated the user’s personal profile — it is now divided into several sections:
- controls (call, video call, and chat with the user)
- user information
- call history.
“Settings” menu
Account information and application settings are now combined in one section.
Mobile AI: background blurring and replacing
Users of TrueConf 3.0 Android now have access to a feature that allows them to blur and replace the background during video calls and group conferences without the use of a chroma key. This will enable them, just like PC and laptop users, to work in the comfort of their homes, on the go, and in improvised workspaces. Custom images in .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, .BMP, and .WEBP can be used as virtual backgrounds.
In the Settings — Calls and Conferences section, you can upload up to 8 images, which you can switch with just a couple of taps. To activate the AI, simply select the Virtual background option in the context menu of the control panel, which can be accessed by pressing the 
button.
New messenger features and capabilities
User mentions
The usability of mentions in group and personal chats has been improved — now, when you type text in the @username format, a popup suggestion will appear with search results from your address book contacts based on the characters entered after the @ symbol.
Text formatting
Users of TrueConf 3.0 for Android can now format the text of their messages, making it bold, underlined, strikethrough, and italic. This will allow emphasizing important points and enhance the visual perception of information.
Disabling notifications in selected chats
Starting with TrueConf 3.0 for Android, users can disable notifications in selected chats. You simply need to press and hold the chosen chat, then select the Disable notifications option.
Offline access to messages, contacts, and call history
Users of TrueConf 3.0 for Android can now access messages, contacts, and call history without a network connection.
Sent messages are saved in the app with a 
status — they will be delivered once the connection is restored.
“Favorites” chat
Similar to desktop applications, TrueConf 3.0 for Android now features the Favorites chat, which can be used as a personal storage for files and useful messages. You can access Favorites in the Settings or from the general chat list.
”Typing…” status
In the general chat list, as well as in personal or group conversations, the “Typing…” status is now displayed next to the names of users who are currently typing a message.
Information about reading the message
In a group chat, you can now see which participants read the message you sent.
Drafts synchronization
Users of TrueConf 3.0 for Android can now resume composing a message they started typing earlier on another device.
Support for conferences with simultaneous interpretation
TrueConf Server 5.4 introduces a new mode for video conferences with participants speaking different languages. Users of TrueConf 3.0+ for Android can now also select a language track when participating in such conferences.
Support for waiting rooms
In TrueConf Server 5.2.9, we added waiting rooms — a feature that allows users to be placed in a preliminary queue before joining a video conference. Now, managing conferences with waiting rooms is also possible from mobile devices running Android.
On-the-fly meeting time extension and conference end reminder
Starting with TrueConf Server 5.4, the owner and moderators of an event can extend it without interrupting its progress. If the Enable conference time extension option was set during scheduling, users will receive a notification of the upcoming end, and the owner and moderators will have access to the extension button.
Call-to-conference escalation
In TrueConf 3.0 for Android, you can now quickly escalate a point-to-point call into a group video conference. During a video call, a user can simply press the appropriate button on the top control panel and invite new participants.
Content sharing disabling
When joining a video conference on TrueConf Server 5.4 via TrueConf 3.0 for Android, the owner and moderators have the ability to disable other participants’ content sharing (slideshow, screen sharing, and video files sharing). This can be done by selecting the corresponding option from the context menu after clicking on the content window or the participant’s name in the list.
Selecting an audio source
In TrueConf 3.0 for Android, you can quickly switch between different output sources (headset, phone speaker, and loudspeaker) in the online meeting connection window and during a call.
