Stream Chat Android: v6 Beta Announcement
Blog post from Stream
Stream Chat is releasing a major update, v6, for its Android Chat SDK, featuring numerous enhancements such as database and state decoupling, video thumbnails, a new CDN, and an improved WebSocket implementation. This release focuses on optimizing performance, reducing APK sizes, and providing more customization options with features like the new MessageComposerView and refactored Result and ChatError classes. The update also includes changes to avatar rendering, removal of some third-party libraries, and a package cleanup by migrating from "com.getstream" to "io.getstream" for clearer module organization. The SDK now supports Android 13 (API 33), integrating new permission systems for media storage and push notifications. Developers are encouraged to participate in beta testing to identify and report issues, with incentives such as Stream swag for early adopters. Versioned documentation is available for smooth migration from previous versions, ensuring developers can transition seamlessly to the new release.