Changelog

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2026-03-20

2026-02-26

2026-02-13

FeatureLive Photo support (currently only tested on Xiaomi; behavior on other brands is unknown—please report any issues).
FeatureVideo playback support.
FeatureVideo like feature.

2026-02-10

FeatureAdded an "Immersive Blurred Background" that renders a real-time Gaussian blur of the current photo behind the app.
OptimizationImproved photo viewer: automatically loads the high-res original when zooming in for detail.
FixFixed an issue where the immersive background had no effect in certain scenarios.
OptimizationChanged the splash animation background to black for a more immersive visual experience.

2026-01-19

FeatureDual map services: added HERE Maps as a reverse geocoding option, mutually exclusive with Amap, for more accurate location resolution worldwide.
OptimizationIndex integrity protection: introduced a self-check mechanism that triggers re-indexing after album data changes, preventing new photos from being skipped.
DocsRewrote the HERE Maps configuration guide with full multilingual coverage.
OptimizationUpdated UI copy for the location feature, including tips about free quota usage.

2026-01-19

i18nAdded full support for Japanese, French, and Arabic, including the app UI and settings.
FixCritical logic fix: resetting a specific album's progress no longer wipes the "All Albums" and other albums' organization records.
OptimizationLanguage switching: added a language picker in Settings for instant app language switching.

2026-01-15

CompliancePrivacy policy overhaul: completely removed the Baidu Analytics SDK and adopted the more compliant Firebase Analytics for quality monitoring.
OptimizationPermission onboarding: added an elegant permission explainer on the home screen, tying permission requests to user taps.
OptimizationPrivacy links: integrated the latest Privacy Policy & Terms links into the home permission page for greater transparency.
ReleaseAAB build ready: supports Android 15 (Target SDK 35) and 16 KB page-size optimization, officially entering Google Play.
FixFixed a permission-check crash on some newer Android devices caused by a plugin version mismatch.

2026-01-15

FeatureSmart distribution: automatically redirects users to Gitee (mainland China) or Google Play (overseas) based on IP.
OptimizationAmap location enhancements: detailed AOI/POI (community / point of interest) display with higher information density.
OptimizationDetail page loading: introduced two-line placeholders and eager loading to eliminate layout jumps.
OptimizationMemory management: proactively releases memory of off-screen images, significantly reducing long-session memory usage.
OptimizationDynamic preloading: adjusts preload depth based on swipe frequency to balance speed and power.
OptimizationDatabase maintenance: supports automatic SQLite VACUUM to minimize storage footprint.
FixCompatibility: enabled Android core library desugaring to fix crashes on older systems.

2026-01-13

ReleaseMemCull's first official release, with production signing.
FeatureMultilingual Amap Key configuration guide with detailed step-by-step instructions.
OptimizationReplaced SharedPreferences with a local SQLite database for efficient persistence of massive photo IDs.
OptimizationStrengthened image preloading with smart caching of HD thumbnails and originals, eliminating black screens during scrolling.
OptimizationRefactored recycle bin loading with concurrent I/O instead of serial loading, 5–10x faster.
DocsPolished bilingual (Chinese/English) README and open-source notes, with new UI preview screenshots.
i18nFixed and unified Simplified/Traditional Chinese terminology and display issues.