Translated with AI from the Russian original.

Version eXpress 0.4.33 for OS "Aurora" brings many new features and improvements.

Firstly, emojis and stickers have become available to users. Also, positioning was made on the first unread message when entering the chat, the ability to connect to the chat via a link and the display of messages with links were added.

The developers implemented a search for messages in the chat: search interface, navigation through found messages, positioning and highlighting. An image carousel appeared in the chat and shared files with the ability to scroll through with a gesture.

Attachment preloading before forwarding has been implemented - you can forward an attachment that has not yet been downloaded. The function "Load all chat messages" has been added through its properties - for group, personal chats and saved messages). In addition, the work with the application database was accelerated.

As a reminder, in January 2025, the eXpress client became available to users of devices based on OS "Aurora", a domestic mobile operating system that actively supports corporate solutions. The development of the application for this OS began in early 2023, and by the end of 2024, key functions were fully implemented, such as authorization on corporate servers, creation of chats and channels, exchange of media files in various formats, and notification settings.

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