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Lackin Updates

App updates

Release notes compiled from recent `sheehanmunim/LackinReact` development through April 1, 2026.

April 1, 2026

Replies, Assassin Arsenal, and smarter location controls

The latest sprint tied social chat and live gameplay together more tightly across the app.

  • Chat threads now support replies with clearer sender labels and message previews.
  • The new Assassin Arsenal adds power-ups, countdowns, and more active match mechanics.
  • Location settings and pro access flows were expanded so map behavior, alerts, and premium controls are easier to manage.

March 31, 2026

Group settings became a real control center

Admins now have a much deeper surface for running groups and preparing games cleanly.

  • Rules management landed directly in group settings.
  • Blocked hours, members, and target assignments were moved into dedicated flows.
  • Assassin game state now includes start-time management for more controlled launches.

March 30, 2026

Admin chat, target systems, and group creation all moved forward

This was a big day for group organization, moderation, and live Assassin setup.

  • Group admins can now work out of dedicated group admin chats.
  • Assassin target system options, participation settings, and bracket layouts became more flexible.
  • The Create Group flow was refined with clearer headings, sections, and interaction polish.

March 27-28, 2026

Nearby discovery and onboarding got more polished

The app kept investing in getting people discovered, connected, and permissioned faster.

  • Bluetooth nearby presence detection was pushed deeper into the camera and discovery experience.
  • Permissions onboarding became more intentional, including lazy-loaded onboarding components.
  • Version 1.2.3 shipped with onboarding and platform-readiness improvements.

March 24-25, 2026

Sharing, uploads, and chat quality all improved

Social sharing and communication got noticeably stronger in this stretch of work.

  • Posts can now be shared through chat threads and out to external platforms.
  • Uploads became more resilient and store review prompts were hooked to meaningful in-app actions.
  • Voice memo recording and playback landed inside chat.

March 23, 2026

Discovery and college growth features expanded

Lackin continued improving how people find each other and connect through campus context.

  • Contact sync now helps people discover friends more quickly.
  • Bluetooth nearby behavior and tagged-user interactions both received improvements.
  • College join language and related onboarding surfaces were streamlined.