Communication

What's new in Briar 1.1.6

* Add support for using Tor in China without a VPN
* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.8
* Fix a crash when relaunching Briar after signing out
* Fix a crash when changing a contact's nickname
* Fix a crash on Samsung devices running Android 7
* Fix a bug that caused the screen to flicker when Briar was in the background
* Add a setting to disable internet (Tor) connections when running on battery
* Make text input fields work in landscape mode
* Update translations, add Azerbaijani, Macedonian and Ukrainian

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About Briar 1.1.6

Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.

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March 29, 2019
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