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Latest updates and development news
I'M IN on Google Play
The app listing is live on Google Play. Android developer verification is confirmed (package com.imin.android, both signing keys). The newest Android build v1.0.6 is still the APK on this site — Play production still has an older binary until we promote the current AAB. iOS is on the App Store.
ReleaseVoice calls & communication hub
New hub: Chats and Calls tabs. Voice calls via LiveKit — from chat, contacts or history. Incoming call, participant grid, mic and speaker, minimise without hanging up. Call pushes on Android. (Week of 24–31 Aug)
FeatureMeetings, host & reviews
Cabinets and slot booking, host profile, centre reviews, meeting files. Arrange a trip like booking a guide. (Builds 281–282, week of 4–7 Aug)
Featurev1.0.6 — camera stability
Dual-camera and recording-session stability on iOS and Android. Fewer crashes after long camera use. Builds went to TestFlight and as the site APK. (Week of 28–31 Jul, build 280+)
ReleaseAndroid dual-cam & Google Sign-In
Android dual-camera preview (TextureView, no more black screen). Google Sign-In on Android instead of a dead-end wrong-password screen. v1.0.5, APK on the site. (Week of 18–23 May, build 270)
Platformsv1.0.5 — iOS dual-cam & sessions
Audio on iOS dual-cam video, first successful Android build after the native camera module. More reliable login sessions — fewer surprise kicks to the login screen. (Week of 4–6 May, builds 237–238)
Release🎉 v1.0.3 — Dating, Walks, Routes & Google Sign-In
Version 1.0.3 (Build 190) submitted to App Store review. New Dating module: discover people nearby, mutual matches, travel sponsorship. Walks: record GPS walks and save them as routes. AI Route Wizard, smarter POI category settings, Reports v2 (re-report, draft, deactivation). Web app: Explorer, Event View, Auth — all in the browser. Google Sign-In on iOS and web. Speed-camera service on the map, smoother chat after refactor, video & camera fixes, cleanup of 15 unused dependencies. We're building I'M IN together with you — your feedback and ideas are always welcome. (Builds 172–190)
Release🌐 Web Version & Android
Launch of the web app at app.im-in.net — desktop-first interface with sidebar navigation, top bar with search (Ctrl+K), event panel and interactive Mapbox map. Android APK available for direct download from the website. Cloudflare CDN for fast loading worldwide. Keyboard shortcuts support (Escape, arrows). Web version in development — new features being added gradually. (Builds 155–167)
PlatformsPOI Cards, Explorer & Moderation
Enriched place cards (POI) with weather, details, data sources and live APIs. Country explorer with real-time info: timezone, emergency numbers, electricity, driving side. Dislike system and content moderation with appeals. Login audit and security alerts. Redis cache for backend performance. Android design and UX improvements. (Builds 137–154 + Backend)
In DevelopmentTransport Hubs, Navigation & Routes
Auto-detection of transport hubs: airports, train stations, bus stops, heliports and small airfields. New transport icons. Route building to events with choice of navigation app (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze). Real-time navigation engine with speed and direction tracking, Nav Puck on map. Speed camera markers on map (GeoJSON layer). Improved offline maps and settings sync. (Builds 129–135)
In DevelopmentGroups, Chat Images & Backend
Group creation and management with detailed view. Send and receive photos in chat with full-screen viewer (pinch-to-zoom). Geolocation messages in chat. "Send original" option in media settings. Backend: multi-language event support (auto-translation), groups & meetings API, B2 cloud storage for chat media, multi-level geo-research, friends count fix. (Builds 133, 136 + Backend)
In Development🎉 I'M IN is Now on the App Store!
Version 1.0.0 (Build 122) of I'M IN is officially available for free download on the Apple App Store! Create photo and video events tied to the map, discover interesting places nearby, connect with travelers around the world. 122 builds, 1569+ tests, 8 languages — all now on your iPhone and iPad. Coming soon — update 1.0.1 with bug fixes, improvements and new features. Download from App Store →
ReleaseAirport Board, Speed Cameras & Event Chains
Real-time airport departures and arrivals board with automatic nearest airport detection. Speed camera warnings on the road with live speed display and customizable settings. Event chains — link photos and videos into stories. Improved address search with Mapbox geocoding. Offline geo-research. These features are coming in update 1.0.1 — stay tuned!
In DevelopmentOffline Maps, Geo-Research & Registration v2
Download Mapbox maps by country and continent for offline use. Compass and heading indicator on the map. Tracked user markers. Geo-research feed with nearby location data. Updated registration with profile photo and date of birth. Improved map UX. (Builds 123–126)
FeatureChat, Avatars & App Store Preparation
Private messaging via Ably, contacts screen, notification bell with counter. User avatars, emoji reactions on messages, button size and chat font settings. iOS geofencing fix for Apple Review, Privacy Manifest, App Store screenshots. K6 load testing for auth. (Builds 116–122)
FeatureCamera Stabilization & Feed Video
11 builds to stabilize Skia camera filters: crash fixes, Surface.Make, tap-to-focus, pinch zoom, gesture handling. Video cover mode for events in the feed. Audio recording fix after camera. Filter migration to new expo-file-system API. (Builds 105–115)
FixCamera with Filters, Gallery Video & Refactoring
Built-in camera with real-time Skia filters (B&W, sepia, vintage, cinema & more), batch photo and video selection from gallery without re-encoding, full camera screen with zoom, HDR & lens selection, redesigned notifications and event editing, session auto-cleanup, Ably and video cache improvements. (Builds 101–104)
FeatureEvent Management, Map Buttons & Filters
Event gallery with multi-select and batch deletion, date filter (custom calendar) and location filter, 3D building selection on map, 15 new SVG map button icons with glass blur panels, button size and theme settings, improved feed with auto-loading, updated profiles, CI/CD with 1136 tests. (Builds 92–100)
FeatureInteractive App Guide
Step-by-step onboarding on every screen: main screen (17 steps), event editing (8 steps), cabinet, settings & profile. Guide appears automatically on first visit. Repeat: Settings → About → Tutorial. Also: Mapbox maps, photo editor, event sharing, thumbnails, iPad, 8 languages. (Build 91)
FeatureiPad Support & 8 Interface Languages
Full iPad adaptation with rotation support. Localization in 8 languages with auto language detection. Unified button, form, and heading styles across all screens. Improved event creation and settings menu. (Build 67–68)
UpdateFriend Tracking on Map & Push Notifications
Track friends in real-time on the map. API health monitoring with automatic request retry. Improved push notification delivery. Updated friends, subscriptions, and user profile screens. (Build 56–66)
FeaturePhoto Editor, Address Search & Audio Player
Built-in photo editor with filters, drawing and text. Search for specific locations on the map. Audio player for event content. Favorite location tracking with notifications. (Build 44–49)
FeatureTypeScript, Performance & CI/CD
TypeScript migration. Optimized event feed — faster loading, less memory. Automated CI/CD build and TestFlight deployment. Video thumbnails during buffering. Fixed 100+ warnings. (Build 39–55)
InfrastructureSEO Optimization & New Site Features
Added sitemap.xml, robots.txt, Open Graph meta tags, JSON-LD structured data. New sections: "How it works", FAQ, blog with roadmap. Parallax effects and social media links in footer.
WebsiteAI Assistant & Legal Documents
Launched chatbot with 7-language support, fuzzy search and knowledge base. Added Terms of Use and Privacy Policy in all languages.
FeatureI'M IN Promo Website Launch
App presentation with 12 features, interactive illustrations, 7-language support and responsive design for all devices.
ReleaseRoadmap
Our development plan for I'M IN
Launched on App Store!
I'M IN is available for free on Apple App Store since April 2026. Marketing campaign, user acquisition and community building. Android — coming soon.
CompletedMVP Development
Core functionality: interactive map, registration, event creation, photo/video upload, voice messages.
CompletedBeta Testing
122 TestFlight builds, 1569+ unit tests, K6 load testing (500 VU). Closed beta completed.
CompletedLanding & Web Presence
Promo website, SEO, legal docs, support chatbot.
CompletedConcept & Design
App concept, UX/UI design, prototyping.
Completed