Luney: LGBTQ+ Community & Chatv1.7.0
Released October 7, 2026Major
Android
The major update introduces security and social features alongside layout adjustments for large-screen devices. As the release is recent and lacks sufficient window analysis data, the impact remains neutral. Future assessments will focus on the stability of the new authentication flows and the reception of social profile updates.
What changed
- PlatformSide-by-side layout for chats and groups on foldables and tablets
- New featureTwo-factor authentication for messages and settings
- New featureSign-in alerts for browsers and apps with remote sign-out capability
- SocialProfiles now display friend counts and mutual friends
- ComplianceRemoval of location metadata from video files
- New featureConfigurable Panic Mode alerts for Trusted Circles
- PerformanceFixes for chats, sign-in alerts, and photo reporting
Reception
50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
Platform
no_evidence
What didn't
New feature
no evidenceThe release of two-factor authentication and panic alerts lacks sufficient user feedback to determine adoption or utility.
Marlvel takeaways
- Monitor user adoption rates for the new two-factor authentication and remote sign-out features to assess security engagement.
- Evaluate the impact of the side-by-side layout on tablet and foldable device session duration.
- Track user sentiment regarding the visibility of friend counts and mutual friends on profiles.
Original release notes
Chats and groups side by side on foldables and tablets. Two-factor now protects your messages and settings wherever someone signs in. New sign-in alerts for browsers and other apps, with a way to sign them out. Profiles show friend counts and the friends you have in common. Videos no longer carry where they were filmed. Panic Mode can alert your Trusted Circle only when you choose. Plus fixes to chats, sign-in alerts, reporting photos and more. See the full log on luneyapp.com/changelog