# U8 Chat

> U8 Chat (iPhone/iPad app by tung shaun wong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-chat/id6753891258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [tung shaun wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845527486)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 187 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2025-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-chat/id6753891258/reviews.md

## What is U8 Chat?

U8 Chat is a lightweight instant messaging app focused on core communication. We strip away unnecessary complexity to return to the essence of conversation, delivering a clean, efficient, and streamlined experience without redundant features. Here, you can focus entirely on the conversation itself and enjoy smooth, stable communication.
Core features of the current version include:
1. Seamless Communication: Full-Media Messaging
Supports one-on-one and group chats, with the ability to send text, images, voice messages, videos, files, and a wide range of emojis—covering all work and social communication scenarios.
2. Efficient Collaboration: Group & Contact Management
Comprehensive group management tools ensure orderly and efficient collaboration.
A one-way contact model helps you quickly build and manage your professional network.
3. Stable Connectivity: Audio/Video & Network Performance
High-quality audio and video calls with access to call records.
Continuous optimization of the underlying network ensures timely and reliable delivery of every message.
4. Convenient Experience: Globalization & Ease of Use
One-tap language switching and quick contact adding via QR codes.
A clean, intuitive interface lets you get started easily and stay focused on communication.
5. Secure & Reliable: Privacy and Data Protection
Committed to protecting the privacy and security of every conversation, providing a safe and trustworthy communication environment.
This is just our first step. Looking ahead, we will continue to refine the core experience based on user feedback and plan to introduce features such as private chats and global message search, enabling U8 Chat to serve you even better.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2026-08-31

V1.5.3 Version Update Notes:

Added a hyperlink action bar – long-press a link to quickly copy, preview inline, or open in a browser.

Brand visual upgrade: New IP mascot introduced across all platforms for empty/default state pages.

Enhanced compatibility fallback for older client versions to properly display new message types, preventing crashes or display anomalies.

Added support for changing the bound phone number directly within the App.

Optimized the visual design of the personal QR code sharing page and generated share images for improved clarity and aesthetics.

Added the ability to select images from the system album when using the QR code scanner feature.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-08-27

Version V1.5.2 Update Notes:

Optimized friend request notifications

Improved SMS verification code reception rate

Added security and privacy features

Added notification and sound settings

UI optimizations for the chat page and bottom navigation

### 1.5.1 — 2026-08-19

V1.5.1 Version Update Notes:

Group chat supports @everyone

Group members' profile pages can be viewed in groups

Added Chinese-English language switching

Chat images support long press to copy

Optimized network connection stability

Optimized the display of app icon at the top of chat page

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-10

V1.5.0 What's New:

More efficient group management, easier community order maintenance.

Finer-grained group controls: Admins can now mute individual members and delete inappropriate messages, making community governance smoother.

Quick actions: Group owners and admins can tap on a member's avatar to quickly kick or mute them—no more digging through menus.

Clear chat history: One-tap clear all chat logs to free up storage space with ease.

Blocklist optimization: Smoother interaction when blocking or unblocking users.

Performance improvements: Further reduced installation package size for faster downloads and launches.

### 1.4.5 — 2026-06-08

v1.4.5 Version Update Notes

Group Management: Added permission for administrators to delete group messages;

Message History: Added support for clearing message history in one-on-one chats and group chats;

User Information: Increased the character limit for user names and display names from 10 to 15 characters;

Feature Adjustment: Temporarily removed the [Community/Moments] feature due to maintenance strategy adjustments, in order to mitigate potential content risks. Thank you for your understanding.

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