
CHANGELOG
Keeping you updated on everything new at SMScene.
May 18, 2026
#62
May 18, 2026
Engine
Faster Renders & Live Export Editing
- Significant rendering performance improvements on mobile — Android devices now render far faster thanks to GPU pipeline optimizations.
- Removed a per-frame synchronous GPU stall that was blocking the CPU on every single render on mobile browsers.
- Capped internal render resolution to eliminate unnecessary texture overhead on high-DPR screens like Pixel 9.
- Export page overhaul: tweak your scene settings live on the export page without going back to the editor.
- Blackberry Storm received a major fidelity upgrade — replaced the old programmatic hardware drawing with a photorealistic device render.
- Refined iOS message bubble tails for pixel-accurate iMessage fidelity across both light and dark mode.
- Improved light and dark mode behavior across all themes for consistent, platform-accurate rendering.
- Expanded scene config: dark mode toggle, OS selector (iOS / Android), and more controls on the way.
- Export page preview image temporarily removed while a replacement is in progress.
- New profile page: view your account settings and get a sneak peek at upcoming integrations.
JC
May 11, 2026
#61
May 11, 2026
UI/UX
The Retro & Personalization Patch
- Massive visual upgrade for Gameboy featuring custom RPG-style typing indicators.
- Unique Space Invader avatars for Gameboy that adapt to participant colors.
- Professional color picker with presets for canvas backgrounds (White, Black, Beige, etc.).
- Fixed background repeat issues in selection presets for cleaner border aesthetics.
- Refined Windows Phone frame by removing legacy hardware keys.
- Floating input bars for Google theme to allow scene background to flow around elements.
- Engine Fix: Resolved synchronization bug where recipient messages flashed prematurely.
May 11, 2026
#60
May 11, 2026
UI/UX
The High Fidelity Overhaul
- Standardized iconography across all frames using sharp Material Symbols.
- Dynamic predictive text bar for iOS with context-aware suggestions.
- Context-aware headers for Google theme for better readability.
- Platform-accurate filled symbols for WhatsApp UI parity.
- Pixel-perfect vertical alignment for every platform's input bar.
May 9, 2026
#58
May 9, 2026
Feature
The 'Board & Hardware' Update
- Authentic 4chan imageboard frame with greentext/redtext and image wrapping.
- Decoupled Simple frame from iOS logic for a distinct, minimal aesthetic.
- Expanded 'Frameless' and 'Keyboard' support across all major themes.
May 9, 2026
#57
May 9, 2026
Engine
Multi-Typo Simulation & CPS
- Engineered high-fidelity typo system allowing multiple mistakes per bubble.
- Granular CPS (Characters Per Second) controls on the export page.
- Precise timing derivation based on character count and backspace delays.
May 9, 2026
#56
May 9, 2026
UI/UX
Background-Aware iOS 18
- iOS 18 frames now dynamically adapt bubbles and headers to light backgrounds.
- Automatic med-light gray aesthetic for white backgrounds to ensure legibility.
May 9, 2026
#55
May 9, 2026
Tooling
Export Management & Script Reordering
- Major workflow overhaul: Draggable reordering for script messages.
- Direct project export links in the editor for quick access.
- Detailed progress dialog with real-time elapsed time tracking.
April 20, 2026
#42
April 20, 2026
Enhancement
Authentic iOS 18 Frame
- Complete visual optimization of the iOS bubble tails and gradients.
- Improved mobile UI with preview and export actions in bottom navigation.
April 5, 2026
#33
April 5, 2026
Fix
Fixed AIM Frame
- Restored authentic retro styling for AIM messages.
- Exact system font matching (Trebuchet MS) and layout behaviors.
April 1, 2026
#26
April 1, 2026
Feature
Claude & ChatGPT Premium
- Ultra-high fidelity themes for Claude and ChatGPT Premium models.
- Optimized for educational and cinematic exports.
March 30, 2026
#21
March 30, 2026
Feature
Paste Full Conversations
- AI-powered transcript parser for ChatGPT and Claude histories.
- Instantly generate full animated scenes from raw text.
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
Feature
Public Pages Released
- Publish chat animations to a public URL with one click.
- Interactive viewing experience for shared scenes.
March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
Launch
The Official Launch
- SMScene is officially live! High-fidelity SMS chat animation builder.
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