## v5.0.0

January 1, 2026

### New Features

- Open multiple chat tabs for different channels with drag-to-reorder. Tabs are saved between sessions by default (configurable in settings).
- Resize the chat and video areas in landscape mode by dragging the divider.
- A new section in the Following tab shows which of your followed channels are currently offline.
- Change your chat username color from the chat details menu.
- A new randomize button for the accent color theme in settings.
- View emotes and stream thumbnails in full resolution with swipe-to-dismiss gestures.
- [Android] Open Twitch channel links directly in Frosty instead of the browser or Twitch app (by @micahmo on GitHub).

### Improvements

- Swipe down to enter Picture-in-Picture mode, and press the PiP button again to exit.
- Redesigned the video overlay and added stream details to the app bar in chat-only mode.
- Networking and data handling have been completely rewritten to be faster and more reliable.
- Improved formatting for chat replies, quick copy-to-input for messages, and a clearer countdown for chat delays.

### Bug Fixes

- Fixed chat text input not unfocusing when tapping outside of it (by @zeykafx on GitHub).
- Fixed missing badges and emotes in historical messages upon initial connection.
- Fixed accidental chat scrolling when accessing system UI gestures in landscape mode.
- Fixed chat reconnection issues when a chat delay was active.
- Fixed duplicate message cases and various UI stability issues.

#### See all release notes at [https://github.com/tommyxchow/frosty/releases](https://github.com/tommyxchow/frosty/releases)