Discord redesigns mobile app with faster launch times, Midnight theme, and improved UI

Discord has finally rolled out a major update for its mobile app on Android and iOS after months of testing, responding to user feedback regarding previous clutter issues and introducing a new set of UI improvements. It's worth noting that this update is 100% mobile-centered, so there are no significant updates for the desktop clients here.

The updated version, known as "Discord but smol," (😅) offers a faster and more reliable app with mobile-specific features like voice messages and a 25 MB free file upload limit. Servers are now located in a dedicated tab on the sidebar, with additional access via a bottom bar consisting of three sections: The "Messages" section, which consolidates direct messages and simplified group DMs, and includes a search function for both messages and servers, and a swipe-to-reply gesture. The "Notifications" section serves as a hub for @mentions, friend requests, server events, updated on replies, and more. The notificationsare auto-clear, so they will fade away once you have read them. The "You" section houses user profile and account settings (along with a new search bar), as well as the friend list.

The updated app also offers significant performance enhancements, with a 55% faster launch time on Android and a 43% faster launch time on iOS, reduced crashes, and lower data usage. Discord has also launched the much-anticipated "Midnight" theme, a fully black design suited for OLED displays. You can take a look at all the details here, and remember that the new app update should already be available starting today.