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June 2026

KLIPY GIFs and a /silent command on MacMacKLIPY GIFs and a /silent command on MacThe Mac app moves its GIFs to KLIPY, adds a /silent command, and now sets you offline when you close the lid.Jun 29Unread counts on Trillian's lock screenWindowsUnread counts on Trillian's lock screenWhen Trillian is locked, its lock screen shows how many messages are waiting, and the GIFs you send now come from KLIPY.Jun 26GIFs come to Trillian for LinuxLinuxGIFs come to Trillian for LinuxSend GIFs from a new picker or the /gif command, and GIFs people send you play right in the chat.Jun 4

May 2026

Videos play in the chat on LinuxLinuxVideos play in the chat on LinuxShared videos play right in the chat, you can flag a conversation, and chats with GIFs or video use far less CPU.May 28Search inside a chat on WindowsWindowsSearch inside a chat on WindowsA find bar for searching the chat you have open, emoji search, and formatting while you edit a message.May 26Trillian 6.6 for Linux brings channels and read receiptsLinuxTrillian 6.6 for Linux brings channels and read receiptsGroup chats become channels, read receipts go both ways, animated emoji play across the app, and screen capture works on Wayland.May 13Trillian 7.0 for Android, rewrittenAndroidTrillian 7.0 for Android, rewrittenWe rewrote the Android app for 7.0, with a new design and its own camera. Big accounts reconnect in 1.1 seconds.May 10

April 2026

Edit and delete messages in Trillian for WebWebEdit and delete messages in Trillian for WebEdit and delete sent messages and send silently on the web. Admins get audit logs and history export.Apr 6

February 2026

Trillian for Mac adds reactions, editing, and deletingMacTrillian for Mac adds reactions, editing, and deletingOn the Mac you can now react to, edit, and delete messages. Media history is faster too, with a date filter.Feb 23YouTube Shorts previews, animated reactions and cleaner copying on WindowsWindowsYouTube Shorts previews, animated reactions and cleaner copying on WindowsYouTube Shorts previews, an animated reaction bar, and a choice of what comes along when you copy chat text on Windows.Feb 18

January 2026

Flag conversations in Trillian for WebWebFlag conversations in Trillian for WebFlag conversations and right-click in chats on the web. Admins get new policies and a user list export.Jan 27Trillian 6.6 for Windows adds reactions and Pro video callsWindowsTrillian 6.6 for Windows adds reactions and Pro video callsTrillian Pro users on Windows get emoji reactions, video calls, and screen sharing.Jan 20A contact renaming policy for Trillian ServerServerA contact renaming policy for Trillian ServerA new Trillian Server policy controls renaming contacts in the contact list.Jan 5

2021

Tracking employee statuses on IMTeamworkTracking employee statuses on IMAre you just watching hands at work or are you really measuring productivity? Here's how Trillian can help you monitor employee status, the right way.On-premise vs cloud use cases for secure instant messagingTeamworkOn-premise vs cloud use cases for secure instant messagingWhen should you opt for cloud-based tools and services, and when is on-prem the right way to go? We run through three use cases to find out.Three disastrous examples of delivering company news (and how to never repeat those mistakes)TeamworkThree disastrous ways to deliver company newsFrom driving forklifts into wet concrete to throwing staplers, here are a few cautionary tales to guide your internal communications processes.Introducing Trillian Calls: 1:1 video calls and screen sharingWindowsIntroducing Trillian Calls: 1:1 video calls and screen sharingWe're pleased to announce Trillian 6.5 for Windows, including the new Trillian Calls feature! Say it face-to-face with simple and secure video calls and screen sharing, now available in Trillian 6.5 for Windows.12 tone of voice tips for different types of business conversationsTeamwork12 tone of voice tips for different types of business conversationsDifferent types of business conversations benefit from specific tones of voice to help make a difference. Check out our tips here.4 reasons why IM is the front line for organizational culture and leadershipTeamworkIM and organizational cultureThe more you communicate, the stronger your organizational culture will be. Here's how instant messaging makes that happen.4 disadvantages of the grapevine and when to use IM to talk to employeesTeamwork4 downsides of the office grapevineYou can't stop people from participating in the grapevine, but you *can* have more control over how your teams communicate. Here's how.