Immich, an open-source self-hosted photo and video backup solution, has just released version 1.135, with improvements spanning usability, customization, and performance.
One of the standout additions in this release is home screen widget support for iOS. Users can now display a random photo from their library, a selected album, or a nostalgic “memory lane” snapshot—all without opening the app.
The widgets, available in all sizes (including XL for iPad), refresh approximately every 20 minutes. Android users won’t feel left out for long, as support for their platform is reportedly in the works.
For developers and power users, Immich now offers fine-grained permissions when generating API keys. This allows tighter control over third-party integrations, ensuring apps only access what they need.
Following its web implementation, Google Cast support now extends to Immich’s mobile app, letting users stream photos and videos directly to Chromecast-enabled devices. Unlike the web version, this feature doesn’t rely on external Google scripts, sidestepping privacy concerns.
That said, the web version of Google Cast has been made opt-in after user feedback about unintended requests to Google’s servers. Users who prefer casting from their browser can enable it manually in “Account Settings” > “Features.”
New users will appreciate the revamped onboarding flow, which guides them through language selection, theme preferences, and privacy settings. Meanwhile, keyboard shortcuts (d/m/y for day/month/year navigation) make browsing the timeline quicker.
Other noteworthy additions that Immich 1.135 brings include:
- Album descriptions are now editable in the mobile app.
- Multiple admin support allows shared server management.
- Dev containers streamline contributor setups via GitHub Codespaces.
- Vchord 0.4.2 support improves vector database performance (though older versions remain compatible).
The update also squashes several bugs, including a double-swipe glitch in iOS’s gallery viewer and thumbnail rendering issues. For a full rundown of fixes and minor enhancements, check out the release’s changelog.
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