PHDirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) v1.9.7
DirectChat is a utility designed to enable floating chat bubbles (ChatHeads) for various messaging applications, allowing for centralized conversation management and multitasking. The application provides a "Privacy Mode" to read and reply to messages without updating "last seen" status or appearing online. It also functions as a notification manager with customizable aesthetics.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | v1.9.7 (Build 122) |
| Size | 19.3 MB |
| Architecture | Universal |
| SHA-256 | 80cd1a5595947ff14a845bb3a199228c1a022a6c5f6b2a04674c20bdf9dbf4a8 |
| Minimum Compatibility | Android 9.0+ (Specific features require Android N+) |
Core Features
- ChatHead/Bubble Support: Enable floating interface for any application.
- Message Recovery: Ability to view messages deleted by the sender.
- Privacy Mode: Read messages without triggering read receipts or online status.
- Multi-Tasking: Overlay chat windows over other active applications.
- DND Mode: Temporary suspension of the ChatHead service and notifications.
- Management Tools: Blacklist specific apps or block individual users.
Premium Features
- Ad-Free Experience: Removal of all advertisements.
- Instant Reply: Quick response functionality via message previews.
- Direct "Mark as Read": Toggle read status directly from the bubble.
- Advanced Customization: Access to themes and chat bubble appearance settings.
- Extended Compatibility: Support for all installed applications.
Messenger Compatibility
| Support Level | Applications |
|---|---|
| Default Support | WhatsApp, Business, Kik, Hangout, Allo, Textra, Skype, Messenger, Threema, Line, Disa, Plus, Slack, GroupMe, Messenger Lite (N+), Viber, Gmail, Android Messages (N+), Google Voice, YAATA, BBM, Wire (N+) |
| Mark as Read (Pro) | WhatsApp, Skype, Business, Allo, Kik, Hangout (via Android Auto), Disa, EvolveSms, Threema, Messenger, Textra |
| Manual/Unofficial | Chomp SMS, Hop-eMail, Aqua Mail, Pulse SMS, Parallel Space, Stock Messaging apps |
Functional Requirements & Limitations
- Reply Functionality: Only available for applications that support reply actions within their native notifications.
- Mechanism: The app utilizes Google's public API to read incoming notifications; it does not interact directly with the messaging client's internal data.
- Manual Addition: Users can manually enable ChatHeads for non-default apps via the application settings.
Changelog (v1.9.7)
- General bug fixes and stability improvements.