The new version of Linphone is now available!
Since its launch in 2001, Linphone has benefited from over two decades of research and development. Today, we’re reaching a major milestone in user experience by offering a modern, smooth, and intuitive communication solution — a true open-source alternative to mainstream proprietary apps. This new release is built on version 5.4 of the Liblinphone SDK.
The Android version is officially live
After more than a year of development, the stable release of Linphone 6.0 for Android is now available. This new version brings numerous updates and improvements, including:
- A completely redesigned interface;
- A smooth and consistent user experience;
- Support for Single Sign-On (SSO) for easier login;
- Advanced management of multiple accounts;
- Numerous performance and security enhancements.
👉 Read the article about the beta version.
Linphone 6.0 for iOS: The Public Beta is Now Available
It’s official: the beta version of Linphone 6.0 for iOS is now available via TestFlight! This is your chance to explore the all-new version — smoother, more ergonomic — and share your first impressions. Our goal? A stable final release in the coming weeks.
👉 Haven’t tried it yet? Join the iOS beta testing community and try it now!
Linphone 6 Desktop available in beta
All audio and video call features have been tested, validated, and are now stable, except for conference calls, which are still being optimized. If you only use simple calls, this version is fully usable for daily use. Instant messaging will be added later. Feel free to test this beta version now!
👉 Download links:
What’s New in Version 6.0?
Here’s a little teaser before our full newsletter dedicated to this release…
New Features in Calls, Chat, and Presence
- Smoother call transfer process;
- Emoji reactions in chat;
- New “media” view to access all files shared in a conversation;
- Advanced message search.
Enhanced Security and Accessibility
- Single Sign-On (SSO) support for easier integration with your SIP infrastructure;
- Clear and explicit call encryption indicators;
- A redesigned, more intuitive ZRTP SAS code verification window;
- Improved compromise detection mechanisms;
- Display of contact trust levels;
- Official support for hearing aid headsets on Android.
Performance Improvements
Overall app performance has been significantly improved thanks to a multi-threaded architecture and the use of modern technologies such as Qt6, SwiftUI, and Kotlin. The result: a faster, smoother, and more responsive experience across all platforms.
Android Auto & Linphone: Coming Soon
Good news for Android users: Linphone will soon be compatible with Android Auto. Hands-free calling, voice commands, and a simplified in-car interface are all on the way. This feature is currently awaiting official approval from Google, with a release expected mid-year.
Help Us Translate!
Discover our new translation platform: Weblate. If you had an account on our previous system, you’ll need to create a new one to access it.
With the launch of Linphone 6.0, the user interfaces have been completely redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up, which unfortunately means previous translations could not be retained.
This is why we’re calling on you — our community — to help reboot the translation effort. Your contributions help make Linphone accessible in multiple languages, with high-quality, accurate translations. Your help is essential to bringing Linphone to users around the world!
👉 Contribute to the translation of the apps
What’s Next?
More announcements will be coming in the months ahead as part of the Linphone 6.0 UX/UI overhaul rollout.
In the meantime, try out the iOS beta today — and stay tuned, the Desktop version is coming very soon.
