Bug Fixes and Optimizations

Introducing the 2026 Oscars voting on Picturelock! Users can now cast their votes alongside the Academy, for a chance to win a victory badge on their profile. Check out the trends of your fellow voters on the Picturelock Community Leaderboard, or view your place in the running, by checking into the Oscars Leaderboard on March 15th!

Introducing the 2026 Oscars voting on Picturelock! Users can now cast their votes alongside the Academy, for a chance to win a victory badge on their profile. Check out the trends of your fellow voters on the Picturelock Community Leaderboard, or view your place in the running, by checking into the Oscars Leaderboard on March 15th!

Bug Fixes and Optimizations

New year, new us. Our latest branding is a refreshing way to kick off 2026. Don’t worry, the orange is here to stay, we’ve just adjusted it to have a vibrant new feel along with a contemporary and unique logo. Bug fixes & improvements to keep everything running smoothly, of course. This update marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Picturelock in 2026. We have plenty of exciting features planned, and our new logo and elevated design are just the start. Stay tuned, more updates are on the way!

Bug Fixes & Optimizations

Join the Picturelock fun during Locktober! Picturelock’s first ever Halloween competition! Play each week up until October 31st to determine the ultimate Halloween movie.

Optimizations and Bug Fixes

Bug Fixes

Groups: You can now create or join groups to connect, chat, and share with others. Head to Explore to find groups that match your vibe. Want to start your own? Open Chats, swipe to Groups, and tap the plus icon. You’ll also see group suggestions in Search and your feeds. Tagging: Bring friends into the convo! Just type @ and search their username to mention them in posts and comments. GIFs: Make your messages more fun! Type #gif plus a keyword (like #gif happy), swipe through the GIFs, and pick the perfect one to share. Fixes & Improvements: Sharing just got better! Share posts, reviews, groups, and collections with richer links. No more empty posters in search results. Picking a username is smoother too - we’ll clearly flag ones that are taken. Plus, the new comments keep replies in view so convos stay on track.

Groups: You can now create or join groups to connect, chat, and share with others. Head to Explore to find groups that match your vibe. Want to start your own? Open Chats, swipe to Groups, and tap the plus icon. You’ll also see group suggestions in Search and your feeds. Tagging: Bring friends into the convo! Just type @ and search their username to mention them in posts and comments. GIFs: Make your messages more fun! Type #gif plus a keyword (like #gif happy), swipe through the GIFs, and pick the perfect one to share. Fixes & Improvements: Sharing just got better! Share posts, reviews, groups, and collections with richer links. No more empty posters in search results. Picking a username is smoother too - we’ll clearly flag ones that are taken. Plus, the new comments keep replies in view so convos stay on track.

Groups: You can now create or join groups to connect, chat, and share with others. Head to Explore to find groups that match your vibe. Want to start your own? Open Chats, swipe to Groups, and tap the plus icon. You’ll also see group suggestions in Search and your feeds. Tagging: Bring friends into the convo! Just type @ and search their username to mention them in posts and comments. GIFs: Make your messages more fun! Type #gif plus a keyword (like #gif happy), swipe through the GIFs, and pick the perfect one to share. Fixes & Improvements: Sharing just got better! Share posts, reviews, groups, and collections with richer links. No more empty posters in search results. Picking a username is smoother too — we’ll flag ones that are taken. Plus, the new comments keep replies in view so convos stay on track.

Hashtags: Add hashtags to your Reviews and Posts! Tap any hashtag to explore its feed, find trending topics on the Explore page, or search for hashtags that interest you. Sharing: You can now share reviews, posts, and collections with friends via direct message. Just tap the share icon, pick a friend, and hit send. In-App Support: Need help? Submit a support ticket directly from Settings > Support. We’ll follow up with you in the Chats tab. Bug Fixes & Enhancements: We’ve fixed post upload issues—now you’ll see upload progress and can retry failed uploads. We also made several UI and UX improvements for a smoother, more polished experience.