Added #

• Pre-initialization support for Virtual Background: Added preInitializeVirtualBackground() method to improve reliability when enabling virtual background or blur effects
  • Ensures the plugin is properly added to the SDK pipeline before use
  • Reduces initialization failures and improves user experience
  • Should be called after onJoin or onPreview callbacks for optimal performance

Fixed #

• Virtual Background Plugin Reliability:
  • Fixed issues where virtual background/blur would fail to enable on first attempt
  • Improved error handling for plugin addition and removal operations
  • Added proper state tracking to prevent stale plugin references
  • Enhanced logging for debugging virtual background operations (Android)

Changed #

• SDK Version Updates:

  • Updated Android SDK to version 2.9.78
  • Updated iOS SDK to version 1.17.0

• Android Platform Updates:

  • Upgraded Gradle to 8.10.2
  • Upgraded Android Gradle Plugin to 8.9.0
  • Updated compileSdkVersion to 36
  • Updated minSdkVersion to 24 (from 21)
  • Updated Kotlin version to 2.+
  • Updated Java target to version 17
  • Added NDK version 27.2.12479018

• iOS Platform Updates:

  • Updated minimum iOS version to 16.0 (from 11.0)
  • Added CocoaPods integration with proper version locking
  • Enhanced permission handling configuration

• Example App Improvements:

  • Added required Android permissions (Camera, Microphone, Bluetooth, etc.)
  • Added Picture-in-Picture support for Android
  • Improved Android manifest configuration
  • Updated iOS info.plist with required permissions

• Code Quality:

  • Switched linter from flutter_lints to lints/core.yaml
  • Improved error handling in virtual background operations
  • Added comprehensive logging for debugging

Technical Requirements #

• Android: Requires API 24+ (Android 7.0+)
• iOS: Requires iOS 16.0+
• Gradle: 8.10.2
• Kotlin: 2.+
• Java: 17

Uses hmssdk_flutter package version 1.11.0

• Updated package description

Uses hmssdk_flutter package version 1.10.3

• Introducing support for Virtual Background and Blur

  Users can now use virtual background and blur features in their video calls using the hms_video_plugin. Learn more about the feature here

Uses hmssdk_flutter package version 1.10.3