Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone
A new Discord client built in Rust is looking pretty shiny and clean, even on low-end Android phones. more…
Discord is set to introduce a faster client for Android phones, according to new updates announced by the app's CTO and co-founder, Stanislav Vishnevskiy. The new client, built using the Rust programming language, promises to significantly improve the speed and efficiency of the app, even on low-end Android devices with limited RAM.
In a video demonstration, Vishnevskiy showcased the current Discord client running on an older, low-end phone. It took the app a full 3 seconds to launch, followed by an additional 2 seconds to fully load. In contrast, the new client launched in under 1 second and completed loading within the 2-second mark.
While the exact release date for the new client remains undisclosed, it is expected to launch soon. Vishnevskiy revealed that the new client will consume less RAM compared to the existing one. A screenshot displayed a screenshot of the PC client, which runs on just 300MB of RAM, a stark contrast to the current 1,200MB RAM usage on his machine.
With the introduction of the new Discord client, users can expect a more responsive and resource-efficient experience. The app's performance improvements are expected to extend to foldable phones, a device category that has faced challenges with the app's functionality since the merger of the Android and iOS apps a few years ago.
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