Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Podium - Small Business Tools since it was posted on our website on 2017-01-19.
The latest version is 8.14.2 and it was updated on soft112.com on 26 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 8.14.2
posted on 2024-04-22
Soon you'll be able to slide into Instagram DMs directly from your Podium app! Keep an eye out for more info coming soon on how to set up Instagram business messages. We've also included fixes to the Payments and Phones experiences.
version 8.13.0
posted on 2024-03-21
This update includes a new suite of variables you can use to personalize templated messages, including pulling custom fields from integrations. We've also made improvements to card readers and resolved a bug that'd log users out frequently.
version 8.12.2
posted on 2024-03-21
Did someone say spring cleaning? We've been cleaning up all over our app to improve reliability and performance. This update includes improvements to notifications, the contact upload experience and resolving bugs in phones and tap to pay.
version 8.11.1
posted on 2024-02-20
Improvements to Podium phones related to answering calls in notification and other fixes.
version 8.10.1
posted on 2024-01-22
This release includes major improvements for sending images, Podium phones related to answering calls and transfers. It also resolves an issue of some tablets being unable to download the app from the Play Store.
version 8.9.0
posted on 2024-01-22
This release includes fixes for crashes as well as bug fixes for payment requests, phones and notifications.
version 8.8.0
posted on 2024-01-03
We’re so thankful for all the amazing businesses who count on Podium to grow and communicate with customers. This Thanksgiving we’re serving up fixes for sending photos, AI inbox replies, speakerphone on calls, and for dessert - push notifications when new leads come in from Lead Drive!
version 8.7.0
posted on 2023-11-30
We’ve made improvements to make notifications more reliable, call quality improvements and card reader fixes. Also for those who are sending lots of photos back and forth with customers, we’ve made it way easier to scroll between photos - hooray!
version 8.5.1
posted on 2023-10-11
version 8.6.0
posted on 2023-10-11
You know when you get that 5 star review that makes your heart soar? We've made it easy to share it out! Click the share button on a review and we'll turn it into an image that can be shared on social media so you can tell the world.
version 8.3.1
posted on 2023-09-07
Like Blink 182 says, it’s all the small things. Our focus for this release was to make a bunch of tiny improvements that add up to a big difference like making it easier to make calls.
version 8.1.11
posted on 2023-06-07
Ever wish you could remember every customer convo? We’ve got you covered. Turn on call recordings and transcriptions and never forget a detail again. They’ll appear in the conversation and save right to the contact’s profile. Now, you’ll always have the full picture and get to refer back to call convos whenever you need.
version 8.1.7
posted on 2023-05-17
Australian customers can now send and receive photos over text- making it so much easier to communicate (and also send photos of cute animals). Beyond that, we’re in spring cleaning mode - fixing lots of small bugs you may or may not notice. Our next release will be a big one- we can’t wait for you to get it!
version 8.1.6
posted on 2023-04-19
To celebrate Spring, we’ve got a fresh bouquet of updates for you.
Now you can set up Podium Phones in less than a minute, giving you the power to make and take calls from anywhere in the (flower) field. What a breath of fresh air. As for spring cleaning, we smashed some bugs too, like the one that caused convos not to open/close.
version 7.5.89
posted on 2022-05-06
Bug fixes
version 7.5.78
posted on 2022-02-07
This release includes a the ability to call Podium support from settings.
version 7.5.80
posted on 2022-02-07
Resolves a bug for mobile card readers connecting to multi-location organizations
version 7.5.76
posted on 2022-01-25
This release includes a mandatory update to mobile card readers in order to continue processing EMV and contactless transactions after December 28th, 2021.
version 7.5.75
posted on 2021-12-01
Fixes a crash that could occur when adjusting the leaderboard date range.
version 7.5.74
posted on 2021-11-17
Minor bug fixes
version 7.5.72
posted on 2021-10-20
- Security improvements
- Fixes a date display that was forever stuck in 2019
version 7.5.71
posted on 2021-10-20
- For users with access to all locations, when assigning a conversation, the correct list of available users will display.
- The card reader settings now fade-in instead of slide-in.
- Fixes notification previews not displaying correctly.
version 7.5.70
posted on 2021-10-03
Fixes a crash affecting some users when loading the customers tab.
version 7.5.67
posted on 2021-09-07
- Updates styling for voice events
version 7.5.66
posted on 2021-08-02
- Fixes a crash that could occur when using message variables
- Fixes an issue that could cause the update available prompt to not appear
version 7.5.62
posted on 2021-06-10
- Fixes a crash that could occur when opening the app.
version 7.5.55
posted on 2021-05-05
- Fixes an issue with single sign-on (SSO) that would prevent re-authentication.
- Fixes sending of attachments through email.
version 7.5.53
posted on 2021-04-23
Fixes an authentication bug that could cause the app to crash.
version 7.5.51
posted on 2021-04-07
- Fixes a crash that could occur when changing inboxes.
version 7.5.42
posted on 2021-03-04
- Fixes issues on the Leaderboard related to multiple locations.
- Various styling fixes.
- Support for connecting to payment readers.
- Fixes a crash that occurred when retrying a failed action from the alert banner.
version 7.5.41
posted on 2021-02-26
- Fixes blank screen after single sign-on (SSO) expires.
- Fixes duplicate payments button.
- Fixes mobile card reader issues.
- Fixes a bug with updating a mobile card reader.
- Fixes a bug that could occur and cause an error during logout.
- Fixes a bug that could cause the Feedback Scores screen to crash.
- Cleans up and updates the styles on some screen headers.
- Fixes a bug with unsent messages.
version 7.5.36
posted on 2021-02-06
* Adds support for new variables when composing messages.
* Additional improvements to Single Sign-On authentication.
version 7.5.33
posted on 2021-01-27
Bug fixes:
* When a customer name isn't known in a conversation, it's replaced by message type (Facebook, Google Messages, etc.).
version 7.5.31
posted on 2021-01-22
Improvements to the Single Sign-On authentication.
version 7.5.21
posted on 2021-01-08
Bug fixes:
*The app would crash when custom variables were used in messages.
* Headers were not updating properly when opening conversations via deep links.
Other changes:
* Added a screen to hide contents of blocked conversations.
version 7.5.19
posted on 2020-11-25
Changes:
* Added a banner for when a user runs out of review invitations.
version 7.5.18
posted on 2020-11-17
Bug fixes:
* There was a bug using the :location: variable in the messenger composer.
Other changes:
* Refactor to handle rolling limits for Starter accounts.
version 7.5.17
posted on 2020-11-12
Bug fixes:
* Dates formats were not following localization properly.
* There were layout formatting issues on certain phones.
version 7.5.15
posted on 2020-11-06
Bug fix:
* Incoming TeamChat messages were intermittently failing to display until you refreshed the view.
version 7.5.15
posted on 2020-11-06
Bug fix: Users were unable to receive TeamChat messages until they refreshed the view.
version 7.5.14
posted on 2020-11-03
Bug fixes:
* Android users weren't able to access photos in the photo library/storage when creating a message.
* New Teamchat messages wouldn't display until you refreshed your view.
* White emojis weren't visible on white backgrounds.
version 7.5.13
posted on 2020-10-20
Bug fix: The app was crashing when accessing the camera roll.
version 7.5.11
posted on 2020-10-01
Bug fixes:
* Users were unable to see when others were typing in a conversation.
* Long contact names were being displayed incorrectly.
* Some inbound Facebook messages were being duplicated.
version 7.5.10
posted on 2020-09-09
Maintenance and stability improvements.
version 7.5.9
posted on 2020-08-31
Bug fix:
Problems sending video attachments to new contacts.
Improvement:
Message delivery speed.
version 7.5.8
posted on 2020-08-07
Bug fixes:
Notifications display the Podium logo instead of the default bell icon.
Overlays now fade out properly.
Other updates:
Replaces composer with banner if Podium starter accounts are locked.
version 7.5.7
posted on 2020-08-03
Bug fixes:
Users were unable to select all locations on the conversation list.
A review invitation link was being removed arbitrarily when sending a message.
Other small fixes.
version 7.5.3
posted on 2020-07-21
You probably noticed that the app has a new logo. Same great product. Same great app. Fresh new look.
version 7.4.18
posted on 2020-06-24
Performance improvements to reduce app launch time.
version 7.4.16
posted on 2020-06-19
* Inbox design and style improvements
* Performance enhancements
* Bug fixes: resending attachments from the Inbox, showing message contact details after searching a conversation
version 7.4.15
posted on 2020-06-04
Bug fixes and polish