Released to all beta plans on May 20th. Planned for public release on May 27th.
USER STORY: As a regular user of video conferencing from the same device and browser and using the same audio equipment, I want to be able to join my meetings faster.
Meeting hosts will be able to skip the video and audio preview screen when starting a meeting. Audio and video settings will be added to the account level settings menu.
ANNOTATION ON VIDEO TILES
Enable annotating on video feeds as well as screen sharing. This is very useful in field service and medical scenarios where annotating on a video feed is very helpful. Wireframes will be shared in next week’s update.
The VP9 video codec uses 30% less bandwidth and maintains higher video quality under poor network conditions
Released to desktop apps today May 20th
Is now supported everywhere including Chrome, Edge, iOS app, Android App, Android Chrome. Desktop Safari and Firefox, as well as, and mobile Safari do not yet support VP9
Dual Channel Camera & Screen Share
User story: As a presenter I would like the participants of my meeting to be able to see my camera feed while I share my screen.
Available on all BETA Plans only
We are working on some edge case bugs. Please report any issues you find while using this feature
UX Improvements:
Screen sharing UI enhancement Only showing the screen sharing preview to presenters when annotation is active. This should reduce issues with the infinity mirror. Wireframes will be provided in next week’s update.
Sara Atteby
v2.6.241.18
NEW FEATURES:
INSTANT JOIN
Released to all beta plans on May 20th. Planned for public release on May 27th.
USER STORY: As a regular user of video conferencing from the same device and browser and using the same audio equipment, I want to be able to join my meetings faster.
Meeting hosts will be able to skip the video and audio preview screen when starting a meeting. Audio and video settings will be added to the account level settings menu.
ANNOTATION ON VIDEO TILES
Enable annotating on video feeds as well as screen sharing. This is very useful in field service and medical scenarios where annotating on a video feed is very helpful. Wireframes will be shared in next week’s update.
Available as an add-on for any company.
View video preview at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10bwheMvGY3EU8jT80do3l67SdT2psgHH/view?usp=sharing
VP9 Video codec
The VP9 video codec uses 30% less bandwidth and maintains higher video quality under poor network conditions
Released to desktop apps today May 20th
Is now supported everywhere including Chrome, Edge, iOS app, Android App, Android Chrome. Desktop Safari and Firefox, as well as, and mobile Safari do not yet support VP9
Dual Channel Camera & Screen Share
User story: As a presenter I would like the participants of my meeting to be able to see my camera feed while I share my screen.
Available on all BETA Plans only
We are working on some edge case bugs. Please report any issues you find while using this feature
UX Improvements:
Screen sharing UI enhancement
Only showing the screen sharing preview to presenters when annotation is active. This should reduce issues with the infinity mirror. Wireframes will be provided in next week’s update.
View video preview at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l8iDFgzQnjqFc6U672BPc-fjyE9LUP7B/view?usp=sharing
Improved UX when your desktop app needs to be updated
Only display subscription expiry warning between 0-60 days
Improved Waiting Room UX
BUG FIXES:
BUG ID
Summary
Created
Resolved
FACE-6906
Webinar mode don't skip JoinUX
11/May/21
20/May/21
FACE-5870
Issue with text box highlighting in Windows apps
13/Jan/21
18/May/21
FACE-6819
Multiple Checking for Updates Error for Windows Desktop App
12/May/20
18/May/21
FACE-6779
Mac Desktop Apps (3.0.1) Menu -> Help -> Open Logs is Broken
05/May/21
18/May/21
FACE-5440
Desktop Apps - In-App Links Such as (Help & Support) Not Working
02/Nov/20
18/May/21
FACE-6778
Mac Desktop Apps (3.0.1) Menu -> View -> Reload is Broken
05/May/21
18/May/21
FACE-6792
Desktop apps: Fix Home/Back/Forward options
07/May/21
18/May/21
FACE-5837
Incorrect start menu folder name for Windows apps
07/Jan/21
18/May/21
FACE-6831
Recorder and/or Jigasi holds recorded scheduled conference open if all human participants leave
13/May/21
20/May/21
FACE-6804
Prevent COMPANY_ADMIN from creating RESELLER_ADMIN when using API calls
10/May/21
20/May/21
UPCOMING FEATURE RELEASES:
See attached pdf for upcoming feature releases: https://iotum.freshdesk.com/helpdesk/attachments/42066355339