Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Orca News since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-24.
The latest version is 5.11.4 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.11.4
posted on 2024-04-04
Apr 4, 2024
Version 5.11.4
Version 5.11:
- New X (Twitter), Chat icons. Improved link handling in messages.
- Group message lists now support images and icons.
- Other fixes and enhancements.
Version 5.10:
- Administration update.
version 5.9.0
posted on 2023-12-08
Dec 8, 2023
Version 5.9.0
Version 5.9:
- Improved experience when opening app from a notification.
- Improved offline message viewing.
- Other fixes and enhancements.
Version 5.8:
- Staff Contacts can now be accessed via the + icon on the Messages screen.
- When a notification arrives, switch to Messages tab only if user is on a main tab.
- Groups etc tabs now prefixed with "My".
version 5.9.0
posted on 2023-12-08
Dec 8, 2023
Version 5.9.0
Version 5.9:
- Improved experience when opening app from a notification.
- Improved offline message viewing.
- Other fixes and enhancements.
Version 5.8:
- Staff Contacts can now be accessed via the + icon on the Messages screen.
- When a notification arrives, switch to Messages tab only if user is on a main tab.
- Groups etc tabs now prefixed with "My".
version 5.8.1
posted on 2023-10-26
Oct 26, 2023
Version 5.8.1
Version 5.8:
- Staff Contacts can now be accessed via the + icon on the Messages screen.
- When a notification arrives, switch to Messages tab only if user is on a main tab.
- Groups etc tabs now prefixed with "My".
Version 5.7:
- Removed Assignments. You can access old entries under Help > FAQ > How can I export...
- Other enhancements and fixes.
version 5.7.1
posted on 2023-08-14
Aug 14, 2023
Version 5.7.1
Version 5.7:
- Removed Assignments feature. You can access old entries under Help > FAQ > How can I export...
- Calendar list view is now called Agenda. All items are now tappable, to ensure you can view long text or access the Share feature.
- The color scheme for category headings (Staff Contacts, Agenda) has been updated.
- Updated some icon colors on Home tab.
- Fixed app issue after deleting account.
- "Toast" alerts now use brand colors.
version 5.7.1
posted on 2023-08-14
Aug 14, 2023
Version 5.7.1
Version 5.7:
- Removed Assignments feature. You can access old entries under Help > FAQ > How can I export...
- Calendar list view is now called Agenda. All items are now tappable, to ensure you can view long text or access the Share feature.
- The color scheme for category headings (Staff Contacts, Agenda) has been updated.
- Updated some icon colors on Home tab.
- Fixed app issue after deleting account.
- "Toast" alerts now use brand colors.
version 5.6.0
posted on 2023-05-17
May 17, 2023
Version 5.6.0
Version 5.6:
- Fixed splash screen title background color.
- When signing in with a district email, you no longer have to type the domain.
- Calendar permission is no longer required.
- Minor bug fixes and updates.
Version 5.5:
- Improved optional Quick Share feature may now work with schools/classes/groups.
- App now remembers your preferred Calendar view (month/list).
version 5.5.0
posted on 2023-04-21
Apr 21, 2023
Version 5.5.0
Version 5.5:
- Improved optional Quick Share feature may now work with schools/classes/groups.
- App now remembers your preferred Calendar view (month/list).
- Other fixes and enhancements.
version 5.4.7
posted on 2023-01-19
Jan 19, 2023
Version 5.4.7
Version 5.4.7:
- Fixed issue with message list on class/group/school screens.
- Fixed map/directions icon.
version 5.1.0
posted on 2022-05-13
May 13, 2022 Version 5.1.0
Version 5.1:
- Fixes an issue where Staff Contacts or other recently changed links may not appear right away on the Information/District screen.
- Show larger images on the Messages screen.
Version 5.0:
- New app design replaced menu with tabs. Tap (?) to learn what's changed in this version.
version 5.0.10
posted on 2022-04-29
Apr 29, 2022 Version 5.0.10
Version 5.0:
- New app design replaced menu with tabs. Tap (?) to learn what's changed in this version.
version 4.4.0
posted on 2021-12-09
Dec 9, 2021 Version 4.4.0
Version 4.4: Improved how calendar events may be shared with your Calendar app.
Other fixes and enhancements.
version 4.2.0
posted on 2021-10-28
Oct 28, 2021 Version 4.2.0
Version 4.2:
- Fix month view selected date text color.
- Fix: In 4.1, lists sometimes did not update after subscribing.
Version 4.1:
- New Search feature to make subscribing easier.
- Improve handling of large fonts accessibility setting.
version 4.1.3
posted on 2021-10-11
Oct 11, 2021 Version 4.1.3
Version 4.1:
- New Search feature to make subscribing easier.
- Improve handling of large fonts accessibility setting.
Version 4.0:
- Calendar screen now has List and Month tabs.
- Notes feature may be removed.
- Fixed Calendar App Sync setting.
- More SMS text message options (tablets only).
- Fix minor issues with Dark Mode.
Version 3.12:
- Delete Account added to Settings screen.
- You can now chose to opt-in to push notifications later.
- Fixed issue with date picker.
version 3.12.3
posted on 2021-06-21
Jun 21, 2021 Version 3.12.3
Version 3.12.3:
- Delete Account added to Settings screen.
- Other fixes and performance improvements.
Version 3.12.0:
- You can now chose to opt-in to push notifications later.
- Fixed issue with date picker.
Version 3.11.4:
- Tablet users can now enable SMS text messaging.
- Device Settings screen now links to Settings app for Push Notification options.
- Other enhancements and fixes.
version 3.12.0
posted on 2021-05-27
May 27, 2021 Version 3.12.0
Version 3.12.0:
- You can now chose to opt-in to push notifications later.
- Fixed issue with date picker.
Version 3.11.4:
- Tablet users can now enable SMS text messaging.
- Device Settings screen now links to Settings app for Push Notification options.
- Other enhancements and fixes.
Version 3.10.5:
- Fix Sign Up screen stability issue.
version 3.11.4
posted on 2021-04-07
Apr 7, 2021 Version 3.11.4
Version 3.11.4:
- Tablet users can now enable SMS text messaging.
- Device Settings screen now links to Settings app for Push Notification options.
- Other enhancements and fixes.
- Fix Sign Up screen stability issue.
- Improved handling of some links to other apps.
version 3.9.4
posted on 2020-09-10
Sep 10, 2020 Version 3.9.4
Version 3.9.4:
- Fixed issue with email and phone links.
Version 3.9.3:
- Fixed iOS 9 issue.
Version 3.9.1:
- Improved iOS 13 support.
- Improved Single Sign On.
- Improved Messages screen with larger image preview.
- Other fixes and enhancements.
version 3.9.1
posted on 2020-08-18
Aug 18, 2020 Version 3.9.1
Version 3.9.1:
- Improved iOS 13 support.
- Improved Single Sign On (if applicable).
- Improved Messages screen with larger image preview.
- Optional feature: share photos with the school.
- Other fixes and enhancements.
version 3.6.3
posted on 2019-11-12
Nov 12, 2019 Version 3.6.3
Version 3.6.3:
- Ensure Calendar screen shows current date after returning to app.
- Calendar event list now shows class/group name.
- Preserve line breaks in Messages. Enhanced Message view.
- Sign Up screen now asks if you are a Parent or Student.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
version 2.3.4
posted on 2016-07-24
version 3.6.3
posted on 1970-01-01
12 нояб. 2019 г. Version 3.6.3
Version 3.6.3:
- Ensure Calendar screen shows current date after returning to app.
- Calendar event list now shows class/group name.
- Preserve line breaks in Messages. Enhanced Message view.
- Sign Up screen now asks if you are a Parent or Student.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
version 3.6.3
posted on 1970-01-01
2019年11月12日 Version 3.6.3
Version 3.6.3:
- Ensure Calendar screen shows current date after returning to app.
- Calendar event list now shows class/group name.
- Preserve line breaks in Messages. Enhanced Message view.
- Sign Up screen now asks if you are a Parent or Student.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.