Preliminary listing. Features may be added to or removed from this list before the release is finalized.
We’ve added support for biometric login so users can access Jostle on Android mobile devices with their fingerprint or face. This feature is available with the newest Jostle Android app (2.10).
We’ve added a Settings panel to the People view to make it easier to change how people cards are displayed and sorted. This change gives each option a more intuitive home and lays the groundwork for new sorting and grouping functionality that will be added to People in the coming months.
TOTAL: 26 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
O is for Orchid
You probably would recognize an orchid, one of the most common household plants in the world. But did you know that it’s also one of the oldest flowering plants in the world? Species of orchid have long been found all over the planet, leading scientists to believe that they existed prior to the separation of the continents. That means they’re likely older than dinosaurs. In addition to the species’ longevity, an individual orchid can live up to 100 years. Now that’s a plant that knows how to, well… plant!
Released July 2, 2024 (build 47.14.13)
This is the initial launch of editing and publishing functionality for News articles in the Jostle mobile app. The mobile editor will include most desktop features, with the ability to edit text, images, polls, and more. Additional features and improvements will arrive in the following releases. This update is available on the latest iOS and Android apps.
Significant improvements have been made to the Configure User Profiles page. This includes better organization, descriptions added to each field, and the addition of Employee ID for clarity.
TOTAL: 40 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
N is for Nettle
You may have heard the term to “nettle” someone. It has a negative connotation—to bother, or to bug. But did you know that nettle is an herb grown around the world and a rockstar of human consumption? It’s a low-maintenance crop that’s used widely in cooking for its high mineral content and flavor. But it’s also used for its firm fibrous texture as a textile, and is commonly made into uniforms or dresses. Perhaps it’s a bit unfair that to “nettle” is a bad thing!
Preliminary listing. Features may be added to or removed from this list before the release is finalized.
Aside from the usual improvements and bug fixes, the majority of features included in our Mint release will be used to lay the groundwork for upcoming advancements. As a result, there are no customer-facing features included in this release.
TOTAL: 30 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
M is for Mint
These days, mint is an icy-cool flavor in everything from candy to cocktails, but did you know that it’s been used as a breath freshener since the Middle Ages? Medieval Europeans weren’t exactly known for their dental hygiene, but they eased bad breath with mint-vinegar mouthwash or by simply chewing on mint leaves. That practice evolved with the invention of peppermint Altoids and mint-flavored toothpaste in the 1880s. And the tradition of mint-freshened breath continues today.
Released May 27, 2024 (build 47.12.13)
Several significant improvements have been made to the Image Block in News. These include a better layout for image galleries, a clearer indication of when images are uploading, improved uploading reliability, and more robust image management using the action menu (⋮).
TOTAL: 70 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
L is for Lily
Did you know that lilies, like humans, are social creatures? They grow best in groups of three to five flowers. Their bright color, scent, and nectar makes them attractive to pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. A few flower friends and a pet bee is quite the family unit!
Released May 2, 2024 (build 47.11.23)
We’ve added support for biometric login so users can access Jostle on Apple mobile devices with their Touch ID or Face ID. This feature is available with the newest Jostle iOS app (4.11).
We’ve increased the accepted character length in the Location field on Events to accommodate long meeting link URLs for virtual events.
TOTAL: 45 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
K is for Kerria
Did you know the Japanese name for kerria (yamabuki) translates to “mountain breeze?” The yellow flowers are native to Japan and grow up to 3 meters tall in bushels on mountain slopes. It was first brought to the West by Scottish gardener William Kerr, the namesake of the English word, kerria.
Released April 8, 2024 (build 47.10.35)
Activity API
We’ve added Activity as an API endpoint, allowing System Administrators to create automated posts with Zapier or custom code.
We’ve improved the Poll Block in News including displaying the Settings panel up front, adding the ability to republish the item to the top of the News timeline when the Poll closes, and many smaller improvements.
TOTAL: 53 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
J is for Jasmine
You likely recognize jasmine for its scent used in perfumes, soaps, and teas. But did you know Syria’s capital is known as “the City of Jasmine?” In Damascus, the world's oldest capital city, you can see jasmine vines outside many homes. And because most species of jasmine bloom after sunset, you can smell it throughout the city on summer nights.
Released March 21, 2024 (build 47.9.29)
Special release
Aside from the usual improvements and bug fixes, the majority of features included in our Iris release will be used to lay the groundwork for upcoming advancements. As a result, there are no customer-facing features included in this release.
TOTAL: 35 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
I is for Iris
Did you know that the iris flower got its name in Ancient Greece? In Greek mythology, Iris is the goddess of the rainbow who links the heavens and the earth. The flower, which comes in many colors, was given the same name and often planted at loved ones’ graves to connect their souls to heaven.
Released February 28, 2024 (build 47.8.26)
Improved Mobile login experience
Organizations using Google or SSO (such as Okta or AzureAD) for logging in can now enable mobile users to “keep logged in until manually logged out.” System Admins can enable this setting for their organization at Administrative Settings > Governance > Manage Login Credentials.
TOTAL: 53 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
H is for Hops
You certainly know that hops are used in the brewing of beer to balance the sweetness of the malts with their bitters, but did you know that hops plants come in both male and female forms, and it is only the female ones that are used in beer?
Released February 12, 2024 (build 47.7.26)
Improved experience for copy-paste into News items
We’ve made several significant improvements to the overall copy-paste experience in the News editor. This includes fixes for issues specific to pasting content originating from Microsoft Word.
TOTAL: 61 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
G is for Garlic
Did you know the average person consumes two pounds of garlic a year? Given that each clove of garlic typically weighs about 3g, that’s roughly 302 cloves per person per year.
Released January 17, 2024 (build 47.6.29)
New colors, platform-wide
We’ve updated the standard user interface colors. This update provides platform-wide color contrasts that meet accessibility requirements.
This change does not impact any organization-set brand colors.
News Publish and Schedule functions
To improve usability and provide a cleaner interface, the “Save Draft” and “Archive” functions into the dropdown on the Publish/Schedule button.
TOTAL: 59 bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements.
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Release cycle theme: Flowers and Herbs
F is for Foxglove
Did you know there is quite a bit of lore surrounding the foxglove? It’s thought that foxglove got its name because the flowers of foxglove are the right size and shape for a fox’s paws, allowing them to walk without making a sound and sneak up on their prey. Of course, other people say that foxglove comes from “folksglove,” as in fairy folk. After all, the flowers are the perfect place for a fairy to make their home! That’s not where fairy-foxglove lore ends either; it’s said that the spots inside the flowers of foxgloves are marks where fairies have touched them.
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