Release Notes

Blacephalon Release

Earliest projected release date: October 22, 2026

Special release

Aside from the usual bug fixes, most of the improvements in our Blacephalon release will lay the groundwork for upcoming advancements. As a result, no customer-facing features are included in this release.

 

TOTAL:  36 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Pokémon of Jostle

B is for Blacephalon

Not every Pokémon arrives the usual way. Blacephalon crossed into the Alola region through an Ultra Wormhole, one of the Ultra Beasts from a dimension called Ultra Space. This Fire- and Ghost-type looks like a clown, and its party trick is anything but funny: it detaches its own head and makes it explode.

Its signature move, Mind Blown, is just as dramatic. Blacephalon gives up half its own HP to launch one huge blast. We’d like to think this release blows a few minds too, minus the self-inflicted damage.

 

 


Arceus Release

Earliest projected release date: October 1, 2026

Quick search in Discussions

Finding that one Comment no longer means scrolling back through the whole conversation. A magnifying glass now sits at the top of every Discussion and opens a search window for that Discussion. If nothing matches, you’ll get tips to adjust your search instead of a blank screen.

 

TOTAL:  30 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Pokémon World of Jostle

A is for Arceus

Every cycle needs a beginning, and in Pokémon lore nothing comes before Arceus. Known as the Alpha Pokémon, Arceus is said to have hatched from an Egg in a formless void and shaped the universe with its thousand arms, creating Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina to hold time, space, and antimatter in place.

Its signature ability, Multitype, lets it change type depending on which Plate it holds. Fittingly, the first release of our new cycle is mostly foundational work, including new Activity and Listings blocks that give Home a few more forms of its own.

 


Zonko Release

Earliest projected release date: September 10, 2026

Special release

Aside from the usual bug fixes, most of the improvements in our Zonko release will lay the groundwork for upcoming advancements. As a result, no customer-facing features are included in this release.

TOTAL:  47 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

Z is for Zonko

Long before Fred and George turned pranks into a business empire, there was Zonko's Joke Shop, the Hogsmeade staple every Hogwarts student visited to stocked up on Dungbombs, Nose-Biting Teacups, and Screaming Yo-yos.

Then Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes opened down the street and Zonko's lost its appeal. The wizarding world isn’t immune to market forces, and the Weasley’s shop had both the brand and the goods to take customers away from poor Zonko.




Yaxley Release

Released on August 20, 2026 (yaxley-4.745908)

iPad deprecation

With the latest release, our iPad and iPhone apps are now a single iOS app (per Apple's recommended best practice). iPad users can now install the new iOS app for a better user experience.

TOTAL:  60 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

Y is for Yaxley

Corban Yaxley was a Death Eater with a talent for the long game. Rather than dueling his way to influence, he climbed the Ministry of Magic, ending up as Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement once Voldemort's regime took hold.




Xenophilius Release

Released on July 13, 2026 (xenophilius-4.728769)

Faster file uploads in Discussions and Tasks

Discussions and Tasks are the latest places to receive the improved file uploading experience. Attaching a file now works the same way it does elsewhere in Jostle.

TOTAL:  45 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

X is for Xenophilius

Xenophilius Lovegood is the wizarding world's most determined publisher. As editor of The Quibbler, he printed the stories no one else would touch: Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, Rotfang Conspiracies, and, when it mattered most, the truth about Voldemort's return that the Daily Prophet refused to run.




Weasley Release

Earliest projected release date: July 13, 2026

Ask a Question UI improvements

We've upgraded the Ask a Question user interface to deliver state-aware feedback. If your System Admin has disabled a specific feature like "Ask a Question for Library," the system will now clearly communicate that the feature is turned off, providing context rather than letting the application appear unresponsive.

TOTAL:  54 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

W is for Weasley

The Weasleys are one of the most iconic wizarding families, known for their warmth, loyalty, and famously chaotic home, The Burrow..

Central to the management of this bustling household is the famous Weasley clock. Instead of telling time, this unique magical artifact tracks the location and status of each family member, pointing to specific states like "home," "school," "work," or "mortal peril." It provides immediate updates to Molly Weasley, ensuring she always knows exactly what is happening with her family at any given moment.

 


Voldemort Release

Earliest projected release date: July 1, 2026

Archive Library items instead of deleting them

Deleting used to be the only way to clear something out of Library. Now there's a safer process: archive a Volume, Folder, File, or Link first. Archived items disappear from Search and their original spot in Library, and move to a new Archived Smart List where Librarians can review, download, restore, or permanently delete.

Note: Archiving is only available when Library is not integrated with Google or Microsoft 365, both of which provide full versioning for all your Library files.

Group By setting in the People view

After the Group By setting is applied, you can collapse and expand individual groups by clicking their headers, or use the new button in the top left to collapse or expand all of them at once.

Two System Smart Lists in the People view now come with grouping. Status Set will be grouped by User Status, and the new Birthdays Smart List will be grouped by birthday month.

TOTAL:  76 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

V is for He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named

Voldemort  was born "Tom Marvolo Riddle" — an anagram that rearranges into "I am Lord Voldemort," and a detail J. K. Rowling preserved across translations. The French edition renames him "Tom Elvis Jedusor" to make the trick work.

"He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" is also more than a tagline. The taboo on his name was a literal tracking spell where speaking "Voldemort" broke protective enchantments and alerted his followers to your location. And if you're tempted to say it out loud anyway, the "t" is silent. It's "Volde-mor," from the French vol de mort, "flight of death".


Umbridge Release

Released June 1, 2026 (build umbridge-3.682580)

Special release

Aside from the usual bug fixes, most of the improvements in our Umbridge release will lay the groundwork for upcoming advancements. As a result, no customer-facing features are included in this release.

TOTAL:  22 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

U is for Umbridge

Did you know that while He Who Must Not Be Named represented a supernatural kind of evil, Dolores Umbridge was meant to represent a far more realistic, lawful kind of evil? Stephen King was so unsettled by her in book five that he called her “the greatest make-believe villain to come along since Hannibal Lecter.”

It’s hard to believe the depth of her evil upon first glance, though. Umbridge is described as filling her office with doilies and kittens, and, most notably, wearing pink at every occasion.

Her love of pink was so well known that back in 2015, whenever this author would walk through the luxury department store that sat between her office and the nearest food court, she’d turn to her colleague, gesture to her right, and call the room filled with pink tweed the “Umbridge room.”

I guess that means the devil really does wear Prada. (Fall/Winter 2015, specifically.) 


Tonks Release

Released May 18, 2026. Build tonks-7.672102

Improved News Cover images

News Admins can now choose from new visual treatments to fill all available space for their Item’s Cover Image. Fill, Fit (with Background), and Frame all join the current treatment of Fit (no Background). 

To change the visual treatment, use the dropdown menu under the Cover in the Publishing Options panel. By default, this will be set to Fill. 

These new options deliver a more polished and modern look for your content. 

Faster file uploads in Profile 

Profiles are the latest place to receive the improved file uploading experience. 

TOTAL:  36 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

T is for Tonks

Nymphadora Tonks—who strongly preferred to go simply by her surname—was a half-blood witch and a uniquely gifted Metamorphmagus. This rare magical ability allowed her to change her physical appearance at will, without the need for potions or spells. Whether she was sporting her signature bubblegum-pink hair or masquerading as an entirely different person for an Auror mission, Tonks's vibrant personality always shone through. Much like our new Cover image styling options that let you manipulate and fill space to look exactly how you want, Tonks could seamlessly adapt her look to fit any situation!

A proud Hufflepuff during her time at Hogwarts, Tonks was known for her clumsiness just as much as her fierce loyalty and bravery. She trained under Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody to become an Auror at the Ministry of Magic and was a dedicated member of the second Order of the Phoenix. Her unwavering commitment to fighting the dark arts made her a crucial ally in the Second Wizarding War.

Tonks's legacy is also defined by her deep love for Remus Lupin. Despite the prejudice against his werewolf condition, she fought for their relationship, ultimately marrying him and having a son, Teddy. Tragically, both Tonks and Lupin fell during the Battle of Hogwarts, but her spirit, courage, and bright pink hair remain a beloved part of wizarding lore.


Snape Release

Released May 1, 2026 (build snape-mn-patch-16.667202)

Improved file sharing and viewing in the Activity Feed

Uploading a file feels the same but media behaves a lot more thoughtfully once it appears in the Activity feed. Animated images (GIFs) and video files display a badge in the bottom left so it’s easy to know what’s about to play. Hover over a GIF or video in the Activity feed and it'll preview silently; click to open it in the full viewer.

The 150 MB file size limit has been removed so you can share what you need.

Custom filter folders UI 

Custom Filter Categories can now be organized at Admin Settings > Filters and Badges > Configure Custom Filter, a first step toward platform-wide hierarchy for Custom Filters.

TOTAL:  43 bug fixes, features, and enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: The Wizarding World of Jostle

S is for Snape

Professor Severus Snape is arguably one of the most complex and brilliant figures in the Wizarding World. His relationship with Harry Potter highlights the complexities of this life.

To Harry, Snape was a harsh and demanding Potions Master who seemed determined to make his life difficult. However, beneath that strict exterior, Snape was working tirelessly in the shadows as a double agent. Driven by a lifelong devotion to Harry’s mother, Lily, Snape dedicated his life to secretly protecting Harry and laying the groundwork for his ultimate success against Voldemort.