Tribelink Connecting Africa 1.9.9.8

version 1.9.9.8

Exciting animated post like feature
A new topics feature
A complete re-write of user interface to achieve a more responsive experience
Upgrade to the latest frameworks
Integration of a faster navigation engine
Infinite scrolls
Re-defined internal app architecture
Note: This version is under active development, feedback is welcome for improvement

version 1.9.9.2

A new topics feature
A complete re-write of user interface to achieve a more responsive experience
Upgrade to the latest frameworks
Integration of a faster navigation engine
Infinite scrolls
Re-defined internal app architecture
Note: This version is under active development, feedback is welcome for improvement
Push notifications activated
Direct messages now supported
Fix post comment issue
Delete message/comment
Upload media on status

version 1.9.8.13

A complete re-write of user interface to achieve a more responsive experience
Upgrade to the latest frameworks
Integration of a faster navigation engine
Dark/Light theming - in progress
Infinite scrolls
Re-defined internal app architecture
Note: This version is under active development, feedback is welcome for improvement
Push notifications activated
Direct messages now supported
Fix post comment issue
Delete message/comment
Upload media on status

version 1.9.8.10

version 1.9.7

Password reset issue fix
Push notifications are now active
Improved media layout, navigation and general UI
Advanced encryption of user data
Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app
Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits
Improved notifications engine
Added a new video player that is lighter and faster
Double post bug fix
Slower slider on stories, allow for pause and lift-right slide navigation

version 1.9.6

Push notifications are now active
Improved media layout, navigation and general UI
Advanced encryption of user data
Improved loading speed
Fixed email validation on sign up
Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app
Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits
Improved notifications engine
Added a new video player that is lighter and faster
Double post bug fix
Slower slider on stories, allow for pause and lift-right slide navigation

version 1.9.5

Improved media layout, navigation and general UI
Advanced encryption of user data
Improved loading speed
Fixed email validation on sign up
Official Tribelink support email integration
Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app
Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits
Improved notifications engine
Added a new video player that is lighter and faster
Double post bug fix
Slower slider on stories, allow for pause and lift-right slide navigation

version 1.9.3

Advanced encryption of user data
Improved loading speed
Fixed email validation on sign up
Official Tribelink support email integration
Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app
Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits
Improved notifications engine
Added a new video player that is lighter and faster
Double post bug fix
Slower slider on stories, allow for pause and lift-right slide navigation

version 1.9.2

Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app
Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits
Improved notifications engine
Added a new video player that is lighter and faster
Double post bug fix
Slower slider on stories, allow for pause and lift-right slide navigation
Notify after adding a status that your post is being processed
Fixed invalid posts appearing
Show only stories of people you follow
Fix scrolling effect when adding a story caption

version 1.9.0

Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app

Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits

Improved notifications engine
Added a new video player that is lighter and faster

Double post bug fix

Slower slider on stories, allow for pause and lift-right slide navigation

Notify after adding a status that your post is being processed

More work on sorting conversations

Show only stories of people you follow

version 1.8.9

Tapping on notifications in the device’s notification panel now links to the item in-app

Improved messaging, speed, ordering

Use of ‘pencil icons’ in profile for edits

Improved notifications engine

In progress - more privacy policies, tour tutorial, video player

version 1.8.8

> Receive push notifications
> Update profile in real time
> Redesign of the profile screen to have better centered and spaced components
> Fixed issue where iOS users were unable to upload content
> During deletion of posts, also locally cached copies of the same item is pruned from cache
> Fixed issue where videos could keep playing after they were scrolled out of view
> Clickable user profile picture in chat message view
> Fixed an issue that was causing a crash on a previous version

version 1.8.7

> Update profile in real time
> Redesign of the profile screen to have better centered and spaced components
> Fixed issue where iOS users were unable to upload content
> During deletion of posts, also locally cached copies of the same item is pruned from cache
> Fixed issue where videos could keep playing after they were scrolled out of view
> Clickable user profile picture in chat message view
> Fixed an issue that was causing a crash on a previous version

version 1.8.5

> Update profile in real time
> Redesign of the profile screen to have better centered and spaced components
> Fixed issue where iOS users were unable to upload content
> During deletion of posts, also locally cached copies of the same item is pruned from cache
> Fixed issue where videos could keep playing after they were scrolled out of view
> Clickable user profile picture in chat message view

version 1.8.4

You can now view #trending posts all across Africa
Fixated map to focus on the African Map
Infinite scroll in most of the screens for ease of use
Easier to use tap to mute control
Linkers introduced to represent those who are following you
Double post issue fixed and several other fixes

version 1.8.3

Implemented dark mode as a default theme
Prompt to update when a new update is available
Added user enjoys on user profile
Rounded edges on components
Long press on profile/cover picture to update
Swipe to reveal settings on profile
Changed 'likes' to 'enjoys'
Improved explore page
Several bug fixes

version 1.8.2

Improved user profile loading speeds
More changes to handle double flag issue
Improved stories experience
Improved explore hub aesthetic and experience
Several bug fixes

version 1.8.1

Corrected explore flag long press function
Double flag issue fixed
Option to delete a story added
Several bug fixes

version 1.8.0

Updated the explore hub to be able to display country content inline
Improved performance and user experience
Several bug fixes

version 1.7.9

Fixed an issue videos were playing audio over other stories
Support live pictures, videos in stories
Added padding on story names and story panel in the explore
Swipe gesture sensitivity update on the explore
Time line refresh issue handled
Back button added to user profile for easier back navigation
Fixed issue where load more button wasn't appearing in story views
Story previous - next navigation fixed
Feedback & bug fixes

version 1.7.4

Improved loading speeds up to 4x faster for timeline and media
Added ability to load all linked users on message compose
Added maps for African islands: Seychelles, Mauritius, Cape Verde and Comoros
Several bug fixes and feedback included

version 1.7.3

Improved app material tour
Data refresh bug fix
Adopted a new color theme across the app
Fixed a conversation list bug where empty messages were being added to the list
Bumped up server specs

version 1.7.2

Added a material app tour

version 1.7.0

Fixed logout issue where re-login was not working as expected
Messaging issue where first message was failing to get stored
Corrected the map coordinates for Angola
Ability to filter by industry in the opportunities tab
Correctly mute video in fullscreen mode

version 1.6.7

Implemented a light-weight video player
Further data consumption reduction
Implemented a light-weight, faster and more animated map feature for the explore screen
Comment box size and text wrap issue fixed
Fixed an issue where the user profile update was broken
Reduced image columns in the country explore from 3 to 2
Several other bug fixes

version 1.6.5

Fixed an issue where video was muted in full screen
Converted the industry list in opportunities to a simple dropdown
Display the actual user profile picture in the chat header
Further data consumption reduction
Security patches and a number of usability updates

version 1.6.4

Approximately 30% reduction in data consumption as part of an ongoing improvement
Minor bug fixes

version 1.6.3

Implemented a cloud framework layer to improve on media loading speeds, streaming and also acts as a caching layer
Several bug fixes

version 1.6.0.2

Fixed an issue where tapping on the user's website on the opportunity card causes a crash

version 1.5.8

Ability to add and update your profile cover picture
Content pagination bug fixes
Spring scrolling effect for most of the lists
Ability to cache images to cut on data consumption
Loading spinners added when images are loading
Added Covid-19 real-time stats panel per country

version 1.5.6

Security patches applied to protect user data

version 1.5.3

Added support for #hashtags

version 1.5.0

4x more powerful server with improved specs
A re-write of the app to achieve faster, less data consumption and caching capabilities
Ability to mark content as private
Improved country explore center
Several bug-fixes
Easy to use, seamless user blocking functionality
Improved instant messaging experience
Improved push notifications and dynamic in-app notifications

version 1.0.6

Double flag issue fixed
Improved messaging and additional suggested users on compose dropdown
User blocking functionality introduced

version 1.0.5

Push notifications patch applied
Device multi-architecture support - v2
Improved video handling

version 1.0.3

In-built Terms of Use and Privacy Policy added
Device multi-architecture support
Android 9 support
Message deletion functionality added

version 1.0.1

Muted video on feed by default
Improved paginated notifications with notification counts
Improved real-time messaging
Real time search functionality added to messages module
Full screen video support

version 1.0

A seamless on-boarding process
Integrated instant messaging
An embedded flag system and an interactive African map
A modern collapsible profile screen
Video and image support in user feed
User search functionality