4.4.0-beta Release

Version 4.4.0-beta

Mapping is faster and more stable, with improved layer handling and full dark-mode adaptation. Users can explore confidently, even on data-dense views.

Changes

• Resolved issue where images on a new observation fail to load on the device that loaded them
  Resolved an issue where opening a new observation showed only the MAGE_ID on a black screen and images never loaded, despite valid local file URLs in Xcode. Photos now render correctly from local storage when reviewing new observations.

• The "contact us" button now populates the email based on server configuration
  Retrieved the “Contact Us” email from the server instead of hardcoding it. If the API is unavailable or the email field is missing/empty, default to [email protected].

• Resolved issue where uploaded videos were unplayable on the device that uploaded them
  Resolved issue where iOS-uploaded videos were previously unplayable on the submitting iPhone until processing finished server-side. Local playback now works immediately after capture/upload.

• Fixed issue where observation images sometimes failed to load
  Resolved issue where some image uploads hung, showing blank thumbnails or “Image {name} pending” indefinitely. Uploads now complete reliably, with images rendering correctly once captured; the “pending” state clears as expected.

• Made new user signup completion easier from the keyboard
  Resolved the issue where the “Next” button on the new-user CAPTCHA was not correctly triggering the signup action. Now, after filling the CAPTCHA and tapping Next, the form advances/submits without needing to dismiss the keyboard, scroll, or tap another field.

• Fixed issue where navigation to an observation via Apple Maps failed
  Resolved issue where tapping Navigate → Apple Maps from an observation now opens Apple Maps with turn-by-turn directions to the observation (previously it just opened to the default map with no route).

• Fixed issue where observations are temporarily duplicated in the UI when switching from the User tab to the Observations tab
  Eliminated a UI bug that temporarily duplicated observations when switching between the User and Observations tabs. The list now remains de-duplicated and stable during tab switches.

• Made "Delete" and "Cancel" text capitalization consistent with rest of app
  Dialog buttons now use Capital Case—Delete and Cancel—with Delete marked as a destructive (red) action on iOS. Previously shown as DELETE/CANCEL in all caps.

• Updated User Intro walkthrough
  Improved the new-user guide for clarity and appropriateness: Updated 'Take a tour' to explain server/events/map/observations

• Fixed issue where duplicate "X new observations for Event XYZ" notifications were being sent
  Resolved the banner logic for “X new observations pulled for this event.” The app now shows the banner only when there are truly new observations or during the initial data sync for a new event. Bulk imports and already-synced states no longer trigger false counts; change tracking correctly distinguishes no-op syncs from new data.

• Fixed intermittent crash when attaching media to observations
  Resolved an intermittent crash in iOS attachment uploads caused by error handling. Improved memory handling and exception paths during photo/video attach, so creating observations no longer crashes.

• Added place name search functionality
  JIATF-S published a PR on enabling "Place Name Search". Open the Map screen and tap the search bar. Type at least three characters of a place or address (e.g., “Gateway Arch”). Choose a result; the map should pan/zoom to it and drop a temporary pin with a callout. Drag the handle to collapse/expand the results panel and confirm the pin/callout stay visible. If an Event/filter is active, verify a small banner lets you return to the Event extent. If you see “No places found,” try a fuller address or landmark; if offline, reconnect to enable search. Clear the pin, then repeat with another address to confirm consistency.

• Fixed issue where "Contact Us" button didn't work on devices with email disabled. An alert is now displayed prompting the user to contact their server admin.
  Previously, Contact Us broke if the support-email config key’s casing didn’t match or the value was missing, often doing nothing. Now the lookup is case-insensitive and, if no email is set, it gracefully copies the address to the clipboard and shows a clear alert—so the button behaves reliably and never fails silently.

• Fixed intermittent crash on app startup
  Resolved startup issue that could sometimes cause the app to crash—especially right when opening it or when switching between events. The launch process is now more orderly and stable, so the app opens reliably, switches events without hiccups, and gets you to your first tap faster and more consistently.

• Fixed a Log In issue impacting multiple authentication services
  Resolved a Log In issue where scrolling incorrectly hide the sign in text fields when multiple authentication methods were enabled on a server. Fixed an issue where changes to authentication methods did not appear in the iOS app.

• Fixed a UX issue with Username/Password fields on Log In Screen
  Increased the tap target for the Username and Password fields to make it easier to tap to edit both fields.