Version Release Notes
Release date Oct 16, 2024
iOS SDK 16.0.1 and 15.6.10
What's new
In this update, we've focused on enhancing the reliability of the Point SDK for iOS:
- Improved stability when app permissions are changed.
- Improved overall performance by resolving issues that could impact consistency in specific scenarios.
Version 16.0.1
is the latest for iOS, but for users who haven't migrated to version 16 yet, we’ve also applied these same fixes to version 15.6.10
.
We recommend updating to benefit from these improvements, regardless of which version you’re using.
Release date Aug 27, 2024
Bluedot Flutter Wrapper Version 2.0.0
New Features and Enhancements:
- Integration with Point SDK 16.0.0: This version is now fully compatible with Point SDK 16.0.0, bringing enhanced geo-triggering data, new callbacks, and improved API methods.
- Enhanced Zone Entry and Exit Callbacks: Now provide a richer payload with additional information upon entering or exiting a zone.
- New Tempo Update Callback: Introduced a callback for real-time ETA updates during Tempo sessions.
- Modified Rule Download Callback: No longer returns
ZoneInfo
. AccessZoneInfo
via an existing API to fetch theZoneInfo
list ZoneInfo
Updates: Access destination (store) details directly from the Zones list, simplifying the management and review of zones and their associated destinations.- CustomEventMetaData API: New API to fetch custom event metadata for the Point SDK sessions.
- Android Permissions: Foreground and Background service permissions must be declared in the app.
- iOS App Restart Notification: Added support for App restart notification feature in iOS.
For guidance on updating your application to use the new Flutter wrapper version 2.0.0, refer to the Migration Guide.
Release date Aug 1, 2024
Bluedot React Native wrapper 3.1.0
What’s New:
- Update React Native version to 0.74.2.
- Updated to Point Android SDK v16.1.0
Release date Jul 31, 2024
Android Point SDK 16.1.0
This update includes several bug fixes and improvements to enhance the functionality and stability of the SDK.
What's new
- Deprecated GeoTriggerService.isRunning() API:
- The existing
GeoTriggerService.isRunning()
API has been deprecated. - A new API
GeoTriggerService.isRunning(context: Context)
has been introduced for improved context handling.
- The existing
- GeotriggerEvent Class Update:
- Added a JSON adapter for the
GeoTriggerEvent
class. - The
GeoTriggerEvent
class is now readable in string format, making it easier to debug and log events.
- Added a JSON adapter for the
- Improved Error Handling:
- Enhanced the error handling process in the
startForeground()
call. - Exceptions encountered during this process are now reported as Bluedot service errors via the existing
onBluedotServiceError
method inBluedotServiceReceiver
.
- Enhanced the error handling process in the
- Crash Fix:
- Resolved a crash occurring due to a
NullPointException
insidePointService
.
- Resolved a crash occurring due to a
Release date Jun 4, 2024
Bluedot React Native wrapper 3.0.0
We are excited to announce the release of version 3.0.0 of our React Native wrapper for the Point SDK. This major update includes significant improvements, new features, and important changes to enhance your application's location-based capabilities.
We are excited to announce the release of version 3.0.0 of our React Native wrapper for the Point SDK. This major update includes significant improvements, new features, and important changes to enhance your application's location-based capabilities.
What's New in Version 3.0.0
Integration with Point SDK 16.0.0: This version is now fully compatible with Point SDK 16.0.0, bringing enhanced geo-triggering data, new callbacks, and improved API methods.
Enhanced Geo-Triggering Data: The
Entry
andExit
callbacks have been updated to provide more detailed information about geofence interactions, enhancing the data available for your use cases.New Tempo Tracking Callback: Receive real-time ETA updates directly within your app with the new Tempo Service callback. This allows for more dynamic and responsive user experiences.
Destination Information in Zones: Access destination (store) details directly from the Zones list, simplifying the management and review of zones and their associated destinations.
Updated API Methods: Several API methods have been updated for improved consistency and performance:
- New Payload for
enterZone
andexitZone
Callbacks: Enhanced payloads provide comprehensive information about geo-trigger events. - New API for Custom Event Metadata: Fetch custom event metadata set for a Bluedot session using a new API method.
- Modified Rule Download Callback: The rule download callback no longer returns the list of ZoneInfos; instead, it can be accessed via an existing API.
- New Payload for
Removal of Deprecated Features and Properties
- URL Action and Message Action: These actions have been removed from the platform and corresponding APIs, classes, and properties have been deprecated.
- Real-time Data Sync Feature: This feature has been discontinued due to low usage and its associated APIs have been removed.
- Deprecated Classes and Methods: Various classes, functions, and properties deprecated since versions 15.4 for iOS and 15.3 for Android have been removed.
Android-Specific Changes
- Location Permissions Update: Foreground and background usage permissions are no longer declared in the Bluedot SDK manifest. Ensure to update your app's manifest with the necessary location permissions for proper functionality.
Migration Guide
For detailed instructions on migrating to the new version, please refer to the React Native Migration Guide.
Release date Jun 4, 2024
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.3.9
What’s New:
Implemented additional fixes and optimizations to enhance the performance and reliability of the Geo-triggering service. These improvements are focused on the wrapper level, ensuring smoother operation and better efficiency, particularly when the app moves to the foreground.
Release date Apr 24, 2024
iOS SDK 15.6.9
What's New:
We've updated iOS SDK 15.6.9 to include a Privacy Manifest, ensuring compliance with Apple's latest privacy requirements for those who have not migrated to SDK 16. This update supports smoother app submissions to App Store Connect by aligning with required privacy standards.
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.3.8
What’s New:
Bluedot iOS SDK updated to version 15.6.9
Release date Apr 23, 2024
Android Point SDK 16.0.0
We are excited to announce the release of Point SDK v16.0.0. This major update supports Gradle 8 and significantly enhances the data available in the GeoTriggeringEventReceiver
callbacks and new Tempo onTempoTrackingUpdate
callback. Here are the key highlights:
New Features
- Enhanced Geo-Triggering Data: The
GeoTriggeringEventReceiver
callbacks have been updated with more useful information to enhance your use cases. - New Tempo Tracking Callback: Added a new callback
onTempoTrackingUpdate
toTempoTrackingReceiver
with the customer’s ETA data. - New Destination Information: The
ZoneInfo
now containsDestination
information that can be accessed viaServiceManager::getZonesAndFences
. - Added a new
getCustomEventMetaData
to access the Custom Event Meta Data.
Changes
- Return a new structure
GeoTriggerEvent
in theonZoneEntryEvent
andonZoneExitEvent
callbacks. - The
onZoneInfoUpdate()
callback no longer supplies theList<ZoneInfo>
. If needed access it viaServiceManager::getZonesAndFences
. - Custom Event Meta Data is cleared when the SDK resets.
- Requires Gradle 8 or above.
- Compile SDK Version 34
Deprecated Features
- Feature Removals:
- Real-time Data Sync feature
- URL Action and Message Action
- Deprecated Classes and Functions Removed:
setCustomMessageAction
- List of zones removed from
onZoneInfoUpdate
- Deprecations removed:
sendAuthenticationRequest
addBlueDotPointServiceStatusListener
removeBlueDotPointServiceStatusListener
subscribeForApplicationNotification
unsubscribeForApplicationNotification
startTempoTracking
(variant)stopTempoTracking
(variant)stopPointService
isBlueDotPointServiceRunning
isBlueDotPointServiceConfiguredToRestart
registerService
notifyPushUpdate
(message action)setForegroundServiceNotification
- Beacons removed.
iOS Point SDK 16.0.0
We are excited to announce the release of Point SDK v16.0.0. This major update provides better architecture support with our migration to XCFramework
for CocoaPods and Carthage and significantly enhances the data available in the BDPGeoTriggeringEventDelegate
callbacks and new Tempo tempoTrackingDidUpdate
callback. Here are the key highlights:
New Features
- Enhanced Geo-Triggering Data: The
BDPGeoTriggeringEventDelegate
callbacks have been updated with more useful information to enhance your use cases. - New Tempo Tracking Callback: Added a new callback
tempoTrackingDidUpdate
toBDPTempoTrackingDelegate
with customer’s ETA data. - New Destination Information: Each
BDZoneInfo
now contains destination information accessible viaBDLocationManager.instance().zoneInfos
. - Improved Architecture Support: Migrated to
XCFramework
for both CocoaPods and Carthage, significantly improving support for multiple architectures.
Changes
- The
fences
property ofBDZoneInfo
is now non-optional in Swift. - Return a new structure
GeoTriggerEvent
in thedidEnterZone
anddidExitZone
callbacks that replacesBDZoneEntryEvent
andBDZoneExitEvent
. - Replaced the
onZoneInfoUpdate(zoneInfos)
callback withdidUpdateZoneInfo()
. ThezoneInfos
is no longer returned as part of this callback, access it viaBDLocationManager.instance().zoneInfos
instead. - Custom Event Meta Data is cleared when the SDK resets.
- Simplified control of "Blue Bar" background location usage indicator, using the
backgroundLocationAccessForWhileUsing
field.
Deprecated Features
- iOS 11 Support Discontinued: The minimum deployment target is now iOS 12.
- Feature Removals:
- Real-time Data Sync feature
- URL Action and Message Action
- The
BDPointBackgroundLocationEnabledForWhenInUseKey
key inInfo.plist
(to set enable the Background Location Indicator)
- Deprecated Classes and Functions Removed: The following deprecated classes and functions have been removed, providing a cleaner API.
BDPLocationDelegate
BDPAuthenticationStateProvider
BDPSessionDelegate
BDPRestartAlertDelegate
BDAuthorizationLevel
BDPMKShape
- All Beacon related classes and functionalities
- BDLocationManager:
authenticateWithApiKey:
authenticateWithApiKey:requestAuthorization:
logOut
pointDelegate
,locationDelegate
,authenticationDelegate
,sessionDelegate
authenticationState
,isZoneDisabledByApplication:
startTempoTracking:
andstopTempoTracking
BDPointSDKVersionNumber
andBDPointSDKVersionString
- BDPTempoTrackingDelegate:
didStartTracking
anddidStopTracking
For more information SDK 16, please refer to our updated documentation and migration guides. We appreciate your feedback and are available to assist with any questions.
Release date Feb 9, 2024
Android SDK 15.6.2
What's New:
- Further enhancements to the Geo-triggering service performance, building on the improvements introduced in version 15.6.1. This version brings optimised efficiency and reliability when the App is in the foreground and operates without a Foreground Service Notification.
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.3.7
What’s New:
- Bluedot Android SDK updated to version 15.6.2
Release date Dec 22, 2023
Android SDK 15.6.1
What's New:
- Enhanced Geo-triggering service performance when operating without a Foreground Service Notification while the app is in the foreground.
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.3.6
What’s New:
- Bluedot Android SDK updated to version 15.6.1
Release date Nov 30, 2023
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.3.5
What’s New:
- React Native updated to version 0.72.7
- Bluedot Android SDK updated to version 15.6.0
Release date Nov 29, 2023
Android SDK 15.6.0
What’s New:
- Dependency Updates:
- Google Play Location Services upgraded to version 21.0.1.
- AndroidX Room now at version 2.5.1.
- Work Manager updated to version 2.8.1.
- SDK Compatibility Adjustments:
compileSdk
version have been updated to 33.- Developers are advised to update their
compileSdkVersion
to version 33 or higher to ensure full compatibility with the latest SDK.
Release date Aug 11, 2023
iOS SDK 15.6.8
What’s New:
- Fixed rare race condition crash caused by null pointer on startup.
Release date May 2, 2023
Bluedot Flutter wrapper 1.0.1
- Updated to the latest iOS PointSDK 15.6.7 and Android PointSDK 15.5.3
- In Android, PointSDK by default will use
ic_stat_name
resource in res/drawable or res/mipmap of android folder as the notification icon for GeoTriggering and Tempo foreground service notifications. - If you are using
setNotificationIdResourceId(int resourceId)
to set a custom icon for notification, change tosetNotificationIcon(String icon)
and make sure resourceicon
exists in either res/drawable or res/mipmap folder.
Release date March 30, 2023
iOS SDK 15.6.7
- Improved the reliability of the SDK under poor or no network access.
- Fixed an issue that was preventing the Restart Notification to reliably start.
Release date March 28, 2023
Android SDK 15.5.3
- Improved Geo-triggering Exit performance.
- Resolved a problem that could cause the SDK to crash when updating to 15.5.x for users with a pending Exit event and had Google Backup enabled for the app.
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements to the SDK.
Release date March 3, 2023
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.3.0
- Now support React Native version 0.71.
- Fixed an issue with
setNotificationIDResourceID(resourceName)
function. Please use this method to set notification icon in Android, e.g.setNotificationIDResourceID("ic_notification")
. - Added function to enable/disable background location updates. (iOS only)
- Updated to Point Android SDK v15.5.1
- Updated to Point iOS SDK v15.6.5
Release date February 28, 2023
iOS SDK 15.6.6
- Reduced the time between retries when sending Entry/Exit events to our systems. This will help ensure that the Entry/Exit notifications are sent as soon as the device has network access.
Xamarin iOS wrapper 15.6.6
- Includes iOS PointSDK 15.6.6
Release date February 23, 2023
Android SDK 15.5.2
- Reduced the time between retries when sending Entry/Exit events to our systems. This will help ensure that the Entry/Exit notifications are sent as soon as the device has network access.
Xamarin Android wrapper 15.5.2
- Includes Android PointSDK 15.5.2
Release date February 2, 2023
Xamarin Android Wrapper 15.5.1
- Includes Android PointSDK 15.5.1
Xamarin iOS Wrapper 15.6.5.1
- Includes iOS PointSDK 15.6.5
Release date December 2, 2022
Android SDK 15.5.1
- Optimized networking behavior, resulting in reduced network traffic by roughly 40%.
- Improved Geo-triggering Exit performance
- Improved Error reporting and downgraded non-fatal errors to warnings at SDK initialization:
- Any initialization errors are reported on the callback instead of crashing the app.
- Report a new error code
ERROR_CODE_PERSISTENCE_ERROR
when the SDK fails to access its database.
Release date November 18, 2022
iOS SDK 15.6.5
Optimized networking behavior, resulting in reduced network traffic by roughly 40%.
Release date October 18, 2022
Bluedot Flutter wrapper 1.0.0
- Links to Android PointSDK 15.4.2, iOS PointSDK 15.6.4
Release date September 8, 2022
Bluedot React Native wrapper 2.2.0
- Add support for React Native 0.69.x
- Contains Android SDK 15.4.2
- Contains iOS SDK 15.6.4
Release date July 13, 2022
Android SDK 15.4.2
Fixed an issue where the Travel Path Condition that determines the order in which geofences are crossed was not respected in some cases.
Release date July 7, 2022
iOS SDK 15.6.4
Fixed an issue where the Travel Path Condition that determines the order in which geofences are crossed was not respected in some cases.
Release date June 22, 2022
iOS SDK 15.6.3
Bugfixes
- Fixed an intermittent crash that might occur when the application is terminated.
- Fixed an issue that required the customData field of Zones with no custom data to be guarded against nil in Swift.
Enhancements
- Improved stability and performance when the SDK is running in Enhanced SDK Restart Mode.
- Removed warnings when integrating the SDK.
Release date March 25, 2022
ReactNative Plugin 2.1.2
Added support for ReactNative 0.67.x.
Release date March 21, 2022
iOS SDK 15.6.2
This release addresses an issue causing the SPM SDK artifact to fail to resolve on Xcode 13.3.
Release date March 17, 2022
Xamarin Android Wrapper 15.4.1
Includes Android SDK 15.4.1
Release date March 16, 2022
ReactNative Plugin 2.1.1
Includes Android SDK 15.4.1
Release date March 11, 2022
Cordova Plugin 4.0.1
Includes Android SDK 15.4.1
Release date March 03, 2022
Android SDK 15.4.1
Bug fixes
- Fixes custom Tempo time out and interval values not being respected.
- Prevents R8 obfuscation of configuration classes.
- Resolves an issue preventing the retrieval of configuration data from persistence on restart.
Additional note
This release resolves issues with maintaining initialization on restart. To ensure proper operation of the SDK it is important to follow the documented Geo-triggering and Tempo service starting procedures. In particular, be sure to start the services subsequent to initializing the SDK.
Release date February 17, 2022
Hello Screen New Features
We’ve been adding new features to Hello Screens to make it more flexible and adjustable to each restaurant’s operations processes and provide a better experience to your staff at the restaurant/store.
The following features are available out-of-the-box for your team members:
Filter orders by Order ID or Customer name
There’s a search bar at the top of Hello Screens to help the staff find orders based on the order ID or the customer’s name.
Update order status modal
Team members can now manually update the status of an order. If there is a need to change an order’s state, the staff can use the “Update Order Status” option to move an order between states.
There’s also a set of optional features that you can now ask your account representative to enable them or shoot us an email at help@bluedot.io.
Customizable Order States
Now you can add custom states in Hello Screens to better fit the operations of your restaurant/store. This feature allows you to customize the order flow.
Orders Waiting Time Alerts
Once a customer has arrived at the store, Hello Screens will keep track of the time from the moment of arrival to when the team member marks the order as Completed. Hello Screens will provide visual feedback to the team members to identify overdue orders.
Positive Feedback for Orders Completed On Time
When a team member completes an order within a short time, Hello Screens will display a modal recognizing a positive order completion time. You can configure the time bracket to show the positive feedback.
Release date January 19, 2022
Bluedot Cordova Plugin v4.0.0
This release consists of iOS SDK v15.6.0 and Android SDK v15.4.0
Release date January 18, 2022
iOS SDK 15.6.1
This release is compatible with simulators running on M1 Silicon architectures.
Release date January 12, 2022
Bluedot Xamarin Android Wrapper 15.4.0
This release contains Android SDK 15.4.0
Release date December 23, 2021
Android SDK 15.4.0
Android 12 Compatibility
Android SDK 15.4.0 brings full compatibility with Android 12 / targetSdk 31. When targeting Android 12, be aware that the Bluedot SDK requires precise location permission to be granted before starting the Geo-triggering or Tempo services.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed NullPointerException caused by missing appStateEntity during exit calculations when running Geo-triggering as a background service.
- Fixed SQLiteCantOpenDatabaseException occurring on device restart.
- Fixed NullPointerException when accessing null LuFilter.
- Fixed HashMap ConcurrentModificationException.
- Fixed ArrayList ConcurrentModificationException.
Lifecycle Data
What does it mean?
It means that with this version, we’re going to have the data to start providing more useful and insightful information about the end-users journeys. The additional data will also help us to keep improving our SDK.
What data are we collecting?
We’re collecting data exclusively related to the lifecycle of the SDK, such as:
- When the SDK is initiated.
- When the SDK is reset.
- When the Geo-triggering services start and stop.
- When SDK services are running as a foreground service.
- Android version information.
What comes next?
The Android SDK 15.4.0 release is a “stepping stone” that helps us continue releasing new features and products based on this data. Look forward to being able to visualise your user base with new data features coming out soon!
Notes
- Android SDK 15.4.0 requires the app to have a compileSdk of 31 or higher.
- This release removes Direct Boot support from the SDK and directBootAware=true from a receiver in the library manifest. This change does not affect the ability of the SDK to restart the app once the device has been unlocked post device restart.
Release date December 22, 2021
Bluedot Xamarin iOS Wrapper 15.6.0
This release contains iOS SDK 15.6.0
Release date December 21, 2021
iOS SDK 15.6.0
This SDK version primarily focuses on collecting more information about the SDK’s lifecycle and how users interact with it.
What does it mean?
It means that with this version, we’re going to have the data to start providing more useful and insightful information about the end-users journeys. The additional data will also help us to keep improving our SDK.
What data are we collecting?
We’re collecting data exclusively to the lifecycle of the SDK, such as:
- When the SDK is initiated.
- When the SDK is reset.
- When the SDK is running with Blue Bar (iOS only).
- When the Geo-triggering services start and stop.
- The minimum Apple OS required for the app to run.
- More detailed information about the location permissions granted to the SDK.
What comes next?
The iOS SDK 15.6.0 release is a “stepping stone” that helps us continue releasing new features and products based on this data. Look forward to being able to visualise your user base with new data features coming out soon!
Release date November 24, 2021
Android SDK 15.3.6
Bug fixes
- Fix missing AppStateEntity crash.
- Fix crash when stopping Geo-triggering running without a foreground service.
- Fix ZoneInfo.getZoneId() NullPointerException.
- ZoneInfo objects in onZoneInfoUpdate now correctly contain any set zone custom data.
Release date November 17, 2021
Canvas
Events Simulator
- Event Simulator is a tool designed to help test your Bluedot setup. It simulates events which would usually be sent by the mobile SDK (Geo–trigger and Tempo events) as well as web events sent via the Events API. Have a look at our Event Simulator Guide.
Release date November 11, 2021
Integrations
- New integration with Tealium. Now you can easily send Bluedot location events to Tealium. Learn more here: Tealium Integration Guide.
Canvas
- We’ve added a new interface to make the management and configuration of the webhooks easier. For more information check our Webhooks documentation.
Release date September 09, 2021
Canvas
Enhancements
Generate URL to link Hello screens
- A new way to link Hello screens has been added. Users can now generate a URL from Canvas to link multiple devices to Hello screens in one destination.
Release date August 30, 2021
Bluedot Xamarin Android Wrapper 15.3.5
Enhancements
Contains Android SDK 15.3.5
Release date August 27, 2021
Bluedot React Native Wrapper v2.0.6
Enhancements
Contains Android SDK 15.3.5
Release date August 17, 2021
Android SDK 15.3.5
Enhancements
Speed Improvements:
Detect with more precision at the drive-thru- Detection rates improved in high accuracy use cases such as slow speed and electric vehicles at the drive-thru.
- SDK has been optimized (through phone sensors) to minimize false negatives (missed detections).
- Testing has shown success rates of up to 95% in these scenarios.
- Updating the latest version will increase the number of users detected, improve accuracy & timeliness at digital menu boards and pickup windows.
App Improvements in Background Mode:
Increasing your Marketing reach- Bluedot has increased the SDKs’ ability to access system resources in use cases where background location service is implemented.
- A significantly larger number of users can be detected and messaged when the app is in the background.
(This also increases the amount of location data generated by the brand in the SDK for marketing type use cases.)
Processing Improvements:
Greater SDK app efficiency- Improved the SDK algorithm to process tasks out of the main thread, resulting in a more stable SDK that can handle a higher volume of zones, while also boosting trigger rates.
- Results include significantly more location processing, more frequently, with less concern on the impact of app performance.
Bug fixes
- Fix crash when stopping Geo-triggering from non-main thread.
- Fix crash when Tempo service restarted.
- Fix lock verification warning.
Release date August 10, 2021
Javascript SDK for Web V1.3.0
Enhancements
Retry callback added
Optional retry callbacks have been added to the wave.send
and initialize
methods to provide feedback while continuing to try and send the requests.
UserToken added to support Register API
credentials.setUserToken
and credentials.clearUserToken
have been added to support registered orders in the Hello stack
Events API
New Feature – Register Endpoint
- A new Endpoint that can be used to register orders. These orders will be displayed on Hello screens once a Wave for them is received. The API specification for it is here.
- Hello screens support added.
Enhancements
UserToken added to Wave endpoint request to support new Register endpoint
The optional field userToken
has been added to the wave request to support registered orders in the Hello stack.
Release date August 04, 2021
Bluedot Cordova Plugin 2.0.0
API update
This release contains a complete overhaul of the APIs for SDK initialization, GeoTriggering session management, and Tempo session management. The plugin support Bluedot Point SDK Android V15.3.4 and iOS 15.5.1. The existing npm package has been deprecated.
The npm package to receive updates going forward is here.
Release date July 23, 2021
Bluedot Xamarin Android Wrapper 15.3.4.2
Bug fix
- Expose CustomData property on ZoneInfo.
Release date July 22, 2021
Bluedot Xamarin Android Wrapper 15.3.4.1
Bug fix
- Fix “type defined multiple times” build error.
Release date July 15, 2021
Bluedot React Native wrapper V2.0.5
Enhancements
- React-native version upgraded to 0.64.2
- Xcode 12.5 support
Release date June 15, 2021
Point SDK for iOS V15.5.1
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a rare crash that could occur when triggering an exit event during the processing of a new zone set.
Release date June 1, 2021
Javascript SDK for Web V1.2.0
Enhancements
setCarColor
,setCarType
&setCarModel
methods removed from theHelloModel
Release date May 26, 2021
Javascript SDK for Web V1.1.0
Enhancements
setDisplayedCustomDataField
added to the HelloModel
Custom fields can now be displayed on Hello screens using the setDisplayedCustomDataField
in the HelloModel
Release date May 17, 2021
Point SDK for Android v15.3.4
Bug fixes
- Fix issue with maintaining local zone cache during periods of significant movement.
Release date May 10, 2021
Javascript SDK for Web V1.0.0
Version 1.0 of Bluedot Javascript SDK for Web with support for Wave API and Hello screens.
Release date April 21, 2021
Point SDK for Android V15.3.3
Note: This version contains a known issue that has been addressed in 15.3.4. Please migrate to 15.3.4 or newer if using 15.3.3.
Bug fixes
- Fixed a concurrent modification exception crash.
- Fixed an exception that occasionally occurred when trying to start LocationUpdatesReceiver.
- Fixed an issue when Geo-triggering was not able to be started in background mode after being stopped from foreground mode.
- Fixed an issue where two start Geo-triggering result callbacks were returned when it was started in background mode.
- Fixed an issue for pre-Oreo devices where the Geo-triggering foreground notification would disappear after Tempo was stopped.
Release date March 31, 2021
Canvas
Enhancements
Tools section
- A new tools section added to Canvas.
- All tools to be used across Canvas will be available here.
Copy Zones between projects
- Using the Copy zones tools you should be able to copy 500 zones from one project to another.
Release date March 29, 2021
Point SDK for iOS V15.5.0
Enhancements
- Notification permission needs to be requested explicitly by app.
- SDK will no longer request the notification permission after the SDK is initialized. The App will have to request the user to give the notification permission before starting Geo-triggering if it wants to display the message, URL action or the app restart notification to be displayed. More details here.
Release date March 19, 2021
Point SDK for iOS V15.4.3
Enhancements
- Improved SDK triggering performance in built up areas where devices move slowly. The improvement is observed in the drive-through and curbside use cases.
Release date March 11, 2021
Point SDK for iOS V15.4.2
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where location updates were requested after initialization when the app was brought back into the foreground without Geo-triggering or Tempo being started
Release date March 01, 2021
Wave API
New Feature – Wave API
- A new API that can be used in a web page or mobile app to receive customer arrival notifications. The API specification for it is here.
- Webhook support added.
- Hello screens support added.
More information on Wave API and how to integrate it is here.
Canvas
Enhancements
- A new section to view & configure webhooks for different Bluedot Events added. More details here.
- A new section to Setup & configure your Hello Screens added. More details here.
DestinationId
has been made a Zone level attribute and no longer is only tied to accounts that have Tempo enabled.- An information card has been added when clicking a fence in the Zone map view.
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where circular fences of radius 5m and smaller could be created.
Config API V1.2.0
Changes
- Projects endpoint
- The Tempo object from the Project JSON structure has been removed.
- Single object limitation on the Webhooks JSON array removed.
- Two new Webhook types,
tempo
andwave
added to the Webhooks JSON array. - Webhook type
trigger
is renamed togeoTrigger
- Existing Tempo Webhooks have been moved to the Webhooks JSON array.
- Zones endpoint
- The Tempo object from the Project JSON structure has been removed.
DestinationId
field has been made available in the main Zone JSON body for all methods.
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where circular fences of radius 5m and smaller could be created.
Deprecation
- PATCH method for all endpoints is deprecated.
- Tempo JSON object in the Projects endpoint is deprecated in POST and PUT methods.
- Tempo JSON object in the Zones endpoint is deprecated in POST and PUT methods.
Webhooks
Enhancements
- A new Webhooks to receive Wave API events has been added. More details here.
Hello Screens
Enhancements
- Wave API events with
destinationId
will be displayed in the Arrived section of Hello Screens.
Release date February 25, 2021
Point SDK for Android V15.3.2
Bug fixes
- Fix crash on entry event when using androidx.lifecycle 2.3.0+.
Release date February 22, 2021
Point SDK for Android V15.3.1
Bug fixes
- Fix Geo-triggering foreground notification not displaying on pre-Oreo devices.
Release date January 29, 2021
Point SDK for iOS V15.4.1
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue that caused false-positive exit events.
- Fixed a rare crash when the MRT has expired of a Zone.
Release date January 21, 2021
Canvas
Enhancements
- Updated Canvas UI branding and design
Config API
Enhancements
- Pagination and Search added to the /projects GET method. The API specification for the /projects endpoint is here.
Bug fixes
- Fixed incorrect error response sent for /sessions endpoint requests with invalid payloads.
Release date December 21, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.3.0
API Update
This release contains a complete overhaul of the APIs for SDK initialization, GeoTriggering session management, and Tempo session management. Existing APIs for SDK authentication and session management, and associated classes, are deprecated.
Please see the Migration Guide for more details.
The deprecated APIs will be removed in the next major release (16.0.0).
Bug fixes
- Removes the usage of explicit wakelocks.
- Package names preserved when obfuscating to prevent name collisions.
- Remove coarse location permission requirement from deprecated API methods.
- Removed the use of
JobIntentService
.
Point SDK for iOS V15.4.0
API Update
This release contains a complete overhaul of the APIs for SDK initialization, GeoTriggering session management, and Tempo session management. Existing APIs for SDK authentication and session management, and associated classes, are deprecated.
Please see the Migration Guide for more details.
The deprecated APIs will be removed in the next major release (16.0.0).
Bug fixes
- Fix SQL error when persisting notifications on older devices.
- Fix “Collection was mutated while being enumerated” crash.
Release date October 19, 2020
Point SDK for iOS V15.3.2
Bug fixes
- Fixed a crash when registering Zone exits (aka Check-out).
Release date September 30, 2020
Config API
Enhancements
Zone search using custom data
Zones can be searched using the custom data added to it. Two new parameters (customDataKey
& customDataValue
) added to the GET Zones request. The API specification for the new update.
Analytics API
Enhancements
Entry (Check-in) aggregation count for a Project based on Zones
You can request aggregated entries count. This request returns the count of all entries (check-ins) in a Project within the given startTime
and endTime
values, aggregated by Zones. The API specification for the new endpoint.
Entry (check-in) filtered by installRef
A new field is added to the POST entry (check-in) count endpoint. Entries can now be requested for the installRef
of the event. The API specification for the new update.
Release date September 29, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.2.4
Enhancements
Improved rules download request mechanism
For projects with rule download interval 12 hours or less the robustness and reliability of scheduling, rule downloads have been improved.
Bug fixes
- Fix more issues encountered when building and optimizing using Android Gradle Plugin 4.0.0+.
Release date September 15, 2020
Point SDK for iOS V15.3.1
Bug fixes
- Fixed a rare crash when registering Zone entries & exits.
Release date September 1, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.2.3
Bug fixes
- Fix issues caused by the minification process using Android Gradle Plugin 4.0.0+.
Release date August 31, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.2.2
Bug fixes
- Fixed a crash when resolving a Long value reported as null.
Release date August 19, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.2.1
Bug fixes
- Removal of the visible alarm clock icon during SDK operation. We have removed the use of the alarm clock from the SDK. When the new SDK is installed on devices running Android OS versions M and above the device’s native Alarm clock icon will not appear in the status bar.
- Fixed a crash when no location was available when the OS stopped detecting a beacon.
- A mitigation fix for the crash observed in the JobIntentService has been applied to the SDK.
- Fixed a registerReceiver crash that occurred when the Android SDK is run without the foreground notification on Android 9+.
- Fixed a bug which caused negative dwell time to be reported to the backend.
Release date July 20, 2020
Canvas
Enhancements
List view for Zones
We’ve added a new Zone list view in Canvas. You can view and search all Zones in your Project, from a single view and easily switch between the original map view and new list view.
Release date June 29, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.2.0 & iOS V15.3.0
Features
New Feature – Bluedot Tempo
- A predictive time-based arrival technology that will allow businesses to receive real-time alerts to know when a consumer is approaching.
- Tempo updates can be delivered via a new dedicated webhook.
- New SDK API to start and stop tempo.
- Android APIs
- iOS APIs
More information on Tempo can be found in our documentation here.
Note
There are no other feature enhancements or bug fixes added in this version.
Canvas & Config API
Features
New Feature – Bluedot Tempo
- Canvas support for Tempo is added.
- A new section to manage Tempo for a Project is added to Canvas.
- Config API support for managing destinations and the tempo webhook is added.
- Webhooks support for Tempo updates.
More information on Canvas support for Tempo can be found in our documentation here and for the Tempo webhooks can be found here.
Release date April 21, 2020
Canvas & Config API
Enhancements
Increased the Zone Custom Data limit
We increased the limit so you can now attach up to 20 fields to each Zone. You can attach any type of metadata to a location that’s relevant to your location-based campaign. Tagging details about the location, the business, target customers and the campaign can add valuable context. Learn more about Zone custom data here.
Point SDK for Android V15.1.0
Enhancements
DiskFullError
error type added
The SDK will now catch and report the SQLiteFullException
to the application using the DiskFullError
error type.
Bug fixes
- Fixed a crash when the SDK tried to evaluate a Zone action that had two date range conditions and one-time active conditions.
- Fixed a crash when the SDK triggered a URL action in which the URL was provided in all caps.
Known issues in 15.x releases
- A crash can occur if no location is available when a beacon is lost.
Point SDK for iOS V15.2.1
Enhancements
Improvements to Enhanced restart mode
Improved the performance and reliability of SDK relaunch after the app is terminated. More details on enhanced restart can be found here.
Bug fixes
- Fixed a crash caused in the Background Task Manager
Release date April 07, 2020
Point SDK for Android V15.0.0
Enhancements
Increased the Custom Event Metadata limit
We increased the limit so you can now attach up to 20 fields to each event. Use Custom Event Metadata to add additional information to Check-in and Check-out Notifications; this could be a Username, 3rd-party platform ID, or Order Number. Learn more about Custom Event Metadata [here]../Custom%20Data.md).
Android SDK migrated to AndroidX
Support libraries used by the SDK have been upgraded to AndroidX. This means all apps that have the SDK integrated must upgrade their Android support libraries to AndroidX.
Remove the StartJobIntentServiceReceiver
entry in the SDK’s Android Manifest file
The SDK no longer uses the following Android manifest entry: <receiver android:name="au.com.bluedot.point.net.engine.StartJobIntentServiceReceiver"/>
Overhaul to the SDK’s events reporting
We have redesigned the Event reporting architecture, implementing a more efficient retry strategy in situations of network failure. We have also reduced the data packet size sent from the SDK to the Bluedot backend on each notification event. This has no impact on the SDK check-in and check-out callbacks and does not require any integration changes other than taking this SDK update.
New Point SDK dependency path
The SDK dependency path has changed from release 15.0.0 onwards. The PointSDK package paths have not changed, only the dependency. The app integrating our SDK does not need to change any imports in code. For all new Point SDK, versions use the following path: 'com.gitlab.bluedotio.android:point_sdk_android:Tag'
Example of V15.0.0, use:
dependencies { implementation 'com.gitlab.bluedotio.android:point_sdk_android::15.0.0' }
API Deprecation
Please note, the ServiceManager.registerService()
method has now been deprecated.
If you are still using this service, we suggest implementing the sendAuthenticationRequest
method.
Third-party dependencies & licence information
The following third-party dependencies are added to the Bluedot Point SDK and their respective usage license are listed:
- json-simple – https://code.google.com/archive/p/json-simple/ – Apache License 2
- Moshi – https://github.com/square/moshi – Apache License 2
- Retrofit – https://square.github.io/retrofit/ – Apache License 2
- ThreeTenABP – https://github.com/JakeWharton/ThreeTenABP – Apache License 2
Known issues in 15.x releases
- A crash can occur if no location is available when a beacon is lost.
Release date April 02, 2020
Point SDK for iOS V15.2.0
Enhancements
Increased the Custom Event Metadata limit
We increased the limit so you can now attach up to 20 fields to each event. Use Custom Event Metadata to add additional information to Check-in and Check-out Notifications; this could be a Username, 3rd-party platform ID, or Order Number. Learn more about Custom Event Metadata [here]../Custom%20Data.md).
Overhaul to the SDK’s events reporting
We have redesigned the Event reporting architecture, implementing a more efficient retry strategy in situations of network failure. We have also reduced the data packet size sent from the SDK to the Bluedot backend on each notification event. This has no impact on the SDK check-in and check-out callbacks and does not require any integration changes other than taking this SDK update.
Note about integrating the SDK
The CocoaPod now requires git-lfs to be installed. To do so, please follow instructions https://git-lfs.github.com
Release date February 27, 2020
Point SDK for Android V14.0.3
Enhancements
Improved location handling
Improved the handling of erroneous location updates reported by the device. This improvement tackles incorrect location updates provided by the operating system and improves the way the location is processed within the SDK.
Bug fixes
- Fixed a bug where the app startup process was slowed down due to Bluedot rules being processed in the main thread.
- Fixed an error where SDK falsely reported a non-fatal error that Wi-Fi scanning is disabled on the device.
Release date December 05, 2019
Point SDK for Android V14.0.2
Bug Fix
To address distant location updates that could cause unintended zone triggers. This update mainly affects configurations where there are high zone distributions within a small area.
Release date October 30, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V15.1.2
Enhancements
Based on customer feedback we have re-added support for the following devices iPhone 5, 5c, 5S, iPod touch-5, iPad-4, iPad Air.
Please refer to our supported platforms list here to know which OS versions our SDK supports.
Release date October 30, 2019
Point SDK for Android V14.0.1
Bug Fixes
Improved retriggering of check-out enabled Zones for long-dwelling users.
A bug that caused the Android SDK not to trigger check-in events for a certain scenario of check-out enabled Zones was fixed.
Previously, if a user entered the geofence of a check-out enabled Zone before the minimum re-trigger time (MRT) had elapsed and a new rule update was received from our backend during this period then the Zone would not have retriggered a check-in.
Release date October 03, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V15.1.1
Enhancements
Simulator slice added
The SDK is now available with the architecture slice x86_64
included in it.
Release date September 30, 2019
Point SDK for Android V14.0.0
Enhancements
Android 10 location permission changes incorporated
We have added the new background location permission ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
to the SDK’s Android Manifest file.
When requesting location permissions we recommend, the consuming app should explicitly request this permission which would prompt the user to provide “Allow all the time” access, otherwise, the user will only be prompted “Allow only while using the app” access.
Additional updates to the SDK’s manifest
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
permission has been removed.READ_PHONE_STATE
permission has been removed.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
permission has been removed.
Please note, as of this release we will no longer be providing the SDK as a standalone artifact to be downloaded from the website. Please consult the project setup documentation for how to integrate the SDK into your application.
Release date September 20, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V15.1.0
Enhancements
iOS 13 support
This SDK version is compatible with iOS 13. It is built using Apple’s latest Xcode 11 IDE and supports Swift version 5. We recommend integrating with this version of the SDK if you wish to develop your app with Xcode 11.
Support removed for armv7
andarmv7s
architectures
We have removed armv7
andarmv7s
architectures from the SDK and hence the SDK will no longer support iPhone 5, 5c, 5S, iPod touch-5, iPad-4, iPad Air devices
There are no new performance changes or bugs fixes in this SDK version.
Known issues
iOS SDK V15.1.0 is experiencing issues with the Xcode simulator.
Architecture slice x86_64
is not available in the latest version and is the causing this issue. A patch version of the SDK to resolve this issue will be released within a few days.
Release date August 22, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V15.0.0
Enhancements
Updates to Bluetooth permission handling:
The previous versions of the SDK used Core Bluetooth to determine whenever Bluetooth is enabled on the phone or not. From now on the SDK will notify the application when it is about to range for a beacon and the application should handle this notification respectively and inform the user about turning Bluetooth on. On devices running iOS 13, the end-user will no longer be prompted to provide Bluetooth permission if your zone configurations do not have beacons in it.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed crash caused by the iOS operating system’s GCD Timer.
Notes about iOS 13:
This SDK version will be compatible with iOS 13 and Bluedot recommends customers this to prepare their app for Apple’s public release in mid-late September. This version also supports Swift 4.2 and Xcode 10.2.
Bluedot has developed this SDK in line with Apple’s ongoing beta releases of iOS 13.
Bluedot expects Apple to release a final iOS 13 beta in early September, before the official public release. As such, you can expect another SDK update shortly after the public release which will support Xcode 11, Swift 5 and any additional changes Apple may make.
Release date August 02, 2019
Point SDK for Android V1.13.3
Enhancements
Check-in/check-out reporting improvements:
We have improved how the cached check-in/check-out are reported to our backend. Check-in/check-out events are stored on the device in case of a network error when reporting them to our backend. From now on the SDK will retry the latest cached event first to the backend.
Bug Fixes
- Resolved beacon triggering after the screen is locked on Samsung devices running Android version 8.1 and above.
- We fixed a number of crashes.
Important notes:
The native alarm clock icon will appear on devices running Android OS versions M and above when SDK v1.13.3 is installed.
Release date June 14, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V1.14.0 + API Deprecation
Enhancements
- Updates to SDK performance to support the iOS “When in use” location permission
- Increased the reliability of check-ins and check-outs when the SDK is provided with the “When in use” location permission
Added a new SDK authentication API:
The authenticateWithApiKeyAPI used to log into the Bluedot SDK has been updated. The API now requires an authorisation level parameter along with it. The API will now be referred to as:
(void)authenticateWithApiKey:(NSString*)apiKeyrequestAuthorization:(BDAuthorizationLevel)authorizationLevel
Note: It is mandatory to request authorisation level during SDK authentication. Requesting with:
authorizedAlways
option will show iOS location permission prompt with three options, “Always”, “When in use” and “Never”.- Requesting with
authorizedWhenInUse
option will only show iOS location permission prompt with two options, “When in use” and “Never”.
Defect fixes
- Fixed a bug which leads to reduced reliability of trigger in dense-urban environments
API Deprecation
Please note, the following authentication API has now been deprecated:
(void)authenticateWithApiKey: (NSString *)apiKey
This is our first offical notification of this deprecation and more will follow before the API is removed. However, if you have immediate questions please reach out to help@bluedot.io.
Note: Authentication with old API will show iOS location permission prompt with three options, “Always”, “When in use” and “Never”.
Release date May 09, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V1.13.3
Enhancements
This SDK release includes support for:
- Swift 4.2
- Xcode 10.2
No additional features or fixes have been introduced. If you are not currently using Swift 4.2 or Xcode 10.2, we recommend updating (or remaining) with SDK v1.13.2.
Release date April 18, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V1.13.2
Enhancements
MRT Persistence:
Added in Minimum Retrigger Time (MRT) persistence when the user swipes app close to prevent unexpected re-triggers.
Updates to Enhanced app restart mode:
Increased reliability of check-in and check-out in Bludeot’s Enhanced app restart (i.e when the app is swipe closed or the device is restarted).
Note: In Bludeot’s Enhanced app restart, the MRT should be set to more than 2 hours (to avoid OS restrictions overlap).
Bug fixes
- Updates the underlying logic to reduce the number of false triggers on iOS 12.2.
- Stability improvements by fixing threading issues.
Please note this version of the SDK supports Swift 4.0.
Release date April 16, 2019
Webhooks V1.10
Enhancements
Added os and osVersion fields to the response of check-in webhooks.
Release date April 03, 2019
Point SDK for Android V1.13.2
Enhancements
Network communication improvements:
Improvement in network communication from the SDK to Bluedot backend (i.e trigger events, rule downloads).
Location Service improvements:
BluedotLocationService, a component of the SDK location logic, has been updated to improve overall trigger events.
Defect fixes
- Resolved a delay in event triggers being received on the backend (this is only relevant when the SDK is configured to allow the Android Location Foreground Notification).
- Fixed the issue preventing beacons re–triggering after an SDK rule download.
- Context changed to Application Context for registering & unregistering receivers to fix crashes in receivers.
Important notes:
When SDK v1.13.2 is installed devices running Android OS versions M and above the device’s native Alarm clock icon will appear in the status bar. We have reintroduced the use of AlarmManager again which was previously available in the v1.12.2 to improve trigger accuracy. This is a requirement from Android and related to the SDK use of the OS services AlarmManager and ALARM_SERVICE.
Release date January 30, 2019
Point SDK for iOS V1.13.1
Enhancements
Persistent InstallRef:
InstallRef is now persisted across the life of the SDK’s install on a specific device. Previously, the InstallRef would change if the SDK (i.e your app) was uninstalled and then reinstalled. If the Point SDK is installed twice on the same device, through two different apps, each installation would have its own unique InstallRef.
Defect fixes
Data Protection capability enabled:
If your app has iOS Data Protection capability enabled and you’re using Bludeot’s Enhanced app restart, the SDK will no longer crash after the phone has been restarted.
Release date January 23, 2019
Point SDK for Android V1.13.1
Enhancements
Enhancement in Beacon detection & triggering logic:
Improved the beacon detecting logic of the Point SDK. This will increase the trigger rate of beacons when the device is locked or when the app is in the background.
Defect fixes
Multiple Logout issue fixed:
Calling the Logout method mutiple times would result in multiple logout requests being received, which would eventually cause the SDK to crash. This is now fixed.
Release date December 06, 2018
Point SDK for Android V1.13.0
- Enhancements
- On devices running Android O and above the persistent foreground notification in the notification tray, has been made optional for the SDK to function in the background or when it is swiped out. (The foreground notification is still required for use cases where triggering while moving at high speed is key.)
- Point SDK lifecycle reformed to run in the background after swipe/device reboot.
- Now compatible with API level 28 (Android P)
- Defect fixes
- General minor defect fixes.
Release date December 3, 2018
Point SDK for iOS V1.13.0
- Enhancements
- Defect fixes
- General minor defect fixes.