Release notes 2024
alfaview Client Version 9.19.0 (02.12.2024)
| NewFeature | Device Selection Menu We’ve introduced an intuitive device selection menu on desktop platforms, accessible from the dropdown menu next to the microphone and camera icons. |
| NewFeature | Microphone Test Feature You can now test your microphone with a local recording, helping you ensure clear audio before joining calls. |
| NewFeature | Media Sharing Indicator A clear indicator now appears in the user list when a user is sharing media content. |
| Feature Update | Enhanced macOS Installation and Accessibility To improve the installation experience, we’ve transitioned from the DMG (Apple Disk Image) format to the .pkg (macOS Package Installer) format. This shift enables direct installation, streamlining setup, and enhances accessibility for users who rely on screen readers. The .pkg format is better compatible with assistive technologies, making the process smoother and more accessible. |
| Resolved issue | Wacom Tablet Compatibility Resolved an issue where a ‘click’ was not properly registered on certain controls when using a Wacom pen. |
alfaview Client Version 9.18.0 (24.10.2024)
We are happy to announce a major update that brings many audio improvements. This update has been designed to significantly improve the overall audio experience for all users.
| Feature Update | Echo and feedback suppression Echo suppression has been further improved to significantly reduce echoes and feedback during meetings. |
| Feature Update | Voice clarity Optimized audio processing achieves a much clearer and more natural voice quality. |
| Feature Update | Noise cancellation Optimized audio pre-processing minimizes background noise and distortion even more effectively, especially in larger meetings. |
| Feature Update | Android compatibility Hands-free functionality on Android devices has been improved, enabling smooth use without a headset. |
| Feature Update | Bluetooth performance Bluetooth connectivity has been optimized to ensure lower latency. |
| Feature Update | Increased standard volume Output volume now meets industry standards without compromising distortion-free audio quality. |
| Feature Update | Improved audio settings The audio settings user interface has been redesigned and simplified, and settings for professional use cases have been added. |
For more information, see the Audio settings page in the Support Center.
alfaview Administration (02.10.2024)
| New Feature | Filter meetings Users can now filter all their meetings in the meeting list (Planned, Ongoing, Finished). Each filter also displays the total meetings it applies to for quick checking. |
| Feature Update | Attendance report UI The UI was reworked to improve the user experience. Additionally when a Last 7 days report is generated, an aggregate report that contains all 7 days can be created. |
alfaview Client Version 9.17.0 (04.09.2024)
| Resolved issue | Android On Android 13+ devices, alfaview will now ask for permission to post notifications. This permission is used to display a notification in the notification drawer while a meeting or screen share is in progress. |
| Resolved issue | All platforms Improved performance, usability, and stability of the application. |
alfaview Client Version 9.16.1 (22.08.2024)
| Resolved issue | Audio Fixed an issue with bluetooth devices which lead to crashes. |
| Feature Update | Transcription The following languages have been added for translation: Estonian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Chinese (simplified) |
| Feature Update | Waiting room A new option enables moderators to configure a custom message that will be displayed to users in the waiting room as a welcome message. |
| Feature Update | Accessibility Two new announcements have been added to improve the accessibility of the waiting room: – Announce to users that they have landed in a waiting room. – Announce to moderators that a user has entered the previously empty waiting room. |
alfaview Client Version 9.15.1 (30.07.2024)
| Resolved issues | Audio – On Android 14, the application no longer crashes randomly when opening the microphone. – Audio input quality on some Android 14 devices has been optimized. – Initial latency after connecting Bluetooth devices has been improved. |
| Accessibility – Some events from alfaview were not announced properly anymore on Windows. | |
| Transcription – The sidebar displays correctly again after switching groups. |
alfaview Client Version 9.14.0 (15.07.2024)
| Resolved issues | Audio device issues We fixed various issues when starting or switching audio devices on macOS. |
alfaview Administration (02.07.2024)
| New Feature | Company usage statistics Users with the permission Manage company settings can now access company usage statisticsin the administration interface to learn more about the activity in their rooms and meetings. |
alfaview Client Version 9.13.0 (28.06.2024)
| New Feature | Room list tree view The tree view of the room list offers intuitive navigation through departments and rooms. As this is a new feature and we are still working on it, you have to enable it in the Feature Preview in the Settings to test it out. |
| Feature update | Phone dial-in Dial-in users will be indicated as such in the alfaview room. |
| Resolved issues | All platforms Improved performance, usability, and stability of the application. |
alfaview Client Version 9.12.0 (11.06.2024)
| Resolved issues | All platforms We fixed an issue where spectators could not share their screen when they had been granted screen sharing permissions. |
| Resolved issues | alfaview app We fixed an issue with audio transmission when using the feature Share screen region. |
alfaview Client Version 9.11.0 (23.05.2024)
| Feature update | Join Options When starting alfaview, users can now choose to join via invitation link or log in using their alfaview account. |
| Feature Update | Waiting room Moderators now have the option to seamlessly join waiting participants directly from the waiting room interface. It is now easier to manage waiting users with a redesigned, more intuitive interface. |
| Feature Update | Linux The alfaview RPM package for RedHat-based systems no longer depends on OpenSSL 1.1. |
| Resolved issues | iOS We fixed a crash while typing in the login view on some iOS devices. |
alfaview Administration (13.05.2024)
| Resolved issues | Outlook add-in Users will now stay logged in to the add-in for up to 30 days. |
alfaview Administration (22.04.2024)
| Feature update | Wording changes The term “Account” has been changed to “Company” in the administration interface. |
| Feature update | Mini Window We added an option to hide the floating Mini Window when alfaview is minimized. |
| Feature update | New UI in the Tool manager We have updated the design of the Poll / Vote Tool manager. The feature is now easier to operate. |
alfaview Client Version 9.10.1 (22.04.2024)
| Feature update | Wording changes The term “Account” has been changed to “Company” in the alfaview app and the web client. |
| Resolved issues | Potential issue with audio connections We fixed a potential issue with audio connections breaking when clicking on the same join URL twice in a row. |
alfaview Client Version 9.9.1 (07.03.2024)
| Feature update | Mini Window The floating Mini Window allows you to maintain visual contact with participants when accessing other desktop applications or sharing the screen. |
| Resolved issues | Video in the Webclient We improved the quality and performance of the Webclient’s videos. |
| Resolved issues | macOS We fixed an issue where alfaview could potentially become unresponsive under macOS after switching audio devices. We fixed an issue on macOS where sharing a region outside of the screen area would display garbled content. |
alfaview Client Version 9.8.2 (09.02.2024)
| Resolved issues | Microphone transmission We fixed an issue where microphone transmission could break, especially (but not limited to) when using a Bluetooth headset and noise suppression. |
alfaview Client Version 9.8.1 (09.01.2024)
| Feature update | Hand-raising feature Moderators will now be informed with a visual notification and an auditory signal when a person raises their hand. |
| Feature update | Improved voice activation level settings Revamped with a more intuitive, user-friendly interface featuring visual indicators, this new design simplifies the process of adjusting the sensitivity of microphone activation. Detailed instructions for setting the microphone activation level and updates the terminology from ‘voice activation level’ to ‘microphone optimization’ for better user guidance. Optimization Assistant: This assistant supports users in configuring their settings via a speech sample, enabling automated tuning of the voice activation level and identifying any setup problems. For more information, please refer to the Set up Camera and Microphone page. |
| Feature update | Audio device-specific settings alfaview now remembers your preferred audio input and output settings for each individual device. This feature includes echo cancellation, noise cancellation, voice activation level and speaker volume. |
| Feature update | Disabled echo cancellation for headsets The Echo cancellation feature is now disabled by default for headsets to improve voice clarity. |
| Resolved issues | Compatibility issue We resolved a compatibility issue that prevented users from installing alfaview on Windows 11 for Arm architecture. |
| Resolved issues | Resetting issue We resolved an issue that was preventing alfaview from resetting application settings. |
Last updated on January 13th, 2025, 01:37 pm