Version History
Here you can find the changelog of DC News Now since it was posted on our website on 2016-09-28.
The latest version is 500.3.0 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 500.3.0
posted on 2024-04-16
Apr 16, 2024
Version 500.3.0
We've reduced the number of weather push notifications and improved their accuracy. We also disabled the floating player on tablets.
version 500.1.4
posted on 2024-02-29
Feb 29, 2024
Version 500.1.4
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.
version 500.1.1
posted on 2024-02-09
Feb 9, 2024
Version 500.1.1
We’ve fixed some bugs and improved general performance.
version 50.11.0
posted on 2023-11-15
Nov 15, 2023
Version 50.11.0
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.
version 41.20.0
posted on 2023-04-20
Apr 20, 2023
Version 41.20.0
If you're holding your device in landscape when entering an article screen, the video will no longer automatically jump into full-screen mode. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. We also fixed some minor bugs.
version 41.19.0
posted on 2023-03-31
Mar 31, 2023
Version 41.19.0
If you're holding your device in landscape when entering an article screen, the video will no longer automatically jump into full-screen mode. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. We also fixed some minor bugs.
version 41.11.1
posted on 2022-07-21
Jul 21, 2022 Version 41.11.1
We’ve fixed some bugs and improved general performance.
version 41.9.0
posted on 2022-02-28
Feb 28, 2022 Version 41.9.0
As always, we're fixing bugs, and improving the performance of our app.
version 41.8.0
posted on 2022-01-20
Jan 20, 2022 Version 41.8.0
* Get a quick view of the top stories by adding a widget to your phone's Today screen or main screen in iOS 15. Long-hold the screen, then tap the + icon, and search for our news app.
* Watching a video? Rotate your phone to landscape, and the video will automatically go full screen.
* As always, we're fixing bugs, and improving the performance of our app.
version 41.7.1
posted on 2021-12-05
Dec 5, 2021 Version 41.7.1
We fixed a bug where weather and closing alert banners were not opening the correct screen.
version 41.7.0
posted on 2021-11-19
Nov 19, 2021 Version 41.7.0
The radar map on our Weather screen now taps through to a full-screen interactive map so you can see more of the regional conditions and radar motion.
We improved compatibility with iOS' Voice Over feature to be better at reading articles out loud.
We added a share button to the Video screen so you can send video news clips via SMS, email, or on social.
version 41.6.0
posted on 2021-10-01
Oct 1, 2021 Version 41.6.0
A fresh session of bug squashing in this release. Please make sure automatic updates are turned on in your settings so you always get the latest builds.
version 41.5.0
posted on 2021-09-16
Sep 16, 2021 Version 41.5.0
The news is important; that's why we work to make it easier to access in our app.
-This latest build brings you larger, more legible text on articles and a design change to our video player that makes the mute and closed caption icons easier to tap.
-Videos from the top of our article pages will shrink down and stick to the top of the screen as you pass them so you can keep an eye on the visual part of the story while you scan the page. Prefer to focus on the text? Just swipe the video up and away to close.
-Just some backend performance work this time around to make sure your experience stays smooth.
We've also fixed a handful of bugs.
version 41.4.0
posted on 2021-08-21
Aug 21, 2021 Version 41.4.0
The news is important; that's why we work to make it easier to access in our app.
-This latest build brings you larger, more legible text on articles and a design change to our video player that makes the mute and closed caption icons easier to tap.
-Videos from the top of our article pages will shrink down and stick to the top of the screen as you pass them so you can keep an eye on the visual part of the story while you scan the page. Prefer to focus on the text? Just swipe the video up and away to close.
We've also fixed a handful of bugs.
version 41.3.1
posted on 2021-07-21
Jul 21, 2021 Version 41.3.1
Another step in making the news easier for you to access. We've packed this release full of enhancements and fixes.
-Articles now display the time and date of when the story was most-recently edited so you can tell when new information was added
-The home screen will automatically check for new stories when you return from another screen
-The app will default to a larger font size on articles if your phone settings are set for larger text
-You can now copy sentences from articles for when you want to share an important piece of news
-Fixed an issue where the app would occasionally get stuck on the launch screen
-When you submit a correction to a story, there are now clearer instructions for what to include in the email that opens
version 41.2.1
posted on 2021-05-28
May 28, 2021 Version 41.2.1
We're continuously working hard to improve your experience and get you the news you need.
Helpful enhancements and bug fixes in this version:
• Unmute video with your device's volume buttons
• Push notification enhancements to open stories natively in-app
• Faster screen load when tapping on push notifications and Breaking News alerts
• Vertically formatted images display in full rather than zooming in to fit a horizontal layout
• Fixed an issue where videos in the body of articles sometimes would not play
• Fixed duplicate thumbnail overlaying the player when video is paused
version 41.1.0
posted on 2021-04-26
Apr 26, 2021 Version 41.1.0
We’re continuously working hard to improve your experience and get you the news you need.
Helpful enhancements and bug fixes:
-You’re once again able to control audio on live-streaming video
-Sped up the app’s performance and screen load times
-The app launches faster now so you get to the stories more quickly
-The time stamps of stories on the home screen now show the last time each story was updated so you know how recently additional details were added
-Banished the mysterious gray box that was displaying on the Saved Stories screen
-Transformed HTML displaying in push notifications and some screens back into real readable characters
-Some videos were showing up twice on article screens – no longer
version 41.0.3
posted on 2021-04-02
Apr 2, 2021 Version 41.0.3
All-new design and features!
• Scroll the new easy-to-use layout that groups stories by topic.
• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what’s going on in your community.
• Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map.
• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know.
• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.
version 4.35.570056928
posted on 2020-09-29
Sep 29, 2020 Version 4.35.570056928
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements
version 4.35.470055340
posted on 2020-07-27
Jul 27, 2020 Version 4.35.470055340
We’re working hard to make your experience better with each update. Here are a few of the updates in this release:
-Enhanced Radar Legend
-More types of Radar Layers (Precipitation, Satellite, etc)
-More types of animated weather overlay information (previously only Precipitation was animated)
-Timestamp for animated radar
version 4.35.470055340
posted on 2020-07-27
27 Jul 2020 Version 4.35.470055340
We’re working hard to make your experience better with each update. Here are a few of the updates in this release:
-Enhanced Radar Legend
-More types of Radar Layers (Precipitation, Satellite, etc)
-More types of animated weather overlay information (previously only Precipitation was animated)
-Timestamp for animated radar
version 4.35.420055186
posted on 2020-07-02
Jul 2, 2020 Version 4.35.420055186
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements
version 4.35.340053641
posted on 2020-05-07
May 7, 2020 Version 4.35.340053641
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements.
version 4.35.290053085
posted on 2020-03-20
Mar 20, 2020 Version 4.35.290053085
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements.
version 4.35.220051867
posted on 2020-02-25
Feb 25, 2020 Version 4.35.220051867
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements.
version 3.5.0
posted on 2013-04-29
version 4.35.340053641
posted on 1970-01-01
2020年5月7日 Version 4.35.340053641
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements.
version 4.35.570056928
posted on 1970-01-01
2020年9月29日 Version 4.35.570056928
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements
version 4.35.340053641
posted on 1970-01-01
7 мая 2020 г. Version 4.35.340053641
Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements.
version 4.35.470055340
posted on 1970-01-01
27 juil. 2020 Version 4.35.470055340
We’re working hard to make your experience better with each update. Here are a few of the updates in this release:
-Enhanced Radar Legend
-More types of Radar Layers (Precipitation, Satellite, etc)
-More types of animated weather overlay information (previously only Precipitation was animated)
-Timestamp for animated radar
