Version History
Here you can find the changelog of WGN News - Chicago since it was posted on our website on 2016-10-14.
The latest version is 500.1.4 and it was updated on soft112.com on 01 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
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 2024-02-04
Feb 4, 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 41.11.0
posted on 2022-07-14
Jul 14, 2022 Version 41.11.0
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 2022-01-19
Jan 19, 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 2021-12-03
Dec 3, 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 2021-09-30
Sep 30, 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 2021-08-26
Aug 26, 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 41.1.0
posted on 2021-04-23
Apr 23, 2021 Version 41.1.0
-You’re one 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 2021-03-19
Mar 19, 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 6.10.3
posted on 2020-11-18
18 Nov 2020 Version 6.10.3
-We've made some enhancements to improve the user experience when viewing videos.
-Bug fixes to improve app stability.
version 6.10.3
posted on 2020-11-18
Nov 18, 2020 Version 6.10.3
-We've made some enhancements to improve the user experience when viewing videos.
-Bug fixes to improve app stability.
version 6.10.2
posted on 2020-10-24
Oct 24, 2020 Version 6.10.2
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.9.2
posted on 2020-07-16
Jul 16, 2020 Version 6.9.2
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.9.1
posted on 2020-07-08
Jul 8, 2020 Version 6.9.1
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.9.0
posted on 2020-06-27
Jun 27, 2020 Version 6.9.0
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.8.0
posted on 2020-06-03
Jun 3, 2020 Version 6.8.0
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.7.0
posted on 2020-04-27
Apr 27, 2020 Version 6.7.0
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.5.3
posted on 2020-03-04
Mar 4, 2020 Version 6.5.3
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.5.1
posted on 2019-08-09
Aug 9, 2019 Version 6.5.1
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 5.8.1
posted on 2012-12-20
version 6.5.1
posted on 1970-01-01
2019年8月9日 Version 6.5.1
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.
version 6.9.1
posted on 1970-01-01
2020年7月8日 Version 6.9.1
* We've made a number of general improvements to the app to make your experience even better.