What’s New in Geofency 9.8

• New: Photo browser for points of interest
• New: Share POI photos directly from the photo browser
• New: Zoom gesture in the POI photo browser
• New: Hindi language support
• Improved: More reliable detection of business categories for points of interest
• Fixed: POI info view now correctly applies the GCJ-02 offset
• Fixed: Improved coordinate formatting for Asian languages

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What’s New in 9.7.2

• Full support for China mainland’s GCJ-02 coordinate system with automatic detection and option to disable
• New languages: Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Ukrainian, Russian
• POI filters now show index labels when sorting by name
• Updated for iPhone 17e

New
• Support for UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinates

Changed
• Dynamic creation of the More menu
• Optimized search performance and behavior

Fixed
• Search bar glitches on iPad running iOS 26

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The visual analysis in the bar charts has been completely revised and modernized.

New:
• Butter-smooth, page-wise scrolling in the bar charts
• Month view: days from the next month are greyed out when the chart starts on the 1st
• Shorter, easier-to-read month and year ranges in the chart (when starting on the 1st)
• “Today” button in the bar chart to quickly jump back
• Accessibility support and haptic feedback when selecting bars

Changed:
• Bar chart reimplemented using the newer scrolling API
• Centered callout after zooming to a location
• Stability and performance improvements

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• Fixed an issue where the Look Around view could appear at locations where Look Around is not available.

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Changed
• On iPad, the sidebar now starts hidden for a cleaner layout.

Fixed
• Look Around now reliably responds to touch input on iOS 26.
• Corrected the interface theme after opening Look Around in satellite views.
• Resolved a rare keyboard-related crash on iPhone running iOS 26.

Geofency 9.6 – What’s New

New
• Coordinates can now be shown as Plus Codes (Open Location Code / OLC) for easier sharing.
• Added a new Zoom option in the location’s context menu on the map.

Improved
• Shortcuts: “Time Spent” now correctly sums the durations of all tagged events instead of just the last one.
• The map now features a more dynamic view finder.
• All satellite map views are now consistently displayed in dark mode for better contrast.
• Refined map selection: labels are now placed beneath the circular overlay for improved clarity.

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New:
• The map now automatically restores the last camera position.
• Quickly return to your last map position with the new viewfinder toggle button in map controls.
• Shortcuts for Last Visit, Time Spent, and Time Away now support tags for even smarter automation.

Improvements:
• Zoom-to-fit for locations now respects the monitoring radius.
• Enhanced city detection for more accurate location insights.
• Modernized reverse address lookup on iOS 26 for improved results.
• Webhook requests are now more stable and reliable.

Fixes:
• Tags view state restoration is now working correctly.
• Dynamic background on the “Now” field in the event editor.

Version 9.5.2

This update adds a useful new shortcut and further refinements under the hood:

• New: Shortcut to check your time away from a place
• Changed: Added localization for App Shortcut phrases
• Changed: General stability and performance improvements
• Fixed: Webhook requests are now fully thread-safe

This update brings fresh shortcut options and visual refinements for upcoming major iOS releases:

• New: Shortcut to check when you last clocked in or out at a place
• New: Shortcut to view time spent at a specific or most recent location
• New: Added support for App Shortcuts integration
• Changed: Enhanced HUD visuals with Liquid Glass effects on newer iOS versions
• Changed: General stability and performance improvements
• Fixed: Background opacity issue in Live Activities on watchOS
• Fixed: Facebook page links now open correctly in the Facebook app

Geofency 9.5 – Ready for iOS 26

This update brings full support for Apple’s brand-new Liquid Glass UI and takes Geofency to the next level:

New
• Optimized for iOS 26 with stunning Liquid Glass effects throughout the app
• Fresh filter button that also shows the current filter state
• Map 3D pitch button now hides automatically when not needed – or can be disabled completely in settings
• Location detail view now displays linked POI info as a subtitle
• Smooth new zoom transition when exploring maps
• Support for background transparency in half-height bottom sheets

Improved
• Better menu bar support on iPadOS 26
• Search bar moved to the bottom on iPhone for easier reach
• Liquid Glass effect added to the radius picker for a more refined look

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Geofency 9.4.1

• New: Long-press a POI pin on the map to quickly see a map preview
• New: Refresh place monitoring right from the sidebar context menu
• New: Support for the new, more readable Apple Maps URLs (iOS 18.4+)
• New: Support for the sleek new zoom transition in iOS 18
• Improved: Various usability refinements and performance optimizations
• Improved: Prepared for upcoming major iOS versions

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Geofency 9.4 – What’s New:

• Automatic weekly backups: Keeps your latest 20 backups—about 5 weeks of history.
• Japanese language support: こんにちは！Geofency now speaks Japanese.
• Edit iBeacon names: Rename your iBeacons directly in the configuration screen.
• Refreshed navigation buttons: Cleaner, modern look for smoother navigation.
• Improved list view: Sharper interval formatting with a shorter check-in style.

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Geofency 9.3 – What’s New:

• New:
Edit Points of Interest manually – assign a nearby POI or remove it entirely.
Now available in Dutch and Polish – welkom! witamy!

• Changed:
Improved handling of Points of Interest for better accuracy.
Monument icons now stand out more clearly thanks to refined icon logic.

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What’s New in Geofency 9.2

• New: Choose your route mode for Driving, Walking, Public Transport, or Cycling in the settings.
• New: Websites can now be opened in-app or in the default browser, e.g., view all Maps inside the app.
• New: The event editor now shows localized time zones with the real offset.
• New: Support for French, Portuguese, and Swedish languages.
• New: All “Open in Maps” options are now available for points of interest on the map.
• New: Added support for Blue Charm iBeacons.
• New: New setting to reset help tips on app launch.
• Changed: The event editor only shows the time zone if there’s a real offset.
• Changed: Improved share sheet and HTML subtitles.
• Changed: More optimized context menus (one level less deep for better UX).
• Changed: Wi-Fi warning is now more friendly and can be permanently disabled.
• Fixed: Double encoding bug for special XML characters.

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What’s New in Geofency 9.2:

• New: Generate QR codes for Apple Maps, Bing Maps, and OpenStreetMap – share locations more easily than ever.
• New: The HUD now supports colored icons, improving context awareness.
• Fixed: Google Maps URL export now uses the correct web link instead of the app link.
• Fixed: Progress status now correctly updates when restoring a backup file.
• Fixed: Suggested search headers no longer appear with incorrect insets.

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What’s New in Geofency:

• Import KMZ archive files directly into the app.
• Drag & Drop now supports the KMZ format for effortless handling.
• Search now includes all your notes for enhanced discoverability.
• Import multiple files at once for greater flexibility.

Changed:

• Enhanced suggested searches for points of interest.
• Improved KMZ archive compatibility with third-party apps.
• POI hiding settings are now included in backup files.
• Added the last modified date of entities to backup files.

Fixed:

• Renaming places on the map now updates correctly in the POI menu.

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What's New in Geofency 9.1:

• New: Manual backup and restore feature added in Settings – easily safeguard your data, migrate to a new device, or use the backup even if you don’t want to sync your data with iCloud.

• New: Locations can now be exported as compact KMZ archives, reducing file sizes for easier sharing.

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Enjoy these improvements for a smoother experience.

What’s New in Geofency:

New: Open places with OpenStreetMap for seamless exploration.
New: Get directions directly with OpenStreetMap.
New: Quickly find active Webhooks using suggested search.
New: Dark style mode for settings icons, enhancing the visual experience.
New: Support for Holyiot iBeacons.
Fixed: Resolved a title glitch after editing and saving iBeacons.
Fixed: iBeacon icon no longer dims on the detail view.

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What's New:

• Event Preview Timer
View your events in real-time! The event preview now features a live countdown timer.

• Enhanced Drag Previews
Drag previews now display each location's unique icon and color for better visual clarity.

• Streamlined Quick Actions
Smaller, more accessible quick actions have been added to the multi-selection menu.

• Enhanced Local Time Zone Support
Event details now display improved local time zone handling.

• Refined Monitoring Radius Formatting: 
Updated radius formatting in Place Settings for a more polished setup experience.

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New:

• Transfer monitoring to a new device after the first iCloud sync
• Indicator showing the number of active places
• Suggested search for live activities

Changed:

• Optimized and faster file import
• Improved widget stability

Fixed:

• Too small POI search area for frequent places
• File import issue when place names exceeded 100 characters
• KML import now properly handles extended attributes

This update brings performance improvements, new features, and important bug fixes for a smoother experience.

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Geofency 9 introduces significant enhancements and new features to elevate your experience with iOS 18 and watchOS 11.

What’s New:

• New App Icons: Freshly redesigned icons that automatically adapt to light, dark, and tinted modes, seamlessly matching the new iOS 18 themes.
• Control Center Widget: Instantly clock in and out with a new widget directly accessible from your iOS 18 Control Center, offering quick and easy time management.
• Live Activities on Apple Watch: Stay on top of your events with Live Activities on watchOS 11, allowing real-time updates directly on your Apple Watch.
• 33 New Place Categories: Organize your places with more precision—33 new categories in iOS 18 expand the way you categorize locations.
• Place Info Overview: Now see detailed business hours and user ratings for places, giving you a fuller picture of each location (iOS 18).
• POI Short Info Overlay: After selecting a point of interest, enable map overlays that provide quick access to key details without leaving the map (iOS 18).
• Update POI Info: Keep your place information up-to-date by updating POI details as they change over time (iOS 18).
• Improved Apple Maps Integration: When you open a location in Apple Maps, you'll now see all relevant POI details, including additional metadata (iOS 18).
• Maps URL Generation: Generate URLs that include precise place IDs for easier sharing and navigation with Apple Maps (iOS 18).
• Live Duration Timer: When clocked in, the event editor now includes a live timer.
• Time Zone View: Easily switch between the current and local time zones in the event editor, which is displayed when the place is outside your own time zone.
• Time Zone in Exports: Time zone is now included when exporting your information, ensuring your records are more detailed.
• Widget Configuration: On iOS 18, the configuration view now opens automatically when adding widgets, making it quicker to choose the place.
• Limited Contacts Access: Compliant with iOS 18’s limited access to Contacts, giving you access to necessary data without compromising privacy.

Improvements:

• Compact Timer in Dynamic Island: The timer in the Dynamic Island is now more compact and displays the total time spent today, providing an at-a-glance view of your daily activity.
• Expressive Category Titles: When grouping by categories in the POI view, the category titles are now more descriptive, improving clarity and navigation.
• Modernized Maps Context Menu: The context menu in maps has been redesigned to be more intuitive and user-friendly.
• Enhanced Search Functionality: The search feature now supports more advanced queries, including business categories, country, sub-locality, and administrative area, making it easier to find exactly what you're looking for.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed a rare issue where widgets could crash after using the "Hide POI" feature.

New Features:

• Quick Notes Support: When a place is selected, you can now add a link in the Quick Notes view.
• Webhook Retry Option: Added a switch to enable or disable automatic retry attempts if a webhook request fails.
• Enhanced Place Category Search: The search now considers all language variants simultaneously.
• KML Folder Support: KML files now support folders. Tags are exported into KML folders, and folders can be imported as tags.
• Extended GeoJSON and GPX Format: Includes recorded times and notes in the exported files.
• Custom GPX Extensions: GPX export now includes additional custom "extensions" attributes.
• Optic ID Support: Added support for Optic ID to enhance lock screen functionality on visionOS.
• Tinted Mode for Widgets: Home screen widgets now support a tinted appearance.

Improvements:

• Object-Oriented KML/GPX Generation: Rewritten KML and GPX generation in an object-oriented way for improved performance and maintainability.
• Enhanced Webhook Error Handling: Improved the handling of errors for webhook requests.
• Proximity Coordinates Logic: Refined the logic for handling proximity coordinates in webhook responses.

Bug Fixes:

• UI Freeze Issue: Resolved an issue where the user interface would freeze after splitting events.

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New Features:

• POI Place Categories: Now you can group Points of Interest (POI) by color or name for easier organization and navigation.

Bug Fixes:

• Localization: Added missing translations for the sync status in the toolbar.
• Webhooks: Resolved issues with the motion settings in webhooks.

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New Features:

• Split Event Feature: Quickly split events by defining your individual split points using the event context menu.
• Smart Place Monitoring: Automatically ignore adding new places if monitored ones already exist (enable this in settings).
• Merge Overlapping Events: Seamlessly merge overlapping events directly within the event editor.
• Language Settings: Customize your app language, now available with iOS 17 support.
• Searchable Points of Interest: Easily find and select points of interest categories with our new search functionality.

Improvements:

• Traffic Conditions and Points of Interest: Now also available in the settings for easier access and customization.
• Updated Icons: Enjoy our new, visually appealing Points of Interest category icons and enhanced motion icons in the webhook settings.
• 100% Swift Based: Our app is now entirely built with Swift, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience.

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