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✨ Passion.io Changelog

Discover what's changed at Passion.io.

December 2024


Smoother, faster, leaner

We've trimmed unnecessary resource usage, making the app faster and smoother.

Smarter Data

We've updated the CSV download with more user details, including Activity Date and Subscription Plans. Now it’s easier to track and engage your users! Only available for Ultimate plan.

Media upload fixed

You can now add images, videos, audio, and files from your "Recently Uploaded" library to lessons without any issues. Easy and smooth—just like it should be! 🚀

Invoice mix-up resolved 

A small number of users received an incorrect $299 invoice due to a system error. This has been fixed, and no one was actually charged.

Privacy Policy opens directly

Links now open without requiring login, preventing possible app store rejections 🔓

Learn Page fixed

No more getting stuck on loading 🐞—your Learn page works perfectly.

Google sign-ins sorted

Default Access Plans now activate properly, and join dates display as they should

Stripe connections fixed

Sometimes, there was an error about “another account” when connecting Stripe. That's gone, and you can link your account hassle-free.

Videos load smarter

Videos were fully loading in courses—even if your users didn’t watch them. Now they load only when needed, with thumbnails taking the spotlight. Faster, lighter, better 📹

November 2024


No More Admin on the mobile preview

When you viewed your mobile preview in Admin mode, the wrong screens showed up sometimes. Now it shows your actual app, not the platform.

Text display in sequences

Text in sequences on iOS native apps wasn’t always displaying correctly. Now it shows properly with bold, italics, and other styles fully supported.

Channel image size—now just right

Some channel images were looking a little too large for the space, making things feel off. We’ve resized the images so they fit perfectly and look great.

Long press love

You can now easily edit, pin, or delete posts in Communities and Channels with a simple long press. 🎯✨

Channel images

Channel images now match Communities! We've aligned the layouts to ensure a consistent and polished look across your app. 🎨✨

Done & dusted on iOS keyboards

Tracking goals just got smoother with a shiny new "Done" button and an updated "Return" button UI for easier navigation.

Back to basics in Communities

The back button is restored, making it easier to explore and engage seamlessly

No more "Get Access" confusion

If all plans are purchased, the "Get Access" button will stay hidden, keeping your landing page clean and clear.

Images open as usual in Communities

Tap to view or enlarge community images just like before—it’s all working perfectly again.

Android subscriptions activate instantly

In-app purchases now trigger subscriptions right away, so your users can start enjoying your app without delays.

Profile pictures are back

Upload and display profile images in Communities without a hitch.

Lesson covers upload like a charm

No more hiccups when uploading cover images in the Learn tab—your lessons look great again.

YouTube Shorts are back

We’ve made updates to ensure Shorts videos display beautifully, so you can keep sharing amazing content 🎥✨

Default Access Plan: Communities & Tracking Goals accessible instantly

Communities and tracking goals in the Default Access Plan are now available right away for your users. No waiting needed! ⏳ 

Zapier - Email address now appears in response

When connecting Zapier, the email address wasn’t showing in the response, even though it was correctly mapped. This is now fixed.The email address will appear as expected, allowing smooth data transfer between Zapier and Passion.io.

Long press on Courses & Communities is back

Previously, when some creators long-pressed on a course or community image, the bottom drawer would open but close immediately. Now, the drawer stays open after lifting your finger 🙌

Capturing fist and last names fixed

If you’ve connected Zapier, it sometimes missed capturing users’ first and last names during checkout. This is now fixed! Both names will be captured correctly, keeping your records complete ✅

October 2024


Time spent in Activity Summary: Fixed! 

The time spent on lessons was showing incorrectly, like displaying 61 minutes for a 1-minute lesson. Now it shows the correct time, down to the second! ⏳

No more tooltip hide-and-seek

We’ve fixed its placement so you’ll always see it where it belongs.

Course covers now display perfectly

Your course covers now fit just right. No more weird ratios—only perfect visuals (1:1) for your users 🎨

Deleted Communities & Tracking Goals? Gone for good!

We’ve cleared out the clutter. Deleted communities and tracking goals won’t pop up again. Out with the old, in with the clean 🧹

Easy sharing for free pricing plans

You can now copy the link for a free pricing plan without needing to connect Stripe first. No more redirects—just share it easily.

Less fishy emails

We’ve cleaned up the password reset email your customers get. No more spammy vibes—just clear, secure messages without the Passion.io branding!

401 error clarified

Were your customers getting stuck with a confusing 401 error during login? Now, if they run into this issue, they'll get a clear explanation of what went wrong—no more confusion!

In-app purchases are now behaving

Good news! In-app purchases are no longer auto-submitting for review. So your customers should see exacly what you want them to see.

Straight to learning!

End-users with active subscriptions now skip the Landing Page (aka Sales Page or Discover tab) and head directly to the Learn tab. No more unnecessary detours.

Spanish translations fixed

Hola! We’ve corrected those tricky Spanish translations during login. ¡Todo está bien ahora!

September 2024


Improved user journey with deeplinks

When users who are not logged in clicked direct links to the Community or Tracking pages, they were redirected to the Learn tab.

Now, users who are not logged in are directed to the Login/Signup page. After logging in, they will be automatically redirected to the Community or Tracking page they originally intended to access.

Login button drama solved

Finally, it takes you to login, not on a scenic tour of the Discover page (aka Landing Page or formerly known as Sales Page) 🔓

Text widget finally behaving

📝 Creators, you can now see and edit those elusive text widgets.

Screen jumping days are over!

No more flickering or acrobatics when you switch tabs in the Admin view 🚫🤸‍♂️ 

Spreadsheets that behave

There was an issue with the CSV file for users: sometimes, it wasn't displaying all users under your filters. Now, the CSV file works correctly, making it easier to manage user data. Data crunchers, rejoice 📊 

Community push notifications that pop

Push notifications are now coming through properly. No more shy icons hiding in the corner! 🔔

Video previews, crystal clear 

Video thumbnails weren't displaying properly for some native apps 🎬. Now, all video thumbnails show up correctly across platforms.

Streamlined Default Access Plan

We've simplified the Default Access Plan:

  • You can now add and remove items freely, and leave it empty if you want. We've Marie Kondo'd it. If it doesn't spark joy, out it goes!
  • You don't need to add it to your Landing Page (formerly known as Sales Page). Products included in your Default Access Plan will be immediately available to users when they download our app.

Free pricing plan comeback 

Free plans are now consistently visible on the Landing Page. No more hide and seek – they're back and easy to find! 🆓

Subscription cancellation

Some of your users were having trouble canceling subscriptions on the web app. We've fixed that, and now canceling works smoothly across all platforms.

 

August 2024


Help screen escape hatch

We've added a "Go Back" button to the help chat on the Home screen. Now you can get help AND find your way home. 🏠

In-App purchase cancellation fix

We’ve tackled the occasional crashes users faced when canceling in-app purchases 🐛Now, canceling is smoother—no more unexpected app meltdowns.

Screenshot showcase spectacular

Say goodbye to wonky screenshots! Your app's glamour shots for the stores are now ready for their close-up. No more cut-offs or mix-ups – just pure, pixelated perfection.

Notifications now work smoothly without redirects

Toggling notifications was accidentally sending some creators on an unexpected journey to the onboarding screen. Now you can flip those notification switches without fear of getting lost in the app wilderness 🔔

Clearer subscription pop-up on the Landing Page (formerly Sales Page)

We've given the subscription pop-up a makeover that would make any accountant proud. Now, it's crystal clear about costs, billing frequency, and trial info.

Course Shuffle Shuffle

We fixed the "Rearrange" courses feature on iOS and Android. Your courses can now do the cha-cha slide without missing a beat.

Unresponsive button blues

The "Edit" button for the Default Access Plan was giving us the silent treatment. We've had a heart-to-heart, and now it's back to being clickable and cooperative.
 
Easier scrolling and content management
Some creators were having trouble scrolling through lessons, which made editing or rearranging widgets a hassle. We’ve fixed it, so you can now scroll smoothly and easily manage your content.

Community videos stay visible

Community videos on iOS sometimes disappeared after closing—but not anymore! Now, your users can watch, close, and rewatch without refreshing. Enjoy more consistent views and engagement!

Password reset: Now actually resetting

Before, you'd change your password and still get locked out. Now, your new password works instantly – no more digital door slamming 🔐

Better rendering

The “Make a Good First Impression” item on the Home checklist wasn’t displaying properly, but it’s now all sorted. You can easily edit and check it off 🎉

Cookie consent

Sometimes the cookie consent toggle 🍪 wasn’t staying on as expected. Now, once it's turned on, it will remain on until you manually turned off.

Improved navigation & seamless switching

We've made it easier to switch between admin and app views 🌀. Now, when you change views, you’ll stay on the same screen.

First impressions matter

Sometimes, the Sales Page was showing up instead of the Welcome screen when users opened the app. We’ve fixed it, so now everyone can enjoy a smooth start 🌟

Clearer updates

Some confirmation messages weren’t popping up as expected. Now, you’ll get the feedback you need to know that everything’s on track.

“Go back” button now works like a charm

We’ve sorted out the “go back” button issues across the board. No more unexpected tab detours.

Tab-tastic update for iOS apps

We've polished up the tabs on iOS apps 📱 to make them look and feel just right. If you noticed anything a bit off before, those days are behind us.

Make the most out of your Default Access Plan

We’ve resolved a small glitch where the trash icon briefly appeared during loading, which could have led to accidental deletions. Now, the new Default Access Plan can only be edited. 😀 Not sure what the Default Access Plan is? Check it out.

July 2024


Smoother posting and video playback

We’ve made some updates to make things run smoother. Posting messages and watching videos should now be hassle-free, with no crashes. Videos will automatically open in full screen on native apps. If you have a lot of videos, they might start as thumbnails to save bandwidth and improve performance.

Bye-bye duplicated community push notifications

No more getting hit with the same notification over and over. We’ve fixed the issue with DMs, mentions, replies, and channel tags. We'll stop spamming you now 😅 Thanks for hanging in there!

 "Activity Streak" improvement

We’ve jazzed up the design so it no longer looks like a button, preventing potential Android app rejections.

Stay in community channels

Some creators were getting kicked out and redirected to the Learn screen when trying to access Community Channels and some of the messages. This issue is now fixed! 🎉 Just make sure your app is updated to version 3.11 for this to work

Community push notifications now lead to the right message

Some push notifications were sending your users to the wrong place. We’ve fixed it so now when they get a notification, it takes them straight to the right message in your community. 📬✨

Tracking icon now visible on Free Plans

Seems like the tracking icon wasn’t showing up for some free plans, even though it was added. We’ve fixed it, so now it’s visible and ready to go 🎯

Icon widgets now look great in any theme

Previously, some icons in the Learn section weren’t displaying correctly with different themes. We’ve updated this so all icons, like the 3-dots on the audio widget and the delete icon on video thumbnails, now show up properly regardless of the theme 🎨

Deleted communities stay hidden

Some deleted communities were still showing up for your users. Now, when you delete a community, it stays hidden and won't appear in the app anymore 🗑️

One-time payments made simple

Free trials were showing up for One Time payments by mistake. We've removed the free trial option to keep things clear and simple. 🛠️

Upload your media 

Fixed a rare issue that caused crashes when uploading media from the gallery or camera. FYI, this was only affecting some Android apps.

Widget wonder

Some of you mentioned issues with the content widget not working as expected. Good news! You can now pick a widget 🎛️ and add content seamlessly after creating a lesson.

Edit your courses with confidence

We've resolved an occasional crash issue when editing courses on Android apps. 📕 Edit away without worries! 📱

Audio uploads working perfectly

Fixed the issue that was affecting audio uploads 🎧 on both native and web apps. Now you can upload your audios without any problems!

Smooth PDF upload

We corrected the error preventing PDF uploads from desktops 🖥️. Upload your documents smoothly now.

All users now visible

Scroll away and see everyone! We fixed the issue that limited desktop user display to only 10 👥.

Smooth tunes 

Your users can now play audios as expected 🎧 We've improved background pausing, animations, full playback controls, offline listening and more.

Please note: We're still working on enabling Android users to pause audio when the app is in the background.

June 2024


Plan activation is smooth now

We've fixed occasional crashes when activating pricing plans for your clients. It's smooth sailing from here on out! 🚀

Favorites are back!

We squashed the bug: Lessons your clients marked as favorites are now showing up again as expected.

Enhancements: User metrics

We've dialed in the "Plans Descending" filter to accurately stack users in the correct order based on their plans. Thanks for your input—it helped us get things sorted! 🚀

Enhanced Calendly integration

We've fixed an issue where sometimes clicking Calendly during lessons on Android led to a blank page. Now, booking date and time slots is seamless across all devices. 📅✨

Sales page update: Testimonials display fixed

Sometimes, the testimonial text on the Sales Page was cut off at the bottom. Now, all names and text are fully visible on both mobile and desktop. 📱💻✨

Big screen fix

We've tackled the issue where users with large displays (hello, OnePlus fans! 👋) couldn’t see the entire platform. Now, you can enjoy a seamless and complete view.

May 2024


Subscription access fixed

We've resolved an issue where the "Get access" button persisted after subscribing to a plan. Now, your users can seamlessly access content immediately after subscribing, as expected. Let them enjoy uninterrupted access to all your great content 😊🔓

Community updates

  • No more double messages 📩✌️
  • Direct messages are back in action 💬🚀
  • The option to "remove community" is now working again 🚪🔧

Enjoy a smoother community experience!

iOS App closure issue

Good news! We've fixed the issue where some iOS apps unexpectedly closed when clicking on lessons, mainly for iPad users. Now, your users can enjoy uninterrupted lessons on their iPads. Affected apps need to be resubmitted, but we've got it covered! 🎉

Log in as usual

We've fixed the issue where some app creators encountered the "Error - cannot load your subscription data" message while trying to log in. 

The fix? We removed a special symbol from the app name that was added in the old platform. Now, you should be able to log in without any trouble. Happy creating! 😊

No more 505 error while submitting your app

We've fixed the 505 error when navigating to My App > Publish. Now, you can navigate through the app submission process smoothly. No more hiccups! 😊

Navigate & scroll lessons with tons of text

You can now scroll through long text in your lessons 🎉 No more cut-off text. See everything you type easily.

Everything is one tap away

Pressing menu items now works always as expected, so no more getting stuck in a user interface loop.

Smooth sailing in the community 

Sometimes, when clicking on a link within a community caused the app to close. Now, you and your users can navigate through a community without any unexpected bumps along the way.

iOS subscription visibility fix

We've fixed an issue where some user accounts weren't showing as active under the Users screen (formerly known as Passion Metrics). Now, your users' subscriptions should display correctly as active when they should be! 🎉

Reset filter button back in action on the Users screen

Looks like the reset filter button took a little vacation, leaving your filtering needs hanging. Our team worked their magic, and now that button is back on track, ready to clear those filters faster than you can say "reset".

Check out the Home screen for the latest updates

You'll find the "What's New" section conveniently located with a bell icon on the right corner. Stay in the loop with our latest releases and announcements, now right from your Home screen.

Styling your app

We've made a couple of tweaks to enhance the styling menu on preview. Now, each time you hit the save button during preview mode, we make sure a confirmation message pops up. It's the little things that make app building even smoother.

Custom push notifications back to normal

Custom notifications are back to their fabulous selves, no longer stuck on "users who signed up but didn't subscribe." Time to send those messages to the right crowd again!

 "Add Content" menu behaving

We've ironed out the kinks in the "Add Content" menu. It's now showing up exactly when it's supposed to, like a well-behaved guest at a party.

View users by plan

We've resolved the glitch on your Pricing screen's "View Users" option. You can now see all your users neatly sorted by plan.

Quick access to your lessons

Clicking a lesson now takes your users straight to it. No more detours to the Learn screen!

April 2024


Get your iOS app live in no time

Struggling with submitting your app to the App Store Connect and no clue what's going on? We get it. We've jazzed up our error messages to be crystal clear. So, next time things go wonky, our messages will guide you straight to the fix.

Stripe payments made easy

Struggled with connecting Stripe to your Passion.io account? We've fixed the issues, so now you can accept payments hassle-free.

Light, camera, action

Got video woes? We've got tips! 🌟 Find them on your Home screen or during uploads.

Clearer subscription messages

To clear up confusion, we've updated our messaging. If the user isn't subscribed to any of your plans, they'll now see: "To manage your subscription(s), visit yourappname.passion.io or email us at your feedback email."

Instant changes

Remove something from your content, and your users stop seeing it right away—no logging out required! Just a heads up: On the Web app, they'll need to refresh the page. On your own app, just revisit the lesson. Voila!

Keep your course order consistent

Sales page products now mirror your Learn tab layout!

All user sign-ups now in PassionMetrics!

Ta-da! 🎩✨ Our vanishing act mystery is officially solved! Now, no matter how they sneak in, every user's sign-up appears in PassionMetrics (Note: PassionMetrics is now renamed "Users").

Your users, where they need to be

We've fixed an issue that sent some users on an unexpected detour during sign-up or login. No more surprises! Now, after signing up or logging in, your users will go straight to the checkout page 🛒🎉

Log in using Apple ID

Big news! We've fixed the problem with logging in using Apple ID. Now, you and your users can easily get into your iOS app with Apple ID.

Push notifications

We've tackled the community push notification issue some of you reported 🐛. Those pesky duplicate notifications are now history, so no more spamming your users with the same message repeatedly. Also, bid farewell to those late-night surprises – your notifications will now be right on time, every time ⏰📬. We're currently rolling out these changes, so please bear with us. Thanks for your patience!

March 2024


Video controls now work flawlessly

We've ironed out a little wrinkle in the video experience: some uploaded videos were acting up with their commands ⏩ ▶️. Good news is, your users can now enjoy seamless video playback on any device.

Your content, full screen

We've fixed the glitch that was keeping some apps from playing nice with Chromecast 📺. Now, when your users hit play, your videos will start streaming smoothly, just like they should.

Easily edit your pricing plans

Ever tried rearranging your courses in a pricing plan 💸, only to find yourself stuck in a frustrating loop? That's old news. Now, you can tweak your pricing plans and save them easily.

February 2024


Cancel free pricing plans for your end-users

Before, some manual user enrollments were labeled incorrectly, making it hard to remove them. We've fixed this. Now, you can easily cancel 🆓 free plans, and users will lose access right away. Note: On the iOS or Android app, access is lost when the user closes and reopens the app.

Full course titles now visible on the Sales Page

Good news for creators with long course titles! ⌨️ We've resolved an issue where titles were getting cut off on the Sales Page. Your entire course names will now display without any cuts.

Android apps crashing no more

There was a hiccup with PassionMessaging, causing sudden shutdowns for Android 14 users. Now, PassionMessaging takes a break for Android 14 and above, ensuring smooth performance for versions below 14 and all iOS. 🎉  More good news: Your community push notifications should not be affected in any way.

January 2024


No more Mickey Mouse voices

🐭 Surprise cameo: "Mickey Mouse" voices might have dropped in on some of your .mp4 and .mov videos for a bit. Now, all audios should feature the original voices.

Close sequence videos easily with close (X) button

Before, closing certain videos 🎥 in the sequence preview was a bit tricky for some of your clients. But fear not – our update adds a close (X) button for a straightforward exit. 🎥🚀

Better viewing on 6.1-inch screens

Some creators using phones with 6.1-inch screens📱faced problems with their web apps—some buttons were not fully clickable, so we've fixed it.

Navigate community notifications with ease

Say farewell to back button mysteries. Clicking the bell icon is now a smooth groove 💃, allowing you to swing back and forth through your community messages as if you're on the dance floor.

Pick the right pricing plan for your community

Android buddies, listen up. Choosing pricing plans during community creation is now a walk in the park 🚶‍♂️—scroll up and down effortlessly.

500 error exits the stage

The days of the 500 error causing trouble with image uploads on cloned courses are officially over. 🥳🌟

December 2023


Borderless videos

Some videos were previously on a 'black tie' dress code, displaying with black borders. 📹 🕶️ We've now convinced them to loosen up and go borderless, ensuring they look great.

Enhanced community visibility

Ever added a new community and wondered why your existing customers couldn't see it? 🤔 Now, when you add new communities to a pricing plan, messages won't play hide-and-seek. Your customers can now join the party 🎉

An immersive experience for your customers

🔄 Now, your customers just need to rotate their phones, and your videos will adapt to their preferred view.

Community messages now appearing for all

🕵️‍♂️ We solved the case of vanishing messages in the community. It was like the Bermuda Triangle of messages—empty, no history 🌊💬 That's fixed; we've brought the messages back from the mysterious void.

Landscape thumbnails for your portrait videos 

Now, for 📹 portrait videos, you can use landscape thumbnails to create awesome previews. Your customers will love it!

Youtube videos improvement

Some YouTube videos 📹 were visible on your web app but not on your iOS or Android apps. Strange, isn't it? Now, your customers can view them on your native apps as well.

Dynamic progress circle

For some users, the progress circle was stuck on zero. Now their completed lessons are joining the circle dance. 🕺💃 Learning journey in motion.

Optimized iPad video playback

We fixed how videos look on iPad, so now your customers can enjoy your content smoothly on that device.

Pricing plans descriptions length

We noticed some apps were rejected because the pricing plan description was too long. We're updating the limit from 80 to 45 characters to avoid that. In the meantime, try to keep your pricing plan description short 🙏.

October 2023


Optimized video loading

Previously, some apps crashed when opened due to large video files taking up too much device memory. After a busy few weeks, we've switched to smaller transcoded video files. So the videos should load better now. And your app shouldn't crash.

Better video length calculation

Video lengths are now calculated during upload and stored for later use, rather than when your clients press play. This also means your videos should load better now.

YouTube video integration update

    Embedded YouTube videos used to play 'hide and seek,' cutting off on desktop. YouTube changed their URL format, and we had to catch up. But don't worry, now YouTube videos play smoothly. It's all part of the tech circle of life.

    YouTube and Vimeo videos unleashed

      Surprisingly, YouTube and Vimeo videos embedded in lessons were only playing in full-screen mode 🤔. We fixed that, and now you can play them within your lessons.

      Responsive video orientation

        When you flipped your device, some of the videos acted up. We've had a little chat with them, and now they play nicely, adapting to your device's orientation in fullscreen.

        Widget clarity

        Ever had your image, video, and file widgets play dress-up as buttons? It was a bit of a mix-up, but we've set things straight. Now you won't see them imitating buttons anymore 😂

        September 2023


        Password reset

        When trying to reset their password, your clients received a link 🔗 that redirected to your web app. That was…not ideal. It’s fixed now, and the link redirects to your native apps so they can change their passwords.

        Clearer tiles for light backgrounds

        PassionFighters using a light background color might have noticed a weird issue with white text on their Netflix-style content libraries. Now those tiles are looking better than ever 🙌.

        Cloned lessons update

        You never knew where cloned lessons were going to appear. It was like playing "Where's Waldo?", but without the fun 🙄. We reviewed the logic, and now you will find them after the original ones. On top of that, we got rid of the <Copy of> label that was bothering you.

        Consistent hero images

        Previously, hero images appeared differently on different devices and always had a dark gradient over them. We have now made sure that they look great on all devices 💁. If the image has no text, the gradient will no longer appear.

        Carousel images in full view

        The images and text shown in the Sales Page carousel were cut off 👀. Not a great first impression, right? It's all good now though.

        Sharp thumbnails

        Some images uploaded as thumbnails were looking kind of blurry 🌪️. Well, the blurriness is now history. If you re-upload them, they should look crystal clear.

        Netflix-Style content library labels

          Your section label name 📛 in your Netflix-style content library was not appearing. At all. Our bad, we should have let you know that we did that to keep your layout clean. We have now removed the label to avoid any confusion.

          Improved navigation

          Previously, moving from the Sales Page to another tab might have taken forever ⌛. We have fixed that, so now you can navigate your tabs without being stuck in limbo.