Version 2.2.0 Released
Herald Version 2.2.0 Released
Version 1.2.0 of Herald is now available for iOS and Android!
Key features in this release include:-
- Automated visit check-in and check-out - Alternative to manual QR code system, and privacy preserving!
- Improved performance, stability, and reliability between Android and iOS devices (including iOS 14.4 testing)
- API changes to make adoption easier
- Battery usage tweaks - we’ve reduced battery consumption by 30% again!
- Initial release of the Simple Payload for Digital Contact Tracing
For a full list of changes please see the release notes:-
We’ve gained new developers and adopters recently. We’re community driven, so please come and join the Herald community and help us with deciding the future of the Herald project!
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Getting Started
To help you get started, see the documentation.