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Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile App: New Annotator Out for All Users

What's New
The mobile annotator has been completely rebuilt from the ground up across recent app versions. We listened to our early testers and have iterated along the way. To get all the features below, update to
Mobile 10.27.1
.
Why It Matters
The new annotator eliminates the lag, quality drops, and positioning bugs that slowed you down. You get faster performance, better precision tools, and rock-solid stability—so you can annotate on-site with ease.
Details
Precision & Control
  • Arrow Annotation Precision Window
    – A smart magnified window shows you where the arrow tip lands and automatically moves out of your way as you draw
  • New Undo and Redo buttons
    – Quickly fix mistakes without starting over
  • New Clear button
    – Erase all annotations and start fresh in one tap
  • Simpler editing
    – Tap any shape to edit it and simply drag to create a new arrow shape
Quality & Consistency
  • High-quality annotated photos
    – Photos with annotations now save at the same quality you see in the editor
  • More consistent line thickness cross-platform
    – Shape thickness is now more consistent between web and mobile
Customization
  • Custom color palettes
    – Save and use colors outside of the preset colors
Performance
  • Faster performance
    – Start annotating immediately with no lag or loading delays
  • Improved stability
    – Fewer glitches and interruptions while you work
Timing & Audience
Now available to all users. Update to Mobile 10.27.1 to ensure you have all features listed above.

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Web Editor

Templates

Weekly Web Editor Bug Fixes

What's New
We've fixed various bugs affecting TREC forms, PDF reports, and the template center to improve your workflow and report accuracy.
What We Fixed
  • TREC Forms: Delete Optional Items
    — You can now remove optional items you've added to TREC 7-6 forms without contacting support.
  • 4-Point Reports: Date Field Display
    — HVAC Age of System data now overflows properly in the 4-point PDF instead of cutting off after the first few characters. As well as the "Date of last update" field now displays completely without cutting off the last digit.
  • Summary PDF: Multiple-Choice Answers
    — Multiple-choice defect comments now show the full comment text and your selected answer in the Summary PDF.
  • Template Center: Duplicate Templates
    — Fixed a sharing bug that created duplicate copies of templates in the Template Center.
What's New
We fixed a text display issue on Florida 4-Point Inspection reports where age and date fields were getting cut off instead of wrapping properly on the final PDF.
What We Fixed
  • 4-Point report text overflow
    - Age and date fields now display completely on PDFs instead of being truncated
What's New
You can now generate and send quotes directly from the New Order Form, making it easier to capture client and agent requests without worrying about whether they'll want just a quote or move forward with a full order.
Why It Matters
This streamlines your quoting workflow by keeping everything in one place—no more switching between forms or duplicating data entry.
Details
  • Fill out the New Order Form with at least a property address and one service, then click the new Send a Quote button below Schedule or Save
  • A popup displays the first client and first client's agent info (if already entered) already in the quote window, making it easy to select recipients
  • Add additional quote recipients on the fly without adding them directly to the order
  • Quotes still use your existing template configuration
  • If you have "save quotes as drafts" enabled, that setting still applies
  • Requires use of the New Order Form (either as your default or one-off)
  • Watch the walkthrough video | View the Quotes help article | View the New Order Form help article
Timing & Audience
Available now for all users.

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Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile App Bug Fixes - Version 10.27.1

What's New
We've released hotfix 10.27.1 to resolve a Summary page error that was preventing some inspectors from viewing their reports in the mobile app. This issue was introduced in version 10.27.0.
What We Fixed
  • Summary page crash
    : Fixed an error that caused the app to display "Exception: Recommendation not found in RecommendationByIdViewModel" when viewing certain report sections in the Summary view.
Timing & Audience
This hotfix is available now for both iOS and Android via a slow rollout.
If you're currently experiencing the Summary page error, you can
manually update
the app in the App Store or Google Play Store to get the fix immediately rather than waiting for the automatic update.
What's New
The calendar staff filter (All Staff, Inspectors, or Support Staff) now remembers your selection. Whether you're viewing the calendar from the Dashboard or the Calendar page, your filter choice will persist across sessions.
Why It Matters
No more re-selecting your preferred view every time you check the calendar—your filter stays put so you can get straight to work.
Details
Filter selection is saved per user and persists across sessions
Works consistently whether accessing the calendar via Dashboard or Calendar page
Applies to all three filter options: All Staff, Inspectors, and Support Staff
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Timing & Audience
Available now to all users.

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Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile App Version 10.27.0

What's New
This release contains usability fixes for the new annotator. We are still slowly rolling out the new annotator experience to users.
What We Fixed
  • NEW: Arrow Annotation Precision Window
    - A smart preview window appears when drawing arrows and automatically moves to stay out of your way, so you can see where your arrow tip lands. No more needing a stylus or multiple attempts to get precision right.
  • Photo Captions Now Save Consistently
    - Comments entered during annotation no longer disappear after tapping Save
  • Android Back Button Navigation Restored
    - Device-native navigation (Android back gesture/button and iOS swipe) now works in the annotator, with a save prompt to prevent accidental data loss
  • Arrow Colors Now Editable in Web
    - Change arrow annotation colors in the web editor even when created in the mobile app
  • Shapes Stay Put on Rotated Images
    - Fixed positioning calculations so shapes no longer shift when images are rotated to 90° or 270°
  • Consistent Line Thickness Cross-Platform
    - Shape thickness now matches between web and mobile
Timing & Audience
Rolling out 10.27.0 to all iOS and Android users over this week.

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Payments & Invoicing

Instant Payout

What's New
Inspectors can now receive payouts in minutes, 24/7—including weekends and holidays—for an additional fee of 1.5%. This feature is only available for US-based companies with Spectora Payments enabled.
Why It Matters
Instant Payout helps improve cash flow, especially during slower seasons or when dealing with unpredictable client payment timing. Get access to your funds when you need them most.
Details
  • Select Instant Payout under Payment Reports when a payout is available
  • Payouts arrive in minutes, any time of day or week
  • Additional 1.5% fee per instant payout
  • Only available for US-based companies with Spectora Payments enabled
  • Learn more about Instant Payouts
Timing & Audience
This feature is available to all US-based Spectora Payments customers as of today.

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Payments & Invoicing

Multi-Party Payment

What's New
Inspectors can now enable third parties—including sellers, agents, and family members—to pay for specific services or amounts of an inspection. This feature is available to all customers with Spectora Payments enabled.
Why It Matters
Multi-party payments make it easier to collect payment by allowing inspectors to split invoices among multiple payers, reducing friction and ensuring faster payment collection. All payments remain centralized in one place for easier tracking and a better user experience.
Details
  • Add multi-party payment options directly from the inspection details page
  • Split payments between multiple parties or assign specific amounts to each payer
  • Only available to customers with Spectora Payments enabled
  • Learn more about Multi-Party Payments
Timing & Audience
This feature is available to all Spectora Payments customers as of today.
What's New
We fixed an issue where ampersands in property addresses were displaying as HTML code instead of the actual "&" symbol.
What We Fixed
  • Address field ampersand display
    : Addresses with ampersands (like "123 & 456 Main St") now display correctly instead of showing "&amp".
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