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Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile Annotator Customization plus Crop and Magnify

What's New
The annotation toolbar on mobile has been updated with new customization options, along with Crop and Magnify
Why It Matters
These changes reduce extra clicks — you control where your most-used tools are, added Crop to easily get the image sized how you want, as well as Magnify to zoom in on what is important in the image.
Details
Customizable Toolbar
  • Go to
    Settings > Customize Toolbar
    to add, remove, or reorder annotation tools
  • Your most-used tools stay front and center — no more hunting through menus
Magnify + Crop
  • Both tools are now available on mobile
  • Behavior matches web, so the experience is consistent across platforms
How to Enable
  • There are two different ways to enable the improved annotator
  • Off by default
  • To toggle on: open the
    web editor
    → Click the gearwheel → toggle Annotator Improvements on
  • To toggle on: open the
    mobile app version 10.37.0
    → Hamburger menu (top left) →
    Settings
    →
    Improved Annotator
  • Note:
    This setting controls both web and mobile. Crop and Magnifier require the updated annotator to be enabled on both platforms to work.
Timing & Audience
Rolling out slowly to users in the coming weeks. Requires mobile version 10.31.0

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Web Editor

Web Editor Annotator — New Features & Updates

What's New
The Web Annotator has been rebuilt with a new layout, smarter tools, and feature parity with the mobile app — making it faster and more consistent to annotate photos on web.
Why It Matters
Inspectors who annotate on web now get the same experience as mobile, more control, and tools that remember their preferences.
Details
New UI Layout
  • Tools moved from a bottom icon-only toolbar to a labeled left sidebar
  • Sections organized by function: Annotate, Crop, Color, Rotate, Brightness
  • Matches the mobile app layout for a consistent cross-platform experience
Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Draw shapes faster without clicking the toolbar:
    Cmd/Ctrl + C
    = Circle,
    S
    = Square,
    L
    = Line,
    A
    = Arrow
  • Note:
    Shapes still require mouse to draw — shortcuts select the tool only, they don't auto-apply a shape
  • ESC
    closes the annotator
Annotator Settings
  • Set a default color — dotted circle auto shifts by comment type (green = info, orange = recommendation, red = safety)
  • Set a default shape, so your preferred tool is pre-selected every time you open the annotator
Magnifier
  • Draw a circle or square over any area to zoom in
  • Adjustable magnification slider
  • Full image stays intact — the magnifier highlights the zoomed area without cropping
Crop
  • Preset aspect ratios: Free, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16
  • Edit or revert to original after cropping — the original image is always preserved
Undo / Redo
  • Now available on web, matching mobile behavior
  • Reset option wipes all changes — requires confirmation
Custom Color Picker
  • Full color customization now available on web
  • Color swatches appear inline in the sidebar — no longer a floating panel
Caption + Location
  • Caption field moved to the top of the annotator for faster access
  • "Add Location" button surfaces premade caption options
  • Or type a custom location directly in the caption bar
How to Enable
  • There are two different ways to enable the improved annotator
  • Off by default
  • To toggle on: open the
    web editor
    → Click the gearwheel → toggle Annotator Improvements on
  • To toggle on: open the
    mobile app version 10.37.0
    → Hamburger menu (top left) →
    Settings
    →
    Improved Annotator
  • Note:
    This setting controls both web and mobile. Crop and Magnifier require the updated annotator to be enabled on both platforms to work.
Timing & Audience
Rolling out in stages, coming to you in the next few weeks

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Web Editor

Web Editor Search — filters, sort, and easy report finalization

What's New
The Web Editor now has a single, unified search bar that replaces the old dual search bars — with filters, sorting, and keyboard navigation built in.
Why It Matters
Finding and editing comments in large reports is faster and more precise. You can filter by comment type or severity, sort results your way, and jump directly into editing without losing your place.
Details
  • One search bar
    replaces the previous full report + current item dual search bars
  • Filter by comment type
    — Informational, Limitations, Defects
  • Filter by attributes
    — Flagged, Incomplete, Has Media, Checked (Checked = actively counting toward report completion)
  • Filter by severity
    — Safety Hazard, Major Defect, Minor Defect — useful for polishing and finalizing reports
  • Sort results
    by Relevance, Template Order, or Alphabetical — sort preference saves across inspections
  • Search scope toggle
    — search the whole report or a specific section
  • Search Titles + Body or Titles only
  • Results show
    each comment's location, type, and whether it has media attached
  • Click a result
    to open the comment drawer — edit content, use AI Comment Assist, add/manage media, flag, copy, delete, view in editor, or jump to the published report preview
  • Keyboard navigation
    — arrow keys + Enter to move between results, ESC to close, Cmd/Ctrl K to open search
  • Search settings
    — set your default scope
To enable Unified Search
(off by default):
Click the
gearwheel
→ toggle
Unified Search
on
To disable:
Click the
gearwheel
→
Editor Preferences
→ toggle
Unified Search
off
Timing & Audience
Rolling out slowly to all Web Editor users over the next couple of weeks.

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Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Inline Text Editor for Mobile

What's New
The comment description editor is now inline on the comment screen — no separate step required. Formatting tools, table editing, and video playback are all accessible without the improved text editor.
Why It Matters
Inspectors can format and edit comments faster, directly in the flow of their work — fewer taps, fewer interruptions.
Details
  • No extra tap to edit.
    The description editor opens directly on the comment screen. Tap
    Edit
    anytime to open the editor for a larger view.
  • Formatting toolbar always visible.
    Bold, italic, underline, text color, links, and clear formatting are accessible inline.
  • Table support.
    Tables created on web now render correctly on mobile — including header rows, nested content, and the ability to add rows and edit inline.
  • Video embeds now display on mobile.
    Videos added via the web editor are now visible and playable in mobile comments.
  • Fixed: cursor jumping when applying text color.
    Formatting no longer moves your cursor unexpectedly.
  • Fixed: link editing on iOS and Android.
    Links can now be added and edited on both platforms.
  • Requires
    mobile app version 10.30.1
    (iOS and Android)
Enabling or Disabling the Inline Editor
The inline editor is
off by default
. To toggle it on or off:
Hamburger menu (top left) >
Settings
>
New Inline Text Editor
Timing & Audience
Available to all users on version 10.31.0. Rolling out slowly over the coming weeks — not everyone will see it immediately.

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Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile App Version 10.31.0

What's New
Version 10.31.0 includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
Why It Matters
This release includes search sorts while resolving several issues that were getting in the way of everyday workflows.
Details
  • Sort Options in Mobile Search
    — Search results can now be sorted on mobile by default, relevance, template, and alphabetical. The current sort logic stays as the default for muscle memory.
What We Fixed
  • Gallery picker restored
    — We heard the feedback: the new Google gallery picker wasn't working well for inspectors. We've since added privacy controls that allow inspectors to limit gallery access, which gave us what we needed to bring back the familiar picker. We're continuing to work on a long-term solution.
  • Keyboard stuck open on iPhone
    — Fixed an issue where the keyboard would not dismiss after typing.
    (iOS)
  • "Choose a Recommendation" menu couldn't be closed
    — The X button now works correctly.
  • Copy email confirmation hidden behind Contact modal
    — Fixed an issue where the copy confirmation appeared behind the Contact options panel.
Timing & Audience
Available now to all iOS and Android users.

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Integrations

Settings

Mailchimp Integration Just Got an Upgrade

What's New
We've released an improved Mailchimp integration with more control over what syncs between Spectora and your Mailchimp audience, including clients, agents, contact tags, phone numbers, and agent birthdays.
Why It Matters
You get cleaner, more complete contact data flowing into Mailchimp automatically — less manual list management and more targeted marketing to the right people.
Details
  • Choose to sync
    Clients
    ,
    Agents
    , or
    both
  • Contact tag syncing
    options for better segmentation
  • Phone number syncing
  • Agent birthday syncing
  • Accessed via the new Spectora **Integrations** page
Note:
Already using the Mailchimp integration? You can upgrade in just a few simple steps. Watch the video walkthrough.
New to the integration? Setup is quick — this article walks you through it.
Timing & Audience
Live now for all companies. Admin users have access for setup and configuration.

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Integrations

Settings

New Spectora Integrations Page

What's New
We've launched a dedicated Integrations page that brings all your integration options into one place, making them easier to find and learn more about.
Why It Matters
No more hunting through settings menus to discover what Spectora connects with — everything is now in a single, browsable location accessible via the User Menu
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Details
  • The new Integrations page displays the integrations you already know and use today
  • New integration options will be added here shortly
  • For now, existing configuration for most integrations also remain in
    Settings / System Integrations
    and
    Settings / User Settings / Integrations
  • Nothing is required on your end — this is purely a discoverability improvement
Note:
As we migrate each integration's configuration settings to the new experience, the older settings locations will eventually be removed.
Timing & Audience
Available now to all Admin users.

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Scheduling

Email

Email Delivery Failure Notifications Now Show Company Name and Logo

What's New
Email delivery failure email notifications now include the sending company's name, logo, and failure reason so admins know exactly which account a notification belongs to before taking action.
Why It Matters
For admins managing multiple companies in the same organization, this eliminates the guesswork of figuring out which account to switch to when a delivery failure comes in. Fewer support contacts and faster resolution.
Details
  • Company name and logo
    now appear in the body of email delivery failure notifications
  • Company name is included in the subject line
    so you can identify the account from your inbox without opening the email
  • Failure reason
    is now shown when available (e.g., invalid address, unknown bounce classification)
  • Single-location accounts are unaffected and notifications render the same as before
Note:
This update applies to email-type delivery failure notifications only. Dashboard notifications are unchanged.
Timing & Audience
Available now to all accounts. Admins managing multi-location organizations will see the most immediate benefit.
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Dashboard

Scheduling

Calendar

New: Control Online Scheduler Displayed Dates

You can now choose whether clients see 1 week, 2 weeks, or a full month of availability at once on your Online Scheduler. Previously the scheduler always showed a fixed two-week range. To make changes, access Settings -> Online Scheduler and adjust the setting to your preference.

fixed

Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile 10.30.7 Update

What's New
Version 10.30.7 is here with a quality-of-life improvement to inspection contacts plus a round of targeted fixes — including two hot fixes addressing issues that could impact your day-to-day workflow.
What We Changed
  • Blank dashboard and calendar:
    Inspections were not appearing on the dashboard or calendar for some users on v10.30.4 — search was also returning errors; the data was there, just not showing up
  • Android gallery picker:
    The required Google photo picker now defaults to the Collections tab instead of Photos, reducing taps needed to reach your albums
  • One-tap copy for contact phone & email:
    Inspection contact cards now include copy icons next to phone and email fields — handy for VOIP app users who need to paste numbers into tools like Google Voice or OpenPhone instead of launching the native dialer
  • Service names now reflect manual edits:
    If you've renamed a service on an individual inspection, that updated name now displays correctly throughout the app
  • Dashboard restore prompt redesigned:
    The report restore flow has been replaced with a dismissible prompt on the dashboard — no more getting caught in a loop
  • Copy/paste in location tag fields:
    Pasting text into location fields was not working as expected
  • Video crash on report open (iOS):
    Fixed a crash that could occur when opening reports containing videos
  • Location tag field scroll (iOS):
    The location field in comments was not scrolling horizontally when multiple tags were entered
Timing & Audience
Available now for all iOS and Android users. Update to version 10.30.7 via the App Store or Google Play.
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