Changelog

Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.

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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.

fixed

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.

improved

fixed

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.

new

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.

new

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".

improved

Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile App Version 10.26.4

What's New
We've refined the mobile annotator with smarter navigation controls, clearer button labels, and a streamlined interface that removes confusing elements.
Details
  • Unsaved changes protection
    : Tapping the back button now prompts you to save or discard changes instead of losing your work
  • Clearer action buttons
    : Undo and Redo now have text labels so you know exactly what they do
  • Better button placement
    : The Clear button changed its name from Reset and moved to the right side to prevent accidentally tapping it when you mean to go back
  • Simplified interface
    : Removed the shapes layering function that caused confusion
  • Version 10.26.4 (iOS and Android)
Timing & Audience
Available to update for iOS and Android users.
What's New
We've fixed three bugs affecting the Web Editor experience, one that prevented you from logging out properly and another that displayed ampersands incorrectly in inspector, client, and agent names.
What We Fixed
  • Logout now works correctly
    - Fixed an issue where clicking logout on the Web Editor would redirect you to the dashboard without actually logging you out of Spectora
  • Ampersands display properly in names
    - Fixed an issue where ampersand symbols (&) in inspector, client, and agent names were displaying as "&amp" instead

fixed

Mobile App (iOS/Apple)

Mobile App (Android)

Mobile App Version 10.26.3

What's New
Version 10.26.3 fixes issues affecting cover photo display, playing audio, and camera functionality on mobile devices.
What We Fixed
  • Cover photos now display correctly in the app
    – Fixed an issue where some inspection cover photos weren't showing up in the mobile app, even though they appeared on the web and in reports.
  • Background audio continues playing
    – Your music, podcasts, and audiobooks will no longer stop when you open the Spectora app.
  • Android back button warning in rapid-fire camera
    – Android users can no longer accidentally exit the rapid-fire camera using their device's back button without seeing a save warning. You'll now get the same "save your photos?" prompt as when using the X button.
Timing & Audience
Version 10.26.3 is rolling out to all mobile users (iOS and Android) over the next week.
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