November 2024 – Version 1.8.0 release

The latest Mind Window release will be in the Apple and Google Play stores over the next few days. This release has a slew of updates to make participating with the app more streamlined and reliable.

NEW

  • Onboarding screens are now available for new users to help with the initial set-up – including notification permissions and alarm settings on Android.
  • Some additional reminders were added into the tutorial about how to resolve delayed notifications on Android devices.
  • An alert is now presented when leaving “Getting to Know You” screen, and optional surveys, with the number of questions remaining (if any).
  • Check-Ins will now ‘expire’ if left unfinished for longer than 15 minutes. Additionally, if a new check-in notification is accepted while an older check-in was left to expire, the older one will be abandoned.
  • Mind Window will now automatically advance to the check-in start when one becomes available and the Check-In screen is curently visible.
  • A note was added to the free-response check-in screens as a reminder on how to hide the keyboard.

UPDATES/CHANGES

  • Updated code to support current operating systems.
  • Some UI changes with headers to make screens more consistent and optimize screen space.
  • Trophy announcement windows were recoded so that they are more reliable.
  • Users can now skip the periodic Autobiographical question.
  • Some UI updates to better respect differences between device platforms.
  • Mind Window now has better reporting of time zone related issues (including changes due to daylight savings).

FIXES

  • Additional code was added to increase compatibility with graphics display on some Android devices.
  • Increased compatibility with devices that would occaisionally report check-ins as unavailable.
  • Fixed a bug that would cause Mind Window to crash when trying to access the optional questionnaires.
  • Corrected an issue where Race/Ethnicity could be saved without a response.
  • The popup for the ‘1-year’ trophy description now lists the correct title & description.
  • Long titles in lists are now truncated on smaller devices rather than skipping to the next line and displaying erratically.
  • Long trophy names, listed on the Home screen, no longer push subsequent text down the screen.
  • A display artifact on the self/others check-in screen, visible on some smaller devices, was corrected.
  • An issue that limited cursor movement on the “Affect” check-in screen, on some devices, was corrected.
  • An issue where a plot on the Check-In screen would appear too large, on some devices, was corrected.
  • Corrected a bug where notifications might get out of sync following time zone changes.

Version 1.0 is out!

Mind Window is now in the Apple App Store and Google Play! We look forward to hearing from you regarding your experience with the app. Please ask questions on the Support forum, if necessary, and check out the Tutorial videos if you’re having a hard time getting started!