Release Notes

In this release of BLOX Core, we introducing the ability to batch edit the Byline field, added a Federated Authentication setting for OpenID Connect that automatically synchronizes user account details, and resolved misc. bugs.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of FLEX Templates, we have made improvements to the Trinity audio script, optimized the performance and future maintainability of the 1-page purchase experience, and resolved misc. bugs.

In this minor release, we fixed a bug that affected Page Tracker's "Restore Deleted Pages" tool.

In this release of BLOX VMS we have added a stream filter to the advanced search feature and resolved a few bugs.

In this release of BLOX Weather, we have made a couple of bug fixes including one related to city names and the other related to high temperature.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of Page Tracker / BLOX Total CMS, we are introducing a new web service that removes 'folioText' files for BLOX Total CMS Sites with the Distributed Production enabled and a new page creation setting to disable document page jumps based off publications.  

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, App Version 213.1/9.14.1, we are making a number of iOS bug fixes.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we are introducing the ability to turn on Expiring and Expired Subscription Notice emails for Free and Delimited Service types and fixed an issue related to deleted User Accounts.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of FLEX Templates, we have updated the e-Edition interstitial ad, fixed the case of the PayPal button label, and fixed a display issue in the Web Component version of the BLOX CMS video player.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Web Component.

In this release of BLOX VMS app we have made updates to comply with the latest Google Play Store requirements.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of BLOX Core, we have increased the Page Title character limit, added the ability for app developers to build in-app embeds, updated our default bot-blocking, and resolved misc. bugs.

In this release of BLOX Mobile App Manager, we’re introducing the ability to delete app profiles, adding future support to target a specific Access Control Offer Group with either the "Profile subscribe" or "Onboarding subscribe" offer pages, and we have fixed an issue related to iOS deep links.

In this minor release of Page Tracker / BLOX Total CMS release, we’ve fixed a bug that impacted Budget View's sorting of pages. 

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, App Version 213.0/9.14, we are we are improving the display of HTML content within native article pages, giving deeper customization for branding with custom placeholder images, and adding and improving analytics events.

In this minor release of FLEX Templates, we've fixed an issue causing "Elections Stats" blocks to display unpublished content and an issue related to the Audience+ product list viewed methods.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of BLOX Elections Stats, we're introducing new export functionality that allows admins to easily export selected election assets as either CSV or BPM files.  Additionally, a "Duplicate" tool has been added to streamline runoff election management by enabling quick duplication of existing assets with inherited attributes for seamless consistency.

In this release of BLOX Access Control, we’ve fixed a performance issue related to Multivariate Testing with Ad Blocker Access Criteria.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of BLOX Syndication, the Syndication tool has been updated to support YouTube channel URLs that contain the '@' symbol.

In this release of the BLOX Total CMS Client, we fixed an issue found in the client 5.73 release that caused issues with returning "Banded Page Items" for printing.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we have made improvements to increase security and reduce paywall loopholes and fixed an issue related to renewal notice emails.

Client version 5.73 adds additional functionality for Automated Production and Automatic Export of image for Toning.

In this release of FLEX Templates, we are introducing the option to display interstitial modal ads in the e-Edition 2022 skin. Additionally, we have updated the display of non-customized usernames. We also fixed several bugs, including issues with PayPal purchase tracking, "Election Stats" blocks, and "Email Utility: Social Links." blocks.

In this release, we have made several improvements and updates, along with various bug fixes. Notifier will now check for and use the Social Title and Social Description when they are available. We have also updated our default bot-blocking list, added a character count feature for the SEO Description, and ensured that the system will return a 404 error for assets that are unpublished after their publish date.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this FLEX Templates release we have made several bug fixes including ensuring the "Gift this article" button is visible on all devices, fixing the forgot password link on the 1-page payment display, resolving adblocker issues affecting the Google Extended Access script, and ensuring the "Checkout Step Completed - Location Information Defined" event triggers correctly.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we are making improvements to the cancellation email and fixed an issue related to the backup payment handler.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

This update for Page Tracker adds expanded notification features for Assignments. We've also made several improvements for Automated Production, including new Page Tracker preferences for folio height and page location spacing. The latest update of Page Tracker also includes several bug fixes.

In this FLEX Templates release we have made several updates to the search experience, made an improvement to the 'Email Utility: Social Links' block, and fixed an issue with the Here Maps integration.

In this release, we have made the details on automatically updated credit cards available in Transaction Manager.

This release for Page Tracker we are adding expanded notification features for Assignments, making several improvements to Automated Production, including new preferences for folio height and page location spacing, and fixing several bugs.

In this release, we have updated security protocols and made miscellaneous bug fixes.

In this release of BLOX Access Control, we are introducing Multivariate Testing within BLOX Audience+ and making a couple bug fixes.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of the Rayos Platform, we have added the ability to set a default image for audio media types and added the EventON service to the plugin library.

In this release, we have made performance improvements to the 'Most Popular' block for Data Insights partners, improvements to keyword auto tagging, expanded the default list of blocked user agents, and made miscellaneous bug fixes.

In this release of BLOX VMS we have fixed bugs that caused outdated thumbnails and channel schedules to display.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of BLOX Live e-Editions we are making a couple of miscellaneous bug fixes including making sure assets created by third-party segment providers are correctly sourced.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're resolving a bug that prevented the offer group title and description from appearing on the paywall.

In this FLEX Templates release we are excited to introduce Article Gifting, a new feature aimed at boosting retention and subscriber engagement. In addition, we’ve made improvements to the display of Save Rates within the Self-Serve Cancel workflow, weather index pages, and a bug fix to the star ratings UI.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we are launching a new beta test to globally improve credit card acceptance rates for auto-renewing transactions, introducing a "Backup Gateway" configuration, implementing security improvements to the gift subscription purchase workflow, and fixing usability issues in the PayPal purchase flow.

The latest FLEX Templates release includes an improvement in loading performance for Article-to-Article navigation, plus improvements to PayPal purchase workflow, e-Edition help tour, Admin login on mobile devices, and a bug fix related to portrait images.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release we are introducing improved default design settings and the ability for managers to hide or show flags on article detail pages, along with other miscellaneous improvements and fixes.

In this release of BLOX VMS we have resolved an issue that prevented the auto-suggest feature from functioning for some users in addition to some other miscellaneous bug fixes.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

This update for Page Tracker provides additional support for Distributed Production with a new web-service to delete image toning preferences and the ability to forward approved PDF files. The latest update of Page Tracker also includes a new web-service to provide a list of available source applications, along with a few bug fixes. 

In this release, improvements include better content import support for BLOX channel importers and enhanced reliability for AP media API wire channels. Bugs fixed involve rectifying issues with Atom/RSS feed caching and improving performance for slow-loading feeds

The most recent FLEX Templates update addresses various bug fixes enhancing the overall user experience. These fixes include resolving the default gift subscription purchasing style, ensuring accurate display of paywall headlines, and rectifying issues with the Google Newsstand RSS feed.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're enhancing the user experience when logging into the app by introducing increased customization options for e-editions, article pages, and static pages, alongside addressing access control issues.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release we are adding support for iAP upgrade offers, allowing users to set the default playback language for Trinity Audio, along with other miscellaneous improvements and fixes.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Calendar and BLOX Election Stats.

In this release we have added support for the BLOX CMS Table asset type and made an improvement to the BLOX VMS importer.

The latest FLEX Templates release includes an improvement to offer targeting for logged-in, active subscribers and a bug fix related to article reactions.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

This update for Page Tracker now allows users to remove stored output preference profiles through a new preference added in the application settings and in addition, includes improved Page creation settings that prevent any duplicated values. 

In this release we are adding audiences for use in BLOX Audience+, Google Ad Manager (GAM), and iQ Engage.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800)293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we are introducing several improvements and bug fixes for cancel processes, automated credit card failure emails and updates to support major features that will be released in the future. We are also making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release we are making updates to give further customization options within BLOX Mobile NX.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we are introducing an improvement for the Change Next Rate feature and a bug fix to ensure changes to email notification settings in services are properly saved. We are also making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800)293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release we are removing the video player and weather options from the tab bar, fixing a bug that caused a duplicate field to be displayed and making updates to support a future BLOX Mobile NX release.

The latest FLEX Templates release includes improvements for Canadian postal codes autofill, enhanced SEO compliance with nofollow attributes, and a new macro for ad position control. Bug fixes address issues with UUIDs for inline images and scaling problems with vertical images.

In the latest FLEX Templates release, significant improvements have been made to streamline the user experience for subscribers in Grace status. Users can now easily update their payment information, with dynamic identification of those in Grace status and a Nag wall prompting action. Additionally, enhancements include display labels for asset flags in English and Spanish, adjustments to Offer Promo Block styling for mobile screens, and improvements to gift subscription redemption flow. Bugs like letterboxed images in classifieds and issues with video player settings have been fixed.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800)293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of BLOX VMS we're making improvements to the data selection features and keyword search performance in addition to some miscellaneous bug fixes. 

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Live e-Editions and BLOX Email Reach.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800)293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of BLOX Subscriptions, we are introducing several improvements and bug fixes for cancel processes, automated credit card failure emails and updates to support major features that will be released in the future. We are also making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release, we've upgraded our semantic analysis provider to improve our automated suggested keywords and topic tags. This release also makes infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of the Rayos Platform, we have fixed an AP Elections integration bug by creating unique race IDs to prevent conflicts.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of BLOX Live e-Editions we are making a couple of miscellaneous bug fixes. In addition, we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release for FLEX Templates, we're ensuring subscribers in grace are able to update their payment information in addition to other miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Mobile NX and BLOX CTV.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release we are introducing two new blocks, "Now: Candidates" and "Now: Election results." In addition, we are to making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this minor release, we're boosting security with SSL always-on and HSTS for PCI DSS compliance, ensuring safer browsing.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Subscription and BLOX Access Control.

In this release, we're adding a new image setting for better quality, and addressing image issues on iPhones and blurry photos in collections.

In this release, we are improving our connection with Payflow Pro to include an optional recurring parameter for auto-renewing transactions. This additional signal will be helpful for a few processors that are linked to a PayPal account. 

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release we are making updates to give further customization options within BLOX Mobile NX.

In this release we are making minor infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at 800-293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release, improvements have been made to enhance the security of the system including an advanced email verification process for new user accounts. Additionally, videos from Bitcentral have been integrated into the videos.xml. 

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're improving the user experience for logging into the app, adding more visibility into user sessions, and fixing issues related to landscape mode.

This update for Page Tracker adds a new preference to Page Tracker's application settings to support image toning auto export and fixes a bugs. 

In this release of BLOX Subscription, we are introducing major features for self-serve cancel, rate changes and much more. We are also making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

Self-Serve Cancel for BLOX Audience+ offers a holistic approach to subscription management, focusing on user experience, compliance, efficiency, and retention. It aligns with modern subscription platform practices and will contribute to the long-term success of your digital subscription business.

In this release, we are adding an integration with Magnite, boosting header bidding capabilities, updating the "Card: Grid" block, introducing a new region for improved mobile visibility, and resolving issues with rendering ads for BLOX Live e-Editions.

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX OTT for Android TV, and BLOX Mobile App Manager.

This minor release fixes a crucial issue identified where business listings marked as "hidden" were unintentionally appearing in front-end blocks and searches. 

In this update, we are deactivating and eliminating outdated ad units within the Banner Ads application.

This release resolves bugs affecting form submissions, element duplication, and field requirement settings, enhancing reliability and user interface consistency across the platform.

In this bug release of FLEX templates for BLOX CMS, we are resolving issues with a subscribe link in a modal without an Offer ID, offers based on links without an associated Product, and misaligned offer cards in BLOX Audience+ modal on desktop and tablet views. 

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: BLOX Mobile NX Android and iOS, BLOX OTT for Fire TV, BLOX Mobile App Manager, RAYOS CMS, BLOX VMS Log, BLOX Subscriptions and Page Tracker for BLOX Total CMS.

In this release for BLOX VMS, we are pleased to share that our keyword lookup feature has undergone substantial speed improvements when adding or editing videos. This update ensures faster retrieval of matching keywords when users add or edit video assets in BLOX VMS. Furthermore, we have made improvements to the search option within smart playlists, making it even simpler to find specific videos by combining search terms effectively alongside OR searches and keyword exclusions.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're adding Firebase/Google Analytics 4 events for in-app purchase, additional screen events, and personality features which originally were only available in Google Analytics 3. Also, we are making many editorial improvements for photos and hyperlinks.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release we have expanded video support to include content from the Associated Press and are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

This release of BLOX Total CMS Client for Adobe InDesign adds a "Fill Page" option to our Automated Production initiative and a score for the Print Placement Priority value. Automated Production needs to be enabled before a site will see these features.

In this release we are introducing a "Force draft" option to our Draft mode feature and implementing a fallback option for system emails now required for sending to Gmail or Yahoo addresses. In addition we're making bug fixes and infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release of BLOX Subscription, we are introducing a new feature allowing on-demand Churn and At-Risk Subscriber reports, plus an experimental search that delivers lightning-fast results. We are also making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release of FLEX templates for BLOX CMS, we're introducing new design options for BLOX Audience+, including paywall presentation modes and themes like Toast and In-Page. Additionally, we've addressed bugs related to subscription and gift subscription orders.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're fixing a bug related to previews within the e-Edition reader.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release for BLOX CMS, we have applied fixes for UTM parameters in BLOX Notifier, asset relationship issues in content syndication, and an error in e-Editions.

In this release for BLOX VMS, we have fixed issues where video detail API requests returned a 500 error and linked YouTube accounts would not refresh.

In this release we are updating the UI to support future features.

Our latest release of FLEX Templates for BLOX CMS includes enhancements in date/time display accuracy and customizable Gift Subscription Redemption pages. We've also fixed an email error in account creation, resolved issues with Subscription Product List events, and BLOX VMS video skipping in the multi-media carousel.

In this release of BLOX Access Control, we are introducing the expansion of subscriber status criteria within BLOX Audience+. Tailor distinct journeys for former, active, and in-grace subscribers.

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're fixing a bug related to previews within the e-Edition reader.

This update for Page Tracker adds an additional display option that indicates available space on each page. 

In this release of the Rayos Platform, we've upgraded the Gravity Forms plugin and updated the Twitter (X) icons to their rebranded logo. 

This release makes minor infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of BLOX Email Reach, we are restoring message stats in the BLOX Email Reach admin.

In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or BLOXDigital.com/support.

In this release of FLEX Templates for BLOX CMS, we've addressed a few issues related to our BLOX Live e-Editions, Fotomoto, and the email social links block. 

In this release for BLOX Mobile NX, we're bringing improvements to the e-Edition reader, adding additional events to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), and improving the appearance of embedded assets.

In this release of the Rayos Platform, we are upgrading to Wordpress v6.2.3 and Yoast SEO to v21.4. 

In this release of BLOX Data Insights, we are improving the map on the Editorial Dashboard, and fixing some bugs and calculations.

In this release for BLOX CMS, we're introducing draft mode for editorial articles. We are also improving our Google Federated Authentication method and making minor infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. 

This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software:

In this minor release of Page Tracker for BLOX Total CMS, we have corrected a few issues that generated a PHP error. These fixes should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users.

In this release, we've introduced a new "sports" category to our value added content program.

In this release of FLEX templates, we are making improvements to our slideshow presentation on mobile devices. We are also adding customization options and addressing an issue with the PayPal subscription button (beta).

In order to ensure only relevant and up-to-date information is provided to readers, we've made a change to the email footers in WordPress-generated emails. These emails (e.g., password reset emails) will no longer include a link to the help page about using the email abuse portal.

In this release, we are addressing various bugs across both iOS and Android devices. 

With this release, BLOX Audience+ can now identify Former Subscribers dynamically, giving you the ability to orchestrate a separate journey just for them. You can display a customized "Win back" offer to this group and give them a unique paywall limit, such as a hard paywall.