Welcome to the latest release of MetaFox, version 5.1.10! We’re excited to present a range of enhancements, features, and optimizations designed to elevate your experience with our software. In this release note, we’ll walk you through the key improvements and new features that make MetaFox even more powerful, intuitive, and user-friendly.

Now let’s dive into discovering how MetaFox version 5.1.10 can transform your workflows and streamline your processes.

What’s new in the release?

New Feature – Featured Items App

Exciting news for the phpFox community! Our latest update introduces the Featured Items App, a game-changer in enhancing your phpFox experience. This innovative app not only enriches the existing featured items’ functionality but also revolutionizes your interaction with the platform. With a user-friendly interface, it’s designed to elevate the journey for both users and administrators. Get ready for an effortlessly efficient phpFox adventure! 🚀

For Users:

• Dashboard Enhancements:
  • Get an at-a-glance view of featured items.
  • Enjoy streamlined access to invoice management.
    
• Item Management Updates:
  • Easily submit items for featuring.
  • Monitor the status of your submissions.
    
• Revamped Invoice Management:
  • Download invoices and view payment history.
  • Keep track of outstanding payments.
  • Manage payment methods, including credit card and PayPal.
    
• Improved Package Selection:
  • Explore and choose from a variety of packages for featuring items.
  • Access detailed descriptions and transparent pricing.
    
• Enhanced Notifications:
  • Receive email and in-app alerts for upcoming invoice due dates.
    

For Admins:

• Dashboard Improvements:
  • Overview of total earnings.
  • Manage invoices, packages, and transactions with ease.
  • Stay informed with system alerts and notifications.
    
• Invoice Management Overhaul:
  • Comprehensive control over all user invoices.
  • Create, edit, and delete invoices effortlessly.
  • Track payment statuses and generate detailed invoice reports.
    
• Package Management Advancements:
  • Design and customize featured packages.
  • Set pricing and duration options.
  • Manage special promotions and discounts.
    
• Transaction Management Enhancements:
  • Full oversight of all transactions.
  • Seamless integration with payment gateways.
  • Efficient refund processing and detailed transaction reporting.
    

Core Updates

• UI/UX Improvements
  • On User Profile when switching tabs or showing user details
  • When editing items that belong to deactivated categories
    
• Custom Fields
  • Enable validation on the Text field with regex rules.
  • Support sortable options for Multiple Selection field
  • Able to control role-based field visibilities.
    
• AdminCP – Storage: Add a setting to control file deletion upon removing related entities.
  

App Updates

🌟 Stories

• Progress Bar: Glide through video stories with an improved progress bar that keeps pace with your excitement.
• Video Story Layout: No more waiting woes! Enjoy a sleek layout while your video story is prepped for the spotlight.
• Text Story Detail: Immerse in the details of text stories with a layout that tells more than just words.
• Mobile Pointer: Navigate with ease on mobile with a new pointer guiding your text story creation.
• Story Detail Header: A refined line below the header adds a touch of elegance to your story details.
• Hyperlink Support: Support parsing hyperlinks in the content when creating a new story on mobile apps.
  

🌟 Chatplus

• Firebase Integration: ChatPlus now applies Firebase settings directly from the Firebase app, ensuring a more robust and reliable chat service.
• Action Sheet Layout: The layout of the action sheet has been redesigned for better accessibility and ease of use.
• Typing Icon: We’ve updated the typing icon to be more intuitive and visually appealing.
• Video Player on Mobile App:  The video player within the mobile app has been improved for a smoother viewing experience.
  

🌟 Photo

• Photo Album Upgrades: Add photos with ease and enjoy a clear view without the black background overlay.
• Photo Block Redesign: Experience a fresh layout that makes your photos pop!
• Video Visibility: Spot pending videos at a glance with a new pending icon in your photo album.
• Mobile Editing: Flexibility at your fingertips! Now edit videos directly in the mobile app after upload.
• Featured Items App: Seamlessly integrated with the Featured Items App

🌟 Video

• Video Block Layout: Titles are optional! Videos without titles now displayed in a cleaner, more organized block.
• Saved List Update: Say goodbye to the unnecessary dot on “Remove from Saved list” for a tidier saved video view.
• Cancellation Smoothness: Cancel out of “Add New Video” without a hitch; the loading page is now as smooth as your video transitions.
• Video Status Clarity: Take action on video details with immediate, clear status updates.
• Notification Polish: We’ve fine-tuned notifications, removing extra spaces for a sleeker look when followers upload new content.

🌟 Feed

• Translation Support: Posts can now be translated with Google Translate, making it easier to connect with a global audience.
• Administrative Control: Administrators have the ability to delete feeds and all related items, ensuring better content management.
• Posting Permission: Introducing a new permission setting to control the number of posts a user can publish per day.
• Character Limit for Posts: A new setting allows you to control the maximum number of characters for posting statuses, helping to keep content concise.

🌟 Activity Point

• Admin Interaction: Clearer communication with an updated phrase for when an admin revokes points.
• Mobile App Streamlining:
• Hide the submit button on the Conversion Request screen when users do not have points. Disable the Activity Point option on the Payment Gateway popup when users do not have enough points to pay.
• Payment Gateway Smarts: The Activity Point option gracefully greys out when your point balance won’t cover the costs.
• Point Notifications: A crisp, new notification design for that moment when admins award you that precious single point.
• Member Point Adjustments: Adjusting points comes with a friendly warning message, keeping you informed every step of the way.
• Receiving Points: Feel the joy with a spruced-up notification when you receive a point from fellow users.

🌟 Group

• Allow non-registered users to access secret groups via invitation links.
• Allow group administrators to view the history of Membership Requests.
• Support Membership Requests on mobile apps
• Add “Who can view members?” permission to control who can view the group members.
• Allow group administrators to view the history of Membership Requests.
• Support Membership Requests on mobile apps
• On workflow of sharing an item link from a Closed/Secret group to the discussion in the same group.
• Add a confirmation message before saving the group privacy setting.
• The success message when users invite friends to join the group.
• Change the label on the Manage Group screen on mobile app.
• AdminCP – Manage Custom/Section fields: Add “Add Custom Field”/ “Add Section” link to the manage page
  

🌟 Event

• Integration with Featured Items App: The Event App now works seamlessly with the Featured Items app, allowing for better visibility of your events.
• Exporting Events to ICS File: Users can now export their events into an ICS file, making it easier to share and manage events across different platforms.
• Importing Events to Mobile Calendar: Events can now be imported directly into your mobile device’s calendar, ensuring you never miss an important date.
• Event Feed Clarity: We’ve removed the text “Commenting on this post has been turned off.” from below the event feed to create a cleaner look and prevent any confusion regarding the commenting status.
• Enhanced Visibility: Now, the Name Page/Group will be displayed on the Event detail page even when the user role does not have permission to view the Page/Group. 
• AdminCP Optimization: To facilitate better event discovery, we’ve enabled event ordering by default for ongoing and upcoming events in the Admin Control Panel. This will help users easily find events that are most relevant to them.

Other minor improvements for:

• Pages
• Comments
• Social Connect
• Blog
• Friends
• E-wallet
• Site Background
• Status Background
• Sticker
• Search
• Marketplace
• Music
• Poll
  

*Note: For a detailed improvements list of phpFox 5.1.10 , please visit our official 5.1.10 Release Notes for a deeper understanding of the update.

🔰 The package of phpFox 5.1.10 is available for you to download in our Client Area. To update your phpFox site to version 5.1.10, run the upgrade routine following our Update Instructions. Update today and unlock a world of possibilities with MetaFox! We highly recommend you back up your site and database before updating. And remember to check with 3rd-party experts about the compatibility of all the apps/templates you use.

🔑 For the new MetaFox installation, you can follow the Installation Guide.

🔰 If you are a non-phpFox license holder, don’t wait any longer to purchase a license now and join the ranks of satisfied users benefiting from our cutting-edge platform.

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