Coinciding with the start of the 2019-20 college hockey season, USCHO.com has released a redesigned app. The most resent set of patches were released 02/04/2019.
On Sat Jan 25, we upgraded the data server that feeds the app and GameDay on the website. For app users you have have gotten an error message about connecting to the internet or a blank screen if the request for new data timed out. Since this server fix the website and app have run much smoother.
Patch 3.20 IOS and 2.20 Android focused around small presentation changes for GameDay. IOS also had a major change to the swipe controller that makes the behavior smoother. The tab menu on the top is slidable so you can scroll to where you want and click tab instead of swiping. You can also swipe left on first tab and go to the last tab.
Both apps have officially cleared their beta and this release focuses on performance upgrades and new features. Again, if you have issue or want a new feature please use the Report a site problem .
If you like the progress we made, give us a favorable review. Most people only report negative reviews and the beta launch has had many issues that many of you have played a critical role communicating to us. If you are pleased with the progress be sure to give us a favorable review.
WHAT’S NEW
This is a complete redesign of the USCHO Android and Apple iOS apps. We removed many clicks and increased font size to make it more user friendly. We will continue to monitor the app for crashes and fix any issues in the coming weeks. Make sure you download the latest versions.
There is a great deal of subtle detail in the app. The more you play with it the more you will understand. While some people may have the opinion that the previous app was better, it was at end of life and was not able to support improvements. Most issues were relatively easy to fix. Thanks again for all the feedback. It helps prioritize the fixes. Keep the feedback coming so we can continuously improve the apps.
Latest versions Android 2.20, IOS 3.20
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
– Both: Remove date form game day listings
– Both Increased font of team and score
– IOS: Replaced 3rd party swiper with internal swipe controller. Numerous performance and aesthetic gains.
– IOS: Tab bar is now scrollable to allow faster access to tabs
FUTURE UPGRADES
– IOS: Last game on list seems to be partially cut off on gameday.
– IOS: Alert for new versions with link to Apple Store
– IOS: Conference slider on tabs does not always slide like android swipe pager
– Android: Move from Local Notifications to Push Notifications.
– Android: Alert user of poor internet connection causing delays.
PREVIOUS RELEASE NOTES
– Android Stability: Fix a crash added in 2.10
– Android & IOS Stability: Fix a crash related to ranked teams and clicking on team on standings page
– Both: Add Top 20 and All Games tab to gameday
– Both: Added NC and EX games to Gamday conference tabs so you can see all teams in the conference not just conference games
– Android Stability: Fix a crash added in 2.15
– Nav Change (Both): Added a “gameday” button to go back from box to gameday view
– Nav Change (IOS): Removed default loading of a team when non selected on team page. Opened team drop down when no team selected.
– Android Nav Change: Removed default loading of a team when non selected on team page. Added a list of teams in conference.
– Performance (Both): Numerous changes to how much data is pulled and when screens redraw.
– Tweak (IOS): Added Shootout winner to box view
– Android: Stability patch for unwanted redirects
– Android: Prevent random crash on Team page
– IOS: Patch for Push notifications
– IOS: Two small presentation issues
– IOS: Gameday issues. White screens and performance issues when full range of games Live.
– Both: Redirect to first page on game day when favorite team not sent
– Both: Reduce calls to bare minimum for refresh during gameday, delay starting refresh
– IOS: Fixes an issue where favorite team conf lost on days where real conference games played and app completely closed and not left running in background. Toggle favorite team on and off and leaving app in memory avoids the issue.
– Android: Make sure data is compressed via HTTPS call.
– Android: Add link to Play Store when version needs updating.
– IOS: Review larger format phones and tablets and make buttons and text bigger
– Added additional inks to Fan Forum for easier access.
– Added an FAQ
– Fixed a refresh issue in game day that was redirecting you to the wrong conference
– Updated some team logos
– Android: Captured a bug causing crashes in Android 9
– Android: Added an alert for new versions
– IOS: Fixed a format issue on Iphones with higher resolution screens (Iphone 8Plus, XR, …)
– IOS: Fixed most of issues where favorite team used to help simplify navigation between tabs
– IOS: Added links to the News and Podcasts
– IOS: Fixed an issue in formatting of live boxes
– IOS: Fixed 2 issues with live game refresh not showing in all locations
– IOS: Fixed an issue with Push Notifications
– Captured a bug where users where idle for a while and came back in causing fatal crash
– Added some error handling around no data available
– Fixed some formatting issues
– Improved game day center
– Added team logos
– Added favorite team feature
– Added notifications for goals, end of period and end of game for favorite team.
– Created cross links between standings, rankings and team info
– Numerous navigational improvements
– Added a privacy data policy section
– Fixed crash on open from shortcut
To get the app, visit the Google Play store or Apple’s app store to get the latest.
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