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Release notes for the Skylight client for smart glasses and head-mounted devices.
7.7.1
Released
OS Support
February 2022
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New Functionality
Added dismissScanner functionality
Improved voice command responsiveness
Enhancements
Users can now increase text-to-speech speed up to 4x
7.7.0
Released
OS Support
November 2021
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New Functionality
Added ability to control device volume levels from a menu option in the Settings page
When navigated inside a view, users can speak the voice command “Adjust volume” to open and adjust device volume controls
Added support for icon cards - Dedicated card for displaying text and for glyph-based icons (same text-based icon set used by accessories, badges, and menus across the client)
Overflow handling and ability for user to read the text-based content is now automatically supported on text cards
App developers can now access and set the font family used to render icons across the platform right from html cards​
App developers can now specify if the card counter is displayed inside a view
Enhancements
Users are now prevented from opening an application until all its data has finished syncing
The suffix property inside the startTextInput method is now limited to 10 characters to prevent overlap on input text
Bug Fixes
Resolved issue where voice commands would sometimes stop working after a prolonged period of use
Fixed a crash that could occur when speaking the “Zoom in” command inside the media viewer activity
Applications list now properly loads after authenticating via QR code scan
HMT-1
New Functionality
HMT-1 Client has been completely updated with a new look and interaction experience
Improved “My Apps” page global navigation commands & menu layouts
Improved “Settings” page global navigation commands & menu layouts
In-App experience has been enhanced to make unique, card-specific voice commands more discoverable
Card layouts have been updated across the client to take advantage of the voice-driven system
Native “Show Help” menus have been updated across the client to make overflow help commands easier to access
Bug Fixes
HMT-1: Fixed a crash that could occur when zooming inside the media viewer
HMT-1: Addressed text getting partially cut off inside a text input activity that was pre-populated with text
7.6.1
Released
OS Support
September 2021
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New Features
Added the ability to rapidly scroll forward or backward through the keyboard carousel inside the text input activity via double-click or long-press on the Vuzix M400 device
Enhancements
Improved experience navigating and inputting text inside the text input activity while using voice:
Users no longer have to say the word “Input” before dictating characters
“Delete all” command added - Clear the entire typed string in one action rather than having to issue the “Backspace” command on a character-by-character basis
Improved the reliability of the “Volume up” and “Volume down” commands by changing them to “Volume louder” and “Volume softer”.
Improved accuracy of voice-driven commands in louder/multi-speaker environments
Initial login and WiFi code scanner screen timeout increased to thirty seconds
7.6.0
Released
OS Support
September 2021
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New Functionality
Added ability to view annotations
Added ability to remove session media
Added a new appCore function allowing client-side speech-to-text vocalization of script-driven sentences, phrases, words, etc to the end user
Added ability for developer to provide custom voice commands and associated actions on a per-view basis and to specify whether the commands appear in the voice help menu
Enhancements
Improved experience for navigating the application main menu both in and out of calls
Users can now adjust the device volume via voice commands while navigated inside an application
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue when using open view within the same view
Fixed an issue with updating published applications
Fixed an issue with the media count not appearing in the media gallery
7.5.0
Released
OS Support
July 2021
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New Functionality
Added ability for app developers to present users with event-driven dialogs and confirmation prompts 
Added ability to dynamically change the list of card-based actions and app menu actions based on application state
Added ability to open a camera-based scanner as a fragment in a snackbar, allowing users to scan QR/barcodes without obscuring on-screen instructions
Support added for certificate pinning when connecting to an on-prem server
Enhancements
Added additional properties to showNotification, such as addition of button-based actions, allowing for better end user and developer experience
Improved the UX surrounding text input:
Developers can customize what properties are seen by users and set it existing text is pre-highlighted
Support added for header text and trailing text
Support added for using glyph-based icons
Improved voice entry to allow for character-by-character input phrasing, such as “input one point two three” resulting in 1.23
Developers can now specify what sessions and what parts of a session (data and/or media) should be synced to the client
Bug Fixes
Resolved a crash caused by HMT-1 camera stabilization
Resolved known issue where annotations from a call were displayed below the media when viewed in the call media gallery
Addressed a rare crash that occurred when a very small image was loaded into the media viewer
Resolved issues with health test and device diagnostic information not rendering correctly
Resolved issue where gradient on edge of screen would sometimes cover important information
7.4.1
Released
Compatibility Version
Device & Firmware  Support
May 25, 2021
4
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Bug Fixes
Resolved an issue where cards were not getting centered in the view under certain conditions
Resolved an issue with scrolling through a view containing a large amount of web cards
Resolved an issue where user would be scrolled to incorrect location after a notification was displayed
7.4.0
Released
Compatibility Version
Device & Firmware Support
May 18, 2021
4
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New Functionality
Fixed and custom constrained card sizes are now supported on all card types
Support for responsive card sizing on all card types
Bug Fixes
External gifs should now play correctly
Resolved various style and color issues that cropped up over time
Misc. improvements to voice help tips in different application states
7.3.0
Released
Compatibility Version
March 25, 2021
4
New Functionality
Support for application.users property
Bug Fixes
Fixed applications not accurately updating to reflect updates to group permissions on an already signed in user
Fixed text input on HMT-1 not working if max characters was not set in the script
Various performance & stability improvements
Device & Firmware Support
Device
Firmware
Glass Enterprise Edition 2
OPM1.210124.001, OPM1.200625.001
RealWear HMT-1 beta support
11.1, 11.2
Vuzix M400
2.02, 2.01, 1.2.2
7.2.3
February 12th, 2021
Enhancements
Security enhancements
Known Issues
HMT-1: Numeric text input does not work with HMT 11.2 firmware.
Device & Firmware Support
Device
Firmware
Glass Enterprise Edition 2
OPM1.210124.001, OPM1.200625.001
RealWear HMT-1 beta support
11.1, 11.2
Vuzix M400
2.02, 2.01, 1.2.2
7.2.2
February 8th, 2021
Enhancements
Language support - French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish
Bug Fixes
Fixed: HMT-1: Unable to select "install now" when the OTA update notification is displayed..
Known Issues
HMT-1: The "Sign in using QR Code" voice command does not work after a fresh Skylight install. To workaround, press the action button to return Home and then relaunch Skylight.
HMT-1: Only after a fresh Skylight install, pressing the action button on the sign in screen presents a dialog for selecting whether Skylight or the RealWear Launcher should be set as Home.
7.2.1
January 11th, 2021
Bug Fixes
Fixed: HTML and Table cards were not being update properly and overlapping other cards in some cases.
Known Issues
HMT-1: The "Sign in using QR Code" voice command does not work after a fresh Skylight install. To workaround, press the action button to return Home and then relaunch Skylight.
HMT-1: Only after a fresh Skylight install, pressing the action button on the sign in screen presents a dialog for selecting whether Skylight or the RealWear Launcher should be set as Home.
7.2.0
December 10th, 2020
New Functionality
Support for glyphs on the card badge and accessory properties
Support for the status property for user presence on application.participants user object
Bug Fixes
Fixed: The WiFi connection status was not updating properly in some cases.
Known Issues
HMT-1: The "Sign in using QR Code" voice command does not work after a fresh Skylight install. To workaround, press the action button to return Home and then relaunch Skylight.
HMT-1: Only after a fresh Skylight install, pressing the action button on the sign in screen presents a dialog for selecting whether Skylight or the RealWear Launcher should be set as Home.
Compatibility Version
3
Device & Firmware Support
Device
Firmware
Glass Enterprise Edition 2
OPM1.200625.001
RealWear HMT-1 beta support
11.1
Vuzix M400
2.01, 1.2.2
7.1.0
November 6th, 2020
New Functionality
Beta support for the RealWear HMT-1. See known issues below.
Support for speech-to-text input with the RealWear HMT-1 and Google Glass EE2 using the preferSpeech property for the startTextInput method.
Support for title and description properties on views
Support for startVideoCapture method
Support for startMediaViewer method
Support for application.participants object
Enhancements
Improved application navigation while in a call and easier ability to return to the call.
A prompt is now displayed when there is a new application version.
An incoming call notification is now displayed even if the client app is in the background.
A ringtone sound is now played for incoming calls.
Improved photo capture UX.
Bug Fixes
Fixed: The bounds on the HTML card were improperly sized until the view refreshes.
Fixed: Losing permission for an application didn't trigger an application list update event.
Fixed: Getting added to an application didn't add it to the signed-in user's application list until a full sync.
Fixed: The General Information page in settings was blank.
Fixed: Script execution did not continue after returning from capturePhoto.
Fixed: The call timer during a call was not being displayed.
Fixed: Re-joining a call after exiting the app caused a crash.
Fixed: M400: When minimizing the call, sometimes the device buttons would stop working.
Known Issues
HMT-1: The "Sign in using QR Code" voice command does not work after a fresh Skylight install. To workaround, press the action button to return Home and then relaunch Skylight.
HMT-1: Only after a fresh Skylight install, pressing the action button on the sign in screen presents a dialog for selecting whether Skylight or the RealWear Launcher should be set as Home.
Compatibility Version
2
Device & Firmware Support
Device
Firmware
Glass Enterprise Edition 2
OPM1.200625.001
RealWear HMT-1 beta support
11.1
Vuzix M400
1.2.2
7.0.1
September 14th, 2020
Bug Fixes
Fixed: Media uploads would stop working in some cases when signing out and back in as a different user.
Fixed: The applicationClose event was not triggering.
Fixed: The loading animation on the application list would never stop.
Fixed: Annotations would not appear on captured images that were annotated on another device.
7.0.0 
September 4th, 2020
First general release of the smart glasses client for next-gen Skylight applications.
New Functionality
Card Support: Text, HTML, Table, Image.
View Support: List, Collection.
Voice Control: Use voice commands to navigate and control Skylight completely hands-free.
Video Calling: Make and receive "see-what-I-see" video calls. Features include: 1:1 or group calls, core call controls, call notifications, snapshots, flashlight toggle, media gallery, and screen sharing.
Data & Media Capture: Capture photos, scan barcodes, input text, and input data from Bluetooth devices.
Health Tests: Run network, API, and MQTT health tests.
Compatibility Version
1
Device & Firmware Support
Device
Firmware
Glass Enterprise Edition 2
OPM1.200625.001
Vuzix M400
1.2.x
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