Bridge4PS4.73.5

Bridge 4 Public Safety (Bridge4PS) provides powerful collaboration tools in a secure environment dedicated for first responders and other public safety personnel. Bridge4PS was launched by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide public safety with a secure and interoperable collaboration platform. Features include messaging, file sharing, picture/video sharing, audio and video conferencing inside a dedicated public safety platform that supports multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional collaboration. Whether for pre-planned events, daily operations or incident response, Bridge4PS provides the tools first responders and other public safety professionals need to improve real-time operational communications and interoperability.

Version History What's New:
Drafts in the rooms list: Started typing a message but didn't send it? That room now appears in a new Drafts group in the rooms list, so you never lose an unfinished message.

Bugs Fixed:
Fixed an issue where forwarding a message that had already been forwarded would not display the original message content.
Fixed an issue where editing or quoting older messages in threads was not responding.
Fixed an issue where tapping a user mention opened a blank profile.
Moderator and Leader role labels are now visible to the users they are assigned to.
Archived workspaces no longer appear in the autocomplete list when moving a room to another workspace.

UI Improvements:
Improved the color theme of dropdown menus, including those in modals opened through slash commands such as /sendlater.
Fixed the styling of the call answer and decline buttons.
Improved the text color of disabled buttons for better readability. 4.73.5 Oct 3 Fixed an issue where users were not able to create DMs with other users 4.73.4 Aug 24 New:
Added functionality to allow users to share their location to systems like Texas TAK server using Bridge

Some internal improvements and bug fixes 4.73.3 Aug 15 Fixed an issue related to syncing messages after opening the app from background 4.73.2 Aug 6 Improvements:
* Improved teams view : Improved create and manage teams view to make it easier to manage dispatchers, admins and team members

Bugs Fixed:
* Fixed channel members count not updating when adding a team
* Fixed some issues related to message and reaction syncing 4.73.1 Jul 8 New Features & Improvements:
Event Sharing: Now you can create and share events inside a channel or a DM. You can also save shared events to your calendars.
Edit Team Layout: We've made some improvements in edit team layout to make it easier to manage team members, dispatchers and admins
Starred messages now show a little star symbol in the main messages view itself

Bugs Fixed:
Fixed an issue where the app would stuck on the splashscreen in some scenarios when opening from a deeplink
Member selection view was not visible when creating a discussion which has now been added.
Fixed an issue related to messages with attachments sending empty notifications
Fixed forwarding a message twice not rendering the attachment 4.73.0 Jun 15 Improvements:
* Ability to select specific fields to share, with improved image display and additional contact details.
* Option to assign Team Admins and Dispatchers during team creation and editing.
* Users can now request to join private workspace channels from channel links.
* Added the ability to rename folders.
Bugs Fixed:
* Fixed an issue where the search bar in the contact picker was hidden by the keyboard.
* Resolved a problem where swipe actions were not working on some channels.
* Fixed an issue where channel avatars were not showing in the workspace channels list. 4.69.4 Apr 10 Bugs Fixed:
* Show password in password-protected public channels/workspaces to owners.
* Error when opening archived workspace channels.
* Preview for files in forwarded messages.
* Notification and message in channel when sending an attachment in a thread.
New Features:
* Team Admins, Dispatchers, and Managed Teams Directory are now accessible on mobile.
* Workspace setting to allow members to add/create channels.
* Add a channel to a workspace (when this setting is enabled) during channel creation. 4.69.3 Mar 22 Bugs Fixed:
* Preview for files in forwarded messages
* Notification and message in channel when sending an attachment in a thread
New Features:
* Team Admins, Dispatchers, and Managed Teams Directory are now accessible on mobile
* Workspace setting to allow members to add/create channels.
* Add a channel to a workspace (when this setting is enabled) during channel creation. 4.69.2 Mar 16 Some bug fixes and internal improvements 4.69.1 Feb 26 * Organizations directory now available on mobile
* Profile picture displayed on every notification
* Addressed keyboard issues with the toolbar when sending emojis.
* Fixed an issue where media failed to download in some cases
* Added a new option to display alerts as toasts or dialogs. Toasts are dismissed automatically, and dialogs require manual dismissal. 4.69.0 Feb 7 * You can now share contacts (vCards) with the app
* Request to join public password protected channels
* Internal improvements and some bug fixes 4.63.6 Jan 15 * A streamlined QR code-based channel join experience, improving accessibility for mobile users.
* A user-initiated request-to-join workflow for private channels, allowing workspace members to request access and enabling channel owners to manage those requests efficiently. 4.63.5 Jan 7 Fixed a bug where users were unable to create channels on tablets 4.63.4 12/13/2025 Internal improvements and fixed some bugs related to workspaces 4.63.3 11/18/2025 You can now upgrade/renew your license from the mobile app itself 4.63.2 11/05/2025 Fixed search in Directory 4.63.1 09/28/2025 New:
* Teams view with the owner tag
* Custom status
* New setting called Autoplay GIFs in the Accessibility and Appearance settings
* Added a new Convert ASCII to Emoji setting to enable or disable automatic emoji conversion.

Bug fixes:
* Fixed UI for large amount of information in banner
* Fixed duplicate teams issue in room teams view
* Better error responses
* Fixed rename teams 4.63.0 09/21/2025 NEW FEATURES
* Off Duty mode: Disable all app notifications except Critical Alerts without having to logout of the app
* Remove user from team: Added option to remove a member directly from the team on mobile.
* Add optional message while forwarding message: Users can now include a custom note when forwarding messages.
* Option to add teams while creating workspace: Teams can now be added during workspace creation for easier setup.

IMPROVEMENTS
* Status on profile: Added all custom status options on profile for better visibility.

BUG FIXES
* Fix file sharing: Resolved issue sharing files from other apps.
* Fixed team members not updating in channel teams list: Ensure team list reflects the correct members.
* Fixed Get Help section: Help section now opens and works as expected, directing users to the Bridge4PS Help Center.
* Fixed disabled/deleted users appeared in the list: Inactive users can no longer be mentioned. 4.59.6 07/31/2025 NEW FEATURES
* Off Duty mode: Disable all app notifications except Critical Alerts without having to logout of the app
* Remove user from team: Added option to remove a member directly from the team on mobile.
* Add optional message while forwarding message: Users can now include a custom note when forwarding messages.
* Option to add teams while creating workspace: Teams can now be added during workspace creation for easier setup.

IMPROVEMENTS
* Status on profile: Added all custom status options on profile for better visibility.

BUG FIXES
* Fix file sharing: Resolved issue sharing files from other apps.
* Fixed team members not updating in channel teams list: Ensure team list reflects the correct members.
* Fixed Get Help section: Help section now opens and works as expected, directing users to the Bridge4PS Help Center.
* Fixed disabled/deleted users appeared in the list: Inactive users can no longer be mentioned. 4.59.5 07/30/2025 NEW:
* Create Teams: Now available on mobile—easily form new teams to collaborate seamlessly
* Manage Teams: Rename, delete, or add users directly from your mobile device
* Leave a Team: Exit as a member or owner whenever needed, giving you more control over your participation

IMPROVEMENTS:
* Deeplink URLs: Deeplink URLs are links that, when clicked, open directly in the Bridge4PS app instead of a browser, taking you straight to a specific message within the app, making the user experience smoother.
* Added Hide History setting: Now you can manage Hide History settings on existing channels on mobile

* Fixed app crash when searching asterisk (*) in members list
* Custom Sound “Siren Chirp Chirp” has been fixed 4.59.4 07/08/2025 Fixed System Messages and Hide History functionality 4.59.3 05/30/2025 Fixed media upload quality 4.59.2 05/22/2025 Some bug fixes and internal improvements 4.59.1 05/21/2025 NEW FEATURES
Channel filters: Effortlessly filter and sort channels to improve navigation and boost productivity.

IMPROVEMENTS
Moved Edit action to top of message actions: The 'Edit' option is now conveniently located at the top of the message actions menu for quicker access.
Added accessibility view: Introduced a dedicated accessibility view and refined options to better support users with diverse needs.
Improved accessibility options: Mentions now include “@” and channels use “#” to improve clarity and navigation for users, making conversations more accessible.

Legal button on SettingsView: A new button in the Settings screen gives users quick access to legal information and policies.

BUG FIXES
Fixed media autodownload not working properly: Resolved issues preventing media files from downloading automatically
Hide autocomplete on send button press: Fixed the issue where the autocomplete menu remained open after pressing the send button.

Announcement banner closing issue and visibility in hidden thread channels: Addressed problems with closing the announcement banner and its visibility in hidden thread channels. 4.59.0 05/13/2025