WLNS TV 6 Lansing - Jackson 500.3.0

version 500.3.0

Apr 9, 2024
Version 500.3.0
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

version 500.1.4

Feb 28, 2024
Version 500.1.4
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

version 500.1.2

Feb 6, 2024
Version 500.1.2
We’ve fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

version 50.11.0

Nov 15, 2023
Version 50.11.0
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

version 41.20.0

Apr 20, 2023
Version 41.20.0
If you're holding your device in landscape when entering an article screen, the video will no longer automatically jump into full-screen mode. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. We also fixed some minor bugs.

version 41.19.0

Mar 31, 2023
Version 41.19.0
If you're holding your device in landscape when entering an article screen, the video will no longer automatically jump into full-screen mode. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. We also fixed some minor bugs.

version 41.11.0

Jul 14, 2022 Version 41.11.0
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

version 41.9.0

Feb 26, 2022 Version 41.9.0
As always, we're fixing bugs, and improving the performance of our app.

version 41.8.0

Jan 20, 2022 Version 41.8.0
* Get a quick view of the top stories by adding a widget to your phone's Today screen or main screen in iOS 15. Long-hold the screen, then tap the + icon, and search for our news app.
* Watching a video? Rotate your phone to landscape, and the video will automatically go full screen.
* As always, we're fixing bugs, and improving the performance of our app.

version 41.7.1

Dec 1, 2021 Version 41.7.1
We fixed a bug where weather and closing alert banners were not opening the correct screen.

version 41.7.0

Nov 20, 2021 Version 41.7.0
The radar map on our Weather screen now taps through to a full-screen interactive map so you can see more of the regional conditions and radar motion.
We improved compatibility with iOS' Voice Over feature to be better at reading articles out loud.
We added a share button to the Video screen so you can send video news clips via SMS, email, or on social.

version 41.6.0

Sep 30, 2021 Version 41.6.0
A fresh session of bug squashing in this release. Please make sure automatic updates are turned on in your settings so you always get the latest builds.

version 41.5.0

Sep 16, 2021 Version 41.5.0
The news is important; that's why we work to make it easier to access in our app.

-This latest build brings you larger, more legible text on articles and a design change to our video player that makes the mute and closed caption icons easier to tap.

-Videos from the top of our article pages will shrink down and stick to the top of the screen as you pass them so you can keep an eye on the visual part of the story while you scan the page. Prefer to focus on the text? Just swipe the video up and away to close.

-Just some backend performance work this time around to make sure your experience stays smooth.

We've also fixed a handful of bugs.

version 41.4.0

Aug 21, 2021 Version 41.4.0
The news is important; that's why we work to make it easier to access in our app.

-This latest build brings you larger, more legible text on articles and a design change to our video player that makes the mute and closed caption icons easier to tap.

-Videos from the top of our article pages will shrink down and stick to the top of the screen as you pass them so you can keep an eye on the visual part of the story while you scan the page. Prefer to focus on the text? Just swipe the video up and away to close.

We've also fixed a handful of bugs.

version 41.3.1

Jul 17, 2021 Version 41.3.1
Another step in making the news easier for you to access. We've packed this release full of enhancements and fixes.

-Articles now display the time and date of when the story was most-recently edited so you can tell when new information was added

-The home screen will automatically check for new stories when you return from another screen

-The app will default to a larger font size on articles if your phone settings are set for larger text

-You can now copy sentences from articles for when you want to share an important piece of news

-Fixed an issue where the app would occasionally get stuck on the launch screen

-When you submit a correction to a story, there are now clearer instructions for what to include in the email that opens

version 41.2.1

May 27, 2021 Version 41.2.1
We're continuously working hard to improve your experience and get you the news you need.

Helpful enhancements and bug fixes in this version:

• Unmute video with your device's volume buttons

• Push notification enhancements to open stories natively in-app

• Faster screen load when tapping on push notifications and Breaking News alerts

• Vertically formatted images display in full rather than zooming in to fit a horizontal layout

• Fixed an issue where videos in the body of articles sometimes would not play

• Fixed duplicate thumbnail overlaying the player when video is paused

version 41.1.0

May 4, 2021 Version 41.1.0
We’re continuously working hard to improve your experience and get you the news you need.

Helpful enhancements and bug fixes:

-You’re one again able to control audio on live-streaming video

-Sped up the app’s performance and screen load times

-The app launches faster now so you get to the stories more quickly

-The time stamps of stories on the home screen now show the last time each story was updated so you know how recently additional details were added

-Transformed HTML displaying in push notifications and some screens back into real readable characters

-Some videos were showing up twice on article screens – no longer

version 41.0.3

Mar 9, 2021 Version 41.0.3
All-new design and features!

• Scroll the new easy-to-use layout that groups stories by topic.

• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community.

• Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map.

• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know.

• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

version 41.01

Feb 18, 2021 Version 41.01
All-new design and features!

• Scroll the new easy-to-use layout that groups stories by topic.

• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community.

• Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map.

• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know.

• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

version 40.35.480056436

1 Sep 2020 Version 40.35.480056436
We’re working hard to make your experience better with each update. Here are a few of the updates in this release:
-Enhanced Radar Legend
-More types of Radar Layers (Precipitation, Satellite, etc)
-More types of animated weather overlay information (previously only Precipitation was animated)
-Timestamp for animated radar

version 40.35.480056436

Sep 1, 2020 Version 40.35.480056436
We’re working hard to make your experience better with each update. Here are a few of the updates in this release:
-Enhanced Radar Legend
-More types of Radar Layers (Precipitation, Satellite, etc)
-More types of animated weather overlay information (previously only Precipitation was animated)
-Timestamp for animated radar

version 40.34.380050639

27 jan. 2020 Version 40.34.380050639
Branding Update!

version 40.34.380050639

Jan 27, 2020 Version 40.34.380050639
Branding Update!

version 5.17.3