Black Pearls Society
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Release Notes

What's New

Every update to the Black Pearls Society platform, newest first. Current version 1.6.0.

v1.6.0 June 25, 2026 App
  • Apple Pay (app): pay annual dues, buy event tickets, and donate — all with Apple Pay, instantly and securely.
  • Events: RSVP to upcoming events and see who's going; paid events sell tickets in-app; check in with your digital QR badge.
  • Announcements: a members news feed in the app and on the website.
  • Member Benefits: a members-only directory of perks and partner benefits.
  • Member Spotlights: featured members highlighted on the home screen.
  • Member photos & "Who's Who": tap any member to view their full profile with photo.
v1.5.0 June 25, 2026 App
  • iCloud sync (app): your profile now syncs across your iPhone and iPad and works offline, staying in step with the website automatically.
  • The website's database remains the source of record; the app reconciles changes with last-write-wins so your most recent edit always wins.
v1.4.0 June 25, 2026 App
  • Self-recording changelog: a public "What's New" page, an in-app "What's New" screen that appears on update, and an API feed — all from one source.
  • Native iOS app (first release): member login, dashboard with digital membership card, profile, dues & billing, directory, history, resources, events, newsletter, support.
v1.3.0 June 24, 2026
  • Native-app JSON API (v1): secure token login and member endpoints powering the iOS app.
  • "Nominate a Pearl" — submit a nomination; staff review and invite with one click.
  • Self-service billing: members manage their own card, invoices, and subscription.
v1.2.0 June 22, 2026
  • Apple Wallet membership card (add your card to your iPhone).
  • Privacy-first analytics, donor & member insights (retention, LYBUNT/SYBUNT), live impact metrics, and an auto-generated annual report.
v1.1.0 June 20, 2026
  • Corporate sponsorship: partner wall, sponsorship portal, downloadable prospectus, and pledge/invoice requests.
  • Year-end tax statements and a member "My Giving" history.
  • Trust & compliance: accessibility statement, terms, legal & support pages, cookie consent, and an admin audit log.
v1.0.0 June 19, 2026
  • Launch of the new Black Pearls Society site: public pages, Pearls Only member portal, events, donations, blog, and admin tools.