--- title: "RELEASE 2026-4" description: " ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Release.png) **August 2026** --- # ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Feature.png) New Features   #### ✦ **Threads** Threads provides a central place for subscribers to hold and track conversations about work with their clients and contractors. By keeping communication connected to the relevant record and…" url: "https://spydertech.net.au/docs/release-2026-4/" updated: "2026-08-18" category: Release Notes --- # RELEASE 2026-4  ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Release.png) **August 2026** --- # ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Feature.png) New Features   #### ✦ **Threads** Threads provides a central place for subscribers to hold and track conversations about work with their clients and contractors. By keeping communication connected to the relevant record and highlighting new or important activity, Threads makes it easier to see what has changed, follow up where needed and know when a conversation is complete. Learn more about Threads [here](https://spydertech.net.au/docs-category/threads/).   [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Threads-1024x423.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Threads.png) *Threads on web* [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mobile-Threads-1024x1000.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mobile-Threads.png) *Threads on mobile* #### ✦ New Work Order Statuses The work order and purchase order workflow has been extended to provide clearer visibility after approval: - **Reviewed & Approved** has been renamed **Approved** - A new **Invoiced** status indicates that all invoiceable items on the order have been included on an approved invoice. - A new **Closed** status indicates that all invoiceable items have been paid, or that the order has no invoiceable items remaining. Existing work orders and purchase orders will be assessed and automatically updated to the appropriate status as part of the release.   #### ✦ Update Assets & Properties in Bulk Administrators can now use the **Incoming Events** import tool to update existing asset and property records in bulk, in addition to creating new records. This makes it easier to maintain large volumes of asset and property information efficiently.   #### ✦ Announcement Banner A new **System Announcement Banner** has been introduced to provide important updates directly within SpyderFlow. The banner will be used to notify users of scheduled maintenance, known system issues and other critical announcements, helping users stay informed without relying solely on external communications. [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-3-1024x302.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-3.png) *Announcement Banner in web* [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Anouncement-mobile-501x1024.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Anouncement-mobile.png) *Announcement Banner in mobile*   --- # ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Improvement.png) Improvements **Global** - SMS notifications are now delivered through Twilio, while retaining the existing SMS functionality across SpyderFlow. - The **Date Resolved** is now automatically recorded when an issue is resolved. - Reference and record-type indicators now use the appropriate record-type icon instead of the previous dot indicator. [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Icon-Update-1024x606.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Icon-Update.png) *Coloured dot indicators updated to show relevant icon* **Web** - Invoices can no longer be approved from the invoice list unless the associated work order has reached **Reviewed & Approved** status. - Invoice visibility and available actions now more accurately respect client, financial entity and contractor access permissions. - Client and Business Entity fields have been removed from integration module configuration, simplifying the integration setup. - Links have been added to make it easier to navigate directly to relevant client, contractor and external-user profiles. - Notes for a purchase order can now be created directly from the work order’s **Notes** list by selecting the applicable purchase order. [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PO-Note-from-WO-1024x229.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PO-Note-from-WO.png) *Link a Work Order Note to a Purchase Order* - Attachments for a purchase order can now be added directly from the work order’s **Attachments** list by selecting the applicable purchase order. [![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PO-Attachment-from-WO-1024x275.png)](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PO-Attachment-from-WO.png) *Link a Work Order Attachment to a Purchase Order* - A clearer prompt is now displayed when selected attachment files are still pending and the **Upload** action must be completed. - **Contact** is now available as an optional column in the Contractors list. **Mobile** - The Android application has been updated to support Google’s latest target API requirements. - SpyderFlow Mobile has been updated to version **2026.4.0**. **API/Other** - SOR and Order Schedule imports now correctly validate configured field groups. - Support functions have been added to allow SOR prices to be updated in bulk. - Invoice support functions now provide additional options for interfaced invoices, including adding payments and reverting an invoice from **Paid** to **Issued**. - API action endpoints have been updated to use JSON request bodies where supported --- # ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Bug-Fix.png) Bug Fixes - 14 bugs resolved   --- # ![](https://spydertech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Release-Note-Support.png) Support For help and support email [servicedesk@spydertech.net.au](mailto:servicedesk@spydertech.net.au)