[Feature Update] Improved Virtual Backgrounds Virtual backgrounds now run on an upgraded image processing system that delivers sharper edges, cleaner separation around hair and shoulders, and better performance. The new system is enabled by default; a legacy option remains available in settings if you prefer the previous behavior. [Feature Update] Exam Share for Supervised Assessments When enabled in settings, alfaview captures all of a participant’s connected screens and streams them as a single combined view, allowing examiners to see the full workspace of participants. [Technical Update] Native Linux Desktop Support (Wayland) alfaview now runs natively on modern Linux desktops using Wayland, the display server used by current GNOME and KDE Plasma versions. Display scaling, window management, and decorations integrate properly with your desktop environment. [Technical Update] Screen Sharing on Linux Wayland Screen sharing is now supported on Linux desktops running Wayland. You can share your entire screen or a specific application window, using your desktop environment’s standard screen-share permission dialog. [Fixes in v9.27.0] Live Streaming on Linux Live streaming on Linux now uses a more commonly-supported codec configuration, fixing connection issues with most streaming servers.

Local Recording Fixed an issue where recordings made in Speaker View did not show the local user as the main speaker when speaking.

Camera detection and initialization on Windows Server 2022 Fixed an issue on Windows Server 2022 with Terminal Services where cameras attached to the client could fail to initialize or were not detected. [Fixes in v9.27.1] Sign-in temporarily blocked on Safari for iOS Due to a technical limitation in Safari on iOS, signing in with your alfaview account is temporarily not available in the iOS browser. Affected users are directed to install the alfaview iOS app. Joining a meeting via invitation link continues to work as before.