Here is a detailed list of the changes, improvements, and bugs that have been affected by the firmware release for the NEXT Hub. This firmware has a timestamp of May 8, 2026.
Major Developments
Update to Android 15.
Improved many functions within the User Interface or User Experience. Including but not limited to:
Implement a new way to add app shortcuts to the Quick Launcher on the side toolbar. Here is a video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L51r6K1wdpb7r4A130jfB_pf9AgXkvnG/view?usp=sharing
Mark tool added the ability to draw a straight line. Here is a video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zAKOVvBWgKIlclPizENL4_ISkoW7Xcfw/view?usp=drive_link
Spotlight utility improvement. A box with arrows makes the user interface clearer.
Visual timer added to the Timer utility. The timer now includes a visual circle that decreases as the timer counts down to zero. There can be four Timers open simultaneously.
A Spinner utility has been added. There can be four Spinners open simultaneously.
Improved many functions within Connect
Enable Connect through Command Profiles
Connect improvements: SSO optimizations, user profile syncing, and FOBio performance. The Connect Classlink SSO has been optimized.
A Connect Microsoft SSO issue has been fixed.
A Connect Classlink SSO Issue has been fixed.
Added the Connect Offline login functionality. Here is a video demonstration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ATf3fvJ5lgwRvOz75FmvdpDU-z0on0Ck/view?usp=sharing
External cameras (over USB) can be viewed in a video conference application.
Other Cool Improvements
The following items represent the efforts of our Support and Product teams working together to improve the product, adding security and stability throughout.
Optimized use of the Whiteboard app when a keyboard is connected over USB to the panel.
Fixed an issue so the Device MAC does not default to “Randomized Mac.”
Fixed an issue with the automatic configuration of HDMI Out. see notes
Fixed an issue so the 3-in-1 Mic no longer removes or distorts audio from the panel speakers.
Miscellaneous bug fixes and required security patch updates.