Version 4.13.1

(2016/12/13)

  • Fixed an issue where videos could not be played via HTTPS connections
  • Fixed an issue where the app might freeze when switching to the map mode with large amounts of photos being uploaded
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.13.0

(2016/09/29)

  • You can now select an album and share it publicly. All items immediately below this album will be shared except for sub-albums (Photo Station 6.6.0 or above required)
  • Added support for unlocking the app with a passcode or Touch ID
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.12.1

(2016/07/19)

  • Fixed an issue where the app might quit unexpectedly when uploading or backing up photos
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.12.0

(2016/05/31)

  • Photo rating is now available with Photo Station 6.5.0 and above
  • Users can now edit album covers in smart/downloaded/general albums
  • Users can now back up photos stored on iCloud
  • Added support for sharing videos/photos from other apps to DS photo
  • Fixed an issue where auto-login function may fail
  • Fixed an issue where abnormal characters may appear after the modification of photo's description
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.11.3

(2016/05/05)

  • Fixed an issue where the app may quit unexpectedly when launched
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.11.2

(2016/04/28)

  • Fixed an issue where the app may crash unexpectedly when launched or connected via HTTPS protocol
  • Fixed an issue where uploads of edited photos may fail on devices running iOS 9
  • Fixed an issue where uploads/backup of Live Photos with videos may not work properly
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.11.1

(2016/04/01)

  • Fixed an issue where the app may quit unexpectedly when launched or operating photo backup
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.11

(2016/03/16)

  • Extended the upload file size limitation from 2GB to 32GB for 64-bit models
  • Added support of upload/backup function for Live Photo taken with iPhone 6s/6s+
  • Fixed an issue where the app may become unresponsive if a user slides photos when connected via DLNA to a Samsung TV
  • Fixed an issue where the app may quit unexpectedly when uploading files
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.10

(2016/01/19)

  • Enhanced operation flow when photo backup settings change
  • Fixed an issue where the upload of 4K videos may not complete properly, or may degrade the quality
  • Fixed an issue where the specific album may not be uploaded properly when containing photos/videos imported from SD card reader
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.9.2

(2015/12/01)

  • Fixed an issue where the app may quit unexpectedly when using QuickConnect ID as backup destination
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.9.1

(2015/10/30)

  • Fixed an issue where DS photo may crash unexpectedly upon launch after the latest update
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.9

(2015/10/07)

  • Users can now customize photo quality when sharing to other applications
  • Added support of animated GIF format
  • Enhanced performance of QuickConnect
  • Fixed an issue where the app may be disconnected from Chromecast when an album contains over a certain amount of photos
  • Fixed an issue where the app may suddenly quit during photo backup
  • Fixed an issue where the app may fail to play videos when logged in using HTTPS
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.8.1

(2015/08/20)

  • Fixed an issue where DS photo might crash in the following scenarios:
    • upon launch
    • when users continuously switch between albums and photos
    • upon streaming images via AirPlay
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.8

(2015/06/24)

  • 64-bit support for better performances
  • DS photo can now perform background uploads periodically (frequency defined arbitrarily by the iOS system), without the need to set up Geofences
  • Fixed an issue where photos may be uploaded twice
  • Addresses certain issues when uploading photos / large videos
  • Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version 4.7

(2015/5/12)

  • When sending photos to a Chromecast, the name and location are now displayed
  • Geofences can now be set up directly with a map
  • Improved the battery usage of Geofences
  • Slow-motion and time-lapsed videos can now be uploaded
  • Improved the compatibility with certain DLNA TVs
  • Improved the certificate verification process to detect any updates on the DiskStation
  • Sharing and downloading options are now systematically displayed using admin, other accounts follow the Photo Station settings
  • Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version 4.6

(2015/3/17)

  • It's now possible to view photos/videos directly on a Chromecast/DLNA TV
  • Videos unsupported natively by iOS can now be played via DS file 5.2+ or other third party players
  • Added a date picker to the Timeline to easily navigate to a specific date
  • Fixed a bug preventing the upload in original quality of certain photos
  • Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version 4.5.1

(2014/12/16)

  • Upload settings are now available offline (to adjust parameters of the Geofences)
  • It's now possible to upload from your Photo Stream
  • Corrected the layout in the Geofence setup on iPhone 6+
  • Fixed an issue applying actions to filtered photos under "Shared Albums"
  • Fixed a crashing issue when a portfolio was set as the home view but hidden to a non-admin account
  • Fixed an issue where saved images would be downsized even though "Original quality" was selected
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.5

(2014/11/06)

  • Improved support for iPhone 6/6+ and iOS 8
  • New Geofences: define areas to automatically back up your camera roll without the need to open DS photo ("Instant Upload" renamed to "Photo Backup" in that respect)
  • Upload/download tasks are now memorized and resumed upon relaunching the app
  • Fixed a video playback issue under HTTPS (would still require to forward port 80)
  • Fixed an issue loading large images on iPad 2
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.4

(2014/09/16)

  • We've added a timeline view to browse albums chronologically (Photo Station 6.x required)
  • The new light box allows you to easily access key info (title, description, tags, comments and metadata)
  • Location and general tags can now be applied from the app
  • Sharing your photos (via links on social networks or email) is now supported (Photo Station 6.2 required)
  • We've added an option to allow background upload under certain conditions determined by iOS 7
  • Instant Upload now detects photos from services such as AirDrop or saved from SMS
  • Fixed an issue where returning to the previous level would reposition to the top of the album list
  • Fixed an issue where the action menu wouldn't display
  • Fixed an issue where albums would not all be listed in the album selection page
  • Fixed a crashing issue with Instant Upload when entering the sliding menus
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.3

(2014/06/02)

  • The login history is shared between Synology mobile apps for more convenience (hostnames and account names)
  • Moving photos to different albums is now possible
  • Added "Recently Uploaded" photos and videos (under Instant Upload)
  • Added filters to quickly search photo names and tags
  • The DS photo homepage now follows Photo Station
  • Tapping the left/right zones of the photo now triggers previous/next image of the album
  • It's now possible to upload directly to the root album (\photo)
  • Videos are now directly uploaded in original quality
  • Unicode domain names (also known as IDN) are now supported
  • Fixed a crashing issue when entering the "Task" tab
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.2.1

(2014/03/10)

  • Logging in to your Personal Photo Station has been simplified
  • The login settings are directly accessible from the login page and modified to be more straightforward
  • Fixed an issue displaying password protected albums when using the guest account
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.2

(2014/01/23)

  • Instant Upload now has the "Upload photos only" option (skip videos and save bandwidth)
  • Manual uploading photos/videos has been simplified
  • More options to "Share with" are available (leverages the default iOS sharing component)
  • Users with manager rights can now edit photo info just like in Photo Station
  • Fixed an issue where only the first 108 folders would be displayed in the edit mode
  • It's now possible to verify the certificate installed on the DiskStation for an even more secure connection
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.1

(2013/11/19)

  • Updated the design for iOS 7
  • Instant Upload has been moved to the sliding menus to be easily accessed, and the destination folder selection during setup is now more intuitive
  • Added a badge count in the sliding menus displaying the number of Instant Upload tasks
  • Deleting cached photos (Offline photos) is now smoother
  • Improved the caching mechanism to use less storage space on the iDevice
  • Updated the feedback form for contacting our Support team
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.0.4

(2013/09/18)

  • Fixed some issues related to iOS 7 
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.0.3

(2013/09/09)

  • Fixed an issue where videos wouldn't play in the "Smart Albums" and "Categories" sections
  • Fixed an issue where after entering a photo's title it wouldn't show after being uploaded
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.0.2

(2013/08/27)

  • The photo's GPS info is now correctly displayed in Smart Albums
  • Fixed an issue where, in single view mode, it was impossible to scroll to the next photo at the end of the page
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.0.1

(2013/07/29)

  • Fixed an issue where certain users with a DiskStation running DSM 3.x couldn't log in
  • Fixed an issue when taking a picture would fail to upload
  • Fixed an issue where thumbnails would appear blank after uploading photos
  • Fixed the slideshow feature when using AirPlay (viewing on an Apple TV)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 4.0

(2013/07/09)

  • New UI with sliding menus
  • Browse any Smart albums, Tags, as well as Categories you have created in Photo Station
  • Login settings give you complete control over remembering login credentials, as well as being logged in automatically
  • Displays sub-album names in thumbnail mode
  • DS photo now remembers the list mode even after terminating the app
  • "Sort by" options have been moved to the action bar to be easily accessible when browsing
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.8.2

(2013/04/29)

  • Improved AirPlay compatibility
  • Fixed a bug when a different account for Instant Upload and the one used to log in would cause upload conflicts
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.8.1

(2013/03/13)

  • Fixed a crashing issue when logging in
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.8

(2013/03/04)

  • New layout for iPad version
  • Added the option to disable the cache (for offline viewing)
  • Fixed a bug where DS photo storage space would expand when using Instant Upload
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.7

(2013/01/08)

  • Added the Instant Upload function (to back up iDevice camera roll to Photo Station)
  • Offline viewing of downloaded albums
  • Supports QuickConnect for hassle-free connection to the DiskStation (requires DSM 4.2-)
  • Added a feedback form to contact us

Version 3.6

(2012/10/18)

  • Support for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.5.4

(2012/09/25)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue on iOS 3 devices (note: this is the last version for devices prior to iOS 4.2)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.5.3

(2012/09/04)

  • Upload of original photos (all available metadata is retained)
  • Fixed crash when uploading a large number of photos
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.5.2

(2012/07/24)

  • Supports password protected AirPlay devices
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.5.1

(2012/07/12)

  • Taken time as uploaded filename
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.5

(2012/04/12)

  • Enhanced to take advantage of the Retina display on the new iPad
  • Added the feature to share your photo to Facebook or Twitter
  • Added the feature to show photos in List View mode with the title and description of each photo
  • Added the feature to delete the photos
  • Added the option to download high quality photos
  • Added the options of slideshow playback
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.4

(2012/01/16)

  • Added the AirPlay support to display photos on Apple TV
  • Supported Photo Station 5 in DSM 4.0
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.3.2

(2011/10/22)

  • Enhanced the compatibility with iOS 5
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.3.1

(2011/09/07)

  • Added the option of better quality video streaming in Settings (DSM 3.2-1922 and onward is required)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.3

(2011/07/22)

  • It's now possible to select and upload multiple photos at a time
  • Added AirPlay support to stream videos on Apple TV
  • It's possible to browse password protected albums in Photo Station
  • Allows DSM user account login (DSM 3.2 required)
  • DS photo can be directly launched from DSM mobile (DSM 3.2 required)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.2

(2011/05/12)

  • Added AirPrint support to print photos wirelessly
  • Enhanced the photo uploading feature on iPad 2
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.1

(2011/03/03)

  • Improved connection stability over 3G
  • Fixed an issue when displaying songs from Unknown artists
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 3.0

(2011/01/21)

  • DS photo can now run on iPad with an elegant user interface to allow easy navigation on your photo collections
  • Browse photos with predefined thumbnail quality: Low, Medium, and High
  • New map mode allows you to display all your photos on Google map based on their geo-information
  • New list mode on iPad allows you to view the basic photo information
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 2.1

(2010/09/22)

  • Upload videos with predefined video quality: Low, Medium, and High
  • Minor bug fixes