Release Notes for Polara PedApp (Android)
This article lists the release notes for each version of the Polara PedApp for Android (500-1088). This software is only available in the app store.
Product applicability
See the app store page for user device and OS version compatibility.
The Polara PedApp is for all pedestrians to wirelessly push/actuate/place a pedestrian call/walk request. Compatible with Polara iNS Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) that have the feature enabled and configured correctly.
Includes enhanced features for visually impaired pedestrians include identification and location of APS. When activated App will alert pedestrian of nearby APS crossing and allow user to choose desired crossing. Corresponding APS's locate tone will increase in volume and APS will receive a push/actuation signal from the App to place a pedestrian call/walk request. The App can provide audible indications for Walk, Don't Walk, Pedestrian Clearance (including audible countdown if desired) phases.
Android PedApp v1.6 (2025-07-24)
- Added language support for Spanish and French (Canada)
- Added support for Android 15 devices with edge-to-edge screen features
- Improved BLE scanning and connection stability
Android PedApp v1.5 (2024-02-08)
- Added a "Done Crossing" button to more easily navigate back to the starting screen once crossing is completed.
Android PedApp v1.4 (2022-06-21)
- Improved compatibility with Android 12 BLE permissions
- Enhanced performance when multiple PedApp users are in close proximity
- Improved user experience
Android PedApp v1.3 (2022-06-01)
- Added "Searching for Intersections" indication on start screen
- Add compatibility with updated BLE advertisement format
- Add compatibility with updated intersection info format
Android PedApp v1.2 (2021-07-26)
- Added "Searching for Intersections" notice and image on main page when searching is in process
Android PedApp v1.1 (2021-04-01)
- Fixed an issue which could cause intersections long street names to not be detected. Also, cleaned up the onscreen display of streets with long names.
Android PedApp v1.0 (2020-12-22)
- Includes basic functionality to activate and cross the street with iNS units for both sighted and visually impaired pedestrians