2.3.0
2023-07-27
*** Fullscreen Mode ***
Zoom in on the video playback view to lock the video into fullscreen and hide the 3D Map
*** Camera Options ***
iPhone 12, 13, and 14 Pros can now select the Standard Camera in addition to the Wide Angle Camera.
*** Recover Missing Files ***
If you have ever upgraded your phone and backed up from iCloud, your old videos could have been abandoned, unusable but still taking up space in the app. You can now repair this by going to Settings > Recover Missing Files.
*** Video Export Improvements ***
Exporting videos at 8x+ now supports the Dashboard.
Exporting videos at 4x speed no longer creates a slomo effect.
*** Bugfixes ***
Some iPhones were out of focus. That has been fixed.
2.2.3
2023-05-23
Added a tutorial for first-time users to get familiar with Low Power Mode gestures.
2.2.1
2023-05-15
A ton of new features and updates that you've been asking for! We're really excited about this release.
*Car Overlay*
Ever encounter a situation so disrespectful, you're sure it wouldn't have happened if you were driving?
Show off these absurd moments with our new "Car Overlay" dashboard theme: it makes your ride look like you were in a car, complete with an accurately-turning steering wheel and speedometer that's accurate. For Dashcam Premium subscribers.
*Map Themes*
Choose between light mode, dark mode, satellite, and more. For Dashcam Premium subscribers.
*Improved 311 Reporting*
Users in Pittsburgh and Minneapolis can now be CCd on 311 Report Emails and receive responses.
*Simpler Pennyfarthing*
Our Pennyfarthing is cleaner, now with a simple blue.
*Bugfix: Low Power Mode*
App would sometimes go into low power mode without waiting ten seconds. This is fixed.
*311 Photo Mode*
The app locks in your GPS position faster now so you can easily make 311 reports without waiting quite as long.
2.2.0
2023-04-22
Car overlay theme. Our new "Driver's Seat Perspective" overlay to show the absurdity of what commuters can encounter. Has something happened to you that would never happen if you were behind the wheel of a car? Show off the absurdity of the situation with our tongue-in-cheek steering wheel theme. Available for Dashcam Premium subscribers.
Improved UI on the Settings Menu, 311 Report Menu, and Send Feedback Menu.
2.1.0
2023-02-28
Massively improved date selector
This has been our top-requested feature for some time. You are in control of which videos are in the timeline: choose all videos from today, or just the most recent ride. Mix and match videos from multiple days to create flyover views or compilation videos of events across days.
311 Reporting in Washington DC
Our users in DC can report hazards they encounter to DC's 311 line. Report cars parked in the bike lane, potholes, and other bike safety hazards to your city officials.
Bugfixes
Including more accurate time tracking and cleanup of older videos
2.0.1
2023-01-16
Version 2.0 released!
Bugfix for permissions for new users
New app icon, colors, and layout.
Updated low power mode instructions.
Improvements to the video scrubber stability.
You can now purchase a Dascham for your Bike branded phone mount. Just hit the "?" in-app.
2.0.0
2023-01-14
Version 2.0.0 released!
New app icon, colors, and layout.
Updated low power mode instructions.
Improvements to the video scrubber stability.
You can now purchase a Dascham for your Bike branded phone mount. Just hit the "?" in-app.
1.8.1
2022-12-08
Improved Video Clip Export
- You can now select which features you want to include in the video, and which to skip, including the initial zoom and the flyover transition between clips.
- You can add video captions to each clip.
- Dashboard can now be included on clips longer than 60 seconds
311 reports
- You can now make Snow Removal Requests to 311 in select cities
1.8.0
2022-12-04
Improved Video Clip Export
- You can now select which features you want to include in the video, and which to skip, including the initial zoom and the flyover transition between clips.
- You can add video captions to each clip.
- Dashboard can now be included on clips longer than 60 seconds
311 reports
- You can now mkae Snow Removal Requests to 311 in select cities
1.7.11
2022-11-01
Paying users can remove watermark entirely.
1.7.10
2022-10-29
Improved watermark.
1.7.9
2022-10-27
Improved watermark.
1.7.8
2022-10-19
*New precision scrubbing mechanism*
We've heard from many users that you want it to be easier to scrub through hours of footage. We're experimenting with a 2D slider - scrub horizontally to adjust time, and scrub vertically to adjust precision. Let us know what you think of this new feature using the in-app Send Feedback button.
*Improved Select Clips menu*
Exporting videos using Select Clips now has better UI, showing you how to select multiple clips to export a compilation video.
*Make watermark smaller*
Premium Subscribers can reduce the size of the watermark
*Better offline support*
App works better on airplane mode and in areas with spotty network connections
1.7.7
2022-10-06
*Delete markers"
Press and hold on a marker to delete it. In select cities, 311 reports will now show up as green markers, so you can remember which incidents you've already submitted.
*Cinematic Stabilization!*
Subscribe to get super-smooth videos on newer iPhones.
*Low Power Popup Warning*
When your phone hits 20% battery, iPhone pops up a warning and stops recording. We now have an audible alert to warn you that this is about to happen.
*Delete Markers*
You can press and hold a marker to delete it. In select cities, you will also see 311 report markers on the timeline.
*Improved Select Clips interface*
When exporting a video, the video player will preview the final video by only playing the selected video clips.
*Hazard Map for users in Pittsburgh*
When you report a hazard to 311, your hazard reports will also show up on our new Hazard Map at https://dashcam.bike/maps/
*Safer camera usage*
Autofocus is disabled to keep your camera safe. We always focus into the distance now.
*iPhone 8 Updates*
iPhone 8 users noticed a wobbly effect caused by the back camera. We now force iPhone 8 users to use the front camera to avoid this effect.
*Allow phone to sleep*
If you're viewing a video and hit pause, we no longer keep your phone awake if you stop interacting with the app.
*Optimized storage space*
*Improved Low Power Mode interactions*
*Bugfix for iOS 16 in some locales*
1.7.6
2022-09-29
*Cinematic Stabilization!*
Subscribe to get super-smooth videos on newer iPhones.
*Low Power Popup Warning*
When your phone hits 20% battery, iPhone pops up a warning and stops recording. We now have an audible alert to warn you that this is about to happen.
*Improved Select Clips interface*
When exporting a video, the video player will preview the final video by only playing the selected video clips.
*Hazard Map for users in Pittsburgh*
When you report a hazard to 311, your hazard reports will also show up on our new Hazard Map at https://dashcam.bike/maps/
*Safer camera usage*
Autofocus is disabled to keep your camera safe. We always focus into the distance now.
*iPhone 8 Updates*
iPhone 8 users noticed a wobbly effect caused by the back camera. We now force iPhone 8 users to use the front camera to avoid this effect.
*Allow phone to sleep*
If you're viewing a video and hit pause, we no longer keep your phone awake if you stop interacting with the app.
*Optimized storage space*
*Improved Low Power Mode interactions*
1.7.5
2022-08-02
You can now record with the front camera instead of the rear camera. Select the camera in the settings menu.
1.7.4
2022-07-31
You can now record with the front camera instead of the rear camera. Select the camera in the settings menu.
1.7.3
2022-07-25
Improved low-power screen is now enabled immediately after starting recording, and the text on top shows you whether you are recording or idle.
Bugfix for Pittsburgh 311 reporting button
Bugfix for missing video data
1.7.2
2022-07-20
Improved low-power screen is now enabled immediately after starting recording, and the text on top shows you whether you are recording or idle.
Bugfix for Pittsburgh 311 reporting button
1.7.1
2022-07-17
Improved low-power screen is now enabled immediately after starting recording, and the text on top shows you whether you are recording or idle.
1.7.0
2022-06-27
Nicer onboarding flow for allowing permissions.
Other updates:
- Improved compilation videos when traveling long distances (> 2 miles between clips)
- Video scrubbing improvements
- Improvements to Send Feedback dialog
1.6.9
2022-06-07
Check if the app is alive while riding:
Swipe the phone on Low Power Mode to see a bright white hand appear. The hand tells you the app is still running.
Other updates:
- Nicer GPS paths for hilly roads or bridges
- Vastly improved compilation videos
- Easier-to-read text in menus
- Audible warning if you're running out of disk space
- More precise video scrubbing
1.6.8
2022-05-29
- Vastly improved compilation videos
- Easier-to-read text in menus
- Audible warning if you're running out of disk space
- More precise video scrubbing
1.6.7
2022-05-21
- Easier-to-read text in menus
- Audible warning if you're running out of disk space
- More precise video scrubbing
1.6.6
2022-05-06
Faster video clip export
Improved video export quality
Press and hold the video timeline to enable precise scrubbing
Bugfix: Video clip export now works on older iPhones
Faster video clip export for long compilation videos