Product Updates

See what's new in Locate2u. We ship improvements every month.

Release Timeline

June 2026

New Mobile Platform and Driver App Refresh

  • A new mobile platform

    We shipped a brand new mobile API — the foundation for a faster, more capable driver experience across our apps.

  • A refreshed driver app, built on driver feedback

    Off the back of the new platform, we rolled out a driver app update focused squarely on the first round of feedback from drivers in the field.

  • More reliable scanning and camera

    We improved item scanning and camera behaviour on iOS, so scans are cleaner and the scanning flow is smoother for couriers.

  • Steadier delivery stop processing

    Improvements to how delivery stops are processed, keeping run data accurate and up to date.

  • More reliable SMS notifications

    We strengthened the services behind SMS notifications so delivery and status messages send dependably.

  • Faster image handling

    Improvements to image processing, including proof of delivery photos, so uploads and displays keep pace.

  • Mobile app updates

    General releases across the iOS and Android apps.

May 2026

Cleaner Syncing and Platform Performance

  • Cleaner invoice syncing

    Invoice syncing to connected accounting and finance systems is more reliable.

  • Improved phone lookup

    Phone number lookup during job and customer entry works more consistently.

  • Performance and processing improvements

    Behind the scenes upgrades to platform processing, keeping data moving quickly and dependably.

  • Ongoing platform improvements

    General releases across the web platform focused on speed and stability.

April 2026

Warehouse Refinements and Billing Improvements

  • Warehouse tools, refined

    Continued work on the warehouse portal, including cleaner navigation to warehouse features.

  • Smoother billing workflow

    Improvements to charge processing so account and job charges flow through more reliably.

  • Better invoicing runs

    We refined the invoicing run so billing cycles complete cleanly.

  • Stronger device and data syncing

    Improvements to how devices update and sync, keeping the field and the office in step.

  • Mobile app updates

    General releases for iOS and Android, with sync reliability improvements on iOS.

March 2026

Accurate Timing, Reliable Scanning, and Platform Stability

  • Accurate order timing

    Order detail views now handle dates and times correctly, so scheduled and completed jobs read exactly as they should.

  • More reliable scanning on iOS

    We improved on-the-go scanning on iOS so item scans register cleanly against the right account.

  • Faster, steadier API and optimisation

    Behind the scenes work on the optimisation service and platform API for quicker, more consistent responses.

  • Mobile app updates

    General releases for both the iOS and Android apps, focused on stability and everyday performance.

February 2026

Route Optimisation Reliability and Portal Upgrades

  • Route optimisation, more dependable

    We improved how the optimisation engine handles load data during planning, so large and complex runs plan cleanly and hold their detail.

  • Customer portal upgrades

    Refinements to the customer portal, including how customer records display and behave.

  • Frequent addresses that work harder

    Saved and frequent addresses are more reliable, which speeds up job entry for the stops you visit again and again.

  • Ongoing platform improvements

    General releases across the web platform focused on stability and performance.

January 2026

Warehouse Portal Expansion and Customer Filtering

  • Warehouse portal, refreshed

    We expanded the warehouse portal inside the app and tidied its layout so warehouse teams can move through pick, pack, and dispatch steps with fewer clicks.

  • Sharper customer filtering

    Customer filtering in the dashboard is now more accurate, so finding the right account or job takes less scrolling.

  • Ongoing platform and iOS improvements

    Several general releases across the web platform and the iOS app, each focused on speed and day to day polish.

December 2025

AI Route Suggestions and Dashboard Redesign

  • AI-powered route suggestions now recommend optimal stop ordering based on historical delivery data and traffic patterns
  • Completely redesigned dispatch dashboard with drag-and-drop route editing and split-screen map view
  • New bulk import tool supports CSV, Excel, and direct API ingestion with field mapping preview
  • Performance improvements: route optimization requests now complete 40% faster on average
November 2025

Customer Notification Templates and EV Support

  • Customizable SMS and email notification templates with dynamic variables for ETA, driver name, and tracking links
  • Electric vehicle support: set battery range limits and the optimizer will factor in charging station stops
  • New Xero integration for automatic invoice generation tied to completed deliveries
October 2025

Driver App Overhaul and Barcode Scanning

  • Redesigned driver app with simplified stop workflow, larger touch targets, and offline mode for areas with poor connectivity
  • Built-in barcode and QR code scanning for package verification at pickup and delivery
  • Multi-photo proof of delivery: drivers can now capture up to five images per stop
  • In-app turn-by-turn navigation powered by Google Maps or Waze with automatic launch on stop start
September 2025

Webhooks V2 and Advanced Reporting

  • Webhooks V2 with retry logic, event filtering, and a dedicated log viewer for debugging integrations
  • Advanced analytics dashboard with driver performance scoring, on-time delivery rates, and cost-per-delivery breakdowns
  • Scheduled report emails: configure daily, weekly, or monthly delivery performance summaries sent to your inbox
August 2025

Multi-Depot Routing and Geofencing

  • Multi-depot optimization: assign stops to the nearest warehouse or depot before building routes
  • Geofence triggers: automatically mark stops as arrived or departed when a driver enters or exits a defined zone
  • Improved Shopify integration with automatic order sync, delivery slot selection at checkout, and real-time tracking page
  • Team roles and permissions: create custom roles with granular access controls for dispatchers, managers, and viewers
July 2025

Live ETA Sharing and WooCommerce Integration

  • Branded live tracking pages with your company logo, colors, and custom domain support
  • WooCommerce plugin: sync orders, push delivery status updates, and embed tracking in order confirmation emails
  • Capacity planning: set weight and volume limits per vehicle and the optimizer respects constraints during route building