Roadmap for Android / Chrome OS

This release addresses a few minor issues while we focus on building new features for upcoming releases.

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Released November 2024

For a cleaner experience, you can now hide all controls by swiping outwards on a canvas menu button (like Precision or Layers) to first minimize them, then again to hide them completely. Tap the Concepts icon to unhide or swipe inwards on a minimized menu to return to full size. Gesture and keyboard shortcuts are configurable in Settings.

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Released October 2024

Tap the info buttons at the top of most menus to open the relevant section of the manual in the in-app browser.

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Released September 2024

• Tap + hold an empty space to quickly paste something into your drawing
• Read Concepts' manual from within the app

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Released August 2024

This release includes a number of behind-the-scenes and visual updates, but little you’re likely to notice.

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Released July 2024

• Drawing performance on modern devices gets a boost with near-zero lag between your stylus and ink. It’s magical.
• Double tap a layer or scrub the eyes to use Focus Mode.
• Turn off Highlight Selection in settings to clearly see the strokes you have selected and the effects of tools like Nudge.

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Released June 2024

• Recognize and auto-correct basic shapes with a draw + hold gesture
• Select a handwritten note on canvas to search for objects in your library & images from Pexels [Pro]
• Search the contents of your drawings and handwritten notes [Pro]

These features are made possible with private, on-device ML, powered by Google.

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Released April 2024

Introducing Concepts’ Object Market. Speed up your workflow with access to 700+ customizable Objects from basic shapes to architectural symbols.

• Try out 5 free Objects / month!
• Keep your style consistent: Objects adapt automatically to your active brush
• Save time: set favorites & keep your go-to Objects easily accessible
• Purchase a single pack, or subscribe to get them all!

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Released April 2024

• The Gallery now supports folders + subfolders and introduces new features like Search, access to public internal storage on your device and more flexible grouping and sorting options.
• We also have done a lot under the hood in preparation for our next big release featuring Objects.

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Released March 2024

• This release includes improvements to Accounts, including prep work for the upcoming Objects feature
• Added a questionnaire in the Accounts tab which will help us focus on delivering updates that are meaningful and useful to you

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Released January 2024

• This release fixes text rendering issues and improves the performance of drawings that contain a large number of text labels
• We have updated the snap menu to use toggles and have added an option in the menu to turn on/off the traceback feature for snap/align to grid
• Other minor bug fixes

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Released November 2023

In this release, we focused on enhancing the overall performance and stability of Concepts. Various issues and bugs have been addressed, and we’ve continued laying the groundwork for upcoming features.

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Released October 2023

• Speed up your workflow with a variety of customisable keyboard shortcuts. Check out the full list by going to Settings > Interaction > Keyboard & Mouse > Edit Shortcuts.
• Align to Grid has been reworked and now supports tracing backwards on your stroke.
• Quickly toggle Precision and Layers on the canvas with new action buttons in the status bar.

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Released September 2023

• Fixed a crash with copy/paste across multiple layers
• Fixed the UI not fading correctly when drawing nearby
• Fixed "Upgrade to PRO" notification showing at wrong time

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Released May 2023

• If you’re just starting your journey with Concepts, we’ve added a first time setup menu to help you get your bearings.
• Fixed an issue where layer thumbnails turned blank after toggling visibility

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Released April 2023

• Menus have been moved and reorganized to be less obstructive and keep you better in flow. More to come.
• Fixed an issue where initiating system menus with finger gestures caused unwanted strokes on canvas.

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Released March 2023

• Snap-while-drawing is easier than ever – if you make a mistake, just retrace your steps. Measured lines are more accurate, too.
• Bug fixes and improvements to measurement.

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Released January 2023

Draw with real-world scale and measurements.

• Choose your Units and Scale in Settings, then toggle Measure in the Precision menu to begin.
• See live measurements as you draw freehand or with guides. Tap to save labels or tap+hold to edit them.
• Edit length, width, height and area of active selections in the Measurement menu. Auto-conversion included!
• Add a splash of color with our free vector watercolor brush.

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

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Released December 2022

• Two brand new color wheels! HSL & RGB color sliders give unlimited control throughout the spectrum. Tap the active color and choose either one to get started.
• We wanted to capture our infinitely flexible sketching experience in a new logo. Read our blog to learn more behind the idea.

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

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Released October 2022

• Add short labels to your drawing with the Text tool, found in the Tools section of the Brush Menu. Just tap on the canvas to add a new label. While it's selected, change the color with the color wheel or use transforms to skew into perspective.
• Group selected items together for faster selections later
• Snap improvements

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

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Released July 2022

• Snap: While Editing connects your selections and shape guides to the grid
• Snap: Auto-complete will quickly show and connect to nearby intersections as you sketch
• Jessika Wendel’s Brush Pack includes interior elements for floor and wall surfaces

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

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Released April 2022

• Distort, skew and warp your selections with the four corner handles. Pull one or two handles to adjust the aspect ratio, or tap one or two handles and pinch / spread / pull to activate the more advanced transforms.
• Tap through the Interests list in your Account screen to help us better understand your needs.

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

Released February 2022

• Use Shape Guides in the Precision menu to create partial or perfect shapes in your drawings.
• Import multiple images at once.
• Updated, cleaner UI and Dark Mode support.
• Customize your S-Pen side button (on supported models).

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

Released December 2021

• One, two, and three point grids make drawing in perspective a literal snap. Tap+hold the vanishing points to quickly adjust them, or tap the Grid layer to enter edit mode.
• Customize your S-Pen or EMR stylus button action and eraser in Settings.

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

Released October 2021

• Grid is now its own layer. Move it up and down the layer list, adjust its opacity, or toggle it as you draw.
• Get Concepts’ PRO features, PDF Import & Export and all the Brush Packs in the new store with a free trial (first time subscriptions only).

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

Released September 2021

• Adjust grid size, spacing, divisions, and more in the Settings menu.
• Snap or Align to any grid while drawing. Limit your strokes to a single axis or try the Allow Turns option for more flexibility.

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

Released July 2021

• Concepts Accounts are here! Sync your subscription between Android, Windows and iOS and look forward to more in the future.
• Several crash fixes and improvements to usability.
• Drawings are now included in device backups.

Released June 2021

• Add a splash to your designs with the Waterful brush pack.
• A few crashes fixed while dealing with imports.
• Improved performance on all devices.

For a deeper look, check out the full release post.

Released March 2021

• Concepts now live-renders as you zoom + pan around the canvas, up to 120Hz if your device supports it.
• File saving and loading is now even more reliable.
• Some small layer improvements, like the ability to change opacity of locked layers. More to come.

Released December 2020