Current BETA program

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This article details the Beta release versions currently available, along with the corresponding feature sets enabled for testing in each version. Stay tuned! Follow the Beta Program section to make sure you don't miss the announcement of the Beta versions availability 

Please find below the list of features available for testing in each Beta version we release. 
Note that this list is subject to change and may not reflect the final feature set available at general availability.

In addition to exploring and validating these new functionalities, you are encouraged to test application deployment processes and verify that existing Rainbow features continue to operate as expected, consistent with the official release version.

Beta version v165.15 - Available since January 26 -

Web application : 2.165.15
Desktop application Windows : 2.165.2
Desktop application macOS : 2.165.2
Android application : 1.165.0
iOS application : 1.165.11

Rainbow v165 was released on January 26. The beta version is at the same level as the production version.

Please note that the following feature is not yet available and is moving from the beta program to the Early Adopter program:

• Rainbow Hybrid
  • Select OXE CLI by Prefix  please check Note in article  [EA CLI BY PREFIX] Select OXE CLI for Outgoing Calls by Prefix 
    External calls can now present a specific CLI by applying a prefix—useful for showing a department DDI instead of the user's default number.

Beta version v165.10 - Available since January 15 -

Web application : 2.165.10
Desktop application Windows : 2.165.2
Desktop application macOS : 2.165.2
Android application : 1.165.0
iOS application : 1.165.8 build 260109.1702

• Audio Enhancements for PBX Calls (Web/Desktop application)
  • Enable background noise suppression
    When your microphone is active during a phone call, surrounding noise can distract the people you’re speaking with. The application automatically adapts to reduce background noise based on what it detects.
  • Enable echo cancellation
    Helps eliminate echo caused by the interaction between your microphone and speakers, particularly during hands‑free communication.
• User Experience Enhancements
  • Text formatting (Web/Desktop application)
    Improved copy/paste from Word: bold, italic, strikethrough, and single‑level bullet and ordered lists are now supported. Note that multi‑level (nested) lists are flattened to a single level.
  • Accessibility (Web/Desktop application)
    Several improvements were made to enhance usability and ensure a more inclusive experience for all users.
• Administration
  • Mass Provisioning for Cloud PBX Device Keys
    Support for mass provisioning of programmable keys has been expanded to Cloud PBX devices, including full configuration of device key groups. Additional improvements are planned before the final version.
  • Voicemail Email Notification with Auto-Deletion (Cloud PBX)
    A new option allows users to receive voicemail notifications by email with the voice message attached and automatically deleted from the system
  • Call Transfer Options (Web/Desktop application)
    A new tab displaying the user’s speed‑dial contacts is now available during call transfer, making it easier to select the right destination.
  • Security
    Visibility of OIDC Client Secret has been restricted by removing the clear‑text reveal option, providing enhanced protection for sensitive credentials
  • Call queue analytics (Cloud PBX)
    Improved analytics for Cloud PBX call queues, with more accurate tracking of calls reaching the queue.

Beta version v164 - Available since 10/12 -

Web application : 2.164.7
Desktop application Windows : 2.164.0
Desktop application macOS : 2.164.0
Android application : 1.164.0
iOS application : 1.164.4 build 251121.1116

• Messages
  • React to Messages with Emoji
    Users can now respond to messages using emoji reactions—making conversations more expressive, engaging, and efficient without typing a reply
  • Add emphasis and clarity to your messages
    Enhanced text formatting in messages: bold, italic, strikethrough, bullet points, and numbered lists.
• Administration - Profiles and Users Settings
  • Screen‑Aligned Notifications (Desktop app)
    A new setting allows users to choose whether notifications and call pop ups appear on the same screen as the application window.
  • Call Type Order in Menus
    A new profile configuration setting, Display Phone Calls in the Menus, lets administrators choose whether PBX call options appear Before Rainbow Calls or After Rainbow Calls in the client menus. This provides flexibility in how call options are presented to users.
  • Administrator Control of Rainbow DND in Teams
    A new profile configuration setting allows administrators to control whether the Rainbow Teams web app displays the Do Not Disturb button. The option determines if users can activate Rainbow DND from Microsoft Teams
• iOS UI/UX Enhancements  
  • Redesigned Dialpad Experience
    The Dialpad has been refreshed with smoother orientation handling, intuitive button animations, and a more natural delete behavior for quicker, more seamless calling.
  • Clearer On‑Hold Call Indicators
    Calls are now easier to follow with a dedicated on‑hold icon on participant avatars, improved transitions between audio and video, and polished visuals that prevent frozen or black tiles during swaps.
• Android UI/UX Enhancements
  • Image‑Rich Notifications
    Push Notifications now show shared photos directly, making content easier to spot, understand, and respond to quickly.

Beta version v163 - Available since 25/11 -

Web application : 2.163.5
Desktop application Windows : 2.163.0
Desktop application macOS : 2.163.0
Android application : 1.163.0
iOS application : 1.163.4 build 251105.935

• Administration - Profiles and Users Settings
  • Presence Duration Privacy Control
    Admins can now manage whether the length of time users appear “Away” or “Offline” is visible—supporting discretion in sensitive environments.
  • Sound Notification on Secondary Ringer for Messages
    In addition to calls, users can now enable sound alerts for messages on the secondary ringer—ensuring consistent notification across communication types.
  • Accessibility Settings Page (Web)
    A dedicated page now centralizes all accessibility options—like high contrast themes, underlined links, and motion reduction—accessible via a clearly defined path.
  • AI Setting: For company administrators, a new AI settings menu may be visible. Please note that this feature is not yet available in the beta release and remains under development. To prevent confusion, we plan to remove or hide this menu in the next beta version..

• Rainbow Hub
  • Voicemail as Welcome Service Destination
    Now available as a routing option for both open and closed hours in Rainbow Hub.
• Rainbow Hybrid
  • Select OXE CLI by Prefix  please check Note 2 in article [BETA] Select OXE CLI for Outgoing Calls by Prefix 
    External calls can now present a specific CLI by applying a prefix—useful for showing a department DDI instead of the user's default number.