Dolphin 7... On the way! (Updated)

We planned for Dolphin 6.2, but while working on it we realized that we have to change so many things and the whole script needs quite a few structural improvements.

So, we've gathered all our programmers, including those working on Poseidon, and fired up a one month program for the development of this major update to the current Dolphin. This is going to be the last major update before Poseidon, and we will only have smaller subsequent updates (7.1, 7.2). In fact, Dolphin 7 is an attempt to create something very close to Dolphin 8 in a nutshell, while the core will be the only thing changing with the introduction of Poseidon.

As I said before - 7 is the bridge version, but make no mistake - it's definitely not a fast-baked or temporary update. Dolphin 7 is the result of more thought, more manpower and more planning than any of our previous releases. Moreover, its mission is to introduce some strategic shifts in technology, licensing and pricing strategies of BoonEx.

Features

We'll be talking about features in more details when the first betas appear, so for now, just a scoop...

1. New design.

2. New layout.

3. New menu structure.

... good start, huh?

4. Completely re-built profiles, browsing pages, content search and user search systems.

5. Wall (think Facebook)

6. New integrated Flash widgets (some are very exciting).

7. Desktop agent based on Adobe AIR.

8. Iphone APP for your site users.

9. Google OpenSocial integration.

10. Re-structured media sharing components.

11. New live feeds, AJAX loaders, spies, notifications, trackers.

12. All new user accounts.

... and much more. We'll be rolling out betas very soon and this time we plan to work with you collaboratively untill the product is REALLY ready for release. Remember, Poseidon-based products will need a lot of time to catch up in terms of features, so Dolphin 7 should now be packed with everything you could possibly think of.

Now united

We are combining Dolphin, Ray and Orca into one single package, with one single license. Dolphin 7 is nearly useless without Ray widgets, but we don't want to seem to trick you into buying another product - so all widgets will now become part of Dolphin, and the same is true for Orca. You'll be getting a single package, which encompasses Dolphin, Ray and Orca - all properly integrated - and all under the new single name - Dolphin 7.

Dolphin 7 Free will have less ads/links, and once you buy a license to remove them - no need to re-install. We're also developing a more flexible pricing structure for the package, but rest assured that it's going to be more affordable than now.

Everyone who holds active licenses now will receive proper upgrade deals.

I have so much more to tell, but let's do this step-by-step. Next time, I want to back up my words with a few demos, so get ready for the upcoming testing race and the excitement of a huge software update.

Oh... and yeah... when...? We're talking a couple of weeks, or so.

UPDATE:

In response to many of your comments, I would like to say we're reading every single comment and build a lit of features/reports to be addressed. We'll also try to answer the questions ASAP, but I'm afraid I can't answer every comment now. 

Many of your points, related to the upcoming release and BoonEx operation are very valuable and have already changed what we do, so keep them coming. 

Beta stage is close and we'll be able to talk even more about the subject, when we see it in action, together.

Thank you for your support, critique and participation - you're great!