[Important Update]: Security Certificate Renewal for LambdaTest Tunnel

To enhance security and ensure an uninterrupted user experience, the existing security certificate for LambdaTest Tunnel binary will be replaced with a renewed security certificate, effective January 2, 2025.

Therefore, to maintain seamless connectivity and service, please update your tunnel binary to the latest version, 3.2.10.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at support@lambdatest.com.

SmartUI - Latest Features and Enhancements

Create and Authenticate Projects Using Project Name

SmartUI CLI now supports creating and authenticating projects using project names. This addition enhances the existing project token-based authentication, offering more flexibility. You can set the project name in SmartUI as an environment variable for seamless project creation or access during CLI runs.

Handle Missing Screenshots in Git Strategy

SmartUI now lets you handle builds with missing screenshots to prevent false baseline updates. Builds missing screenshots are flagged, and if no visual changes are detected, they are auto-approved but marked as "Incomplete." This ensures accurate baselines and helps users identify potential execution issues.

Group Screenshots With Build Names

SmartUI CLI now supports grouping screenshots with build names, improving traceability. You can append new screenshots to existing builds, making test management more efficient. This feature integrates seamlessly with Git to maintain baseline integrity across branches and enhance adaptability.

Enhanced Comparison and Management in Smart Ignore

SmartUI Smart Ignore now supports advanced comparison strategies, offering greater flexibility in visual testing. You can define mismatch percentages and status changes with the choice between Strict and Smart Ignore modes. These customizable settings allow for precise and adaptable testing across various scenarios.

Support for Project Settings in SmartIgnore

SmartUI now has support for project settings in Smart Ignore. You can now include all project settings available in SmartUI, such as mismatch thresholds and advanced comparison configurations. Users can easily modify these settings to suit their specific visual testing needs. These enhancements provide a smoother and more customizable testing workflow.

Redesigned SmartUI Screenshot Dashboard

The redesigned SmartUI screenshot dashboard delivers a faster and more intuitive visual testing experience. With features like pinch-to-zoom, side drawer navigation, and a spacious layout, it simplifies workflows and boosts efficiency. The updates focus on enhancing productivity by making critical actions quicker and easier to perform.

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Test Manager Widgets and Enhancements in Insights Usage Reports

Test Manager Widgets 📊 

You can now get insights for your test case, test execution and more with Test Manager Widgets. This will help you:

  • Drill-Down Capability: Click any widget data point to explore test case details, failure patterns, and test execution history.
  • Streamline Navigation: Simplify analysis by eliminating extra navigation steps.

Enhancements in Insights Usage Reports 📈 

We have enhanced the Insights Usage Reports so that you get a detailed view of your team’s testing patterns, empowering better resource management. This will help you get the following benefits:

  • Granular User-Level Insights: Track individual team members' device usage with precision.
  • Detailed Metrics: Clearly differentiate time spent on physical devices versus virtual devices.
  • Resource Optimization: Leverage insights to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and plan capacity effectively.

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Support for Appium and Maestro Android Emulator

HyperExecute now supports the Appium and the Maestro Android Emulator, providing enhanced flexibility for mobile application testing on Android emulators.

Key Features:

  • Streamlined Emulator Integration: Perform testing on virtual devices without requiring physical hardware, reducing setup complexity.
  • Parallel Execution: Run multiple tests simultaneously on virtual devices using HyperExecute’s parallelism to speed up test cycles and reduce execution time for functional and UI tests.
  • Customizable Capabilities: You can define emulator configurations such as device name, platform version, and orientation directly within your test files.

📕 Refer to our detailed documentation for Appium and Maestro on configuring and running tests with Android emulators.

New Version Release for Beta and Dev Edge Browser

HyperExecute expands its support for the latest versions of dev and beta browsers for the Windows platform. With this expanded compatibility, you can streamline your testing process and confidently deliver exceptional user experiences!

  • Dev version: 132.0.2957.11
  • Beta version: 132.0.2957.11

New in SmartUI: Fetch Results and Parallel Execution of Static URLs

SmartUI CLI just got better! The following latest updates make visual testing faster and more efficient with live result fetching and the ability to run multiple URL captures at once. 📷 

  • Fetch Results in SmartUI CLI: The SmartUI CLI now provides the ability to fetch your build results during visual test execution. This way, you can access live, comprehensive information about your builds and screenshots in a JSON format. Refer to this guide on fetching results in SmartUI CLI.
  • Parallel Execution of Static URLs in SmartUI CLI: SmartUI CLI also introduces parallel execution for static URLs that will help you improve the speed of visual testing. By enabling multiple URL captures to run simultaneously, execution time can be reduced by up to multiple folds. To get started, refer to this guide on parallel execution of static URLs.  

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Fetch Mobile App Profile Metrics Using API

In App Automation, you can now get app profiling metrics from your test sessions using an API. You can add this API to your CI/CD pipelines or automation frameworks. This allows you to get real-time performance data—like CPU usage, memory, disk usage, and network activity.

To get the profiling details, send a request to the LambdaTest API. Use your LambdaTest Username, Access Key, and the session ID. The response will include the metrics in JSON format. This makes it easy to link with other tools or reporting systems for more analysis.

To get started, refer to this guide on fetching app profiling metrics using API.

Bonus: We have also added support for network log features for Espresso (Sharding/ Non Sharding) and Flutter Android tests. To get started, refer to this guide on Supported Espresso Capabilities.

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Streamline Localhost Testing With the Enhanced UnderPass Application

We’ve upgraded the UnderPass application from Electron v7 to the latest Electron v32. This means you’ll enjoy better stability, faster performance, and seamless compatibility across all operating systems.

But that’s not all—EU users, we’ve got you covered! UnderPass is now available in the European Union. 

Here’s what’s new in the UnderPass application:

💻 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): You can now enjoy real device support for BYOD setups.
🔒 NTLM Flag and Private IP Support: We’ve added support for NTLM flags and private IPs for improved functionality.
UI/UX Enhancements: The interface has been refined for a smoother, more intuitive user experience.

Important: To test a server that requires IP whitelisting, simply establish a local testing connection and whitelist the following IPs for the respective domain: http://ts.lambdatest.com/

  • 199.58.84.59
  • 23.82.88.184
  • 23.106.34.219
  • 23.106.54.77

Note: The following IPs will be deprecated soon.

  • 3.214.241.254
  • 52.36.84.247
  • 13.126.37.58
  • 3.66.78.89

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New Features in KaneAI

We've introduced new features in KaneAI to make your AI testing experience even smoother.

  • JavaScript Execution: Inject and run custom JavaScript directly in your tests for added flexibility and control. 
  • Scroll in Element Support: Scroll within specific elements to interact with hidden content in dynamic elements, making testing easier. 
  • Code Generation for Selenium Java: Generate test scripts for Selenium Java.
  • Geolocation, Proxy, and Tunnel Support: Test across various regions or simulate local environments with custom geolocations, proxies, and tunnels. 
  • Variable Support: Make your tests adaptable with dynamic values by setting and using variables.
  • API Testing Support: Add API tests within KaneAI, enabling comprehensive backend testing alongside your web tests. 
  • Jira Integration for Test Planner: Streamline your workflow by importing test plans and cases directly from Jira summaries and descriptions. 

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