Dear our beloved Astroid fans,

Along with Joomla 5 release, we were well aware of preparing a better version of Astroid framework, so that it'll be completely ready for new features offered by Joomla 5. And today we're happy to announce that Astroid 3.0 is now available to download and you can use it on your live sites. This update brings you tons of improvements, bug fixes, and amazing new features that certainly allow you to improve the website-building process with greater efficiency.

New Features

• Re-build admin template option with VueJS
• New Admin UI Interface
• Add Dark Mode style in Template Options
• Improved PHP 8+ compatibility

Updates

• Joomla 5 compatible
• Bootstrap 5.3.2 update
• Stabilization & Cleanup
• Improved Layout Builder UI/UX
• Improved Typography UI Design
• Improved Color UI Design
• Improved Show/Hide Option
• Improved Spacing Options
• Improved Social Profiler UI Design
• Optimized Speed
• Fontawesome 6.4.2
• Stabilization & Cleanup
• And many more

Fixes

• Fix issue Does Not Work With Widgetkit or Zoo

Removed

• Removed AngularJS Support

Joomla 5 Compatible

Joomla 5 was released and came with plenty of awesome features, security, and enhancements. Importantly, we were well aware that Astroid should embrace the latest advancements and be ready for Joomla 5. Now it's time for you to enjoy both Joomla 5 and Astroid 3.

New Admin UI Interface

You'll find it completely redesigned, and rebuilt to bring major changes in the framework's admin panel. Astroid 3 was reborn for the sake of our beloved customers and your business. We took good care not only for UI but UX also, so that to boost your productivity and save time.

Dark Mode Style In Template Options

From Astroid 2.6.6, the framework supported the color mode that allows you to display the dark vs light skin switcher in the front end. And now the color mode has come with the back-end interface also.

Faster Backend Loading

Let's download and enjoy Astroid 3. Then you'll be surprised with its loading speed, compared to the previous versions. It just takes ms to load the template options panel, which will surely never let you down.

This next generation of Astroid works perfectly with Joomla 4 & Joomla 5 for your information. You can upgrade the framework from version 2.x to 3.x easily. The update procedure is completely straightforward. You can update the framework using the single-click updater in Joomla or download the latest package on Github, then install it manually. If you have any problem with the update, don't hesitate to contact us or post your issues HERE. 

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Hi guys,

We just released a new version of Astroid Framework, which contains bug fixes, enhancements, and awesome new features. It was a hard-working week for our team to implement these changes to improve user experience and help your website work smoother. Follow me and find out what's included in the latest release.

New Features

• Add Color Mode Feature

Since Astroid version 2.6.5, you have a chance to enjoy this awesome feature of color mode. In particular, besides the default light mode, the framework also offers a dark color mode that helps your visitors read more content, spend more time on your website and protect their eyes from being hurt at night. Enabling the color mode with just a single click in Basic> Page Settings.

• Add feature Header Breakpoint

Breakpoints are the building blocks of responsive design. Use them to control when your layout can be adapted to a particular viewport or device size.

Astroid 2.6.5 offers users the breakpoint feature for the header and there are 5 main default breakpoints you can choose on the list including small, medium, large, extra large, and extra extra large.

• Add an option to configure the background color of the Main Menu

When you update Astroid 2.6.5, you'll be able to change the background color of the main menu both in active or hover mode. Off course it also allows you to set different background colors for light and dark versions. 

Besides those new features, this release also comes with a bunch of updates and improvements. Let's take a look at what's updated!

Updates

• Update Bootstrap 5.3.0-alpha3
• Update Astroid Cache Module language
• Update Copyright Info
• Update mobile button color for Sticky Header
• Update preloader style
• Update HTML background color
• Update Color Mode preset

Improvements

• Improve UX mobile menu heading

Fixed bug

• Fix issue load font from Local

We highly recommend users always keep the component up-to-date, in order to avoid unexpected problems. The update procedure is completely straightforward. You can update the component using the single-click updater in Joomla or download the latest package on Github, then install it manually. If you have any problem with the update, don't hesitate to contact us or post your issues HERE. 

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Hola Astroid's users,

Today I'm back with another important update of Astroid framework, coming with several fixes and improvements. Besides addressing well-known issues encountered in the prior version, we are also bringing you a new feature that might make your day. 

Since Astroid version 2.6.4, you'll find a new block position 2 added to Horizontal Header. You're able to assign it to a module position, custom HTML or leave it blank. 

New

• Add block position 2 for Horizontal Header

Update

• Update Bootstrap 5.3.0
• Update FontAwesome 6.3.0
• Update Banner Link Target
• Update Astroid Language
• Update Copyright information
• Update Astroid Cache Module language
• Improve Stack Divided Style

Fixed bugs

• Fix issue Two (Sticky) headers
• [PHP8.2] Fix issue Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property
• Fix the issue MinifyCSS wrong file name
• Fix issue when line height is zero
• Fix the issue load Font Awesome from CDN when minify CSS
• Fix issue call language property when $menuItem is null

We highly recommend users always keep the component up-to-date, in order to avoid unexpected problems. The update procedure is completely straightforward. You can update the component using the single-click updater in Joomla or download the latest package on Github, then install it manually. If you have any problem with the update, don't hesitate to contact us or post your issues HERE. 


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Dear Astroid fans,

Today I'm so happy to introduce Astroid Framework 2.6.3 is already available. This version comes with several updates, bug fixes, and improvements.
Let's take a brief look at what's included in this updated batch. We highly recommend that you should upgrade the framework to the latest version to enjoy added goodies and avoid well-known issues. In case there is something with the update, pls contact us or post your issues HERE. 

Update

• Update clear cache objects
• Update stacked block 2 postion style
• Update sticky header style support Canvas Position

Fixed bugs

• Fix issue load form from template
• Fix issue replace Astroid:include when func return null
• Fix Deprecated str_replace is null in Includer.php
• Fix issue file_exists(): File name is longer than the maximum allowed path length
• Fix issue can not select Large column in Responsive layout
• Fix issue switch between preset style
• Fix issue remove attribute quote in minifyHTML
• Fix JS Error "joomla-hidden-mail" if Minify JS is enabled
• Fix issue load Google Font API when minify CSS
• Fix error html validate in Mega Menu

Improved

• Improve Divided Header style

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Hi Astroid users, 
Today we are here today with another release of Astroid Framework 2.6.2 which includes improvements and bug fixes. Thanks to the feedback from users, we did address known issues on time to ensure our users’ maximum convenience. Let's take a brief look at what is added in this new version.

Astroid Framework 2.6.2 Changelog:

Update

• Update clear CSS Cache function

• Update FontLib to Version 0.5.4

Fixed bugs

• Fix the issue Undefined constant ASTROID_JOOMLA_VERSION when calling from J4 API

• Fix the issue does not load template.css in JCE Editor

About the update, In the previous version, you might face the issue when cleaning the Astroid cache, the media/templates/site/astroid_template_one/css/custom.css is deleted, while it should clear compiled files only. This issue was not pleasant at all, but we addressed it instantly in version 2.6.2. Besides that, Font Library has already been up-to-date for the sake of user experience. 

We suggest that you should update the framework to this latest version to enjoy the mentioned improvements. If you encounter any issues related to the framework, don't hesitate to post them HERE or contact us to. Our team let us know your thoughts. We are happy to hear your feedback.

Dear Astroid fans, 

Joomla 4.2 has recently been released with a bunch of features and improvements, and I'm sure that most of you are eager to upgrade your websites to this latest version of Joomla. To keep you ahead, we worked hard on Astroid Framework and made it compatible with Joomla 4.2. 

Today I'm extremely excited to announce that a new version of Astroid has been released, along with new features, updates and well-known bug fixes. 

Astroid 2.5.9 Changelog:

New features: 

• Add typography style for Mobile Menu
• Add Article preset function

Updates:

• Update meta og:image tag display
• Update Astroid Partner Link

Fixed Bugs:

• Fix issue query part is not set
• Fix issue with loadForm() when saving an article on front-end
• Fix issue declare astroidInstallScript class on Joomla 4.2
• Fix language missing in the multi-language menu
• Fix issue mod_login in J4.2
• Fix Astroid link
• Fix read time issue
• Fix issue Deprecation behavior:modal in Joomla 4
• Fix issue Alert message can't close - Frontend Edit
• Fix known deprecated issues in PHP 8.1

We highly recommend that you should update the framework to the latest version to ensure your websites smoothly work without encountering those mentioned bugs. Beside that, feel free to contact us if you have any Astroid-related questions or feedback. 

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Hi folks, today I would like to inform you about a new version of Astroid Framework 2.5.18. This time, it comes with awesome new features and improvements that you will certainly be delighted with. Let's take a brief look at what's included in this update. 

Astroid 2.5.18 Changelog

New Features

• Add a new Preset system
• Add new Preset options for Colors and Typography

Improvements

• Update Sidebar Mobile style
• Update Overlay Color description language
• Update Web Manifest Description Language.

Bug-fixes

• Fix issue Open Graph does not display property
• Fix issue javascript preview when changing typography
• Fix error 404 load Cassiopeia & Update v2.5.18
• Fix issue when loading from old Preset system
• Fix issue when removing a Sass Override item

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Regarding new features, we added a new preset system that allows you to load the default presets of colors and Typography. This feature somehow can save your day when you wish to get back the default settings of the theme color and typography after making changes previously.

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Besides the new features, we also updated several things and addressed known issues with Open Graph, Javascript, the old preset system, and others. Let's start updating the framework today to enjoy all the above goodies. In case you encounter any problem with the framework, don't hesitate to contact us to get support. We're always looking forward to hearing your feedback.

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Hi guys, 

Today I'm so pleased to announce that we have recently released a new version of Astroid Framework that was packed with tons of fixes and improvements. Let's take a brief look at its changelog below to know what is included inside. If you're using Astroid, you're suggested to update the latest version as soon as possible to enjoy these enhancements. 

Astroid 2.5.16 changelog: 

Added

• Add feature load Bootstrap JS from Astroid core on Joomla 4

Updated

• Update Menu Item Badge Style
• Update style for Horizontal Header
• Update canvas position for Horizontal Header
• Update Off-Canvas Language

Fixed Bugs

• Fix issue smooth scroll in sidebar layout.
• Fix issue style "ml" -> "ms" on Bootstrap 5
• Fix the issue get property language from non-object of Astroid Menu

In case some of you are encountering other bugs that haven't been fixed in this version, feel free to contact us and share your feedback with us.

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