PHP 7.1 has been released!

• Nullable Types: Support for nullable types in function signatures.
• Void Return Type: Functions can now explicitly declare a void return type.
• Iterable Pseudo-Type: A new pseudo-type for functions accepting iterables.
• Class Constant Visibility Modifiers: Constants can now have public, private, or protected visibility.
• Square Bracket Syntax for list(): Enhanced list() destructuring with square bracket syntax and key specification.
• Catching Multiple Exception Types: Ability to catch multiple exception types in a single catch block.
• Additional Features: Various other enhancements detailed in the migration guide.

Aware IM 7.1 Features and Improvements:

1. Java 8 64-bit: The Windows version of Aware IM now includes 64-bit Java 8 by default.
2. Automatic Foreign Key Discovery:
   • Detects existing foreign key constraints and creates corresponding “reference” attributes.
   • Allows defining foreign key constraints during external table attribute discovery.
   • Supports one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-one relationships (many-to-many not supported).
   • Enables shortcut attributes and automatic detection of primary keys in external tables.
3. Native Mobile Application Capabilities:
   • Camera Support:
     • MOBILE CAMERA SNAP INTO Object.PictureAttribute [WITH ...]: Captures a photo and stores it in the specified attribute.
     • MOBILE CAMERA GET INTO Object.PictureAttribute [WITH ...]: Allows selecting a photo from the library.
   • Geo-Location:
     • Add the predefined MobileGeoLocation object to your business space.
     • Use MOBILE GET LOCATION TO MobileGeoLocation to retrieve the user’s current location.
     • Support for Google Maps integration with MobileGeoLocation.
     • MOBILE START/STOP LOCATION WATCH for tracking location changes.
     • Geo-location support extends to non-native mobile and desktop applications.
   • Push Notifications (iOS untested):
     • Enable via the “Push Notifications” command in the Config Tool.
     • Use MOBILE SUBSCRIBE to register a device and MOBILE PUSH MobilePushNotification TO MobilePhone to send notifications.
4. Configuration Tool Improvements:
   • Support for form and grid styles with “Manage Styles” and “Set Current Style” options.
   • Quick Test command for testing versions without dialogs.
   • Enhanced Context Assistant with detailed process and query information.
   • Navigation enhancements: CTRL+click to go to element definitions, SHIFT+click for quick views, and a GoTo button.
   • Preserved text rule formatting, rule enable/disable functionality, and a Find Element command.
   • Expandable HTML cell and Advanced Script dialogs.
5. Tomcat Session Persistence: Configurable for load balancing and scaling.
6. ReplyTo Field: Added support for the ReplyTo field in outgoing email notifications.
7. Report Designer: New “Delete Font” command.
8. Kendo UI Library Update: Uses the latest version, fixing number formatting issues with thousand separators.
9. List Functions: LIST_TABLE_START, LIST_LINE, and LIST_TABLE now support list ordering.
10. Google Calendar Sync: Supports “per-user” mode for individual calendar synchronization.
11. Native Mobile Mode Detection: NATIVE_MOBILE_MODE function to check if the system is running in native mobile mode.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed drag-and-drop functionality in the TreeList widget.
• Resolved issue with DISPLAY LAYOUT in popup windows.

Consult the migration guide in the PHP Manual for a detailed list of new features and backward-incompatible changes.

Credit: php.net