Today we have released the new update to jTips, version 2.1.8. While this version is a must for existing customers as it resolves a number of key issues, it also brings new features and integration functionality.

We have extended the JomSocial integration to support the Activity Stream. So, when a round is process and the scores for each user are updated, jTips will add a line like "Joe scored 6 points in round 8 of the NRL 2009 competition", and, for the user(s) that wins the round, "Joe won round 8 of the NRL 2009 competition". jTips will even add to the JomSocial Activity Stream when a user is added to the competition - "Joe has joined the NRL 2009 competition".

We have also created a brand new plugin that enables jTips to automatically add points to the AlphaUserPoints component system. This will then allow the users of your website to 'spend' the points they've won with jTips.

What is AlphaUserPoints?

AlphaUserPoints is a referral user points system. It's a component that can distribute or assign points to registered users according to some of its actions and activity on your website. AlphaUserPoints acts as an incentive promoting participation of users. Users often strive for more recognition, as well as competition.  It's also usefull for contest, challenge, participation, game, online store. Find out more...

The latest update, version 2.1.8 is our most stable, feature packed jTips release ever! For those who are already using jTips, we highly recommend that you upgrade immediately. Simply use OneClick Upgrade to update to the latest version.

For those who are yet to use jTips, it's never been a better time to start! Use jTips for anything from national, or international competitions, right down to your local junior competitions!