Shackpets continues to grow as a platform and as an app, and today I am really happy to introduce some new features in version 1.0.6. Let's kick off Shacknews E6 2022 with some Buddies. Please take a look at this video breakdown of the E6 update below.
Shackpets E6 update 1.0.6 patch notes
- Introducing Buddies follow feature
- Find your favorite pets more easily with this new bookmark-like feature
- There will be no Buddies count (this feature is not about clout)
- Star Buttons added to the app to allow for easy adding of Buddies
- Users can add Buddies using Star Buttons across the app in the Vote, Challenge, and Latest Pets screens
- My Pets screen is now Pets screen
- Users can switch between My Pets and My Buddies
- Manage your Buddies from the Pets screen
![The Pets screen now includes pages for My Pets and My Buddies.](https://shacknews-ugc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/user/10199778/article-inline/2022-06/Shackpets-106-01.jpg?versionId=TPdTmRpyqK_.uQLj61jvxIVdLPgpQWVv)
- New Filter options added to Vote, Challenge, and Latest Pets screens
- Users can now filter each screen to vote in matches featuring their favorite animals with pet type filters and Buddies.
- Users can also filter the Challenge screen by pet type or just challenge their Buddies
- Users can now browse Latest Pets by pet type or just turn on Buddies Only for a feed of your favorite pets
![Filters are now available on the Shackpets Vote, Challenge, and Latest Pets screens.](https://shacknews-ugc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/user/10199778/article-inline/2022-06/Shackpets-106-02.jpg?versionId=mbleetLqLXlKbXChIdzG82YLMBCZESTh)
- Introducing brand new Search function
- Users can now search for pets
- Add Buddies through the new Search screen
- Works way better than Shacknews Chatty search
![Shackpets Search function has been added to the app. Search for Buddies in the greatest search engine to launch since AltaVista.](https://shacknews-ugc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/user/10199778/article-inline/2022-06/Shackpets-106-03.jpg?versionId=Sr0pUZqZtlXWCSD5n.PsUM9JrZ9R56r5)
- Win Screen added
- Did you win Shackpets for the day? Well, we added a flashy celebration screen that now works!
![Shackpets' new Win Screen adds a new celebration screen for winners](https://shacknews-ugc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/user/10199778/article-inline/2022-06/Shackpets-106-04.jpg?versionId=f.i01bFc_Qwf_JVX4WutZGBxo0ESt9T9)
We are still working on some more amazing updates for Shackpets, but we couldn't let Shacknews E6 2022 kick off without a special update for our users. Thank you so much to our early adopters for inspiring us to keep working to make Shackpets better.
![Shacknews CEO Lola thanks you for using Shackpets.](https://shacknews-ugc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/user/10199778/article-inline/2022-06/Shackpets-106-05-Lola-CEO-Shacknews.jpg?versionId=8yFwdowcI_qBcX05I9beopw6dVjl4bEB)
The Shackpets version 1.0.6 E6 update is available now for free on iOS. We hope to have the update on Android soon.