A dozen scoops you want to be aware of.

We have a good, healthy bunch of plans and upcoming changes brewing, so I decided to give you some idea on what's going on, or going to be going on...

1. One more beta for sure.

We're at Beta 6 now, but it's painfully obvious that at least one more Beta will have to be put out. The more you test and report now, however, the higher is the chance of stopping at B7 before going to the even wilder RC roller-coaster.

2. Update packs starting from D7 RC1.

We hear that repeated fresh installs put down much of everyone's motivation to test Hookie as it should be tested. So, once we enter into the exciting and hope-filled stage of RC testing we'll be sure to provide update packs for (RCx)-to-(RCx+1) versions. We're still not suggesting any real-life use, but for those with braver hearts it may finally be a viable option.

3. IE6-no more. It's IE7, IE8, FireFox, Chrome and Safari.

Dolphin 7 will show the IE6-no more warning for the poor souls that still torture themselves with IE6. We now test and support only IE7, IE8, Firefox, Chrome and Safari.

4. CoolIris is here to stay.

We've implemented a Cooliris plugin in the latest Hookie beta. We'll add even more of it's features gradually, so like it or not - Cooliris is a friend of Dolphin now, albeit optional.

5. Expertzzz.com is about to be "frozen".

OK, proceeding to some juicier bits... We plan to shut down registration and new content posting at Expertzzz.com very soon. You may still see value in buying Contributor status, but consider the upcoming shutdown. All products, services and members would be welcomed by BoonEx Unity.

6. Unity will see updates.

We're preparing a slew of changes at Unity. First, a completely revamped approval process for Extensions (combining both the freedom of Expertzzz and the security of Unity) - we'll be introducing "certified" and "trusted" badges, while liberating Extensions uploads. Second, Blogs and many other modules will be moved out of the homepage, leaving only Forums and Extensions in the forefront. Third, Experts will be given an extra spotlight. That, and a dozen of smaller things are coming up.

7. Agents system.

We've been designing this for a very good while now - the new Agents system should happen as soon as next week (or so). The goal is to improve and personalize customer support/experience. The idea is to let trusted BoonExers work as "Agents" - every customer will be linked to an Agent, who'd be responsible for every possible pre/post-sale request. Much like you work with Agents when you install gutters or blinds at home. More details later.

8. BMS to shut down soon.

It was fun while it lasted, but it's time for many to grow-up and arrange their own "backend". It's in play for a while, yet, so if you have content there, email us with a data-transfer request.

9. Real names soon.

Unity is planned to request everyone to show their Real names instead of their usernames. If you absolutely have to stay anonymous, no problem, but you're likely to have your Unity experience limited.

10. iPhone app ready. Android app progressing.

The promised iPhone app is ready for submission to iTunes and the only reason for waiting is Hookie, which is... you know...

Android app is progressing, but is not ready yet.

Source code for both will be available after Hookie release.

11. We'll be in Singapore and Miami.

Julia and I are heading to Singapore for Social Networking Forum next week and will be at Mimi iDate in January for sure. So, anyone feeling like shaking hands, email me with a wink.

12. BoonEx.com downtime and "callbacks".

BoonEx.com was down for a short period recently and we've witnessed a little bit of an "uproar" about "broken" Dolphin admin panels, refreshing the old-standing "callbacks" issue. Here's the thing - both Dolphin 6.1.6 and 7 don't connect to BoonEx on every admin login. They do so ONLY when you register a license, or when it's expired, which is only natural. Admin login slowdown may be caused by the BoonEx RSS feed in admin panel. If your trust in BoonEx servers is way too shuttered - feel free to turn off the RSS.

This is it for now. Summer's over, and we're hot on the heels for the next leap of growth. If you want to discuss any of those "scoops" - please give the Forums some love!

Comments are welcome too (but comments are not questions or tips of discussion-icebergs, remember ;) ).