# Changelog

> Release history and changes to the GeoInfer API and platform.

Source: https://docs.geoinfer.com/changelog

## 2026-10-24

**Telegram bot**

- **@geoinferbot**: send a photo in Telegram and get ranked locations with GPS coordinates and Google Maps links. [Guide](/integrations/telegram).
- **One balance everywhere**: connect the chat to your GeoInfer account from Settings, Telegram, and your plan and credits work on the website, the API and Telegram.
- **Buy in chat**: `/buy` opens a Stripe checkout for 50 credits at $4.99, and the bot confirms when they are added.

## 2026-08-05

**Global model v4.1**

- **New default global model**: accuracy improvements over the previous generation. `model_id` is optional: omit it and your request routes to the current default global model.
- **Retired model ids now return `422`**: a request naming a model we no longer serve gets a `422` identifying the model, instead of a server error. Call `GET /v1/prediction/models` for the ids currently available, and prefer reading the id from there over hardcoding one.
- **Model serving status**: `GET /v1/prediction/models` now returns a `status` field (`ready`, `down`, or `unknown`) per model.

## 2026-07-23

**Pricing moved to USD**

- **USD catalog**: subscriptions and top-ups are now priced in USD. Existing EUR subscriptions continue to bill unchanged.
- **Starter Pack**: a $4.99 entry top-up covering 50 image lookups.

## 2026-05-16

**Python SDK, Chrome extension, Maltego & GeoGuessr**

- **Python SDK**: `pip install geoinfer`. Sync and async clients, handles file paths, URLs, raw bytes, and file objects. Full error types and rate-limit metadata on every response.
- **Chrome extension**: right-click any image on the web to get a location prediction. Also works from the toolbar popup with paste-URL or drag-and-drop. [Install from Chrome Web Store](/integrations/chrome-extension).
- **Maltego transform**: geolocate image URLs directly inside Maltego Desktop. Import the seed URL and your API key to get started. [Setup guide](/integrations/maltego).
- **GeoGuessr widget**: press ⌘ Shift G (Mac) or Ctrl Shift G (Windows) during a round to get predicted coordinates and a mini map without leaving the game. [Setup guide](/integrations/geoguessr).

## 2026-01-01

**API v1 launch**

- **Image geolocation**: `POST /v1/prediction/predict` accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and more (up to 10 MB). Returns predicted coordinates, confidence radius, and location name.
- **Model selection**: `GET /v1/prediction/models` lists the models available to your API key. Pass `model_id` on each prediction request to choose between global and high-accuracy regional models.
- **Credit balance**: `GET /v1/credits/summary` returns your subscription allowance and top-up balance. Credits consumed are also reported on every prediction response.
- **Authentication**: all requests use the `X-GeoInfer-Key` header with a `geo_...` key. Generate keys at [app.geoinfer.com/en/api](https://app.geoinfer.com/en/api).
- **Global model** (`global_v0_1`): 1 credit per prediction, works on images from anywhere in the world.