Athens 2.6 – Product lists, Countdown banner, and more
We’re excited to announce the release of Athens 2.6, packed with new features and improvements to enhance your Shopify store. Whether you’re looking to improve your store’s visual appeal or streamline functionality, this update has something for everyone.
New sections and features
- Product lists section: Showcase your products more effectively with a brand-new product lists section, offering improved layout and visibility options.
- Countdown banner section: Create urgency with the new countdown banner section, perfect for promotions, sales, or upcoming events.
- Contact details block for main and featured product sections: Provide easy access to contact information directly from your product pages, making it simpler for customers to reach out with inquiries.
- Countdown timer section settings: Now, you can hide the product in the countdown timer section on mobile.
- Simple collection list improvements: Support for up to 8 columns and new options to disable borders and padding, giving you more control over your store’s design.
Enhancements and updates
- Updated default colors: We’ve refreshed the theme’s default Accent 1 and Accent 2 colors, for a more modern and cohesive look.
- Card ribbons are now disabled by default, providing a more minimalist design right out of the box.
- Optimized spacing in the header and typography improvements on the collection page for a more polished look.
- Accelerated checkout buttons have been upgraded to comply with Shopify’s upcoming update.
Issue fixes
- Fixed image focal points: Resolved issues with image focal points in the slideshow and video background sections for improved image display.
- Cart redirect fix: The “redirect to cart page” option now works correctly, ensuring it doesn’t default to the wrong language.
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