Athens 3.1 – Packed with Exciting Updates!

We’re excited to announce the release of Athens 3.1, a feature-packed update that brings significant improvements, new features, and fixes to make your Shopify store even better. Here’s a closer look at what’s new:

New Features to Enhance Your Store

Mobile Product Gallery Navigation Arrows

Browsing products on mobile just got easier! We’ve added navigation arrows to the product gallery for a smoother mobile experience.

Search Template “Read More” Button

Page results in the search template now include a “Read More” button, making it easier for customers to explore more content.

Full Product Titles on Hover

When using the truncate title option, the full product title now appears in a title attribute, ensuring important details are never missed.

Image Hotspots Enhancements

  • Added an “Open in a New Window” setting for greater flexibility.
  • Introduced a hover reveal feature for cards in the Image Hotspots section, adding a dynamic touch.

Predictive Search for SKUs

Your customers can now search for products by SKU, making it faster than ever to find the right item.

Updates for Performance & Usability

Streamlined Markup

We’ve removed unnecessary markup when the secondary menu isn’t in use, improving code efficiency.

Lazyload Optimization

Inline banner images on collection pages now load even faster, ensuring a seamless browsing experience.

Visual Filters Overhaul

Visual filters have been updated to display more clearly, and now support 4 columns, improving usability.

Header & Hotspots Enhancements

  • Header search input height has been increased for better accessibility.
  • Transparent circles in the Hotspots section now have smooth animations.

Typography Tweaks

Adjusted font weights of bold elements and refined the positioning of main menu font settings for a polished appearance.

Fixes for a Flawless Experience

JS & Performance Improvements

  • Resolved a JavaScript error when collection filters were off.
  • Fixed an issue where disabling all blocks in the Scrolling Elements section could impact performance.

Visual Polishing

  • Improved strikethrough appearance on prices.
  • Fixed half-star ratings to ensure accurate color representation.
  • Improved alignment of “Add to Cart” buttons on media product cards.

Functional Fixes

  • The rotating text bar section now adjusts its height automatically on browser resize.
  • Recently viewed slider arrows now display only when needed.
  • Mobile product scrollers work perfectly, even with a single product.

Cart & Shipping Enhancements

The shipping calculator now displays the province dropdown correctly when a country with provinces is the only defined shipping zone.

What This Means for Your Store

With these updates, Athens 3.1 offers smoother performance, enhanced functionality, and a more intuitive experience for both merchants and customers. Whether it’s improving search capabilities, refining visual elements, or boosting page load speeds, this update helps your store look and perform better than ever.

Update Your Theme Now

Ready to take your store to the next level? If you’re already using Athens, updating to version 3.1 is quick and easy. Head to your Shopify admin panel to get started!

As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. Let us know what you think of the new features and how we can continue to improve.

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