---
title: "Alpenglow Blog: Latest Updates, Tips & Photography Guides"
description: "Master sunrise & sunset photography! Expert guides, forecasting tips, golden hour techniques, and app updates. Capture perfect light every time."
url: https://alpenglowapp.com/blog
language: en
---

# Alpenglow Blog

Discover the secrets of stunning sunrises and sunsets with expert photography tips, app updates, and forecasting insights.

![Alpenglow v12.1: iPhone Duo & Vantage Point](https://alpenglowapp.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,fit=scale-down,format=auto/images/blog/alpenglow-v12-1.webp)

October 23, 2026

## [Alpenglow v12.1: iPhone Duo & Vantage Point](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog/alpenglow-ios-v12-1)

Alpenglow v12.1 is made for iPhone Duo, and brings Vantage Point: stand anywhere on the map and see the land, sun and sky from that exact spot.

## More from the blog

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September 30, 2026

### [Alpenglow wins Gold and Silver at the 2026 w3 Awards](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog/alpenglow-w3-awards-2026)

Alpenglow has won two 2026 w3 Awards: Gold for Mobile Best Practices and Silver for Best Mobile User Interface.

![Alpenglow wins Gold and Silver at the 2026 w3 Awards](https://alpenglowapp.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,fit=scale-down,format=auto/images/blog/w3-awards-2026.png)

September 21, 2026

### [Alpenglow v12.0 Released](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog/alpenglow-ios-v12-0)

Alpenglow v12.0 brings a brand new map, Terrain Shade, a Solstice & Equinox view, extra large widgets, scheduled Live Activities and on-device sky analysis.

![Alpenglow v12.0 Released](https://alpenglowapp.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,fit=scale-down,format=auto/images/blog/alpenglow-v12.webp)

April 20, 2026

### [Alpenglow turns 10](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog/alpenglow-turns-10)

Alpenglow was released on the App Store 10 years ago. Back then, it didn't even include sunrise or sunset times. To celebrate I'm shipping one of the biggest updates in the app's history.

![Alpenglow turns 10](https://alpenglowapp.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,fit=scale-down,format=auto/images/blog/10years.png)

January 23, 2026

### [Introducing Alpenglow’s Own Sunrise & Sunset Forecast Model](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog/alpenglow-model)

For nearly 10 years, Alpenglow’s sunrise and sunset quality forecasts have been powered by SunsetWX — a service that generates predictions using the NAM and GFS weather models.

![Introducing Alpenglow’s Own Sunrise & Sunset Forecast Model](https://alpenglowapp.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,fit=scale-down,format=auto/images/alpenglow-model.png)

January 22, 2026

### [Alpenglow for Android v2.0 Released](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog/alpenglow-android-v2-0)

This update represents a complete rewrite of the Android app, creating a much stronger foundation for future features and improvements throughout the year.

![Alpenglow for Android v2.0 Released](https://alpenglowapp.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,fit=scale-down,format=auto/images/android2.png)