was there any significantly functional changes to the UI in the 'October 2018 release (version 9.0)'
October 2018 release (version 9.0)' New and enhanced features | Latest release of Bridge CC
functional = what could be done in the same way via the UI that it couldnt before this update
also this update did this: 'When you launch Bridge, a sign-in window prompts you to log in'
see New and enhanced features | Latest release of Bridge CC
when you opened bridge before this update, could you used bridge without signing in?
