KatanaMan Pro version 17 has been released, and now supports the XSONIC Airstep Kat pedal. 

Bluetooth support is now available in KatanaMan and GT1Man, and GT1BassMan. This enables connection to the Boss device without requiring a USB connection to your phone/tablet. The connection relies on the use of a compatible MIDI/USB adapter. 

The CME WIDI Uhost product has been validated for this purpose, and for a limited time, is available at 30% off when you use the code WM30 at checkout. You can find the CME Uhost here:

https://www.cme-pro.com/product-category/ble-midi/widi-uhost/

Bluetooth support has been added to GT1000Mate enabling your android phone or tablet to connect directly to the GT-1000 without requiring a USB connection. 

In July 2022 Boss released a firmware update (Firmware Version 2.0) for the Katana MkII amp.

This firmware update adds a significant number of new features and functionality improvements to expand the amp's capabilities.

As you are probably aware, Google has released version 11 of Android - and many phones and tablets using this version are now on the market.

Android 12 introduces some further tightening of security controls - in particular those relating to access to the Bluetooth service.