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Changelog

All the latest updates, improvements, and fixes to NotchHub.

Current Version: 2.5.0
Last updated: February 15, 2024
Latest

Version 2.5.0

February 15, 2024

✨ New Features

  • Spotify Integration — Full playback controls directly in your notch. See album art, track info, and control playback without leaving your current app.
  • Slack Notifications — Get Slack messages in your Dynamic Island with quick reply functionality. Never miss an important message again.
  • Discord Rich Presence — See who's talking in your current voice channel and quickly mute/unmute.
  • Custom Widgets API — Developers can now create custom widgets using our new Swift API. Documentation available at docs.notchhub.app.
  • Haptic Feedback — Subtle haptic feedback on MacBooks with Force Touch trackpad for button presses and interactions.

⚡ Improvements

  • 40% faster animation rendering using Metal compute shaders
  • Reduced memory footprint from 45MB to 30MB average
  • Improved gesture recognition accuracy by 25%
  • Better notification grouping for apps with high message volume
  • Smoother transitions when expanding/collapsing the island
  • Updated icons for all built-in widgets

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed memory leak when using Music widget for extended periods
  • Fixed crash on macOS Sonoma 14.3 when connecting AirPods
  • Fixed notification sounds playing even when disabled
  • Fixed island not appearing on secondary displays in some configurations
  • Fixed rare issue where timer would show negative values
  • Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working after wake from sleep

Version 2.4.0

January 20, 2024

✨ New Features

  • Custom Themes — Create and share your own color themes. Import themes from the community or design your perfect look.
  • System Monitor Widgets — New widgets for CPU usage, memory pressure, network speed, and battery health.
  • Calendar Integration — See upcoming events and meeting reminders in your notch. Supports Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook.
  • Focus Mode Sync — Automatically adjust island behavior based on your macOS Focus mode.

⚡ Improvements

  • New settings UI with better organization and search
  • Improved animation curves for more natural feel
  • Better handling of long notification text
  • Faster app launch time (now under 0.5 seconds)

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed island flickering on ProMotion displays
  • Fixed theme not persisting after restart
  • Fixed notification actions not working for some apps

Version 2.3.0

December 10, 2023

✨ New Features

  • External Display Support — NotchHub now works on external monitors as a floating island. Position it anywhere you like.
  • iPhone Mirroring — See iPhone notifications, calls, and messages in your Mac's notch (requires iOS 17+).
  • Keyboard Shortcuts — New global shortcuts for common actions. Fully customizable in settings.
  • Window Snapping — Hold Option while dragging windows to snap them around the notch area.

⚡ Improvements

  • Redesigned onboarding experience
  • Better VoiceOver support for accessibility
  • Reduced CPU usage by additional 15%
  • New "Minimal" mode for distraction-free work

Version 2.2.0

November 5, 2023

✨ New Features

  • AirPods Battery Widget — See your AirPods battery level when connected. Shows left, right, and case status.
  • Now Playing Widget — Universal media widget that works with any app playing audio.
  • Pomodoro Timer — Built-in focus timer with customizable work/break intervals.

⚡ Improvements

  • New spring animation physics for more playful interactions
  • Improved notification queuing when multiple arrive at once
  • Better album art extraction from various music apps

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed island not hiding during fullscreen video playback
  • Fixed incorrect time display in 24-hour format
  • Fixed gesture conflicts with some third-party apps

Version 2.1.0

October 15, 2023

✨ New Features

  • Gesture Controls — Swipe left/right to skip tracks, tap to play/pause, long-press to expand.
  • Download Progress — See Safari and Chrome download progress in your notch.
  • Quick Actions — Right-click the notch for a menu of quick actions.
Major Release

Version 2.0.0

September 26, 2023

✨ Complete Redesign

  • All-New UI — Completely redesigned interface inspired by iOS 17 Dynamic Island with smoother animations and better visual hierarchy.
  • Live Activities — Real-time updates for music, timers, phone calls, and more.
  • Apple Music Integration — Full playback controls with album artwork.
  • Phone Call Support — Answer, decline, or mute calls directly from your Mac.
  • Smart Notifications — Notifications appear in the notch with beautiful expand animations.
  • Native Swift — Rebuilt from scratch in pure Swift for maximum performance.

Version 1.x (Legacy)

June 2023 — September 2023

Version 1.x was the initial release of NotchHub with basic notch customization features. We recommend all users upgrade to version 2.x for the best experience.

View legacy changelog

v1.5.0 — September 10, 2023

  • Added notification support
  • Basic music controls
  • Performance improvements

v1.0.0 — June 15, 2023

  • Initial release
  • Basic notch hiding/styling
  • Simple clock widget