> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.cleftnotes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changelog

> All notable changes to Cleft Notes since 2024

export const CarPlayCapture = ({src, alt, caption, size = 'sm'}) => {
  const dims = size === 'lg' ? {
    pad: '18px',
    outerRadius: '28px',
    innerRadius: '16px',
    shadow: '0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(229,75,43,0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.8)'
  } : {
    pad: '14px',
    outerRadius: '24px',
    innerRadius: '14px',
    shadow: '0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(229,75,43,0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.8)'
  };
  return <>
      <div style={{
    position: 'relative',
    padding: dims.pad,
    borderRadius: dims.outerRadius,
    background: 'linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1c1e 0%, #0a0a0b 100%)',
    boxShadow: dims.shadow
  }}>
        <div style={{
    position: 'relative',
    borderRadius: dims.innerRadius,
    overflow: 'hidden',
    background: '#000',
    boxShadow: 'inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04)'
  }}>
          <img src={src} alt={alt} style={{
    display: 'block',
    width: '100%',
    height: 'auto'
  }} />
          <div aria-hidden="true" style={{
    position: 'absolute',
    inset: 0,
    background: 'linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 65%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%)',
    pointerEvents: 'none'
  }} />
        </div>
      </div>
      <div style={{
    display: 'flex',
    alignItems: 'center',
    justifyContent: 'center',
    gap: '8px',
    marginTop: '0.85rem',
    fontSize: '0.875rem',
    fontWeight: 500,
    color: 'var(--text-secondary, #6b7280)',
    letterSpacing: '0.02em'
  }}>
        <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.8" strokeLinecap="round" aria-hidden="true" style={{
    opacity: 0.85
  }}>
          <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="9" />
          <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="2" fill="currentColor" stroke="none" />
          <line x1="12" y1="10" x2="12" y2="5" />
          <line x1="10.3" y1="13" x2="6" y2="15.5" />
          <line x1="13.7" y1="13" x2="18" y2="15.5" />
        </svg>
        <span>{caption}</span>
      </div>
    </>;
};

*For what's in beta and shipping next, see the [roadmap](/roadmap).*

<div id="v1-13-0" />

<Update label="May 4, 2026" description="v1.13.0 - Think While You Drive" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos", "carplay"]}>
  ## Think While You Drive

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 133) · macOS (build 157) · watchOS (build 133) · CarPlay (new)

    v1.13.0 is now live across all platforms on the App Store and Mac App Store.
  </Note>

  Record a voice note while you drive. With CarPlay support, you can capture a thought, save it in a tap, and start the next one right away. All without reaching for your phone.

  <div style={{ maxWidth: '780px', margin: '2.5rem auto' }}>
    <CarPlayCapture src="/images/screenshots/carplay/carplay-new-note.png" alt="Cleft on a CarPlay display showing the Ready to record screen with a centered plus button" caption="Ready to record · on CarPlay" size="lg" />
  </div>

  ### Added

  * **[CarPlay recording.](/user-guides/carplay)** Tap the New Note button on your car screen, speak your thought, and your note is waiting on your phone when you arrive.
  * **[Pause and resume CarPlay recordings.](/user-guides/carplay#how-it-works)** Tap Pause if you need a moment, then Resume when you are ready. The timer freezes while paused.
  * **[Stop and start the next note right away.](/user-guides/carplay)** When you tap Stop in CarPlay, the screen saves immediately. You can record the next note without waiting for the previous one to finish processing.
  * **[Smaller CarPlay recordings.](/user-guides/carplay)** CarPlay notes upload as compact files about a fifth the size of before, so they sync faster on patchy signal.
  * **[Spot CarPlay notes at a glance.](/user-guides/carplay#how-it-works)** A small steering wheel mark on each note shows it came from your car. A pulsing dot means it is still processing. A warning icon means you can tap to retry.

  {/* v1.14.0: re-add 'Pin a note to CarPlay' bullet (Pinned Note widget on CarPlay) once it ships. Disabled for v1.13.0. */}

  * **Send a note in one tap.** A new Send button on the note toolbar puts Notion and three Copy options (Markdown, Plain Text, Transcript) one tap away.

  - **[Every recording lands in Notion automatically.](/user-guides/integrations/notion/overview#send-a-note)** Plus users pick a Notion database once in Settings → Integrations → Notion, and finished recordings push there with no per-note tap. Manual Send reuses the same destination so taps and recordings always go to the same place.
  - **[Tidy your library after a manual Send.](/user-guides/integrations/notion/overview#send-a-note)** A new Plus toggle in Settings → Integrations → Notion moves a note to your Archived filter the moment Notion confirms a manual Send. Off by default, and the note stays recoverable from Archived.

  * **[Pin any note to your home screen.](/user-guides/widgets-and-action-button#pinned-note-widget)** Long-press a note in your list, or tap Pin to Widget from the more (•••) menu of an open note. The pinned note stays front and center on the widget until you pin a different one.
  * **[Continue your last note from anywhere.](/user-guides/widgets-and-action-button#continue-last-widget)** A new Continue Last widget refreshes to your most recent note. Control Center adds a Continue Last Note button that picks up where you left off.

  <div style={{ maxWidth: '240px', margin: '2rem auto' }}>
    <Frame caption="New Cleft Note, Continue, and Pinned Note widgets on the iPhone home screen">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/Mj-7546ZpOTfVZmb/images/screenshots/widgets/widgets-home-screen.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Mj-7546ZpOTfVZmb&q=85&s=02d51a9470fec097f2e7a913c5daf481" alt="iPhone home screen showing three Cleft widgets: a small New Cleft Note widget with a red plus button, a small Continue widget showing the most recent note titled Voice Memo Transcription Test, and a medium Pinned Note widget showing the same note with a Tap to add audio prompt" style={{ display: 'block', width: '100%', height: 'auto' }} width="978" height="2000" data-path="images/screenshots/widgets/widgets-home-screen.png" />
    </Frame>
  </div>

  * **[Siri and Shortcuts work end to end.](/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/overview)** Search Notes, Get Last Transcript, Export Note, Get Note Summary, and more all return real results from your account. Build a Shortcut, ask Siri, or run an action from the Share sheet.

  - **See how long you've been recording at a glance.** Elapsed time appears in the Dynamic Island, on your Lock Screen, and in the Mac Menu Bar while a recording is in progress.
  - **[A guided tour inside the app.](/user-guides/widgets-and-action-button#in-app-guide)** Settings now has a Widgets section that walks through every place Cleft shows up. Pinned Note, Continue Last, Dynamic Island, Control Center, CarPlay, and the Action Button.
  - **Bigger text, still sharp.** Note text and toolbar icons scale with your Dynamic Type setting, so larger text stays readable on every iPhone.

  ### Changed

  * **Press record and go.** Bluetooth headsets and AirPods are ready the moment you tap record, and switching devices mid-recording no longer stalls the waveform.
  * **Hear the full save tone.** The chime after you stop a recording plays through to the end instead of cutting off short.
  * **A cleaner note toolbar.** Pin to Widget moved into the note's ••• menu next to Archive and Manage, freeing toolbar space for the new Send button.
  * **Mac commands where you'd expect them.** Zoom and Show / Hide now live under the standard View menu instead of a duplicate.
  * **The Window menu is always available on Mac.** A new "Notes" entry stays visible even when no windows are open, so you can reopen your notes from the menu bar anytime.
  * **Close the window without closing the app on Mac.** Cmd+W or the red close button now keeps Cleft running in your Dock. Cmd+Q still quits cleanly.
  * **Cmd+Tab back to Cleft on Mac behaves.** Coming back to Cleft no longer pops it above the app you were just using, and clicking the Dock icon reliably restores the right window.
  * **Pin and Edit feel like one control now.** The pin toggle moved from the floating button into the header toolbar.
  * **Pick photos faster.** Adding a photo to a note uses the latest iOS photo picker instead of the older camera roll.
  * **Faster scrolling.** Tag filtering and note loading are noticeably snappier when you have a lot of notes.
  * **Less visual noise while notes transcribe.** Cleft shows one shared progress bar instead of one per note.

  ### Fixed

  * **Your music picks back up on its own.** Apple Music, Audible, Pocket Casts, and any other app you were listening to start playing again within a couple of seconds of saving a note.
  * **Upgrade to Plus mid-drive.** Tap upgrade while you are recording in CarPlay and your longer recording time is available right away.
  * **Continue waits for slow saves.** On a patchy connection, the Continue recorder now stays open until your save confirms, instead of closing early.
  * **Recording stop is crash-safe.** Stop a recording while another app or a call interrupts the audio session and your note is preserved instead of crashing the app.
  * **Transcription handles low memory.** When the device runs short on memory, the transcript step shows a retry option instead of ending the app.
  * **Subscription status loads cleanly at launch.** Pro features no longer flicker off on slow networks or during a fresh start.
  * **Connect to Zapier from Settings.** Open Settings → Integrations → Zapier and link your account in one tap.
  * **Second recording always captures sound.** Pressing record straight after another note hears your microphone every time.
  * **Pause and resume capture audio.** Resume after a pause and your recording continues with sound, not silence.
  * **Sync badge clears properly.** Phantom notes no longer inflate the number on your sync indicator.
  * **Photo export works again.** Saving a note image no longer fails on newer iOS versions.
  * **Notes display correctly behind the Dynamic Island.** Content no longer hides behind the status bar on newer iPhones.
  * **Recording stays on screen until done.** You will not be sent back, even if you tap back, while your note is still processing.
  * **Watch and CarPlay notes arrive reliably.** Recordings made offline or on a flaky connection now sync to your phone the moment you are back online.
  * **Empty recordings clean themselves up.** Leftover empty notes from a previous bug no longer clutter your list or sync count, and notes with real content are always safe.
  * **Recordings take less storage.** Cleft no longer keeps the intermediate audio file around once your note has finished saving, and old leftover files are tidied up the first time you open this version.
  * **Unfinished notes go to the right screen.** Partially synced notes no longer show a blank view.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Andy S, Parker K, Dave W, Rich P, Andrew M, Alex M, Gila R, Ahmed L, and Jaime B for your feedback.
</Update>

<div id="v1-12-3" />

<Update label="March 22, 2026" description="v1.12.3 - Quieter Under the Hood" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Quieter Under the Hood

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 76) · macOS (build 121) · watchOS (build 75)
  </Note>

  Your notes just got tougher. Edits save themselves, failed notes tell you why, and Apple Watch recordings find their way to your phone even out of range.

  ### Changed

  * **Your edits are safe.** Close the app, lose power, switch screens. Your changes are waiting when you come back.
  * **See why a note failed.** One clear reason, one tap to try again.
  * **Uploads that fix themselves.** If something goes wrong with your audio, the app sorts it out in the background.
  * **Apple Watch recordings get through.** Walk away from your phone and your recording still arrives when you reconnect.

  ### Fixed

  * **Mac recordings save before closing.** The app waits until your work is safe before dismissing.
  * **Retry works on every failed note.** Some previously stuck notes can now be retried with a single tap.
  * **Smoother audio recovery.** Upload issues resolve automatically so your notes come through complete.
  * **Watch sync is more reliable.** Recordings transfer consistently, even after being out of range.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Rumeet and everyone who reported sync and recording issues.
</Update>

<div id="v1-12-2" />

<Update label="March 21, 2026" description="v1.12.2 - Never Miss a Word" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Never Miss a Word

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 73) · macOS (build 118) · watchOS (build 73)
  </Note>

  Switch your AirPods, plug in a USB mic, connect a Bluetooth headset. Your recording keeps going.

  ### Changed

  * **Your full recording, every time.** Connect AirPods, plug in a mic, switch devices. Your recording keeps going without missing a word.
  * **More accurate transcripts.** Long recordings come through clean. Every section in the right order, nothing repeated or skipped.
  * **Record through anything.** USB mics, Bluetooth headsets, external displays. Nothing interrupts your flow.

  ### Fixed

  * **Recordings survive device changes.** AirPods, USB mics, Bluetooth speakers. Switch mid-recording and nothing is lost.
  * **Transcript accuracy improved for longer recordings.**
  * **iPad split view navigation crash resolved.**

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Jody for your feedback.
</Update>

<div id="v1-12-1" />

<Update label="March 16, 2026" description="v1.12.1 - Built to Last" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Built to Last

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 72) · macOS (build 117) · watchOS (build 72)
  </Note>

  No new buttons to find, just a tougher, more accurate version of what you already rely on.

  <div style={{ display: "flex", gap: "16px", alignItems: "center", maxWidth: "100%", overflow: "hidden" }}>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/0236LR4ixz6pmh4K/images/screenshots/cleft-v1121-codeblock-ios-light.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0236LR4ixz6pmh4K&q=85&s=8362a5ab577d7de24bad9ca600858cee" alt="Cleft v1.12.1 on iOS showing a voice note with properly styled code blocks in monospace font" style={{ width: "140px", height: "auto", flexShrink: 0 }} width="1350" height="2760" data-path="images/screenshots/cleft-v1121-codeblock-ios-light.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/g7JFUse1JJ28luuj/images/screenshots/cleft-v1121-codeblock-macos-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g7JFUse1JJ28luuj&q=85&s=47bdc5d1336825c7d9093fc6928cfd90" alt="Cleft v1.12.1 on macOS in dark mode showing a voice note with code blocks rendered in monospace with a distinct background" style={{ flex: 1, minWidth: 0, height: "auto" }} width="1200" height="782" data-path="images/screenshots/cleft-v1121-codeblock-macos-dark.png" />
  </div>

  ### Changed

  * **Better transcription.** Catches phantom words that aren't in your audio.
  * **Quiet recordings come through.** Low-volume audio sounds right before transcription.
  * **Titles keep up.** Progress indicator while longer titles generate.
  * **Code blocks look the part.** Monospace font and proper styling in your notes.
  * **Back means back.** Navigating away cleans up properly.
  * **iPad and Mac split view.** Your selected note stays put when you refresh.

  ### Fixed

  * **Way more stable.** Fewer crashes across iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch.
  * **Quieter in the background.** Reduced unnecessary background activity so your battery lasts longer.
  * **Deep links work with paywall.** Tapping a link no longer gets stuck.
  * **Your audio is protected.** Upload interruptions can't delete your recording.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to marpa73, Nigel, Solange, Vince C, and writethecheck for your feedback.
</Update>

<div id="v1-12" />

<Update label="March 6, 2026" description="v1.12 - Polish Edition" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Polish Edition

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 66) · macOS (build 111) · watchOS (build 66)
    Available to download by Friday, March 6.
  </Note>

  Nothing new to learn, just a better version of what you already use.

  <div style={{ display: "flex", gap: "16px", alignItems: "center", maxWidth: "100%", overflow: "hidden" }}>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/ksdVzNJOCBkkQi5h/images/screenshots/cleft-v112-processing-ios.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ksdVzNJOCBkkQi5h&q=85&s=9ac70f23f7a540b2e5a41e12d6658f9d" alt="Cleft v1.12 on iOS showing the processing screen after a voice note" style={{ width: "140px", height: "auto", flexShrink: 0 }} width="1354" height="2764" data-path="images/screenshots/cleft-v112-processing-ios.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/g7JFUse1JJ28luuj/images/screenshots/cleft-v112-note-macos.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g7JFUse1JJ28luuj&q=85&s=93ab33fb2de72278b7f142e93a778ca3" alt="Cleft v1.12 on macOS showing a client meeting note organized into Summary, Decisions, Open Questions, and Next Steps" style={{ flex: 1, minWidth: 0, height: "auto" }} width="1200" height="782" data-path="images/screenshots/cleft-v112-note-macos.png" />
  </div>

  ### Added

  * **Choose your date format.** Pick the format that makes sense to you in Settings.
  * **Cmd+/ for search.** Quick access to search from anywhere on Mac.
  * **Keyboard shortcuts in Settings.** Cmd+1 through Cmd+5 to switch tabs on Mac.
  * **Better first experience.** Smoother onboarding with instruction templates to get you started.

  ### Changed

  * **Cleaner note list.** Redesigned cards with better spacing.
  * **Simpler toolbar on iPhone.** Consolidated into one tidy sheet.
  * **Tags.** Unified picker, bigger tap targets, and bulk management across multiple notes.
  * **Sharing.** More reliable across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  * **Spotlight search.** Finds tags, works offline.
  * **Mac Settings.** Redesigned with native styling.
  * **Smoother transitions.** Less jank when processing notes.
  * **AirPods mic on Mac.** Detected properly on first recording.

  ### Fixed

  * **Way more stable.** Eliminated dozens of crash causes across the app.
  * **Faster.** Removed hangs that caused momentary freezes.
  * **Offline notes work.** No more getting stuck without a connection.
  * **Mac polish.** Settings window behaves, logout works, delete alerts are consistent.
  * **Watch sync.** Notes don't duplicate, transcription is more reliable, offline recordings sync when you're back online.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Andy A, Ankur O, Bernardo L, Nigel, Rich P, Rumeet W, Solange A, Tim B, and Vince C for your feedback.
</Update>

<div id="v1-11" />

<Update label="February 3, 2026" description="v1.11 - Liquid Fast Edition" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Liquid Fast Edition

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 50) · macOS (build 93) · watchOS (build 50)
  </Note>

  Speed is the feature. We rebuilt how sync works, how the notebook engine performs, and how fast your note is ready after recording. Everything just got faster. Still entirely on-device.

  ### Added

  * **Your note is ready when you are.** No more waiting after you stop recording.
  * **Synced notes auto-export (Mac).** iPhone & Watch notes land in your local folder automatically.
  * **Restart a note while recording.** Changed your mind? Discard and start fresh without leaving the recording screen.

  ### Changed

  * **Record, stop, 3 seconds.** Down from 20 seconds. Upgraded transcription engine.
  * **Only changed notes sync.** No more full reloads. Way faster on large libraries.
  * **Smarter notebook engine.** Handles tricky recordings without crashing.
  * **No more phantom "Thank you".** Silence filtering catches hallucinations.
  * **Local Sync works better.** More reliable syncing between devices.

  ### Fixed

  * **Way more stable.** 10+ crash causes eliminated.
  * **Quality checks don't repeat every 60 seconds anymore.**
  * **Cancel a recording, Live Activity goes away.**
  * **Recordings save the moment you hit stop.**
  * **GPU issues handled gracefully.** Falls back to CPU if needed.
  * **Switch apps mid-recording.** Transcription picks up where you left off.
  * **Recording view looks right on Mac.**
  * **No more background crashes on Mac.**
  * **Copy buttons work reliably on Mac.** Toolbar copy actions no longer fail silently.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Andy A, Cemre G, Hugh P, Kearney B, Nigel, Rachel M, Rich P, Solange A, Tim B, Tyler S, and Willi B for your feedback.
</Update>

<Update label="January 7, 2026" description="v1.10.3" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Rock-Solid Reliability

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 44) · macOS (build 87) · watchOS (build 44)
  </Note>

  We caught a few issues from the last release. This one makes things right.

  ### Fixed

  * **Your recordings are safe.** Even if something goes wrong, audio is protected.
  * **App stays rock-solid.** No more unexpected crashes.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Tyler S for catching this one early. Your report got us a quick fix.
</Update>

<div id="v1-10-2" />

<Update label="January 6, 2026" description="v1.10.2" tags={["release", "ios", "macos", "watchos"]}>
  ## Better Audio, Smoother Sync

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 43) · macOS (build 86) · watchOS (build 43)
  </Note>

  Happy New Year! Starting as we mean to go on. Lots of goodies in this one.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/5SBtSayvYyWsEM7e/images/screenshots/cleft-v1102-ios-watchos-live-activity-widgets.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5SBtSayvYyWsEM7e&q=85&s=5b3499081dfb3d44c5fc260e2ea2ba08" alt="Cleft v1.10.2 showing iOS Live Activity recording timer, Apple Watch complication, and home screen widgets" width="1600" height="1313" data-path="images/screenshots/cleft-v1102-ios-watchos-live-activity-widgets.png" />

  ### Changed

  * **Quiet recordings come through clearer.** Better transcription accuracy.
  * **See your recording without unlocking.** Timer on your lock screen.
  * **Feel when things happen.** Tactile feedback throughout.
  * **Know what buttons do.** Hover or long-press any icon.
  * **Reopen the sidebar easily.** Collapsed it on iPad? Bring it back.
  * **Login codes fill themselves in.** One-tap verification.
  * **Widgets update instantly.** Changes reflect right away.
  * **iPad looks sharper.** Tighter spacing, cleaner forms.
  * **Play unfinished notes.** Listen while still processing.
  * **Cleaner clipboard paste.** Strips formatting automatically.
  * **Record on your watch with AirPods.** Or Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
  * **See where each recording starts.** Dividers between sessions.

  ### Fixed

  * **Offline notes finally sync.** Made a note without wifi? It'll upload.
  * **No more stuck spinners.** Reconnecting is instant now.
  * **Filters work reliably.** Pick a tag, see matching notes.
  * **Bluetooth mics work better.** Smoother device selection.
  * **Deleted notes stay deleted.** No more ghost notes.
  * **Play button works on Mac.** Click play, it plays.
  * **One sync button on Mac.** Removed the duplicate.
  * **No more crashes.** Playback, Settings, and more.
  * **Keyboard appears reliably.** Fixed iPadOS focus issues.
  * **Text doesn't get cut off.** Fixed macOS layout.
  * **Background transcription retries.** Retries automatically.
  * **Recording status stays in sync.** Lock screen timer works.
  * **Mac toolbar polished.** Cleaner buttons, better spacing.
  * **Fewer interruptions.** Clearer upgrade paths.

  ### Accessibility

  * **VoiceOver reads context menus.** Full screen reader support.
  * **Bigger touch targets.** Buttons are easier to tap, especially on smaller screens.
  * **Navigate with your keyboard.** Improved keyboard navigation throughout.

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Andy A, Grant, Mike L, Nigel, Rich P, and Solange for your feedback and bug reports. You make Cleft better.
</Update>

<div id="december-13-2025" />

<Update label="December 13, 2025" description="v1.10.1" tags={["release", "ios", "macos"]}>
  ## A Notes App That Really Works

  <Note>
    **Platforms:** iOS (build 34) · macOS (build 74)
  </Note>

  We're back to shipping fast. Less things to give you the ick. It's [all the small things](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ht5RZpzPqw). 🎸 This song, all week. Our Spotify Wrapped? No respect. (This team has no respect for silence, except when we're using the app for note-taking while reading.)

  When [David Pierce at The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/31/24116047/cleft-notes-ai-voice-spider-verse-short-steve-believers-installer-newsletter) first reviewed Cleft, he said:

  > "A notes app that really works."

  (You can do blockquotes in Cleft now. 😉)

  That was day one. This is us returning to those roots. Making good on that promise.

  You asked for a black hole: dump your thoughts, trust they're captured, always synced. We rebuilt the sync layer. Fixed the race conditions. Fixed the edge cases. Your audio stays local. Your notes sync across Mac and phone instantly, reliably. Back to fast. Back to focused.

  ### Changed

  <video autoPlay muted loop playsInline alt="Cleft v1.10.1 demonstrating keyboard shortcuts and instant note capture across macOS and iOS" aria-label="Cleft v1.10.1 demonstrating new keyboard shortcuts and instant note capture across macOS and iOS, showing the streamlined recording interface and real-time sync between devices">
    <source src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/EF58int15_GHJY9S/images/gifs/cleft-v1101-voice-notes-macos-ios.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=EF58int15_GHJY9S&q=85&s=0024bafff4a6b11fe0e48f9cb86fae10" type="video/mp4" data-path="images/gifs/cleft-v1101-voice-notes-macos-ios.mp4" />
  </video>

  * **Start talking immediately.** Tap record, see your words.
  * **Notes follow you everywhere.** Phone to Mac, instantly synced.
  * **Pull down to sync.** Grab latest from any device.
  * **"Hey Siri, take a note".** Voice commands, hands-free.
  * **Keyboard-first on Mac.** N to record, C to copy, S to share. [All shortcuts →](/user-guides/keyboard-shortcuts)
  * **Links open in Cleft.** Tap links from emails to jump in.
  * **Continue where you left off** *(Plus).* Add recordings to any note.
  * **Other apps can use audio.** FaceTime, Spotify work alongside.
  * **Pin notes to Home Screen.** Widgets for important notes.
  * **Auto-copy to clipboard.** Transcribed note, ready to paste.
  * **Richer formatting.** Bold, italic, headings, quotes.
  * **See what's included.** Plan features at a glance.
  * **Easier-to-read transcripts.** Paragraph breaks for scannability.
  * **Accessibility improvements.** VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, haptics.
  * **Vote on our roadmap.** Upvote features from Settings.

  ### Fixed

  <video autoPlay muted loop playsInline alt="Cleft v1.10.1 showing polished fixes and smooth workflows across devices" aria-label="Cleft v1.10.1 showing polished fixes and smooth workflows across devices">
    <source src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/EF58int15_GHJY9S/images/gifs/cleft-v1101-edge-case-regenerate-removed.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=EF58int15_GHJY9S&q=85&s=041d8376dd97ce9ae95f3d7f6aa48528" type="video/mp4" data-path="images/gifs/cleft-v1101-edge-case-regenerate-removed.mp4" />
  </video>

  * **Create notes back-to-back.** Finish one, start another.
  * **Say yes to the mic once.** Then we get out of your way.
  * **Recordings save reliably.** Voice notes captured consistently.
  * **Plus works immediately.** No delays, no refreshing.
  * **Record without interruptions.** Talk as long as you need.
  * **Switch headphones mid-thought.** Swap devices without losing audio.
  * **Offline recordings sync.** Upload when you're back online.
  * **See what's waiting.** Pending notes indicator.
  * **No more "got interrupted" errors.** Background sync fixed.
  * **AirPods just work.** Preferred device stays connected.
  * **Smoother waveform.** Fixed rare display glitch.
  * **Language settings stick.** No more resets.
  * **Mac opens cleanly.** One window, every time.

  ***

  ### For Our International Users 🌍

  We support [57 languages](/user-guides/languages). This release brings transcription from "okay for some" to much better, whether you're in Germany, Norway, Brazil, or anywhere else.

  **What's new:** Transcription and note language are now synced. Multilingual switching is on the [roadmap](/roadmap).

  **What language would make Cleft work better for you?** [Let us know →](mailto:hello+languages@cleftnotes.com?subject=Language%20Request)

  ***

  ### Contributors

  Thanks to Andy, Betsy U, Bjørn, David P, DC, Elaine S, Four, Frank, Glenneth, Grant, Gus S, Harald, Hasan, Jan, Jo, Justin F, Kurtis, Lally S, Lasse, Meighan O'T, Michelle B, Mike L, Morgan, Nigel, Oddbjørn, Paddy R, Paul S, Rich P, Robert L, Ruby, Solange, Stefanie S, Steve H, Szymon, Tim B, Tyler S, Victor O, Vince, and WSig for your detailed bug reports and feedback. Your care made this release possible.
</Update>

<Update label="October 31, 2025" description="Zapier Template Library with Enhanced Cards" tags={["docs"]}>
  **New card-based Zapier template gallery with visual hierarchy and time-saving metrics**

  * **[13 Zapier Templates](/user-guides/integrations/zapier/templates)** - Enhanced card-based display showing status, setup time, and daily time savings for each template
  * **Organized by Category** - Task Management (7), Issue Tracking (3), Knowledge Management (2), and Note-Taking (1) templates for easy discovery
  * **Visual Hierarchy** - Each card displays ✅ Public status, \~2 min setup time, and 10-20 min/day saved - making ROI transparent at a glance
  * **Platform Browse** - Find templates organized by your favorite tools: Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, GitHub, Jira, Notion, Reflect, and more

  Zapier automations are now easier to discover and understand! ⚡
</Update>

<Update label="September 10, 2025" description="iOS Spotlight Search & Apple Watch" tags={["release", "ios", "watchos"]}>
  **Version 1.10.0** · iOS Build 39

  iOS users, v1.10 is NOW LIVE on the App Store! 🚀 Apple approved it ahead of schedule. This release brings all the powerful features from the macOS release to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

  ### What's New

  * **[Spotlight Search](/user-guides/getting-started#find-notes-instantly-with-spotlight-search-new-in-v1-10)** - Find any note instantly from anywhere on your device - just swipe down and search! [Watch demo →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WiR8WtaZH0)
  * **[Live Transcription](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes)** - Watch your words appear in real-time as you speak
  * **[Apple Watch Support](/user-guides/apple-watch)** - Record notes directly from your wrist! Recordings sync to your iPhone for transcription and processing. Includes complications for quick access.
  * **[2x Faster Performance](/user-guides/viewing-transcripts#performance)** - Everything's snappier with our improved Whisper model
</Update>

<Update label="September 10, 2025" description="Documentation Refresh" tags={["docs"]}>
  **Docs are now easier to navigate!**

  We reorganized [learn.cleftnotes.com](https://learn.cleftnotes.com) based on your feedback:

  * **Simpler structure** - Find what you need in 3 clear sections: [User Guides](/user-guides/getting-started), [The Cookbook](/user-guides/the-cookbook), and [Resources](/community)
  * **Better support** - New dedicated pages for [getting help](/user-guides/contact-support) and understanding [your data rights](/user-guides/data-rights)
  * **Role-specific guides** - Whether you're a [CEO](/user-guides/daily-capture-routines), [student](/user-guides/daily-capture-routines), or [creative](/user-guides/daily-capture-routines), we have guides for you
  * **Cleaner navigation** - Everything is where you'd expect it to be

  All ready for iOS v1.10! 🚀
</Update>

<Update label="September 10, 2025" description="Enhanced Privacy Protections & Transparency" tags={["policy"]}>
  **Stronger data protections and clearer privacy commitments**

  * **Expanded vendor transparency** - Complete list now includes 37 vendors (up from 32) with enhanced EU data residency including 1Password, Revolut Business, Cloudflare, Namecheap, and Rebrandly → [View All Vendors](/trust/vendors)
  * **Lowered age requirement** - Now welcoming users 13+ with parental or bill payer's permission (down from 16+) → [Terms of Service](/trust/terms-of-service)
  * **Enhanced accessibility roadmap** - Clear timeline for screen reader support, VoiceOver improvements, and Cleft 2.0 accessibility features → [Accessibility Statement](/trust/accessibility-statement)
  * **Updated data processing agreement** - Enhanced with missing vendor details and improved transparency → [Data Processing Agreement](/trust/data-processing-agreement-dpa)
  * **Refreshed privacy policies** - All trust center documents aligned with current protections → [Trust Center Overview](/trust/overview)

  Your privacy and accessibility matter to us. These updates ensure complete visibility into how we protect your thoughts. 🔒
</Update>

<Update label="August 24, 2025" description="macOS Spotlight Search" tags={["release", "macos"]}>
  **Version 1.10.0** · macOS Build 26 · iOS available by September 12th

  ### Added

  * **[Spotlight Search](/user-guides/getting-started#find-notes-instantly-with-spotlight-search-new-in-v1-10)** - Find any note instantly from anywhere on your Mac. Just use Command+Space and search - your notes are now part of macOS Spotlight! [Watch demo →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WiR8WtaZH0)
  * **[Live Transcription](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#live-transcription)** - Watch your words appear in real-time as you speak. See exactly what's being captured with our new progress indicator.
  * **[Better Offline Sync](/user-guides/using-cleft-offline)** - Captured a thought without internet? No problem. Your notes sync perfectly when you're back online.

  ### Changed

  * **[2x Faster Performance](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#performance)** - Everything's snappier! Made significant improvements to the Whisper model utilizing CoreML for even better and faster processing on device. Note: The app size is slightly larger due to the improved model. The first transcription will be a little slower as it loads the model into memory.
  * **Full macOS Parity** - Mac users get all the same great features including Spotlight Search with Command+Space.
  * **Documentation Overhaul** - [learn.cleftnotes.com](https://learn.cleftnotes.com) got a major facelift! Check out the refreshed [Getting Started](/user-guides/getting-started) guide, new platform-specific sections for [iOS](/user-guides/ios) and [macOS](/user-guides/macos), plus tons of new content throughout.

  ### Important Notes

  * **macOS Release**: Available now on Mac App Store
  * **iOS Coming Soon**: iOS version with Spotlight Search coming soon - stay tuned!
  * You may need to re-authenticate after updating to this version.
</Update>

<Update label="February 11, 2025" description="Enhanced Audio & Push Notifications" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 1.9.0** · iOS Build 25 · macOS pending

  ### Added

  * **[Enhanced Audio Device Handling](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#audio-devices)** - Seamlessly switch between AirPods, headsets and internal microphone during recording
  * **[Microphone Indicator](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#microphone-indicator)** - New indicator showing current audio input device while recording
  * **Push Notifications** - Get notified for recording interruptions (calls, alarms)

  ### Changed

  * **[Optimized Whisper Model](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#performance)** - Now loads after recording starts to improve performance on older devices
  * **[Editor Improvements](/user-guides/editing-notes#editing)** - Increased line height in the editor for easier note editing
  * **[Delete UX](/user-guides/managing-voice-notes#note-actions)** - Removes the current note from view if you delete it (Thanks Vince!)
</Update>

<Update label="January 16, 2025" description="Notion Integration & Offline States" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 1.8.0** · iOS Build 24

  ### Added

  * **[Notion Integration](/user-guides/integrations/notion/overview)** - Send your Cleft notes to Notion with our latest integration
  * **[Auto-send to Notion](/user-guides/integrations/notion/overview#auto-send)** - Auto send the note to Notion if you only have 1 Notion database selected. Instant send, less clicks.
  * **[Offline States](/user-guides/using-cleft-offline#visual-indicators)** - Added a nice new empty state and offline state for when you're recording offline!
  * **[Silence Detection](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#silence-detection)** - Improved silence detection for long recordings
  * **[Send Icon](/user-guides/exporting-notes#sharing)** - New Send icon (paper plane) with integrated sharing options

  ### Changed

  * **[Editor Readability](/user-guides/editing-notes#editor)** - Enhanced editor readability with increased line height
  * **[Sync Context Menu](/user-guides/syncing-notes#manual-sync)** - Added Sync Online to context menu for offline notes
  * **[Dark Mode](/user-guides/settings#appearance)** - Improved dark mode in integrations view
  * **[iOS Share Menu](/user-guides/exporting-notes#ios-sharing)** - Changed the iOS share menu to use dropdowns like the macOS and iPad apps

  ### Fixed

  * Image upload reliability issues
  * Recording resume after app switch
  * Offline transcript saving
  * Icon size consistency
  * Text truncation issue in view tab
  * Dynamic font sizes on pop over menus
  * Shareable link auto-copy to clipboard
</Update>

<Update label="December 26, 2024" description="Speak Easy Podcast with Jonny Cosgrove" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Jonny Cosgrove introduces Amber](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/17) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Cleft's founder discusses company progress and announces Amber, a new product complementing Cleft's voice-first approach (27:40)

  Listen to all episodes featuring top leaders and innovators sharing their systems for success.
</Update>

<Update label="December 24, 2024" description="Fast Company Best Apps" tags={["media"]}>
  [The 25 Best New Apps of 2024](https://www.fastcompany.com/91251391/the-25-best-new-apps-of-2024) on Fast Company - Featured in annual best apps roundup
</Update>

<Update label="December 19, 2024" description="Ang Jandak on Innovation & Transformation" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Ang Jandak on Innovation & Transformation](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/16) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - How business functions interconnect and the importance of "radical understanding" (31:48)
</Update>

<Update label="December 13, 2024" description="The Generalist Gift Guide" tags={["media"]}>
  [The Generalist Gift Guide](https://www.generalistcareer.com/p/the-generalist-gift-guide) on The Generalist - Featured as top productivity tool recommendation
</Update>

<Update label="December 12, 2024" description="John Lee on Working From Anywhere" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [John Lee on Working From Anywhere](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/15) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - CEO of Work From Anywhere discusses cultural awareness and communication in a global world (25:08)
</Update>

<Update label="December 5, 2024" description="Grace Gavin on Open Communication" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Grace Gavin on Open Communication](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/14) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Chief of Staff at Know Honesty reveals how "open and honest" transforms workplace relationships (27:49)
</Update>

<Update label="December 4, 2024" description="Family Sharing & Custom Instructions" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 1.7.0** · iOS Build 23

  ### Added

  * **[Apple Family Sharing](/user-guides/restore-account-and-purchases#family-sharing)** - Support for Apple Family Sharing
  * **[Custom Instructions](/user-guides/custom-instructions)** - Custom instructions for Plus Plan subscribers

  ### Changed

  * **[New Pricing](/user-guides/upgrade-to-plus)** - Annual plan $39/year (was $89/year), Monthly plan $7/month (was $9/month)
  * **Family Sharing** - Family sharing capabilities under one subscription

  ### Fixed

  * Tag saving issue when tapping return on keyboard
  * Lock screen widget issue on iOS18
</Update>

<Update label="November 28, 2024" description="Nadia Harris on Remote Work" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Nadia Harris on Remote Work](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/13) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Remote work lawyer discusses the evolving world of work (25:04)
</Update>

<Update label="November 21, 2024" description="Sara Lobkovich on Well-being OKRs" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Sara Lobkovich on Well-being OKRs](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/12) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Coaching on goal setting focused on well-being and intrinsic motivation (26:05)
</Update>

<Update label="November 14, 2024" description="Anna Burgess Yang on Productivity" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Anna Burgess Yang on Productivity](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/11) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Former corporate executive discusses productivity and work-life integration (23:31)
</Update>

<Update label="November 7, 2024" description="Susan Boles on Calmer Business" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Susan Boles on Calmer Business](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/10) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - CFO at Beyond Margins discusses building businesses focused on comfortable margins (24:30)
</Update>

<Update label="October 31, 2024" description="Voice Apps Guide" tags={["media"]}>
  [How to Use Voice Apps to Capture Ideas](https://blog.annabyang.com/voice-apps/) by Anna Burgess Yang - Comprehensive guide featuring Cleft's approach to voice capture
</Update>

<Update label="October 31, 2024" description="Katherine Sanders on ADHD" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Katherine Sanders on ADHD](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/9) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Neurodivergent ADHD coach discusses how divergent thinkers approach productivity (22:00)
</Update>

<Update label="October 24, 2024" description="Meighan O'Toole on Knowledge Management" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Meighan O'Toole on Knowledge Management](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/8) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Journey from physical notebooks to digital tools (25:56)
</Update>

<Update label="October 23, 2024" description="Zapier Integration & Smart Audio" tags={["release", "ios", "macos"]}>
  **Version 1.6.0** · iOS Build 22

  ### Added

  * **[Zapier Triggers](/user-guides/integrations/zapier/templates)** - Improved Zapier Triggers with tag-based automation
  * **[Zapier Export](/user-guides/integrations/zapier/templates)** - Enhanced Zapier data export capabilities
  * **[Smart Audio Handling](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#smart-audio)** - Smart audio handling for iOS/iPadOS

  ### Changed

  * **macOS**: [Audio device selection](/user-guides/settings#audio) in settings
  * **macOS**: [Keyboard shortcuts](/user-guides/keyboard-shortcuts) reference in Menu Bar
  * **iOS/iPadOS**: [Automatic audio pause/resume](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#auto-pause) during recording
  * **iOS/iPadOS**: [Enhanced clipboard options](/user-guides/exporting-notes#clipboard) for new notes

  ### Fixed

  * Page navigation issues in iOS 18
  * Streamlined interface improvements
</Update>

<Update label="October 17, 2024" description="Ali Greene on Remote Documentation" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Ali Greene on Remote Documentation](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/7) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Author of Remote Works discusses how documentation enables workplace flexibility (26:24)
</Update>

<Update label="October 10, 2024" description="Claire Podulka on Communication" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Claire Podulka on Communication](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/6) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Chief of Staff at TXI discusses effective communication as a skill (21:39)
</Update>

<Update label="October 3, 2024" description="Dr. Cindy Young on Knowledge Sharing" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Dr. Cindy Young on Knowledge Sharing](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/5) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Human-centered knowledge management and the importance of sharing (21:45)
</Update>

<Update label="October 1, 2024" description="Terms of Service Update" tags={["policy"]}>
  **Terms Update** - Updated terms of service with expanded user protections

  Key updates include 16+ age requirement, clear 14-day no-questions-asked refund policy, simplified account responsibilities, and enhanced user rights protections under Irish law.
</Update>

<Update label="September 30, 2024" description="New Solo Podcast" tags={["media"]}>
  [Legal Tech Secrets: Voice Notes for Lawyers](https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ernie-the-attorney-a-tech-whisperer-shares-his/id414672788?i=1000671308501) on New Solo - How voice notes are transforming legal documentation (32:15)
</Update>

<Update label="September 26, 2024" description="Katie Scheuer on Effective Meetings" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Katie Scheuer on Effective Meetings](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/4) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Learning designer at Mural discusses collaborative work practices (24:03)
</Update>

<Update label="September 24, 2024" description="macOS App Launch" tags={["release", "ios", "macos"]}>
  **Version 1.5.0** · iOS Build 21 · macOS Build 21

  ### Added

  * **[macOS App](/user-guides/getting-started#macos)** - macOS application on Mac App Store
  * **[In-app Purchases](/user-guides/upgrade-to-plus)** - In-app purchases for iOS and macOS
  * **[Clipboard Options](/user-guides/exporting-notes#clipboard-options)** - Enhanced clipboard functionality with multiple copy options

  ### Changed

  * Automatic clipboard copy options for:
    * [Links](/user-guides/shareable-links)
    * [Markdown](/user-guides/exporting-notes#markdown)
    * [Plaintext](/user-guides/exporting-notes#plaintext)
    * [Combined text and shared links](/user-guides/exporting-notes#combined)

  ### Known Issues

  * Gaps in silence with Whisper model
</Update>

<Update label="September 19, 2024" description="Angela Bierman on Corporate Brain" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Angela Bierman on Corporate Brain](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/3) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Building a "corporate brain" to preserve institutional knowledge (26:46)
</Update>

<Update label="September 18, 2024" description="Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Update" tags={["policy"]}>
  **Privacy & Terms Enhancement** - Major policy updates reinforcing our data protection commitment

  Enhanced GDPR and CCPA compliance, explicit commitment to never train AI models on user data, EU AI Act compliance, and strengthened user privacy rights. Updated terms of service (v1.3) to align with privacy enhancements. Our privacy promise: we guard your notes and respect your privacy.
</Update>

<Update label="September 12, 2024" description="Jonny Cosgrove on Thought Management" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Jonny Cosgrove on Thought Management](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/2) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Neurodivergent entrepreneur discusses managing thoughts and tasks (25:27)
</Update>

<Update label="September 10, 2024" description="Speak Easy Podcast Trailer" tags={["podcast"]}>
  [Trailer](https://speak-easy.transistor.fm/trailer1) on [Speak Easy Podcast](/resources/speak-easy-podcast) - Welcome to Speak Easy with Tyler Sellhorn (01:12)
</Update>

<Update label="September 6, 2024" description="The 80/20 Lawyer" tags={["media"]}>
  [If You Have an iPhone, Check This](https://www.the8020lawyer.com/p/if-you-have-an-iphone-check-this) on The 80/20 Lawyer - How lawyers are using Cleft for legal documentation
</Update>

<Update label="September 4, 2024" description="Password Protected Links" tags={["release", "ios", "macos"]}>
  **Version 1.4.0** · iOS Build 20

  ### Added

  * **[Password Protected Links](/user-guides/shareable-links#password-protection)** - Password protected shareable links for Plus Plan
  * **[Account Management](/user-guides/account-setup)** - Account details update functionality
  * **[Auto-copy on macOS](/user-guides/copying-notes#auto-copy-feature)** - Auto-copy to clipboard on macOS

  ### Fixed

  * [Microphone functionality issues](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#troubleshooting)
  * [Filter performance improvements](/user-guides/managing-voice-notes#filters)
</Update>

<Update label="September 1, 2024" description="Designer Daily Report" tags={["media"]}>
  Featured in [Designer Daily Report](https://app.designerdailyreport.com/archive) - Voice-first design patterns for productivity apps
</Update>

<Update label="August 28, 2024" description="App Store Launch" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 1.3.0** · iOS Build 19

  ### Added

  * **Initial Release** - First App Store release for iOS and iPadOS
  * **[Refined UI](/user-guides/settings)** - Refined user interface
  * **Beta Migration** - Smooth migration for beta testers

  ### Known Issues

  * [Whisper model silence gaps](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#known-issues)
  * [Initial microphone registration issues](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#known-issues)
</Update>

<Update label="August 24, 2024" description="Rolling Notes & User Profiles" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.18.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Rolling Notes](/user-guides/appending-to-notes)** - Rolling notes with voice recording append
  * **[User Profiles on Mac](/user-guides/account-setup#mac-profiles)** - User profile management on Mac
  * **[Note Merging](/user-guides/managing-voice-notes#note-actions)** - Horizontal line breaks for merged notes

  #### Fixed

  * iOS 18 recording glitches
  * [Obsidian plugin functionality](/user-guides/integrations/obsidian/overview#troubleshooting)
</Update>

<Update label="August 14, 2024" description="AI Tools for Solopreneurs" tags={["media"]}>
  [AI Tools for Solopreneurs (That Are Actually Useful)](https://blog.annabyang.com/ai-tools-for-solopreneurs/) by Anna Burgess Yang - Featured in productivity tools roundup
</Update>

<Update label="August 14, 2024" description="Obsidian Integration" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.17.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Obsidian Integration](/user-guides/integrations/obsidian/overview)** - Obsidian direct one-way sync
  * **[Image Addition on Plus](/user-guides/adding-images-and-photos)** - Image addition to notes on Plus plan
  * **[Silence Detection](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#silence-detection)** - 2-second silence detection for audio quality

  #### Fixed

  * Search keyboard jumping issue
</Update>

<Update label="August 13, 2024" description="DailyTekk Review" tags={["media"]}>
  [The BEST NEW APPS for iPad, Mac, iPhone](https://youtu.be/2xmQ8wRug98?t=363) on DailyTekk - Featured review of Cleft's voice-first approach
</Update>

<Update label="August 10, 2024" description="8-bit Growth" tags={["media"]}>
  [Milking your content](https://8-bit-growth.beehiiv.com/p/milking-content) on 8-bit Growth - How Cleft transforms voice into structured content
</Update>

<Update label="August 10, 2024" description="Action Extension & Shareable Links" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.16.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Action Extension](/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/overview#action-extension)** - iOS Action Extension for easy text note creation
  * **[Shareable Links](/user-guides/shareable-links)** - Shareable link functionality (Plus plan)
  * **[Advanced Clipboard](/user-guides/exporting-notes#advanced)** - Enhanced clipboard functionality

  #### Fixed

  * Delete button accidentally deleting notes
</Update>

<Update label="July 31, 2024" description="Offline Mode & Conversation Capture" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.15.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Offline Mode](/user-guides/using-cleft-offline)** - Full offline mode for iOS
  * **[Conversation Capture](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#conversations)** - iPad/macOS conversation capture
  * **[Settings Transfer](/user-guides/settings#transfer)** - Settings copy to clipboard on iOS
  * **[Note Title Display](/user-guides/editing-notes#titles)** - Note title shown in blue on iPadOS

  #### Fixed

  * macOS transcription and custom command issues
</Update>

<Update label="July 30, 2024" description="The Data Café Podcast" tags={["media"]}>
  [Voice-First Note Taking](https://youtu.be/tkN8KlWKoWE?t=4739) on The Data Café - Exploring how Cleft is changing the way we capture ideas (15:20)
</Update>

<Update label="July 26, 2024" description="Lifehacker Review" tags={["media"]}>
  [Cleft Is an AI-Powered Voice Notes App for Your iPhone and Mac](https://lifehacker.com/tech/cleft-is-an-ai-powered-voice-notes-app-for-your-iphone-and-mac) on Lifehacker - Comprehensive review
</Update>

<Update label="July 25, 2024" description="Local Transcription & Offline Storage" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.14.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Local Transcription](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#local)** - OpenAI's Whisper for local transcription
  * **[Offline Storage](/user-guides/using-cleft-offline#storage)** - Offline note storage capability

  #### Fixed

  * Recording lock issue
  * Connection stability improvements
</Update>

<Update label="July 11, 2024" description="Liquidmatrix Security Digest" tags={["media"]}>
  [Voice Note Security & Privacy](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liquidmatrix-security-digest-podcast-episode-7c/id533166516?i=1000661928260) on Liquidmatrix Security Digest - Deep dive into Cleft's approach to secure voice notes (28:45)
</Update>

<Update label="July 4, 2024" description="Restore Purchases & Mac Features" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.13.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Restore Purchases](/user-guides/restore-account-and-purchases)** - Account restoration functionality
  * **Mac Features** - 50-word limit removed for Mac
  * **[Privacy Policy](/user-guides/privacy)** - Updated privacy information

  #### Changed

  * Improved authentication flow
</Update>

<Update label="June 26, 2024" description="Zapier & Apple Notes Integration" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.12.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Zapier Integration](/user-guides/integrations/zapier/templates)** - Enhanced Zapier connectivity
  * **[Apple Notes Integration](/user-guides/integrations/apple-notes/overview)** - Direct Apple Notes support
  * **[Authentication](/user-guides/account-setup#authentication)** - Improved authentication system

  #### Fixed

  * Background transcription issue
</Update>

<Update label="June 24, 2024" description="Terms of Service Refund Policy" tags={["policy"]}>
  **Terms Enhancement** - Added comprehensive refund policy

  Introduced our no-questions-asked 14-day refund policy, ensuring users have confidence in their Cleft Plus subscription. This policy demonstrates our commitment to user satisfaction and transparency in billing practices.
</Update>

<Update label="June 18, 2024" description="Custom Instructions Improvements" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.11.0**

  #### Changed

  * **[Custom Instructions](/user-guides/custom-instructions#improvements)** - Custom instructions improvements
  * **[Audio Recording](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#quality)** - Enhanced recording quality (from 24Hz to 44Hz)

  #### Fixed

  * Sync reliability improvements
</Update>

<Update label="June 12, 2024" description="Early Spotlight Search" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.10.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Spotlight Search](/user-guides/getting-started#spotlight)** - Early Spotlight search implementation
  * **[Audio Device Settings](/user-guides/settings#audio-devices)** - Audio device preferences

  #### Fixed

  * Recording and note display issues
</Update>

<Update label="June 5, 2024" description="CustomerSuccess.cx" tags={["media"]}>
  [How AI will change CX](https://lemon-cat-56rt.squarespace.com/articles/how-ai-will-change-cx) on CustomerSuccess.cx - Featured as innovative AI transcription tool
</Update>

<Update label="June 4, 2024" description="Widget Support & Live Activity" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.9.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Widget Support](/user-guides/widgets-and-action-button)** - Control Center and interactive widgets
  * **[Live Activity](/user-guides/editing-transcriptions#live-activity)** - Recording monitoring
  * **[Mac Spotlight](/user-guides/getting-started#mac-spotlight)** - Spotlight search on Mac

  #### Fixed

  * Recording limit issues
</Update>

<Update label="May 29, 2024" description="Shortcuts App Integration" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.8.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Shortcuts App](/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/overview)** - Apple Shortcuts integration
  * **Recording Features** - 10 free recordings, 3-minute time limit

  #### Changed

  * Updated onboarding experience
</Update>

<Update label="May 27, 2024" description="The Vergecast" tags={["media"]}>
  [Building the Future of Note Taking](https://youtu.be/el4dGYF_38I?t=3054) on The Vergecast - How Cleft is reimagining productivity through voice (25:30)
</Update>

<Update label="May 25, 2024" description="GeekWire Podcast">
  [Microsoft Copilot+ PCs: Has the AI computer revolution finally arrived?](https://www.geekwire.com/2024/microsoft-copilot-pcs-is-this-the-ai-computer-revolution-weve-been-looking-for/) on GeekWire Podcast - Featured among favorite AI tools (37:00)
</Update>

<Update label="May 24, 2024" description="Note Timestamps & Mac Shortcuts" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.7.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Note Timestamps](/user-guides/editing-notes#timestamps)** - Note creation timestamps
  * **[Mac Keyboard Shortcuts](/user-guides/keyboard-shortcuts)** - Command shortcuts for Mac
  * **[Note Editing](/user-guides/editing-notes#editing)** - Enhanced editing capabilities

  #### Fixed

  * User preference saving
</Update>

<Update label="May 17, 2024" description="Search & Custom Instructions" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.6.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Search](/user-guides/managing-voice-notes#search)** - Search functionality for notes
  * **[Custom Instructions](/user-guides/custom-instructions)** - Early custom instructions
  * **UI Improvements** - Splash screen and navigation
</Update>

<Update label="May 13, 2024" description="TechCrunch Launch" tags={["media"]}>
  [Buy Me a Coffee's founder has built an AI-powered voice note app](https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/13/buymeacoffees-founder-has-built-an-ai-powered-voice-note-app) on TechCrunch - Exclusive feature on Cleft's launch
</Update>

<Update label="May 10, 2024" description="UI Overhaul & Note Summaries" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.5.0**

  #### Added

  * **UI Overhaul** - Complete interface redesign
  * **[Note Summaries](/user-guides/editing-notes#summaries)** - AI-powered summaries
  * **Performance** - Speed improvements
</Update>

<Update label="May 4, 2024" description="Ops+Bots Review" tags={["media"]}>
  [Cleft Notes is the AI app that turns your voice into action](https://meighanotoole.substack.com/p/cleft-notes-is-the-ai-app-that-turns) on Ops+Bots - Deep dive into voice-first productivity
</Update>

<Update label="May 3, 2024" description="Note Organization & Audio Controls" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.4.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Note Organization](/user-guides/managing-voice-notes)** - Basic organization features
  * **[Audio Controls](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#controls)** - Playback speed controls

  #### Fixed

  * Critical bug fixes
</Update>

<Update label="April 30, 2024" description="The Sweet Setup" tags={["media"]}>
  [Cleft Notes is the Thinking Companion I Didn't Know I Needed](https://thesweetsetup.com/cleft-notes-is-the-thinking-companion-i-didnt-know-i-needed/) on The Sweet Setup - In-depth review
</Update>

<Update label="April 28, 2024" description="Onboarding & Core Features" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.3.0**

  #### Added

  * **[Onboarding](/user-guides/getting-started#onboarding)** - Initial onboarding flow
  * **[Basic Features](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes)** - Core voice note functionality
</Update>

<Update label="April 19, 2024" description="Foundational Features & Voice Recording" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.2.0**

  #### Added

  * **Foundational Features** - Basic app infrastructure
  * **[Voice Recording](/user-guides/recording-voice-notes#recording)** - Initial recording capability
</Update>

<Update label="April 10, 2024" description="Initial Beta Release" tags={["release", "ios"]}>
  **Version 0.1.0**

  #### Added

  * **Initial Beta** - First beta release for testing
  * **Core Functionality** - Basic voice-to-text features
</Update>

<Update label="April 5, 2024" description="Department of Product" tags={["media"]}>
  Featured in [Department of Product: Briefing](https://departmentofproduct.substack.com/p/briefing-snapchat-planets-jira-views) - How Cleft is changing product development workflows
</Update>

<Update label="April 2, 2024" description="HT Tech Review" tags={["media"]}>
  [Tired of taking manual notes? This AI app called 'Cleft Notes' will make your work easy](https://tech.hindustantimes.com/how-to/tired-of-taking-manual-notes-this-ai-app-called-cleft-notes-will-make-your-work-easy-71712039977826.html) on HT Tech - Product review
</Update>

<Update label="April 1, 2024" description="Absolute Geeks Review" tags={["media"]}>
  [Transform Your Voice Memos Into Polished, Shareable Notes](https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/reviews/apps/cleft-review-transform-your-voice-memos-into-polished-shareable-notes/) on Absolute Geeks - Comprehensive review
</Update>

<Update label="April 1, 2024" description="Dataconomy Feature" tags={["media"]}>
  [Our 5 favorite AI voice notes apps for different purposes](https://dataconomy.com/2024/04/01/exploring-the-5-best-ai-voice-notes-apps/) on Dataconomy - Featured review
</Update>

<Update label="March 31, 2024" description="The Verge Launch Coverage" tags={["media"]}>
  [An AI voice notes app that really works](https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/31/24116047/cleft-notes-ai-voice-spider-verse-short-steve-believers-installer-newsletter) on The Verge - Launch coverage
</Update>

<Update label="February 22, 2024" description="Privacy & Terms Pre-Release Update" tags={["policy"]}>
  **Policy Alignment** - Pre-release policy updates

  Updated both privacy policy and terms of service to align with upcoming product functionalities. Added Subject Access Request form for enhanced user data control and transparency.
</Update>

***

<Update label="December 27, 2023" description="Initial Privacy Policy & Terms" tags={["policy"]}>
  **Foundation Established** - First comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service

  Established Cleft's foundational commitment to user privacy and data protection. Created our initial privacy promise that your data belongs to you, not us - a principle that continues to guide everything we build.
</Update>

***

*For more information about upcoming features, visit our [roadmap](https://cleft.canny.io/) or join our [community](/community).*