Changelog

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A Notes App That Really Works

“A notes app that really works.”

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Improved

• Start talking immediately — Tap record, see your words. Minimal loading.
• Snappier everywhere — Menus close faster, tooltips appear instantly.
• Your notes follow you everywhere — Phone to Mac, instantly synced.
• Pull down to sync (improved) — Grab latest notes from any device.
• “Hey Siri, take a note” — Voice commands, hands-free.
• Just press a key (Mac) — N to record, C to copy, L to tag.
• Links open right in Cleft — Tap links from emails to jump into the app.
• Get started in seconds — Quick setup on every device.
• Continue where you left off (Plus) — Add recordings to any note. Merges into one summary.
• Navigate with keyboard — ⌘↑/↓ between notes, ⌘L for last note, ⌘E to switch views.
• Other apps can use audio — FaceTime, Spotify work while Cleft is open.
• Pin notes to Home Screen — Widgets for important notes. (iOS/macOS)
• Auto-copy to clipboard — Transcribed note goes straight to clipboard.
• Richer formatting — Bold, italic, headings, quotes, and more.
• Cleaner Settings — Fresh design with helpful tooltips.
• Easier-to-read transcripts — Paragraph breaks for scannability.
• Even more shortcuts — S to share, Escape to close, ⌘+/- to zoom.
• Accessibility improvements — VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, haptic feedback.
• Vote on our roadmap — Upvote features you want from Settings.

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Fixed

• Create notes back-to-back — Finish one, start another. Much faster now.
• Say yes to the mic once — We ask during setup (or right after login), then get out of your way.
• Your recordings save reliably — Voice notes are captured consistently.
• Plus works the moment you subscribe — No delays, no refreshing.
• Record without interruptions — Talk as long as you need. We’ll keep up.
• See new notes immediately — They show up in your list the instant you’re done.
• Switch headphones mid-thought — AirPods, headset, built-in mic — swap anytime without losing your recording.
• Tag it, archive it, see it everywhere — Changes sync to all your devices quickly.
• Offline recordings sync reliably — Your recordings sync when you’re back online.
• See what’s waiting — New indicator shows pending notes at a glance.
• Fixed “Cleft got interrupted” errors — Background sync no longer interrupts your recording.
• Your AirPods stay in charge — Your preferred audio device just works.
• Language settings stick — No more unexpected resets.
• Mac opens cleanly — One window, every time.
• Your data stays safe — We tightened a few bolts behind the scenes.

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Feedback

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For Our International Users 🌍

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What’s Next?

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Contributors

• 13 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

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What’s New

• Spotlight Search - Find any note instantly from anywhere on your device - just swipe down and search! Watch demo →
• Live Transcription - Watch your words appear in real-time as you speak
• Apple Watch Support - Record notes directly from your wrist! Recordings sync to your iPhone for transcription and processing. Includes complications for quick access.
• 2x Faster Performance - Everything’s snappier with our improved Whisper model

• Simpler structure - Find what you need in 3 clear sections: User Guides, The Cookbook, and Resources
• Better support - New dedicated pages for getting help and understanding your data rights
• Role-specific guides - Whether you’re a CEO, student, or creative, we have guides for you
• Cleaner navigation - Everything is where you’d expect it to be

• 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
• Lowered age requirement - Now welcoming users 13+ with parental or bill payer’s permission (down from 16+) → Terms of Service
• Enhanced accessibility roadmap - Clear timeline for screen reader support, VoiceOver improvements, and Cleft 2.0 accessibility features → Accessibility Statement
• Updated data processing agreement - Enhanced with missing vendor details and improved transparency → Data Processing Agreement
• Refreshed privacy policies - All trust center documents aligned with current protections → Trust Center Overview

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Added

• Spotlight Search - 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 →
• 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 - Captured a thought without internet? No problem. Your notes sync perfectly when you’re back online.

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Changed

• 2x Faster 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 got a major facelift! Check out the refreshed Getting Started guide, new platform-specific sections for iOS and macOS, plus tons of new content throughout.

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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.

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Added

• Enhanced Audio Device Handling - Seamlessly switch between AirPods, headsets and internal microphone during recording
• Microphone Indicator - New indicator showing current audio input device while recording
• Push Notifications - Get notified for recording interruptions (calls, alarms)

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Changed

• Optimized Whisper Model - Now loads after recording starts to improve performance on older devices
• Editor Improvements - Increased line height in the editor for easier note editing
• Delete UX - Removes the current note from view if you delete it (Thanks Vince!)

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Added

• Notion Integration - Send your Cleft notes to Notion with our latest integration
• Auto-send to Notion - Auto send the note to Notion if you only have 1 Notion database selected. Instant send, less clicks.
• Offline States - Added a nice new empty state and offline state for when you’re recording offline!
• Silence Detection - Improved silence detection for long recordings
• Send Icon - New Send icon (paper plane) with integrated sharing options

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Changed

• Editor Readability - Enhanced editor readability with increased line height
• Sync Context Menu - Added Sync Online to context menu for offline notes
• Dark Mode - Improved dark mode in integrations view
• iOS Share Menu - Changed the iOS share menu to use dropdowns like the macOS and iPad apps

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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

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Added

• Apple Family Sharing - Support for Apple Family Sharing
• Custom Instructions - Custom instructions for Plus Plan subscribers

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Changed

• New Pricing - Annual plan $39/year (was$89/year), Monthly plan $7/month (was$9/month)
• Family Sharing - Family sharing capabilities under one subscription

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Fixed

• Tag saving issue when tapping return on keyboard
• Lock screen widget issue on iOS18

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Added

• Zapier Triggers - Improved Zapier Triggers with tag-based automation
• Zapier Export - Enhanced Zapier data export capabilities
• Smart Audio Handling - Smart audio handling for iOS/iPadOS

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Changed

• macOS: Audio device selection in settings
• macOS: Keyboard shortcuts reference in Menu Bar
• iOS/iPadOS: Automatic audio pause/resume during recording
• iOS/iPadOS: Enhanced clipboard options for new notes

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Fixed

• Page navigation issues in iOS 18
• Streamlined interface improvements

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Added

• macOS App - macOS application on Mac App Store
• In-app Purchases - In-app purchases for iOS and macOS
• Clipboard Options - Enhanced clipboard functionality with multiple copy options

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Changed

• Automatic clipboard copy options for:
  • Links
  • Markdown
  • Plaintext
  • Combined text and shared links

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Known Issues

• Gaps in silence with Whisper model

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Added

• Password Protected Links - Password protected shareable links for Plus Plan
• Account Management - Account details update functionality
• Auto-copy on macOS - Auto-copy to clipboard on macOS

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Fixed

• Microphone functionality issues
• Filter performance improvements

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Added

• Initial Release - First App Store release for iOS and iPadOS
• Refined UI - Refined user interface
• Beta Migration - Smooth migration for beta testers

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Known Issues

• Whisper model silence gaps
• Initial microphone registration issues

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Added

• Rolling Notes - Rolling notes with voice recording append
• User Profiles on Mac - User profile management on Mac
• Note Merging - Horizontal line breaks for merged notes

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Fixed

• iOS 18 recording glitches
• Obsidian plugin functionality

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Added

• Obsidian Integration - Obsidian direct one-way sync
• Image Addition on Plus - Image addition to notes on Plus plan
• Silence Detection - 2-second silence detection for audio quality

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Fixed

• Search keyboard jumping issue

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Added

• Action Extension - iOS Action Extension for easy text note creation
• Shareable Links - Shareable link functionality (Plus plan)
• Advanced Clipboard - Enhanced clipboard functionality

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Fixed

• Delete button accidentally deleting notes

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Added

• Offline Mode - Full offline mode for iOS
• Conversation Capture - iPad/macOS conversation capture
• Settings Transfer - Settings copy to clipboard on iOS
• Note Title Display - Note title shown in blue on iPadOS

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Fixed

• macOS transcription and custom command issues

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Added

• Local Transcription - OpenAI’s Whisper for local transcription
• Offline Storage - Offline note storage capability

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Fixed

• Recording lock issue
• Connection stability improvements

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Added

• Restore Purchases - Account restoration functionality
• Mac Features - 50-word limit removed for Mac
• Privacy Policy - Updated privacy information

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Changed

• Improved authentication flow

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Added

• Zapier Integration - Enhanced Zapier connectivity
• Apple Notes Integration - Direct Apple Notes support
• Authentication - Improved authentication system

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Fixed

• Background transcription issue

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Changed

• Custom Instructions - Custom instructions improvements
• Audio Recording - Enhanced recording quality (from 24Hz to 44Hz)

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Fixed

• Sync reliability improvements

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Added

• Spotlight Search - Early Spotlight search implementation
• Audio Device Settings - Audio device preferences

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Fixed

• Recording and note display issues

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Added

• Widget Support - Control Center and interactive widgets
• Live Activity - Recording monitoring
• Mac Spotlight - Spotlight search on Mac

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Fixed

• Recording limit issues

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Added

• Shortcuts App - Apple Shortcuts integration
• Recording Features - 10 free recordings, 3-minute time limit

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Changed

• Updated onboarding experience

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Added

• Note Timestamps - Note creation timestamps
• Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - Command shortcuts for Mac
• Note Editing - Enhanced editing capabilities

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Fixed

• User preference saving

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Added

• Search - Search functionality for notes
• Custom Instructions - Early custom instructions
• UI Improvements - Splash screen and navigation

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Added

• UI Overhaul - Complete interface redesign
• Note Summaries - AI-powered summaries
• Performance - Speed improvements

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Added

• Note Organization - Basic organization features
• Audio Controls - Playback speed controls

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Fixed

• Critical bug fixes

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Added

• Onboarding - Initial onboarding flow
• Basic Features - Core voice note functionality

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Added

• Foundational Features - Basic app infrastructure
• Voice Recording - Initial recording capability

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Added

• Initial Beta - First beta release for testing
• Core Functionality - Basic voice-to-text features