Changelog

All notable changes to Cleft will be documented in this file. The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

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[Unreleased]

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Added

• Redesigned User Interface - Complete UI overhaul for improved user experience
• Enhanced Apple Watch Features - Action Button support and improved recording capabilities
• App Intents - Advanced Siri integration for hands-free note creation
• Local File Support - Store and access notes directly on your device
• Enhanced AI Capabilities - More powerful processing and customization options

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Changed

• Complete interface redesign focusing on speed and simplicity
• Improved onboarding experience for new users

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[1.10] - Live on macOS, iOS Coming Soon

Build 26 - macOS live now on the Mac App Store! iOS/iPadOS/watchOS expected within 48 hours

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Added

• Spotlight Search - Find any note instantly from anywhere on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Just swipe down and search - your notes are now part of iOS/macOS!
• 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.
• Apple Watch Support - Record notes directly from your wrist! Tap recordings on your iPhone to transcribe and process them. Includes complications for quick access.

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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, macOS, and Apple Watch, plus tons of new content throughout.

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Important Notes

• Apple Watch recordings sync to your iPhone where transcription occurs. Tap synced recordings in the iOS app to initiate transcription and processing.
• You may need to re-authenticate after updating to this version.

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[1.9] - 2025-02-11

Build 25 - iOS & iPadOS released, macOS coming soon

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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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[1.8] - 2025-01-16

Build 24

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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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[1.7] - 2024-12-04

Build 23

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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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[1.6] - 2024-10-23

Build 22

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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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[1.5] - 2024-09-24

Build 21

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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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[1.4] - 2024-09-04

Build 20

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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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[1.3] - 2024-08-28

Build 19 - Initial App Store Release

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Added

• App Store Launch - Initial 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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Beta Releases 🧪

Historical development releases prior to App Store launch

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[Beta 18] - 2024-08-24

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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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[Beta 17] - 2024-08-14

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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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[Beta 16] - 2024-08-10

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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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[Beta 15] - 2024-07-31

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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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[Beta 14] - 2024-07-25

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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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[Beta 13] - 2024-07-04

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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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[Beta 12] - 2024-06-26

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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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[Beta 11] - 2024-06-18

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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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[Beta 10] - 2024-06-12

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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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[Beta 9] - 2024-06-04

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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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[Beta 8] - 2024-05-29

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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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[Beta 7] - 2024-05-24

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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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[Beta 6] - 2024-05-17

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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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[Beta 5] - 2024-05-10

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Added

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

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[Beta 4] - 2024-05-03

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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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[Beta 3] - 2024-04-28

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Added

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

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[Beta 2] - 2024-04-19

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Added

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

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[Beta 1] - 2024-04-10

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Added

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

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