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May 5, 2024

App updates for week 18

Apps and updates


ChronoSync Express - Sync and back up folders

Version: 1.4.0 released on April 29

• Hierarchical Task Groups have been added to the Organizer window, allowing you to more logically organize all your Sync and Container tasks.
• A search function has also been added to the organizer, letting you to find your tasks easier than ever before.
• The background scheduler now has a "Suspend on Battery Power" option that will prevent scheduled tasks from executing when you are detached and on-the-go.
• Several terminology and UI tweaks make this version more Ventura and Sonoma-savvy.
• Lastly, several behind-the-scenes changes make the app more reliable, stable and better with performance when running under the last OS version and Mac hardware.



ChatMate for WhatsApp - Personalize WhatsApp

Version: 6.2.1 released on April 30

This version contains bug fixes and general improvements.



ForkLift - Manage files across servers

Version: 4.1.2 released on April 30

New

- Phone icon as a custom favorite icon

Improvements

- Resume is supported on older versions of OpenSSH servers, where resume isn't supported by default
- ForkLift displays color labels, which is an older version of tags
- Adding tags is an immediate action

Fixes

- Fixes a Sonoma bug, which made all color tags gray in the iCloud Drive
- Fixes an issue in Column View, where the disconnected server remained visible in the file view
- ForkLift doesn't reopen previously open windows when the “Restore Windows and Tabs on Startup” setting is enabled
- Fixes a refresh issue on SMB connections, tags and other changes should show up immediately
- Fixes an issue on Dropbox, where too many activities caused issues and not all items could be transferred or deleted
- Fixes an issue, which made it impossible to rename items in the search results
- Fixes issues in the context menu of sidebar items
- The available free sizes of the drives in the sidebar get updated immediately
- Fixes problems in the behavior of the Editing pane in the Settings window
- Minor fixes of the custom themes
- When the “Resize columns to fit” setting is enabled in Column View, and the columns get manually resized, the columns don't jump back immediately to their calculated sizes, that only happens after a second action is made
- Fixes an issue where during the saving of a sync favorite, the entered data got lost when the mouse pointer was moved out of the pop-up window
- Other minor fixes and improvements



NotePlan - One space for all your work

Version: 3.11.2 released on May 04

This update enhances the integration of NotePlan with Apple's Reminders, making it even easier to manage the tasks you capture through Reminders.

Previously, NotePlan only displayed Reminders that had specific dates or times assigned. Now, you can view all your Reminders by list, regardless of whether they have a date.

Here's how it works:

You can now access un-dated Reminders through a new filter option. When setting up filters, select "Reminders" under the "by origin" option and disable all other options. Or create a new filter from the template "Reminders" (click under "Filters" on "New Filter")

To view your Reminders, you can choose your newly created Filter in the right sidebar by clicking on the drop-down button below the calendar and choosing your Filter (switching the Timeline to a filter).

Using the Reminders Filter with Siri:

You can use Siri to quickly add Reminders by voice when you're busy, like when driving or cooking. Later, at your desk, open the Reminders Filter to see your tasks. You can either check them off directly from the filter or drag them into a note. Once moved, NotePlan will delete the original Reminder, effectively transferring it into NotePlan.

That's all for now (besides a few bug fixes) in this smaller update.

If you enjoy using the app, consider supporting us by rating it or leaving a review. Thank you for supporting indie developers!

Version: 3.11.1 released on April 29

Urgent Bug Fix
- Fixed crash in the onboarding process

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We have made a couple of improvements in this release by fixing a list of annoying bugs and crashes, enjoy!

IMPROVEMENTS
- Command Bar Navigation: Hit CMD+Return on folders in the command bar to reveal them in the sidebar instead of opening in the command bar.
- Weekly References: Quotes will show up now in the weekly references view at the top of calendar notes. Use them to add your thoughts on your goals and weekly tasks.
- Editor Clarity: Inactive editors in split view will now show a faded title on the top left to indicate they are not active.
- Date Detection: Typing dates? Our command bar now recognizes ISO formats automatically.

FIXES
- Synced Lines and folded text: If you maintained synced lines inside the same note and some were folded "away", they stopped syncing. This is fixed now.
- System Stability: Fixed various system hangs and crashes.
- UI Consistency: "Event List" in the right sidebar will now remember to show up after a restart, and auto-complete forms will close properly when you expect them to (when typing >today).
- Time Accuracy: Improved detection of time blocks (12-1pm for example), fixed timezone mix-ups (when traveling), and more.
- Filter Fixes: From synced lines showing up correctly to ensuring events display right even with smaller fonts, as well as switching between views. Also, an empty monthly note showed up when the yearly note was part of the results.
- Interface Enhancements: Fixed the gray overlay in plugin settings and made sure filter selections work smoothly.
- Sync: Fixed creation date was reset after receiving a synced file

PLUGIN API
- Logging: We've cut down on excessive logging from plugins and enhanced logs for HTML views.
- CommandBar: Added a third "searchText" parameter to showOptions and showInputs, so you can supply a default value.

If you are happy with the app, please rate it, or even leave a review. This is a great way to support us, indie developers. Thanks a lot!



Core Shell - Full-featured SSH terminal

Version: 3.8.4 released on May 05

[Version 3.8.4] - 2024-05-05

Version 3.8.4 is a hotfix release for fixing:

- Download and upload files stop working

Moreover, "Sync with iCloud" now synchronize profiles data between App Store and Setapp versions.

[Version 3.8.2] - 2024-05-02

Version 3.8.2 contains small improvements and minor bugfixes.

[Version 3.8.1] - 2024-04-16

Version 3.8.1 is a hotfix release for fixing:

- Failed to launch local shell on macOS Monterey and Ventura.

Special thanks to @Philip_Tabor and @Chase for helping this release.

[Version 3.8.0] - 2024-04-01

This release changed underlying connection management mechanism and fixed connection issues.



Diarly - Create a private personal diary

Version: 3.0.3 released on April 30

- Bug fixes



Goldie App - Measure golden ratio in designs

Version: 2.2.1 released on April 29

- Fixed shortcut bug.



Trickster - Quickly access recent files

Version: 3.9.3 released on May 03

- Trickster will now refresh previews for modified files that are already in the list
- Fix Configure Tracking Settings button in Preferences not always working
- Add checks when adding watched folders:
- Prohibit adding home and root folders
- Skip folders that are already in the list
- For newly added folders that are children of watched folders, confirm that they should be added
- For newly added folders that are parents of watched folders, suggest removing the children watched folders
- Fix text for right-click menu commands when more than one file is selected



Backtrack - Record audio from the past

Version: 2.4.2 released on May 01

Bug fixes and minor UX changes for improved functionality!



Session - Pomodoro timer with analytics

Version: 2.10.8 released on May 01

- Fix issue where notes not recorded on break
- Fix widget where it does not account pauses



HoudahSpot - Find files faster

Version: 6.5.3 released on May 03

- Fixes a regression introduced in HoudahSpot 6.5.2

Version: 6.5.2 released on May 02

- Minor bug fixes



MonsterWriter - Write complex texts easily

Version: 2.3.0 released on May 03

Add font option to thesis and article template: TeX Gyre Termes (like Times New Roman).



WidgetWall - Add widgets to Mac desktop

Version: 3.4.1 released on May 03

Big updates always need many little refinements! Here are small but important additions to our previous larger update:

- Restored the option to disable Hover Focus in Settings
- Fixed a bug where the Add Widgets menu would appear on the left side if Exposé is enabled
- Improved the 'Add New Note' feature in the Notes context menu
- Weather, Menu, and Settings icons now animate on hover
- Updated controls on the Photos widget
- Photos widgets now shuffle images by default
- Improved reliability of the pause feature in Photos
- Improved Smart Layout Matching in Photos
- More reliable back button in Photos
- Photos will display all images if no source matches during Smart Layout Matching
- Fixed a bug where Photos could occasionally appear blank
- Refined animations on various icons, including updated animated icons in the Weather widget and the Clock widget
- Added a tooltip to clarify Smart Layout Matching
- Decreased the chance of repeating the same photo in widgets
- Browser back button now works reliably
- Settings tab icons now change color on click
- Included monitor resolution in the Contact Us footer to help with troubleshooting
- The Add Widgets menu will now remain on top when the Dashboard feature is activated
- The Share menu on Photos will stay open while hovering over other widgets

Thank you so much for sharing feedback and helping us improve WidgetWall, we appreciate you very much!



VidCap - Generate captions for video

Version: 1.0.168 released on May 04

- Another crasher fix (sigh)

Version: 1.0.167 released on May 03

- Fix crasher at launch

Version: 1.0.166 released on May 01

- Bug fixes for local offline transcription.

Version: 1.0.165 released on April 30

- Bug fixes.



Dato - Stay on top of your schedule

Version: 5.2.10 released on May 02

- Fixed an issue with opening Dato on a secondary screen in some rare cases.



Luminar Neo - Improve your photos like a pro

Version: 1.19.1 released on May 04

We’re excited to present the hugely anticipated Luminar Neo 1.19.1 update, full of powerful features and convenient improvements — plus, a fresh new look.

Enjoy two cutting-edge AI-powered tools. Water Enhancer AI helps you adjust and refine the color of any body of water. Let the AI identify water in the frame, or specify areas for selective adjustments. Twilight Enhancer AI enriches your landscapes with natural lighting and color effects of the blue and golden hours using a single slider.

You’ll also see:

- Batch Processing if you have access to the HDR Merge Extension.
- A new switch in the Settings for turning on or off the Dynamic Background mode.
- A new Landscape category in the Tools tab
- A more flexible and faster masking workflow. Object SelectAI creates a precise mask of an object in an image in one click. While Luminosity isolates different tonal ranges and applies selective adjustments to highlights, midtones, and shadows.
- Support for new cameras, including: Sony A9 III, Hasselblad CFV 100C, Leica SL3, OM System OM-1 Mark II, and Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome.

On top of that, you’ll see a fresh design that adds to the convenience of Luminar Neo. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve caught and fixed a lot of bugs. Install the new update now, and experience the power of the updated Luminar Neo on your own photos. We can’t wait to see what you create!



Elephas - Get AI writing assistance

Version: 2.61 released on April 30

- Chat UI Redesign: We've given the chat interface a fresh look
- Auto Start at Login: Check the Preferences -> General tab
- Grammar and Language Fixes: We've improved grammar and language text editing features
- Additional Bug Fixes



In Your Face - Get full-screen meeting alerts

Version: 3.9.0 released on May 01

- global keyboard shortcut to join current conference call
- today's events are now a separate section in the Upcoming Events widget
- dock icon is shown if an app window is open
- various bug fixes and performance improvements


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