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MewNotch v2.2.0

17 Feb 18:14

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Excited to bring new customization options to MewNotch! This update focuses on giving you more control over your notch layout and the information you display.

New Features

  • Bash Script View: Display the output of any bash command directly in your expanded notch, with periodic refresh.
  • Reorder Items: Drag and drop expanded notch items in settings to customize their display order.

Fixes & Improvements

  • Settings UI: Reorganized into "Notch Items" with clearer sections and separators for better navigation.
  • Media Controls: Fixed overflow issues in 'Now Playing' view for long track titles.
  • Security: Added automated VirusTotal scanning to release builds for enhanced safety.
  • Stability: General performance improvements and code refactoring.

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MewNotch v2.1.0

10 Jan 12:34

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Really excited to bring a highly requested feature to MewNotch! This update focuses on making the notch smarter and more unobtrusive when you need focus.

New Features

  • Auto-Hide on Full Screen: The notch now automatically fades away when you enter full-screen mode, keeping your view unobstructed.
  • Hide Control: Added a new option in Settings > Notch > Displays to enable or disable this behavior.

Fixes & Improvements

  • UI Polish: Improved the spacing in the Settings window for a cleaner look.

Dependencies

  • Added MacroVisionKit for robust window and space detection.

Enjoying MewNotch? Give us a star on GitHub! ⭐️

MewNotch v2.0.1

08 Jan 21:02

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New Features

  • Mirror Auto-Start: Added an option to automatically start the mirror view when the notch is expanded.

Fixes & Improvements

  • Documentation: Updated the README with clearer, better-formatted instructions for resolving the "Damaged or Unidentified Developer" error on macOS.

Installation

  1. Download MewNotch-2.0.1.dmg.
  2. Drag MewNotch to your Applications folder.
  3. If you encounter a security warning, please follow the troubleshooting steps in the README.

MewNotch v2.0.0

04 Jan 15:46

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This release brings highly requested persistence features, a complete settings overhaul, and essential refinements to the MewNotch experience.

New Features

  • File Shelf Persistence: Your dropped files now stick around! The File Shelf remembers your items even after you restart the app.
  • System HUD Suppression: Added a dedicated option to hide the native macOS HUDs (Volume, Brightness) for a cleaner, conflict-free experience.
  • Mirror Customization: You can now adjust the corner radius of the Mirror view to match your aesthetic.
  • Battery Time Toggle: Added a setting to show or hide the "Time Remaining" in the Power HUD.
  • In-App Auto Updates: Integrated Sparkle framework to make keeping MewNotch up-to-date seamless.

UI/UX Improvements

  • Settings Overhaul: A completely redesigned Settings window with a detailed, sidebar-driven layout and smoother interactions.
  • About Page Redesign: A fresh, premium look for the About page.
  • Expanded Notch UI: Polished controls, better spacing, and a unified theme for shelf items.

Fixes & Improvements

  • File Drop Fix: Resolved an issue blocking file drops.

Note: "Show on Lock Screen" must be disabled for Drag & Drop to function.

  • Performance: Optimized file preview generation to prevent UI stutters.
  • Codebase: Centralized assets and colors for better maintainability.

If you enjoy MewNotch, giving it a star on GitHub helps a lot!

MewNotch v1.3.1

03 Jan 13:16

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Very excited to bring you a smoother experience with MewNotch! This update introduces automatic updates and improves media playback detection.

What's New

Auto-Update Support

  • Stay up to date effortlessly: MewNotch now includes built-in auto-update functionality. You'll be notified of new versions automatically, so you never miss out on the latest features and fixes.
  • Check for Updates: A new "Check for Updates..." option has been added to the notch menu.

Bug Fixes

Improved Now Playing Detection

  • macOS 15.4+ Compatibility: Fixed an issue where "Now Playing" information (song title, artist, artwork) was not being read correctly on macOS 15.4 and later.
  • Enhanced Stability: Refactored the media reader for better performance and reliability across different media players.

Thank you for using MewNotch!

MewNotch v1.2.2

28 Dec 12:01

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Changes

  • Added auto release build workflow

Thanks for sticking with MewNotch!
If you run into any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue or post on r/MewNotch.

MewNotch v1.2.1

04 Dec 17:59

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This release brings a bug fix to improve your MacBook's notch experience.

Bug Fixes

  • Paused media showing as Now Playing.

Thanks for sticking with MewNotch!
If you run into any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue or post on r/MewNotch.

MewNotch v1.2.0

26 Nov 19:09

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This new version fixes the long running issue on Now Playing media in macOS 15.4 and above.
Thanks to the project mediaremote-adapter.

New Features

  • Now Playing is now working on all macOS versions. (Till Apple breaks it)
  • Option to retain last screen of expanded notch.

UI & Animation Improvements

  • Glass effect option on Tahoe.

Fixes & Refinements

  • General performance tuning and bug fixes.

Known Bugs

  • Shelf drop feature doesn't work with Show on Lockscreen.

Thanks for sticking with MewNotch!
If you run into any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue or post on r/MewNotch.

MewNotch v1.1.0

22 Sep 18:03

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We’re back after a short break. Development hasn’t stopped, and MewNotch keeps moving forward.

New Features

  • File Shelf: Place your files right in the notch.
  • Drag & Drop Support: Effortlessly drag files into the shelf.
  • AirDrop Action: Start an AirDrop directly from the shelf.

UI & Animation Improvements

  • Smoother animations with reduced lag.
  • More responsive interactions across the notch.

Fixes & Refinements

  • Improved stability, especially for macOS Tahoe users.
  • General performance tuning and bug fixes.

Thanks for sticking with MewNotch!
If you run into any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue or post on r/MewNotch.

MewNotch v1.0.3-beta

24 Jun 18:23

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Since v1.0.2 didn't solve issue for Tahoe users.

Some features are removed. Not recommended for Non-Tahoe Users.