Release Notes

March 2026

Bug fixes and security improvements.

Fixes

• Fixed Pro mode activation edge cases and improved license validation security
• Resolved intermittent crashes during extended captioning sessions
• General stability and performance improvements

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March 2026

5 AI models, 20 translation languages, pause/resume, and redesigned Settings.

Features

• Pause and resume captioning from the widget control bar
• 5 AI models — added Medium and Large Turbo for best accuracy
• 20 translation languages — added Dutch, Hindi, Indonesian, Polish, Russian, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Chinese (Traditional)
• New 2-column language picker with download status indicators
• Redesigned Settings with friendlier labels and model cards
• Hot-swap AI models while captioning is running
• Small model is now the default for better out-of-box accuracy

Fixes

• Better mic accuracy in Both mode
• Fixed model loading and download UI glitches

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March 2026

License validation and Pro upsell fixes.

Fixes

• Improved license validation security
• Fixed license deactivation reliability
• Fixed Pro upsell banner not showing after license changes

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March 2026

Pro upsell, non-blocking translation, and bug fixes.

Features

• Pro upsell banner with Upgrade and Activate Key buttons
• Auto-dismiss Pro upsell when license is activated
• Non-blocking translation — captions appear instantly

Fixes

• Session recording no longer cuts off when changing translation language

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March 2026

Caption Display improvements.

Features

• Caption Display now auto-starts captioning when opened — no extra steps needed
• New window button in the notch control bar for quick access to Caption Display
• Dual-stream captions in Both mode: your mic (cyan, top) + system audio (white, bottom)

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March 2026

Caption Display window for screen sharing.

Features

• Caption Display — floating, resizable window with large captions for screen sharing in Zoom, Meet, StreamYard, and more
• Toggle with ⌥ ⌘ F or from the menu bar
• Auto-hides notch widget when Caption Display opens, restores on close

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February 2026

Both mode overhaul, mic improvements, and post-session transcription.

Improvements

• Fixed "Both" mode - system audio captioned cleanly, no mic interference
• Mic gain boost (3x) for normal speaking distance
• Post-session mic transcription with "YOU" tags in session detail
• Chronological interleaving of entries
• Widget drop shadow
• Processing indicator during mic transcription

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February 2026

Caption quality and UI improvements.

Improvements

• Fuller caption lines - text fills the full width before breaking to a new line
• Reduced hallucinations with improved noise filtering
• Better text spacing and readability near the notch area
• Added Website & Support links in Settings

Fixes

• Fixed auto-update feed so future updates are detected automatically
• Fixed microphone not working in release builds

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February 2026

Real-time AI captions and translation in your MacBook's notch.

Features

Captions

• Real-time speech-to-text powered by on-device Whisper AI
• Three model tiers: Light (~40 MB), Standard (~140 MB), Pro (~460 MB)
• Automatic language detection for 90+ languages
• Streaming transcription with partial updates - text appears within ~1.5s of speech

Translation

• Real-time translation to 11 languages via Apple Translation (macOS 15+)
• Debounced partial translation - see translations as you listen, not just after silence
• Supported targets: English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Arabic

Audio Sources

• System audio capture via ScreenCaptureKit - works with any app (Zoom, Meet, Teams, YouTube, etc.)
• Microphone input for in-person conversations
• Switchable on the fly

Notch Widget

• Floats over the notch area with smooth expand/collapse animations
• Works on MacBooks with and without a notch
• Hover to reveal controls: mode switch, language picker, recording, settings
• Auto-dims after silence, instantly un-dims when speech resumes

Session Recording (Pro)

• Record transcription sessions with timestamps
• Searchable session history with rename, export, and delete
• Export as TXT or JSON
• Breathing red edge overlay indicates active recording

Privacy

• Fully on-device - audio never leaves your Mac
• No cloud processing, no account required, no data collected
• Hardened runtime, code signed, and notarized by Apple

Keyboard Shortcuts

• ⌥ ⌘ C Toggle captioning
• ⌥ ⌘ T Cycle mode (Caption / Translate)
• ⌥ ⌘ K Copy last caption to clipboard
• ⌥ ⌘ H Toggle widget visibility

Other

• Menu bar app (no Dock icon)
• Guided onboarding for permissions and model download
• Automatic updates via Sparkle
• Free forever for captions. Pro $14.99 one-time for translation, sessions, and export.