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PFCove

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Every PFCove update, newest first: new features, improvements and fixes.

  1. Version 1.0.0Latest

    PFCove 1.0 is here

    • The first public release, signed and notarized by Apple: download it, drag it to Applications and open it.
    • The notch becomes a Dynamic Island: Now Playing, volume and brightness, battery, headphones, calendar, reminders, weather and a file tray.
    • AirDrop, FaceTime and message notices, lock screen widgets, Monochrome and Colorful styles, in English or Vietnamese.
    • A 14-day free trial, activation with a license key and automatic updates.

  2. Version 0.82.0

    Full-screen video without the notch

    • A full-screen window that sits below the camera housing, such as a video playing full screen in a browser, now hides the notch on that display. This needs the Accessibility permission.
    • Trials, license activation, license checks and updates now go through pfcove.com.

  3. Version 0.67.0

    Fixes from testing on a Mac

    • A file dragged from Finder opens the notch in every opening mode, so the file tray can always take it.
    • The plugged-in notice shows a plug while the Mac holds its charge, and a bolt only while it charges.
    • With the Both calendar style, the start time and the countdown show together.
    • The artwork beside an upcoming event shows only while music plays; pausing brings the calendar symbol back.

  4. Version 0.65.0

    AirPods battery you can trust

    • Battery levels now follow what macOS reports for each part, so they stay right with both buds in, one bud in, or both in the case.

  5. Version 0.64.0

    Finer control over every feature

    • Updates: an option to download new versions automatically.
    • Battery: separate notices for plugging in and unplugging.
    • Notices: one setting (short, medium, long) for how long device notices stay.
    • Volume and brightness: a feedback sound that follows the system setting, a ring style, and a tint by level or by accent colour.
    • Now Playing: choose how long a paused player stays; the progress bar takes the colours of the artwork.
    • Calendar: show a countdown, the start time or both; a privacy mode; a sound as an event comes up. Focus: hide the indicator while a Focus is on.
    • Headphones: faster battery readings, the battery when sound moves to the headset, a notice on disconnect, newer AirPods and Beats models, and a ring battery style.
    • Opening the notch: hover, click or press and hold; a swipe that follows your finger and a mouse drag to open or close it (both off by default).
    • File tray: a copy mode that keeps working after the original file moves.
    • Lock screen: the notch with Now Playing on the lock screen, a widget offset and a lighter frosted style.

  6. Version 0.60.0

    Reminders, countdowns and your language

    • Reminders get their own page in the notch, with today's and overdue tasks.
    • Each calendar event counts down, in hours when it is more than an hour away.
    • Choose the app language (English or Vietnamese) in Settings and in the welcome guide.
    • An option to hide the menu bar icon; the welcome guide comes back after you grant a permission.

  7. Version 0.43.0

    AirDrop, FaceTime and a Colorful style

    • The notch announces AirDrop arrivals, ringing FaceTime calls and new messages.
    • A Colorful style with a glowing aura, next to Monochrome.
    • An Activity page lists today's events.
    • Your music stays at hand while an event is announced; opened files bounce in the tray.

  8. Version 0.35.0

    A smoother notch and new Settings

    • Content grows with the notch as it opens and closes, the player included.
    • Settings in the style of System Settings: a sidebar, search and centred windows.
    • Open a file held in the tray with a click.

  9. Version 0.28.0

    Headphones and keys

    • The headphone icon turns like a 3D object when they connect.
    • Headphones that leave without telling macOS are noticed; Bluetooth connections are steadier.
    • The level bar glides while a volume or brightness key is held; F14 and F15 on external keyboards set the brightness.
    • After sunset, the weather shows tomorrow's sunrise time.

  10. Version 0.13.0

    Pinned widgets and livelier motion

    • Pin up to two widgets; when nothing plays, the notch lists the files in the tray.
    • Opening and closing move with a more natural spring.
    • Fixes from the first round on real Macs: volume and brightness keys reach every step, and opening the app again shows its window.
    • Calendar access is requested when it was never asked for.

  11. Version 0.1.0

    The first version

    • The notch becomes a Dynamic Island that opens when you hover or swipe.
    • Now Playing with artwork and playback controls.
    • Volume, brightness and keyboard backlight indicators in the notch.
    • Battery and charging, Bluetooth connections and AirPods battery.
    • Calendar, weather and Focus at a glance.
    • A file tray: drop files on the notch to keep them at hand.
    • Lock screen widgets.
    • A 14-day free trial, activation with a license key, automatic updates and an optional beta channel.