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Improvements
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Changelog
Every shipped release, newest first. Mac updates sync from the in-app updater feed; website changes publish automatically when they ship, so there is nothing to maintain by hand.
v4.1.0
Highlights
- A paid key that went stale offline asks you to reconnect, never to complete payment.
New features
- A new welcome: setup opens on a glass “hello” in its own small window.
- Explore: sort by Largest, a 4K chip, and a NEW badge until you open a wallpaper.
Improvements
- Highlights - Play only on the Lock Screen with System Wallpaper, like Apple's Aerials.
- Playlists: a Day Schedule that changes your wallpaper through the day, set like alarms.
- Shuffle now lives in Library.
- One sound switch everywhere, remembered for each wallpaper, with a Sound badge on cards and a Sound filter in Explore and Search.
- Pause on battery works whenever your Mac is unplugged, even while MacWall is closed.
- Pro unlocks by itself after checkout, and MacWall's window stays where you left it.
- Set on Mac on the website opens that wallpaper in MacWall and asks before downloading.
- Windows open in front, on Stage Manager's stage, not behind other apps.
- Improvements - Each display's wallpaper is remembered for each monitor setup.
- Downloads retry, resume where they stopped and are checked when they finish.
- Progress shows in the pill at the top right, with Cancel.
- Remove Download frees a wallpaper's file and keeps it in your library.
- Shortcuts in every app: ⌃⌥⌘M turns sound on or off, ⌃⌥⌘P plays or pauses.
- The free 24-hour trial starts with your email, and MacWall reminds you 3 hours before it ends.
- Lighter on CPU and memory: the wallpaper wakes less often, skips sound it isn't playing, and keeps fewer pictures in memory.
Fixes
- Fixes - With System Wallpaper, the desktop no longer flickers when MacWall opens or quits, and the wallpaper starts again by itself after an update.
- A crash converting a wallpaper for the Lock Screen on Intel Macs.
v3.0
Highlights
- MacWall 3.0 brings a redesigned Home with Liquid Glass chrome and a cleaner everyday workflow.
- Heart any wallpaper to bookmark it in Library Favorites without downloading.
- Save wallpapers to your Library, then auto-cycle them as a slideshow.
New features
- Home rebuilt around Top Charts and Categories for faster browsing.
- Spotlight-style search to find wallpapers instantly (⌘K / ⌘F).
- One Add Wallpaper flow for private Library imports and community submissions.
- Save-only Library actions let you keep a wallpaper without setting it on the desktop.
- Auto-cycle slideshow through saved Library wallpapers.
- Open wallpapers from macwall.app share links directly in the app.
- Pro+ licenses now support 10, 15, or 20 Macs.
Improvements
- Liquid Glass navigation, Cause brand type, and tighter Home composition.
- Pro unlock sheet with glass chrome and smooth open / close motion.
- Escape closes overlays reliably, with no blue focus ring around the window.
- Native Settings sidebar Forms and simpler window chrome.
- App icon refreshed to match macwall.app.
- Instagram handle updated to @macwallapp_.
- Discord community invite pointed at the new server link.
Fixes
- More reliable native wallpaper apply, repair, and extension playback.
- Favorites correctly appear in Library without a silent full download.
- Stronger app lifecycle, liveness, and desktop wallpaper stability.
- Smoother Live Support handoff with fewer stuck tickets.
v2.9
Highlights
- Major stability update with bug fixes across the board.
- Browse the full wallpaper gallery and set wallpapers from macwall.app.
- MacWall Assist live support chat.
New features
- Open wallpapers from macwall.app links directly in MacWall.
- Pro+ licenses now support 10, 15, or 20 Macs.
- Redesigned Settings with a native sidebar layout.
- In-app Release Notes sheet when updates are available.
- Command palette to jump anywhere instantly (⌘K).
Improvements
- Refreshed app icon to match macwall.app.
- Simplified Settings rows and window layout.
- Paywall and upgrade flow polish in Settings.
- Limited-time sale banner with responsive layout.
- Faster checkout when upgrading to Pro.
- Live Support can share images in conversations.
Fixes
- Smoother Assist chat handoff with fewer duplicate tickets.
v2.8
New features
- Affiliate partner program page for creators.
- Animated pricing amounts on the plans page.
Improvements
- Faster wallpaper browsing and extension performance.
- Smoother video wallpaper playback and system integration.
- Refreshed homepage, blog, pricing, and submit flows.
- Discord community link restored across macwall.app.
v2.7
New features
- Three clear tiers: Free, Pro, and Pro+.
- Dedicated Reel Refund page with step-by-step instructions.
Improvements
- Improved wallpaper management and catalog performance.
- Pricing page redesigned with cleaner plan cards.
- All paid plans are now permanent. No annual subscriptions.
Fixes
- Reel Refund steps now show complete instructions.
v2.6
New features
- Pro plan covers 1 Mac; Pro+ adds multi-Mac licensing.
Improvements
- Onboarding resumes at the paywall after relaunch.
- Updated onboarding video playback.
- Renamed Pro Max to Pro+ across plans and license copy.
- Paywall footer links moved below the buy button.
Fixes
- Pricing page layout fixed on smaller screens.
v2.5
Highlights
- In-app support chat with image attachments.
- Web support center for help without leaving macwall.app.
New features
- Submit feedback and report wallpaper issues from inside MacWall.
Improvements
- Onboarding polish and clearer apply progress HUD.
- More reliable wallpaper extension after sleep and wake.
- Menu bar preview stays in sync with your wallpaper.
- App updates moved to a capsule in the title bar.
- Checkout supports more payment methods.
- License keys arrive faster after purchase.
Fixes
- Extension reliability fixes across apply and restart.
v2.4
New features
- Smoother wallpaper apply and caching with MacWallExtension.
- Submit your own wallpapers for the MacWall catalog.
Improvements
- Premium browse grid and hero typography.
- Faster caching for wallpapers and thumbnails.
- Faster wallpaper video loading across the catalog.
- Copy updated for macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility.
Fixes
- Fixed live wallpaper freezes and black desktop after sleep.
- Wallpaper apply sync with System Settings improved.
- Reduced black flashes when switching wallpapers.
v2.3
Improvements
- Lock Screen wallpaper support enhanced for latest macOS.
- Clearer refund policy and footer links.
- Sharper homepage tagline and social sharing cards.
- More guides for live wallpapers on Mac.
Fixes
- Social preview images show the correct title and artwork.
v2.2
New features
- New blog with Mac wallpaper guides.
- Homepage walkthrough showing how MacWall works.
Improvements
- Improved playback sync and pause handling.
- Enhanced video controls and tooltips.
- Smoother hero and lock-screen demo videos.
- Purchase confirmation page after buying a license.
v2.1
Improvements
- Improved trial and license storage reliability.
- Gallery previews load faster with sharper thumbnails.
- Updated homepage, pricing copy, and navigation.
v2.0
Highlights
- Buy and activate Pro with checkout built into MacWall.
- macwall.app launches with wallpaper previews and download.
New features
- Pro upsell modal after trial ends.
Improvements
- Polished onboarding paywall layout.
- Cleaner marketing layout and updated branding.
- Improved page titles and descriptions for sharing.
v1.9
New features
- Free tier with curated wallpaper access.
- 24-hour Pro trial to explore the full catalog.
v1.6
New features
- Menu bar popover to preview and control wallpapers.
- Lock Screen wallpaper integration.
- Multi-display audio routing.
Improvements
- Battery-aware pause on low power.
- Better playback sync across displays.
- Display picker for choosing which screen to wallpaper.
v1.4
New features
- Community wallpaper uploads with video submission.
Improvements
- Smoother video playback and lower memory use.
- Custom window chrome and cleaner layout.
- Optional 120 FPS playback on supported displays.
- Factory reset option in Settings.
v1.3
Highlights
- MacWall launches on macOS with a live 4K wallpaper engine.
New features
- Onboarding walkthrough for first-time setup.
- Built-in updater for one-click app updates.
Improvements
- Video quality and frame rate controls in Settings.
- Wallpapers cache locally for faster replay.
- Transition effects when switching wallpapers.
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