Releases: Magpiny/NotesApp
Asembo-West
v2.5.3 & v2.5.4: Voice Notes, Read Aloud, and Audio Polishing
v2.5.3 - "The Voice Update":
- Implemented local audio recording using MediaRecorder.
- Added audio playback functionality via MediaPlayer.
- Integrated Android Text-to-Speech (TTS) for note "Read Aloud" feature.
- Added RECORD_AUDIO permission to AndroidManifest.xml.
- UI: Added recording and playback controls to the Note Editor.
- Stability: Ensured notes are saved before attachments are added to prevent foreign key crashes.
v2.5.4 - "The Audio Polish":
- Added real-time Waveform Visualization for both recording and playback using Compose Canvas.
- Implemented TTS speed controls (0.5x to 2.0x) with a dynamic slider.
- Refactored AudioPlayer to support persistent background playback.
- Integrated Android Visualizer API for frequency data during playback.
- Database: Bumped Room version to 8 and implemented SubtaskEntity relations to support hierarchical task management.
- Fixed UI crashes related to database integrity and component lifecycle.
Asembo-East
Full Changelog: v2.4.9...v2.5.2
Rarieda
v2.4.9: Integrated modern testing suite and final UI/Data optimizations
- Integrated a comprehensive testing stack using JUnit 5, MockK, Kotest, and Robolectric.
- Added a full suite of unit and integration tests for Markdown parsing, Task Mapping, Reminder IDs, and Database relations.
- Fixed UI overlap in the Editor top bar by implementing an overflow menu for small screens.
- Resolved subtask persistence and visibility issues using Room @relation (TaskWithSubtasks).
- Enabled full Markdown syntax highlighting for code blocks in Editor Preview.
- Enhanced Smart Editor features: auto-incrementing numbers and auto-bullets on Enter.
- Performed a final dependency audit and resolved 60+ lint/deprecation warnings.
- Updated to compileSdk 36 and versionName 2.4.9
Full Changelog: v2.4.8...v2.4.9**
Uyoma
v2.4.8: UI optimization for small screens, Room relations for subtasks, and smart listing
- Implemented an overflow menu in the Editor top bar to prevent icon overlap on small screens (e.g., Galaxy A56).
- Fixed subtask persistence issue by introducing TaskWithSubtasks Room relation, ensuring subtasks appear in the main task list and counts are accurate.
- Enhanced smart editor: implemented auto-incrementing numbers for ordered lists and automatic bullet points for unordered lists.
- Modernized UI components: migrated to the latest SearchBar and SwipeToDismissBox APIs.
- Resolved remaining lint warnings and fixed @ApplicationContext annotation targets.
- Updated all core dependencies to latest stable versions.
Full Changelog: v2.4.8...v2.4.8
Ugenya
v2.4.3: Fix editor crashes, improve list rendering, and enhance task reminders
- Fixed UI crash in notes editor when typing code blocks by adding safety checks for regex capture groups in MarkdownUtils.kt.
- Implemented bullet point (•) rendering for unordered lists using *, -, and + markers.
- Fixed subtasks list visibility issue where newly added subtasks wouldn't appear until the task was saved and re-opened.
- Enhanced task reminders to trigger at 10 minutes before, 5 minutes before, and at the exact due time.
- Added sound and vibration to task notifications and included necessary VIBRATE permission in AndroidManifest.xml.
Asembo
fix: release Notafo v2.4.2 - "The Fix"
A focused update addressing UI visibility, layout stability, and formatting issues.
[Fixes & UI Improvements]
- Editor Icon Visibility: Implemented dynamic icon tinting based on background luminance; icons now correctly switch to black on white backgrounds.
- Task Editor Layout: Added vertical scrolling to the Task Editor to prevent the description field and subtasks from being blocked by the keyboard.
- Subtask UI Polish: Refactored subtasks to use Material 3 ListItems for better alignment and touch targets.
- Markdown List Markers: Resolved an issue where bullets (*) and numbers (1.) were being hidden by the visual transformation; markers are now visible and styled.
- Versioning: Bumped app version to 2.4.2.
Uyoma
Notafo v2.4.1 — "The Identity Update"
This milestone release transforms Notafo into a premium productivity suite with a unique visual identity, hardened security, and a more intuitive, gesture-driven interface.
✨ A New Visual Identity
- Fluid Gestures: Introducing Swipe-to-Action. Quickly swipe any note or task to Archive or Trash it instantly.
- Tactile Micro-interactions: Experience the new "Scale on Tap" effect. Every interaction now provides subtle visual and haptic feedback for a more responsive feel.
- Modern Navigation: Transition between screens with seamless custom slides and fades, replacing static jumps with fluid motion.
- Material 3 Search: A completely redesigned, animated Search Bar integrated directly into the system navigation.
- Mobile-First Menus: Replaced traditional dropdowns with modern Modal Bottom Sheets, optimized for one-handed use.
⏱️ Advanced Productivity & Core
- - Unified Search: Find everything in one place. Search now scans both Notes and Tasks with sectioned results for maximum clarity.
- - Customizable Focus: You can now personalize your Pomodoro cycles. Set your own Focus and Break intervals in the new Focus Settings.
- - Subtask Management: Break down complex goals with the new subtask system, featuring progress tracking directly on your main task cards.
- - The Trash Bin: A dedicated management screen allows you to review, restore, or permanently purge deleted items.
- - Enhanced Markdown: Our refactored engine now supports headers, blockquotes, interactive links, and more robust list formatting.
🛡️ Security & Reliability
- •Hardened Vault: Secret Vault access now strictly enforces mandatory biometric or device authentication (Fingerprint, Face, or PIN).
- •Intelligent Task Filtering: Completed tasks are now automatically archived from the main view to keep your workflow focused and clutter-free.
- •Stability: Resolved several core issues, including the "activity recreation" loop and icon contrast bugs.
How to use the new gestures:
•Swipe Right: Send item to Trash.
•Swipe Left: Move item to Archive.
•Long Press: Open the new Action Bottom Sheet.
Thank you for choosing Notafo. We are committed to building the most fluid productivity experience on Android.
Akala
Notafo v:2.3.4
chore: rebrand to Notafo v2.3.4 and UI/Security enhancements
- Rename app to "Notafo" (Notes + Tasks + Focus) across resources.
- Update app version to 2.3.4 in build.gradle.kts.
- Relocate Settings icon to top-left corner on main screens to declutter BottomBar.
- Add Archive icon to Home screen top bar for better visibility.
- Harden Vault security by strictly enforcing biometric/device authentication.
- Fix task list logic to filter out completed/cancelled tasks from the active view.
- Polish Editor UI with "bright" white icons and high-contrast readable text.
- Resolve infinite activity recreation loop during language changes.
- Remove deprecated Gradle 'android.enableAppCompileTimeRClass' warning.
- Update README.md with latest features and branding.
Bondo
v2.2: Localization, Focus Persistence, and UI Polish
This major update introduces local data persistence for focus sessions, fixes the search engine, and adds support for 8 new languages.
Key Enhancements:
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⏱️ Advanced Focus Timer:
- Implemented database persistence for focus sessions to track daily progress.
- Replaced auto-restart with a completion dialog offering Start Break, Next Focus, or Stop options.
- Integrated system alerts for session completion.
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🌍 Expanded Global Support:
- Added full translation support for:
- European/African: French (fr), Portuguese (pt), Spanish (es), Swahili (sw).
- Asian: Korean (ko), Japanese (ja), Chinese (zh).
- Middle Eastern: Arabic (ar).
- Optimized Settings UI with a flexible FlowRow to accommodate the new language options.
- Added full translation support for:
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🔍 Search Engine Fix:
- Migrated search from FTS4 to a more reliable SQL LIKE-based filtering.
- Resolved the issue where notes were not appearing in search results.
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🎨 UI Visibility & Polish:
- Implemented dynamic icon tinting in Task and Note editors to ensure high-contrast icons on any background.
- Reduced bottom navigation selection bubble size for a more refined appearance.
- Synced Editor top/bottom bar content colors with the selected note color.
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🛠️ Technical Debt & Optimization:
- Incremented database version to 6 with fallback migration.
- Refined import structures and removed experimental API warnings in Task screens.
Gem
New UI polish
Fingerprint working in vault.
Other QoL improvements
Full Changelog: v2...v2.1.1