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Guardian Angel Changelog

What's new in Guardian Angel 2.0.1

Sep 9, 2016
  • Improvements:
  • Added a new setting in the experimental pane that can be used to improve the reliability of connections for non LE bluetooth devices.
  • NOTE: To use LE functionality the iOS companion app must be used: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guardian-angel-remote/id1118769938?ls=1&mt=8
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Addressed issue with media pausing.
  • Potential fix for the phantom closing issue on first launch.
  • Fix for graphics switching issue.
  • Extra:
  • As always feedback is greatly appreciated.

New in Guardian Angel 2.0.0 (Aug 31, 2016)

  • Re-designed Guardian Angel from the ground up to make it feel right at home in the latest versions of macOS:
  • Low-energy Bluetooth support, to keep you juiced up for longer
  • Brand new user interface, so that you can do everything that you need to in one place
  • New lock screen animation, because why not

New in Guardian Angel 1.1.1 (Feb 20, 2015)

  • Fixed the phantom locking bug when in GA's preferences.

New in Guardian Angel 1.1 (Oct 25, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) support
  • Improved support for multi-monitors
  • Improved lock screen implementation
  • The good news is that we’ve resisted the temptation to call this Guardian Angel 2.0 and charge you for the privilege. So instead, you’re getting version 1.1 for free!

New in Guardian Angel 1.0.6 (Feb 3, 2014)

  • Multi-Monitor Love:
  • Fixed an issue where one display would not lock.
  • Fixed an issue where if the displays were different sizes then there would be white space on the larger screen.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0.5 (Jan 20, 2014)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Added a new setting in the general tab to help solve disconnect issues. If you find that Guardian Angel locks randomly even when the device is in range then try increasing the connection duration time.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0.4 (Nov 29, 2013)

  • Fixed Guardian Angel randomly locking when device was in range.
  • Fixed Guardian Angel not checking if the correct settings are enabled for Apple's screensaver to be used.
  • Fixed change password not working.
  • It is now possible to get to the preferences when the status bar icon is disabled.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0.3 (Aug 30, 2013)

  • Fixes issues with custom lock screen wallpaper not appearing
  • Fixes pairing issues with devices.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0.2 (Aug 26, 2013)

  • Minor bug fixes and changes to the preferences window.
  • Apple's screensaver option now works.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0.1 (Jul 20, 2013)

  • Send feedback button now works.
  • Fixed desired range panel not closing.
  • Fixed flashing window if Guardian Angel was set to start at login.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 (Jun 29, 2013)

  • Initial release: to grab it please head on over to the Mac App Store.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 17.2 (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixes Guardian Angel not opening on some systems.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 17.1 (May 28, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixes custom wallpaper button not working.
  • Fixes Guardian Angel confusing lock and unlock user scripts.
  • Guardian Angel lock screen takes back control after running scripts.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 17 (May 28, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixes Guardian Angel not pausing its proximity check when the preferences are open.
  • Added retina images for the menubar icon.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 16 (May 28, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixes a monumental error with the saving of preferences!
  • Sandboxing disabled for the non mac app store version so that updating can work again.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 15 (May 25, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Guardian Angel is now sandboxed, please report any new bugs that may have been introduced.
  • Added the option to allow Guardian Angel to unlock Apple's lock screen in tandem with Guardian Angel's lock screen (this is aimed at firevault users).
  • Preference rearrangement so that Guardian Angel can fit on screens as small as the 11" Macbook Air.
  • Retina images added (feedback required).

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 14 (May 13, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Guardian Angel now has the option to double check the device's signal strength before locking.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed issues with Guardian Angel unlocking the apple lock screen, so the option is now enabled again in the preferences.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 13 (May 7, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Can now use apple's lock screen instead of Guardian Angel's.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed text input issues when typing in the password field on the lock screen.
  • Fixed Guardian Angel not taking control of the screen after the computer had woken from sleep.
  • Fixed Guardian Angel not resizing when locked and a new display was connected or removed.
  • Fixed custom wallpapers not working.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 12 (May 7, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Can now pause and play spotify on lock and unlock.
  • Changes:
  • Added better explanations and tooltips to the preferences.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed iChat checkbox in preferences not displaying the correct value.
  • Fixed Guardian Angel freezing randomly, need feedback on this one!

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 11 (May 7, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Added new menu bar icon for when Guardian Angel is disabled.
  • Changes:
  • Changed the way that Guardian Angel connects to phones, making it more reliable.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed the most annoying, inconsistent and persistent crashing bug that was plaguing my development machine.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 10 (May 7, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed Guardian Angel not being added to login items.
  • Fixed Guardian Angel not moving to the Applications folder correctly.

New in Guardian Angel 1.0 Beta 9 (May 7, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed the issue where Guardian Angel would freeze on opening its settings.
  • Fixed additional displays not locking if their resolution is greater than the primary display.