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Kiwi for Gmail Changelog

What's new in Kiwi for Gmail 3.5.0

Aug 5, 2022
  • Features:
  • ARM64 (M1) architecture support. Kiwi is now built universally for both Intel and ARM architectures, bringing native support to Apple’s M1 Chipset.
  • Improvements:
  • General improvements to stability and performance.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed a couple of rare crashes that could occur.
  • Fixed an issue where the "Set Download Location:" Button would not allow a user to perform the action.
  • Fixed an issue where the unread count would become corrupt when opening up an email.
  • Fixed several issues with Notifications, where they would not fire, or not call the app when clicked.
  • Fixed an issue where the right-click context menu would not show up in some instances.
  • Fixed an issue where licensing would fail when changing networks (changing to a new one, disabling/enabling).

New in Kiwi for Gmail 3.4.5 (May 24, 2022)

  • Improvements:
  • Updated the Grammarly Extension
  • Updated the Right Inbox Extension
  • Updated the Zoom Scheduler Extension
  • Improvements were made on handling windows, that should improve stability and reduce general (and random) issues that could occur.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the colors on the Gmail sidebar would be very faint and hard to read
  • Fixed an issue where the account tabs might not load on launch under certain conditions
  • Fixed an issue where locally stored Drive Files would be corrupt when attempting to open within Kiwi.
  • Fixed several issues with the latest Gmail UI.
  • The unread counter now shows the correct count when using the latest Gmail UI
  • Fixed an issue where a window placement would not be remembered after relaunch.
  • Fixed an issue where certain Google banners could not be closed.
  • Fixed an issue where a window would be minimized automatically under certain conditions
  • Fixed an issue where restoring a window while in full-screen mode would fail

New in Kiwi for Gmail 3.4.4 (Feb 18, 2022)

  • Fix issue preventing physical security keys from being accessible during Google 2FA

New in Kiwi for Gmail 3.4.3 (Feb 10, 2022)

  • Fixed potential instability in in-app welcome guide for core users (blank window)

New in Kiwi for Gmail 3.4.2 (Feb 10, 2022)

  • Improvements:
  • All extensions have been updated to their latest version.
  • Electron has been updated to Version 13.2.1
  • Added an option to disable the Contacts Pane - allowing users to open up Contacts as a complete window instead. This option is located in Kiwi's Settings / Preferences under the Interface Tab.
  • The contacts pane will no longer auto-select the search function and thus impede users from accessing other features first.
  • Printing has been improved across the application.
  • Be advised that we are aware of some issues with printing in general and unfortunately there are also some changes occurring on Google’s end that we are waiting on. Expect more improvements to printing in the future.
  • PDFs should now function better within the app and honor Download vs. Print.
  • Google has made some changes to the Compose button, and we have adjusted our overlay to match.
  • Various security enhancements were made.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to log-in
  • Fixed an issue where Kiwi was reporting being Offline, even if Gmail offline was enabled. This should now be fixed and Gmail offline should work as it's supposed to.
  • Fixed an issue where Presentation mode in Slides would not work.
  • Resolved an issue where the new Google Compose button functionality was imposing on our keyboard shortcuts.
  • Fixed an issue where the Traffic light buttons were misaligned on MacOS Monterey.
  • Fixed an issue where the CTRL+S shortcut did not work in Calendar.
  • Fixed an issue where the focus was not retained properly after switching accounts, requiring user interaction.
  • Fixed an issue where the Kiwi header was included when printing.
  • Fixed some graphical issues with the new Account selector
  • Fixed an issue where CTRL+R would refresh a Google sheet, overriding the app specific shortcut.
  • Google menu is no longer obscured by our own UI controls
  • Resolved an issue where the Hangouts and Contact controls where obscured.
  • Fixed an issue where Focus Filters were being applied under specific conditions
  • Fixed an issue where a 400 error could be displayed in Cloud search
  • Fixed an issue with Evernote Gmail Add-on authentication
  • Fixed an issue where the browser action window for some extensions was not stable.
  • Fixed an issue where a document would close after downloading
  • Fixed an issue where Evernote addon was unable to authenticate.
  • Fixed an issue where Focus Filters would stop working.
  • Fixed an issue where the Compose Window could appear without any styling.
  • Fixed an issue where unread count would not properly update if Focus Filters were enabled.
  • Fixed several issues with Email and Calendar notifications.
  • Fixed an issue where the Find function would not appear in Google Editors when using the keyboard shortcut.
  • Several adjustments were made to the Settings / Preferences UI
  • Several minor issues were resolved with Virtru Extension.
  • Fixed a coloring issue on the update banner.
  • Fixed an issue where the slideout panels (Cloud Search / Contacts) would become corrupt when moved to a high DPI monitor.
  • Fixed an issue where Zoom Scheduler would not call external app when required.
  • Fixed an issue where Zoom Scheduler would not download their app when required.
  • Fixed an issue where a wrong time entry would be populated in the Zoom Scheduler application entries.
  • Fixed an issue where Zoom Scheduler would not open the browser when it should.
  • Fixed several issues with buttons to start Zoom Meetings.
  • Fixed an issue where Cloud Search pagination would be hidden.
  • Fixed an issue with Color Changers in Account Themes in Settings / Preferences.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.40 (Dec 22, 2020)

  • Changed some internals

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.39 (Nov 26, 2020)

  • Minor Big Sur related UI Tweaks

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.38 (Nov 23, 2020)

  • Changes to app metadata.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.37 (Nov 19, 2020)

  • Fix crash on Big Sur when certain conditions are met
  • Update underlying frameworks

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.36 (Jul 21, 2020)

  • Fixed issue with some devices experiencing lag when some bluetooth devices are in use
  • Adjusted Google integration

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.35 (Jul 1, 2020)

  • Updated underlying integration with Google

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.34 (Mar 17, 2020)

  • Updated frameworks
  • Fixed issue with file share

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.32 (Jan 30, 2020)

  • Fix white screen issue that happens under some circumstances

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.31 (Dec 12, 2019)

  • Fix crash on older Mac devices

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.30 (Dec 6, 2019)

  • Fix Global Compose / File share bug
  • Fix authentication system
  • Fix unread counts not being handled

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.29 (Dec 5, 2019)

  • Fix authentication system
  • Fix unread counts not being handled

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.27 (Nov 29, 2019)

  • Reverted one specific framework, while investigating GPU-based issues on older machines

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.26 (Nov 26, 2019)

  • Updated underlying frameworks

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.25 (Oct 28, 2019)

  • Graphics rendering bug fixes
  • Unresponsiveness issues fixed
  • Catalina fixes

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.24 (Sep 6, 2019)

  • Fix issue preventing certain accounts from logging in

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.23 (Aug 28, 2019)

  • Backend Improvements

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.22 (Aug 28, 2019)

  • Minor internal updates

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.21 (Aug 28, 2019)

  • Improved cookie stability to maintain logged in sessions, and prevent Not Connected to the Internet messages
  • Fixed various issues with Mojave Dark Mode handling in the app

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.20 (Aug 28, 2019)

  • Fixed some styling issues

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.19 (May 30, 2019)

  • Updated authentication backend
  • Updated some UI elements in Preferences
  • Updated some lower level network code

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.18 (Apr 5, 2019)

  • Fixed some underlying engine issues

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.17 (Feb 12, 2019)

  • Fixed inability to load Drive files

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.16 (Dec 21, 2018)

  • Paste and Match Style fixed
  • Improved workspace restoration upon crash / Force Quit
  • Various issues with the Filtered Focus Inbox fixed
  • Numerous other underlying bugs fixed

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.15 (Nov 15, 2018)

  • Updated underlying framework
  • Fixed several bugs

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.14 (Oct 17, 2018)

  • Updated App Store Details

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.13 (Jul 21, 2018)

  • Added ability to use Inbox by Google, accessible through Preferences
  • Fixed CPU spikes
  • Fixed Gmail disconnecting randomly
  • Additional visual changes supporting the new Gmail redesign
  • Various other bugs

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.12 (Jun 17, 2018)

  • Fixed issue with occasional client crash upon closing certain windows.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.11 (Jun 11, 2018)

  • Fixed issue with some popup windows periodically not being opened.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.10 (Jun 4, 2018)

  • Preliminary New Gmail support
  • Updates to various 3rd party components
  • A rare crash has been resolved
  • General stability and performance improvements

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.9 (Jun 1, 2018)

  • Preliminary New Gmail support
  • Updates to various 3rd party components
  • A rare crash has been resolved
  • General stability and performance improvements

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.8 (Mar 19, 2018)

  • NEW:
  • URL Preview. To enable, go to Preferences -> Interface Tab and check the "Preview URLs" checkbox
  • BUGS:
  • Contacts will now invoke compose
  • Main Window will now properly retain size on restart if maximized
  • Misc rare crashes resolved

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.7 (Feb 21, 2018)

  • Add in Kiwi for Business referral support
  • Fix rare crash situation when opening documents
  • Internal framework updates
  • Support for Google Sites
  • Resolve issue of notification linking to file

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.6 (Aug 29, 2017)

  • Proper handling of middle click
  • Restores boomerang respondable functionality
  • Stabilizes compose in new window behavior
  • Fixes three rare crash situations
  • Resolves small number of memory issues
  • Internal framework changes

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.5 (Jul 13, 2017)

  • Update internal infrastructure components
  • Adjust view message windows when using Boomerang
  • Adjust new event window sizing

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.4 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Find in page for inbox and message windows (cmd-f brings up Find, cmd-g moves to next match)
  • Fix layout issue for certain configurations
  • Fix issue with crash in rare circumstances
  • Fixes for SSO issues with not quite valid certificates
  • Update the unread counts when waking up
  • Resolve a security bookmark issue for download location handling
  • Stay quiet when the OS is in Do Not Disturb mode
  • Speed up display of compose new message window in certain situations
  • Resolve a potential crash on initial install

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.2 (Nov 27, 2016)

  • Significant Fixes for 2.0 User Issues:
  • Rework sidebar to resolve issues affecting some users
  • Fix some visual distortions
  • Fix interaction issues with certain Lab extensions
  • Decrease the amount of zoom that occurs per request
  • Make sure that the Google file type icons are registered
  • Fix issue with Share on Yosemite

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.1 (Nov 19, 2016)

  • Fix issue when using Preview Pane Lab extension
  • Fix issue when using some Gmail language settings

New in Kiwi for Gmail 2.0.0 (Nov 15, 2016)

  • Full support for the G Suite Office Applications
  • New Document menu: Create new Message, Event, Doc, Sheet, Slide, Drawing, Form, Note
  • Open Application menu: Calendar, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drawings, Keep, Groups
  • Restore non-message windows upon restart of application
  • Recently Closed Documents menu: Restore recently closed windows (excludes message, drive and calendar windows)
  • View message windows use the Subject as their title
  • Support opening Google Drive filetypes: .gsheet, .gform, .gdoc, .gslides, .gdraw, .glink, and .gnote
  • Configuration to allow User selecting download location for every download
  • Sidebar for quick access to common features:
  • Inbox, Calendar, Contacts
  • Open Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Create new Message, Event, Doc, Sheet, Slide
  • Miscellaneous items:
  • Disabled swipe gesture for non-Inbox windows
  • Restructured General and added Interface preference pane
  • Misc Boomerang integration fixes
  • Enable cross-session cache usage to improve performance
  • Fix issue with trying to add a new account while adding an account
  • Handle indirect requests to Add Account
  • Add Reload Window menu item
  • Correctly handle references to Calendar items in emails

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.10.2 (Nov 3, 2016)

  • Correct edge case issue when dealing with six accounts.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.10.1 (Oct 21, 2016)

  • Resolve issues with certain two-factor authentication systems
  • Correct how some links are processed prior to invoking external browser
  • Handle link errors internally

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.10.0 (Oct 19, 2016)

  • Boomerang support: Enable on a per account basis using the Account Preferences
  • Add Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides to the Inbox ‘Mail’ dropdown menu
  • Carry over account theme and title bars for subsequent windows
  • Clarify which URLs are handled internal to Kiwi vs external browser
  • Add account specific cache
  • Corrected timing issues for Do Not Disturb
  • Handle keyboard undo/redo within compose message
  • Issue w/ keyboard focus
  • Prevent certain edge crash situations
  • Revise coloring of mailbox items
  • Misc internal stuff

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.10 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • Official support for Sierra (10.12)
  • Resolve potential problem which could cause intermittent account issues

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.9 (Sep 14, 2016)

  • Updates to internal core components
  • Corrected account color matching issue with certain Gmail themes
  • Resolved some edge-case crash situations

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.8 (Aug 31, 2016)

  • Compose opens new window by default
  • Account color theme carries over into Gmail theme
  • Start on login issues resolved
  • Opt-in anonymous collection of feature usage
  • Show inbox added to window menu
  • Correct RateUs trigger
  • Cleanup "important only" counts and notifications
  • Preference updates: Hide toolbar icon, usage opt-in, sharing extension, compose window, theme matching, default browser
  • Numerous bug fixes
  • Important performance fix

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.6 (Aug 19, 2016)

  • Critical update to IMAP authorization to conform with latest Gmail requirements

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.5 (Aug 16, 2016)

  • Critical update to conform with the revised Gmail authentication model.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.3 (Jul 28, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fix edge case crashes: When printing unprintable, pasting into un-pasteable and exiting while in modal window mode.
  • Fix issue with calendar window sizing.
  • Add in link to Privacy policy.
  • Fix resizing issue with Preferences.
  • FEATURES:
  • You can now use the Mac OS X Emoji and system keyboard shortcuts.
  • Added Full-screen support on Yosemite.
  • You can now paste and match the style in any email.
  • Sharing files and folders is now easy with Kiwi for Gmail:
  • You can share a single file, multiple files, and folders directly from finder/desktop.
  • You can share content from applications which support Sharing. (Photos, Contacts, Safari, etc.)
  • You can share highlighted text as well. (larger texts are automatically transformed into a text document and attached.
  • Complete rewrite of authentication system:
  • More stable connection with Google’s authentication servers resulting in less frequent re- login requirements.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.2 (Jul 22, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed an issue where switching accounts while in full screen could be slow, or cause a crash.
  • Preferences window no longer disappears when deleting or adding an account.
  • Updated some internal systems
  • Fixed various non-retina graphics to be more crisp.
  • FEATURES:
  • You can now use the Mac OS X Emoji and system keyboard shortcuts.
  • Added Full-screen support on Yosemite.
  • You can now paste and match the style in any email.
  • Sharing files and folders is now easy with Kiwi for Gmail.
  • You can share a single file, multiple files, and folders directly from finder/desktop.
  • You can share content from applications which support Sharing. (Photos, Contacts, Safari, etc.)
  • You can share highlighted text as well. (larger texts are automatically transformed into a text document and attached.
  • Complete rewrite of authentication system.
  • More stable connection with Google’s authentication servers resulting in less frequent re- login requirements.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9.1 (Jul 15, 2016)

  • Fixed an authentication issue resulting in white screened accounts.
  • Fixed a crash on download location selector.
  • Adjusted font weight on Global Compose window.
  • Fixed an issue where accounts would not truncate in title bar.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.9 (Jul 13, 2016)

  • FEATURES:
  • You can now use the Mac OS X Emoji and system keyboard shortcuts.
  • Added Full-screen support on Yosemite.
  • You can now paste and match the style in any email.
  • Sharing files and folders is now easy with Kiwi for Gmail:
  • You can share a single file, multiple files, and folders directly from finder/desktop.
  • You can share content from applications which support Sharing. (Photos, Contacts, Safari, etc.)
  • You can share highlighted text as well. (larger texts are automatically transformed into a text document and attached.
  • Complete rewrite of authentication system:
  • More stable connection with Google’s authentication servers resulting in less frequent re- login requirements.
  • FIXES:
  • Notifications and unread counters
  • Notifications are more resistant to unreliable internet connections.
  • Notifications are faster; firing email notifications as soon as they hit your account.
  • Unread count is much more reliable.
  • Fixed unread counts becoming out of sync when using per-account notification settings.
  • Inbox count in status menu now displays entire unread count properly.
  • Small changes to Menu Bar and Title bar Unread Count fonts.
  • Reading, Unreading, Archiving, Deleting, etc. emails will trigger inbox count updates instantaneously.
  • Fixed: Truncation of Status Bar Menu text.
  • CRASHES:
  • Fixed crash that can happen when the app is hidden/unhidden.
  • Fixed various other crashes when the app is used under non-normal situations.
  • Fixes crash triggered by closing a window currently in full screen.
  • Shortcuts
  • Fixed shortcut key handling from triggering twice, and in rare cases causing a crash.
  • Many app shortcuts fixed for Preferences, Emoji and Symbols, New Message, and New Calendar Event
  • Zoom shortcut keys have been fixed.
  • LOGIN AUTHENTICATION AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT:
  • Gmail Login screen will auto-fill the email address associated with that account when required to re-login.
  • Internet disconnections now will allow the Gmail interface to handle retries.
  • Changed behavior when adding/removing accounts.
  • Added Cancel button to Gmail Add Account interface.
  • STABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:
  • Blank white/grey account tabs no longer occur when closing the window, switching between accounts, etc.
  • Fixed various issues with closing windows.
  • Application no longer flashes the main window visibility while exiting.
  • Kiwi for Gmail will use the internal GPU rather than dedicated GPU, if it can. This will improve battery life on many Pro Macbook models.
  • More efficient, using less memory, less processing power, and less bandwidth.
  • Fixed various memory leaks.
  • Fixed various zombie issues.
  • GENERAL FIXES:
  • Input boxes no longer lose focus when switching between accounts.
  • Fixed various issues with the theme color picker in preferences.
  • Fixed issue preventing the app from minimizing when clicking the dock icon.
  • Odd whitespace that showed up when full-screening the application on 10.11 no longer occurs.
  • Various window titles now get set dynamically based on function.
  • Updated default window size to better fit content.
  • Accessing Contacts section in both Google Apps and Non Google Apps accounts works properly.
  • Printing PDF documents from the Drive preview now works properly.
  • Zoom level is now retained in all modes of popup windows (including Global Shortcut).
  • Fixed: Startup at launch should now work properly.
  • Changed: Drive will, for the most part, not be handled within Kiwi with the exception of attachments.
  • Fixed: External urls weren't being opened properly, this is now fixed.
  • Fixed: Download Location should properly persist.
  • Clicking on the dock icon will always bring forth the Kiwi for Gmail main window.

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.8.97 (May 13, 2016)

  • Small update to prepare for a much larger update, coming very soon.
  • IMPORTANT: Last update supported for Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.8.93 (Dec 17, 2015)

  • Added the ability to set the download location of attachments.
  • Fixed a crashing issue when trying to print an email.
  • Fixed flashing popups on clicking web links.
  • Fixed an issue where downloads would close separate windows.
  • Fixed an issue where the ”Rate us” window would not remember your selection

New in Kiwi for Gmail 1.8.91 (Nov 16, 2015)

  • Critical issue with launching and adding accounts has been fixed.
  • NEW FEATURES:
  • El Capitan support added, but known launch issue affecting some users, being fixed
  • Retina is now super slick: Fluid Scrolling, Snappy UI, No more graphics glitches, Faster than Chrome
  • Performance update: Less Memory, Less Power, and Even Faster
  • NOTABLE FIXES:
  • Universities and Institutions: Login now works. Many 3rd party authentication issues resolved.
  • Fixes related to retina graphical bugs.
  • Lots of under-the-hood work to make Kiwi even better
  • Rare unread count issue resolved.