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Parcel Changelog

What's new in Parcel 7.10.1

Apr 8, 2024
  • This update resolves the issue when you could see "Page not found" message when trying to re-enable Amazon integration.

New in Parcel 7.10 (Mar 6, 2024)

  • Placeholders:
  • We are introducing support for placeholder deliveries. A placeholder delivery is a template for an upcoming delivery (which does not have a tracking number yet). To add a placeholder, start adding a new delivery and type any four digits (e.g. 1234). Once you add it, you will be able to later edit it (to set a real tracking number) and change its expected delivery date in the delivery actions.
  • Improved Menu Bar App:
  • When running the app in the menu bar, its size is automatically adjusted based on the number of deliveries displayed.

New in Parcel 7.9 (Jan 18, 2024)

  • Completed migration to the new app database schema. More information on that below
  • Improved messaging when a new Amazon delivery is added manually with the Amazon integration already enabled
  • Delivery filter menu is now displayed directly in the “View” menu (instead of a submenu)
  • This updates brings a significant change to the app database schema. This is an internal change that is necessary to perform future updates and code rewrites in the app code.
  • Once you open the app, it will be empty but then it will load all of your deliveries.

New in Parcel 7.8 (Nov 26, 2023)

  • Our calendar integration has received a major update. Now you can use it with 3rd party apps and share your calendar with other people.
  • P.S. Happy Holidays! We hope you like our new Holidays-themed app icon. You can enable by clicking on Parcel in the menu bar and selecting the relevant menu item.

New in Parcel 7.7.2 (Nov 6, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and small improvements

New in Parcel 7.7.1 (Oct 10, 2023)

  • It is Halloween time! We hope you like our new Halloween-themed app icon. To change the app icon, click on "Parcel" in the menu bar and select the relevant menu item.

New in Parcel 7.7 (Sep 18, 2023)

  • Carrier Color Coding
  • I am pleased to introduce one of the most highly-requested features - color-coding of deliveries based on a carrier.
  • You can enable this feature in the "View" menu in the menu bar and after that, every delivery will have its own color for the day counter and status icon. The color is based on a carrier.
  • This update also provides support for desktop widgets in macOS Sonoma.

New in Parcel 7.6.8 (Mar 27, 2023)

  • Fixed bug when the map widget was not working on non-retina displays (including external displays)
  • Fixed bug when VoiceOver was not working correctly in the menu bar app

New in Parcel 7.6.7 (Feb 22, 2023)

  • Small bug fixes and improvements

New in Parcel 7.6.6 (Jan 19, 2023)

  • This update should resolve a bug when sometimes the app was not able to create a calendar in the Apple Calendar app.

New in Parcel 7.6.5 (Dec 21, 2022)

  • Amazon orders that were cancelled should be now properly recognized as such and marked as delivered. This feature currently works with English, German and Italian.
  • Improved recognition for DHL Global Mail tracking numbers
  • Fixed bug when the notification content extension was not loading the map. As a reminder, you can expand a notification from Parcel to get a detailed view with a map displayed.

New in Parcel 7.6.3 (Nov 18, 2022)

  • Added support for Amazon Belgium (Amazon.com.be)

New in Parcel 7.6 (Oct 23, 2022)

  • Added an option to open Parcel on Mac login. The option is available only in macOS Ventura in the app settings
  • New icon for deliveries in transit
  • Slightly refreshed app preferences UI
  • When Amazon credentials expire, a separate warning button is displayed in the main app window

New in Parcel 7.4.4 (Jul 21, 2022)

  • Improvements to Amazon integration

New in Parcel 7.4.3 (May 30, 2022)

  • Fixed bug when sometimes it was not possible to share a tracking link with Parcel

New in Parcel 7.4.2 (May 16, 2022)

  • Sometimes when you copy a tracking number from a website or an email you end up not just with a tracking number, but with something like "USPS: 1234567890". This update should remove unnecessary text in cases like that.

New in Parcel 7.4 (Apr 26, 2022)

  • Calendar Integration:
  • Now you can enable calendar integration in the app settings. Deliveries with expected delivery date will be added to your system calendar.
  • Please note that 3rd party calendar apps are not supported, the app will create its own local calendar in the Apple Calendar app.

New in Parcel 7.3.2 (Mar 16, 2022)

  • Improved handling of Apple Store orders

New in Parcel 7.3.1 (Jan 20, 2022)

  • Fixed bug when sometimes switching to the next pin in the map view was not readjusting the map to show it
  • The arrow buttons in the map view are now disabled when there is no next pin to select

New in Parcel 7.3 (Jan 14, 2022)

  • This update brings new map pins to the map view in the app and to the map widget. New pins have a fresh look and indicate what kind of an event took place on the map.
  • I hope that you will like them!
  • Please note that only new deliveries will get additional map pin icons (for the events like “out for delivery” and “awaiting collection”). Old deliveries that you had before installing this update will mostly show only truck icons (indicating that an item is in transit).

New in Parcel 7.2.2 (Nov 18, 2021)

  • This update improves Amazon integration in the app.

New in Parcel 7.2.1 (Nov 7, 2021)

  • This update improves handling of daylight savings time for notifications sent to you when the option “Notifications At Night” is disabled.

New in Parcel 7.2 (Oct 22, 2021)

  • Support for Time-Sensitive Notifications (macOS 12 required):
  • Time-sensitive notifications can optionally break through even when there is a focus mode enabled in macOS 12. Parcel sends time-sensitive notifications when a package is out for delivery, available for collection, or has a delivery exception. It also sends a time-sensitive notification when a package is delivered, unless there is a clear indication in the final delivery status that it was delivered with a signature or into the mailbox.
  • Added Support for Quick Notes (macOS 12 required):
  • Now you can quickly create a new quick note when checking your delivery status. Once you start creating a new quick note, you will be able to attach a link to your current delivery.

New in Parcel 7.0.4 (Aug 3, 2021)

  • Improvements related to Amazon integration

New in Parcel 7.0.3 (May 20, 2021)

  • You can now sign in to your Amazon account in the app settings. Once you sign in, your active packages will be imported automatically. You will not need to add them manually.

New in Parcel 7.0.2 (May 16, 2021)

  • This update brings a new preference for Amazon integration. Now you can instruct the app to automatically switch to a final mile carrier when a package is not being delivered by Amazon itself.

New in Parcel 7.0 (Apr 27, 2021)

  • Amazon Integration (macOS Big Sur required):
  • You can now sign in to your Amazon account. To do that, click on "Parcel" in the menu bar and select the relevant menu item. Once you sign in, your active packages will be imported automatically. You will not need to add them manually.

New in Parcel 6.9.4 (Apr 6, 2021)

  • Improvements related to Amazon Logistics support

New in Parcel 6.9.2 (Mar 29, 2021)

  • Menu Bar App (macOS Big Sur required)
  • Now you can manage your deliveries right in the menu bar. If you don't see the app icon in the menu bar, you can enable the menu bar app in the app preferences.

New in Parcel 6.9.1 (Mar 25, 2021)

  • Improvements related to Amazon Logistics support

New in Parcel 6.9 (Mar 4, 2021)

  • Managed Linked Devices (macOS Big Sur required)
  • Now you can see and manage all devices that are associated with your Parcel account. That also includes web browsers where you have used Web Access (web.parcelapp.net).
  • There is an option to unlink a device from your account if you need to. To see your linked devices, open the app preferences and use the "Update Account Details" button.

New in Parcel 6.8.1 (Feb 18, 2021)

  • This update includes small bug fixes.

New in Parcel 6.8 (Jan 29, 2021)

  • New App Icons:
  • Not only the app icon was refined and improved, but you can also now choose from 9 other alternative app icons! To choose a different icon, click on "Parcel" in the menu bar and select the relevant menu item.
  • New Pre-Transit Status:
  • Added new status icon for the “pre-transit” status when a package is not yet shipped but its tracking number is created in a carrier system (this will work only with new deliveries)
  • Note:
  • Both features require macOS Big Sur.

New in Parcel 6.7.1 (Dec 7, 2020)

  • Rich Notifications in macOS Big Sur:
  • You can expand an incoming notification from Parcel in macOS Big Sur to see detailed information about your delivery and its location on the map.
  • Improvements related to Amazon integration in the app:
  • The app now suggests signing in to Amazon account for Amazon Logistics deliveries. The sign in suggestion appears when you select an active Amazon Logistics delivery
  • The app downloads detailed tracking history for your active Amazon Logistics deliveries
  • The app is now able to correctly rename Amazon Logistics packages within a single Amazon order
  • Added support for Amazon.ae

New in Parcel 6.7 (Dec 1, 2020)

  • Color Themes for Widgets:
  • Now you can pick a custom background color theme for a widget. This is useful when you want to make a widget match your wallpaper.
  • Additional Settings for Widgets:
  • This was one of the most popular feature requests. By default, if you tap on a widget, it will open the app with the selected delivery. Now you can configure the widget to just open the app without any further actions. To change widget settings, right click it and select "Edit Parcel".

New in Parcel 6.6.1 (Nov 11, 2020)

  • Widgets for macOS Big Sur
  • Compatibility with macOS Big Sur
  • Improved sharing of deliveries

New in Parcel 6.6 (Nov 9, 2020)

  • Widgets for macOS Big Sur
  • Compatibility with macOS Big Sur
  • Improved sharing of deliveries

New in Parcel 6.4 (Jun 28, 2020)

  • Delivery Descriptions for Amazon Packages Added Using Parcel Email
  • If you are using our Parcel Email service to get Amazon deliveries added automatically to the app, you have probably noticed that they no longer have proper descriptions like they used to.
  • This is because Amazon no longer provides order descriptions in its emails.
  • With this update, if you select a delivery from Amazon that was added using Parcel Email (with an order number in its name), you will see the option to sign in to Amazon. If you sign in, all future deliveries like that will be renamed automatically on your device.
  • Please note that your credentials are not saved in the app and are not sent anywhere else. It is a safe feature from a security point of view.
  • If you have not previously used Parcel Email, here is more information about it:
  • https://parcelapp.net/parcel-email.html

New in Parcel 6.3.8 (May 27, 2020)

  • Fixed bug when sometimes the new curved map lines were displayed incorrectly.

New in Parcel 6.3.7 (May 14, 2020)

  • When at looking at the map you will notice that lines between cities where your package has traveled follow the contours of the Earth (they appear curved over long distances).

New in Parcel 6.3.6 (Apr 26, 2020)

  • Fixed bug when the "Manage Subscription" button was not working
  • Improved carrier detection for DHL Global Mail

New in Parcel 6.3.5 (Apr 22, 2020)

  • Improvements related to carrier detection

New in Parcel 6.3.3 (Apr 13, 2020)

  • Added Japanese localization
  • Misc improvements and bug fixes

New in Parcel 6.3.1 (Mar 27, 2020)

  • Fixed bug when changing day counter mode in the app preferences was not working straight away

New in Parcel 6.3 (Mar 19, 2020)

  • Improved Date Formatting:
  • Parcel will now try to format delivery event dates to match your system regional settings and your current time zone. For example, you will be able to see something like "Today 8 am" instead of "21 Feb 2020 8 am" when looking at a delivery event.
  • This feature is not available for all carriers and it will never be (not all of them provide time zone information). This feature will apply to only new deliveries.

New in Parcel 6.2.1 (Feb 20, 2020)

  • Small improvements and bug fixes

New in Parcel 6.2 (Jan 23, 2020)

  • When a delivery is expected today, day counter will show "0" (when it is set to "Days Till Delivery" mode)
  • When there is a problem with a delivery (e.g. delayed, damaged, requires attention), there will be an exclamation mark displayed next to it as an icon
  • When "Delivery Push Only" mode is enabled, you will also get notifications when a delivery attempt was made or if there is a problem

New in Parcel 6.1.2 (Dec 11, 2019)

  • Localization improvements

New in Parcel 6.1 (Nov 20, 2019)

  • New delivery filter mode: "Recent Deliveries". When this filter mode is enabled, you will see only active deliveries and deliveries that were completed in the last 24 hours. You can enable delivery filter in the "View" menu.
  • Share extension for the app. Now you can right click a tracking number or a URL in any app and share it directly to Parcel (macOS 10.15 is required)
  • Improvements related to "Sign in with Apple" support in Parcel. As a reminder, you can use "Sign in with Apple" to create a new account in Parcel or sign in.

New in Parcel 3.4.6 (Jun 17, 2019)

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes
  • Added Polish localization

New in Parcel 3.4.4 (May 10, 2019)

  • Small improvements and bug fixes

New in Parcel 3.4.3 (Apr 12, 2019)

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

New in Parcel 3.4.2 (Mar 26, 2019)

  • Bug fixes

New in Parcel 3.4 (Jan 30, 2019)

  • If you sort your deliveries by estimated date of arrival, deliveries that are out for delivery or expecting collection will now be always on top
  • If there is a new estimated delivery date available from a carrier, you will get a separate notification about that
  • Added option to delete Parcel account in the app settings
  • Bug fixes and improvements

New in Parcel 3.3.2 (Nov 25, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Parcel 3.3 (Sep 21, 2018)

  • Support for dark mode in macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • Expected delivery time windows are now supported, e.g. from 2pm to 5pm (when available from a carrier)
  • Improved handling of push notifications: now if you clear a particular push notification from the notification center, your app badge will be correctly updated on all of your devices (macOS 10.14 required)
  • If you received a notification that a delivery was completed, you can delete this delivery right from the notification (macOS 10.14 required)
  • Improvements related to "Find on Map" feature

New in Parcel 3.2 (Apr 28, 2018)

  • new widget that displays information about your deliveries in the notification center. Now the app has two widgets: one for quickly adding deliveries and another one for checking deliveries. The new widget requires macOS High Sierra.
  • when using estimated delivery date as a sorting mode, packages that are out for delivery or awaiting collection are now listed in the top of the list even if they don't have an estimated delivery date. They still will be listed below any deliveries with a delivery date. This change will apply only to new deliveries added with this update.
  • carrier recognition and other improvements

New in Parcel 3.1 (Jan 23, 2018)

  • Custom notification sounds:
  • You can select from six different notification sounds in the app settings to be used for Parcel on all of your iOS and macOS devices.
  • Full support for app icon badges:
  • Once you open the app, it will clear badges on all other devices (iOS and macOS). Notifications from Parcel will be cleared on all other devices as well (iOS only, macOS does not support that unfortunately).

New in Parcel 3.0.3 (Nov 24, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and small improvements.

New in Parcel 3.0.2 (Nov 2, 2017)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Parcel 3.0.1 (Sep 20, 2017)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Parcel 3.0 (Sep 18, 2017)

  • This update brings new polished design to the app.

New in Parcel 2.2 (Feb 6, 2017)

  • indirect support for Amazon Logistics deliveries: right click "Track package" button in Amazon email and copy link into clipboard. Start adding a new delivery in Parcel and your Amazon Logistics delivery will be recognized.
  • new delivery icons for "Waiting for collection" and "Out for delivery" delivery events (including equivalent events for all 300 supported carriers)
  • "Push on delivery only" mode now also includes events when a package is out for delivery and when it is ready for collection at post office.
  • support for Macbook Pro Touch Bar
  • carrier recognition improvements
  • full support for PostNL International deliveries
  • other improvements and bug fixes

New in Parcel 2.1 (Sep 13, 2016)

  • Sometimes deliveries can have more than one carrier (international postgage is a good example of that). Parcel will suggest you to switch to destination carrier once it has tracking data. This feature is not yet available for all carriers with the full support to be available soon.
  • No need to click on refresh button anymore! Updates from other devices (new deliveries added, deletes, etc) are automatically pushed to the app within 20 seconds (requires premium subscription).
  • Parcel account email can be changed in the app settings
  • Find on map feature is now far more accurate for those carriers who provide geographic coordinates for their deliveries.

New in Parcel 2.0 (Oct 27, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Share deliveries via AirDrop, iMessage or email
  • Export deliveries to PDF files
  • Handoff support
  • Today widget now provides you brief information about deliveries updated within the last two days if no expected deliveries are available
  • Parcel Email: new service that allows you to automatically add new deliveries by forwarding your delivery emails to your unique email address. This service can be set up in Web Access.
  • Full-screen mode support with El Capitan split view mode support
  • Improvements:
  • Redesigned day counter
  • Redesigned carrier selection view
  • Improvements to the "Add Delivery In Parcel" service. This service allows you to right click selected text in any app to add it as a tracking number in Parcel.
  • Carrier recognition improvements
  • Improvements for "Find on Map" feature
  • Search is available in the app when looking though completed deliveries
  • Other UI improvements

New in Parcel 1.4 (Mar 10, 2015)

  • Improvements:
  • multiple deliveries can be selected at the same time and deleted
  • improved courier recognition for new users
  • improved widget integration with the main app
  • moderate UI improvements
  • localization improvements
  • Fixes:
  • fixed bug when day counter might not be displayed
  • other bug fixes

New in Parcel 1.3 (Oct 17, 2014)

  • new Yosemite-like app icon
  • Yosemite widget to add new deliveries and see expected deliveries for today (if any are available with ETA for today or tomorrow)
  • now you can add new deliveries to Parcel by selecting any piece of text anywhere in OS X and then right-clicking it and selecting 'Add Delivery in Parcel' command. To enable this option, open system services settings (the fastest way to do that is to click on the name of the active app in system menu bar, then select 'Services' and 'System Preferences'), then find and enable Parcel action in the list.
  • Find on map feature updated to show full journey of your delivery
  • Yosemite related fixes and improvements
  • Localization improvements
  • 10 new couriers

New in Parcel 1.2.2 (May 20, 2014)

  • fixed bug when push notifications were not delivered
  • fixed bug when map tiles where not displayed in 'Find on map' mode
  • fixed bug when day counter was not displayed
  • fixed bug when window size and position was not restored after launch
  • added option to disable bouncing icon in the Dock for push notification
  • added "Add New Delivery" item to the Dock menu
  • deliveries filter and sorting menu titles are now available under 'View" in the menu bar
  • minor UI improvements
  • bug fixes

New in Parcel 1.2.1 (May 16, 2014)

  • IMPORTANT: This update has a bug that prevents push notifications from being delivered. Please wait until the fix is released.
  • fixed bug when day counter was not displayed
  • fixed bug when window size and position was not restored after launch
  • added option to disable bouncing icon in the Dock for push notification
  • added "Add New Delivery" item to the Dock menu
  • deliveries filter and sorting menu titles are now available under 'View" in the menu bar
  • minor UI improvements
  • bug fixes

New in Parcel 1.2 (Apr 18, 2014)

  • Spotlight integration. Search for your deliveries by name or tracking number to open them in Parcel. You can also see full tracking history via Quick Look in Spotlight even when the app is not running (please allow Spotlight up to 10-15 minutes to index data after the first launch).
  • Improved courier selection UI. Now frequently used couriers are visually separated from the others.
  • New sorting mode: sort your deliveries by name.
  • Improved searching on map for Royal Mail and Parcelforce deliveries.
  • Now the app starts in the menu bar mode when launched automatically as a hided login item (please make sure that the menu bar mode is enabled in the settings).
  • Fixed problem when the app could not be dragged to another Space.

New in Parcel 1.1.3 (Feb 15, 2014)

  • fixed problem when sorting by delivery date was incorrect
  • fixed problem when close window hotkey was not working
  • now you can add deliveries even when the courier's website is down
  • many other bug fixes and improvements
  • 7 new delivery companies