What's new in TunnelBear 4.1.8
Aug 27, 2021
- Brushed some fur. Ate some bugs. Improved compatibility with macOS Monterey.
New in TunnelBear 4.1.7 (Aug 19, 2021)
- Brushed some fur. Ate some bugs. Improved compatibility with macOS Monterey.
New in TunnelBear 4.1.6 (Mar 4, 2021)
- Fixed an issue that was causing unstable connections.
New in TunnelBear 4.1.5 (Feb 26, 2021)
- Brushed some fur. Ate some bugs. Added the ability to rate your most recent connection.
- Fixed an issue that was freezing the application.
New in TunnelBear 4.1.4 (Feb 19, 2021)
- Brushed some fur. Ate some bugs. Added the ability to rate your most recent connection.
- Also fixed an issue where users couldn’t connect, especially on M1 processors.
New in TunnelBear 4.1.2 (Jan 19, 2021)
- Brushed some fur. Ate some bugs. Added the ability to rate your most recent connection.
- Also fixed an issue where users couldn’t connect.
New in TunnelBear 4.0.4 (Dec 22, 2020)
- Took the Bears to the groomers. Just love that New Bear smell, don’t you?
- Squashed a bug that was stopping people from removing their Trusted Networks.
New in TunnelBear 4.0.3 (Nov 18, 2020)
- Took the Bears to the groomers. Just love that New Bear smell, don’t you?
- Squashed a bug that was causing login issues and connection issues.
New in TunnelBear 4.0.2 (Oct 26, 2020)
- Took the Bears to the groomers. Just love that New Bear smell, don’t you?
- Squashed a bug that was causing random disconnects.
New in TunnelBear 4.0.1 (Sep 25, 2020)
- Fixed an issue where upgrading could lose your settings
- Fixed an issue where the country list was empty
- 16% more bears
New in TunnelBear 4.0.0 (Sep 16, 2020)
- Took the Bears to the groomers. Just love that New Bear smell, don’t you?
New in TunnelBear 3.9.10 (Aug 7, 2020)
- Switched our icon back to it's original Tunnel. We're focusing our show of support on our blog, website and social media feeds. You can learn more on our blog.
New in TunnelBear 3.9.9 (Jun 8, 2020)
- Take a stand against racial violence towards the Black community. Black Lives Matter!
New in TunnelBear 3.9.8 (Jun 3, 2020)
- You might not know this, but Bears are natural housekeepers. They love a tidy cave just like the rest of us. For this release, they did a great job sweeping out old leaves, chasing away annoying bugs and they still had time for a good brushing. No bears were added with this release. Maybe next time.
New in TunnelBear 3.9.7 (Nov 21, 2019)
- You might not know this, but Bears are natural housekeepers. They love a tidy cave just like the rest of us. For this release, they did a great job sweeping out old leaves, chasing away annoying bugs and they still had time for a good brushing. No bears were added with this release. Maybe next time.
New in TunnelBear 3.9.5 (Nov 13, 2019)
- You might not know this, but Bears are natural housekeepers. They love a tidy cave just like the rest of us. For this release, they did a great job sweeping out old leaves, chasing away annoying bugs and they still had time for a good brushing. No bears were added with this release. Maybe next time.
New in TunnelBear 3.9.2 (Oct 15, 2019)
- We've changed the name from "Auto" to "Fastest" in the country list. Bears have always connected to the fastest server, but "Auto" didn't properly explain that.
- The Bears will play better with Screen Readers now as we've improved support for accessibility services.
- Much needed baths helped shake out some bugs.
- Added 107% more Bears. They're on the server-side though; you might not see them
New in TunnelBear 3.9.1 (Sep 5, 2019)
- The Bears have been working on their wind sprints to make connection times even faster! When they weren't in the gym, the Bears were upgrading the map for faster load and scroll speeds. Give the map a test drive and marvel at how smooth it feels.
- While you're checking out the new map, you might notice that your Bear now connects to tunnels when you click the tunnel opening.
- For some quick protein, we chomped a bug that miscalculated the amount of data left on some accounts and disconnected them by accident. Your Bear should know how much data you have at all times now.
- Last but not least, we bid a fond farewell to IKEv2. It hasn't been playing nicely in the tunnels for some time now, and to make sure you have the most secure connection, we felt it was best to remove the protocol.
- Fixed some pesky crashes
New in TunnelBear 3.8.7 (Apr 24, 2019)
- The Bears have been shaking off their winter snooze with some new improvements
- You'll find your Bear is now bright eyed and bushy tailed when waking up from sleep mode
- New connection messages to explain why your Bear can't connect
- GhostBear has been a little shy on some devices but should now appear regularly
- Your Bear should now shut down faster and more reliably
New in TunnelBear 3.8.6 (Mar 26, 2019)
- Updating to latest version of OpenVPN made your Bear’s teeth and claws even stronger!
New in TunnelBear 3.8.4 (Feb 13, 2019)
- Our Grizzly, Giant and Little Bears fell in love with calendars and decided they will refer to themselves as "Yearly", "Monthly" and "Free" from now on.
New in TunnelBear 3.8.3 (Dec 12, 2018)
- This release includes a couple of bearly-noticeable fixes in response to user feedback.
New in TunnelBear 3.8.1 (Dec 6, 2018)
- Fixed issue with Mojave connection issues
- Fixed an issue where unzipping with an unsupported tool would lead to an unsigned application
New in TunnelBear 3.8.0 (Oct 24, 2018)
- Did you know some Bears are nocturnal? To make our nighttime bears more comfortable, we now support Dark Mode in macOS Mojave! Select the dark appearance in System Preferences for a moodier moonlit map.
- Also in this release:
- Fixed some connection issues which may have prevented some Bears from tunnelling
- Fixed a login issue that affected certain connection types
New in TunnelBear 3.7.2 Build 1114 (Sep 21, 2018)
- Fixed a bug where buttons lost their text in Mojave.
- 5% more bears.
New in TunnelBear 3.7.1 Build 1093 (Aug 30, 2018)
- Fix for losing internet when you run out of data.
New in TunnelBear 3.7.0 Build 1053 (Aug 22, 2018)
- Fancy new status icon in the menu bar to help show what TunnelBear is really up to…
- Send Reports later when TunnelBear is having trouble.
- Fixed an issue where TunnelBear would not quit, classic case of Bear turned pest. No feeding the bears.
New in TunnelBear 3.6.3 Build 10077 (Jul 26, 2018)
- Fixed a bug where some bears weren’t able to make a connection.
New in TunnelBear 3.6.2 Build 950 (Jul 12, 2018)
- Fixes as part of our ongoing commitment to providing Grizzly-grade security.
New in TunnelBear 3.6.1 Build 908 (Jul 4, 2018)
- This update includes new versions of the certificates we use to confirm a secure connection. When the old certificates expire, you’ll need to be running this version of TunnelBear to successfully connect.
- We recommend you update as soon as pawsible to ensure uninterrupted service!
New in TunnelBear 3.5.5 Build 784 (May 4, 2018)
- Fixed an issue connecting with vigilant bear enabled.
New in TunnelBear 3.5.4 Build 750 (Apr 3, 2018)
- Fixed a bug that prevented bears from digging their way through blocks, censorship and other obstacles.
New in TunnelBear 3.5.3 Build 734 (Mar 15, 2018)
- Sneaky GhostBears are more proficient at changing Tunnels
- Stop announcing TunnelBear is disconnected if it’s already disconnect
- Dragging the map no longer asks if you would like to Tunnel
- Fixed a bug in VigilantBear that snuck in for macOS 10.11 users
New in TunnelBear 3.5.2 Build 546 (Feb 27, 2018)
- Upgraded to a fresh new profile to keep a more stable connection.
- Further improved our Vigilant feature to not be so overbearing.
- Fixed a bug that could send the bear in circles trying to connect.
New in TunnelBear 3.5.1 Build 525 (Jan 17, 2018)
- Removed legacy Apple Bypass feature as it’s no longer required for Apple traffic
- Further locked down our Vigilant feature to handle less common disconnection scenarios
- Fixed DNS bug caused by multiple network adapters
New in TunnelBear 3.5.0 Build 513 (Nov 30, 2017)
- Introducing shiny new IKEv2 tunnels that connect dramatically faster
- Your bear is now even more vigilant, blocking https traffic while reconnecting
- More tweaks to Trusted Networks should make using it more bear-able
New in TunnelBear 3.0.16 Build 494 (Jul 3, 2017)
- Fixed an issue with some 10.10 Bears.
New in TunnelBear 3.0.15 Build 493 (Jun 28, 2017)
- Bears are now running OpenVPN 2.4.3
- Fur-ocious improvements to connection speeds and stability
- Bear-neficial improvements on handling Trusted Networks
- Patched some memory leaks with fur, sticks, and berries.
- Bears on standard accounts can now sniff out future updates (some say from 5 miles away!)
New in TunnelBear 3.0.14 Build 488 (May 26, 2017)
- You will bear-ly notice the update to the latest OpenVPN (2.4.2)
- A few koala-ty security improvements like support for public key pinning
- Bear witness to quicker connecting and reconnecting
- Un-bear-able new GhostBear spookiness
- Improvements to Vigilant mode will keep a stronger security bear-rier on flaky internet connections
New in TunnelBear 3.0.13 Build 483 (Apr 13, 2017)
- Bears have reinforced tunnels with OpenVPN 2.4.1
- Updated some bearror messages
New in TunnelBear 3.0.12 Build 481 (Mar 16, 2017)
- Another Bear bath to wash off some pesky bugs.
New in TunnelBear 3.0.11 Build 477 (Mar 7, 2017)
- Bears now able to sniff out captive portals
- Shook out water from Bear’s inner ear for improved app stability
- Greased tunnels for even better connectivity
New in TunnelBear 3.0.10 Build 473 (Jan 25, 2017)
- Fixed issue where some particularly obstinate Bears insisted on logging out after restart.
- Bears have solved mystery around disappearing Auto tunnel.
New in TunnelBear 3.0.9 Build 469 (Dec 21, 2016)
- Worked on trust issues. Bear now more receptive to Trusted Networks
- Equipped Bear with map and compass for better navigation when switching countries
- Buffed Bear claws
- 24.5% more Bears
New in TunnelBear 3.0.8 Build 467 (Dec 7, 2016)
- Helper tool now 147.3% more helpful
- Bears have glossier fur on Yosemite
New in TunnelBear 3.0.7 Build 464 (Dec 1, 2016)
- Got the stubborn bears back in line, connection issues from last release should go away
New in TunnelBear 3.0.6 Build 463 (Nov 25, 2016)
- Un-bear-able captchas will be handled a little better
- You might not have to bear-with as much security rate limiting
- Hibernating Bear dock icon should once again disappear while it’s disconnected
- Bear-in-mind the vigilant security feature should be more reliable
- Bear-illiant improvements in connection durability and reconnection
- We won’t ela-bear-ate on all the minor bug fixes
- 33% more Bears
New in TunnelBear 3.0.5 Build 459 (Nov 2, 2016)
- You can now command your bear with voice over and accessibility support
- Sierra fix restores the laws of nature, when a new healthier Bear is introduced, the older TunnelBear version is ruthlessly deleted
- Your Bear is less likely to lose its bear-ings on the map
- Stubborn Bears will no longer prevent system shutdowns or restarts while they’re busy tunneling
- No more fur-getting to notify you if your password resets
- Bear-witness to improvements with the update
- 34.2% more Bears
New in TunnelBear 3.0.4 Build 457 (Oct 21, 2016)
- Some Bears had a few ticks and bugs. A mild bath and good as new
- 1.13% more Bears
New in TunnelBear 3.0.3 Build 456 (Oct 19, 2016)
- Improved tunnel slipperiness
- Bears will no longer get stuck in the Bear-muda triangle
- Checking for updates will be more bear-able
- Your bear is less likely to fur-get to connect on restart
- 15.7% more Bears
New in TunnelBear 3.0.2 Build 452 (Sep 24, 2016)
- Security updates
- Turns out that Sierra bug had a friend - squashed it too
New in TunnelBear 3.0.1 Build 451 (Sep 22, 2016)
New in TunnelBear 3.0.0 Build 450 (Sep 22, 2016)
- Redesigned and re-engineering from the paws up, we proudly present the new TunnelBear for Mac app
- We've improved nearly every aspect of your TunnelBear, including a beautiful new design, stronger security features and faster connection times
- We've shed the retro wood from our original app and redesigned a simple, beautiful new app that feels more at home on macOS Sierra
- Trusted networks feature automatically connects to any network not in your trusted list. E.g. You can list your home Wi-Fi as trusted and have TunnelBear automatically connect the next time you're on a public Wi-Fi that might be less safe
- Be alerted on insecure networks that use WEP, or no admin passwords
- Improved "Vigilant" mode will block all unsecured data while you connect and reconnect
- Connect and reconnect up to 60% faster than our old app
- Much, much more
- 3853% more Bears
New in TunnelBear 2.5.9 Build 332 (Mar 11, 2016)
- Moved Closest Tunnel to the front of the country list
- Fixed a couple of fun crashes, and crashes caused by fixes for them
New in TunnelBear 2.5.8 Build 324 (Feb 3, 2016)
- Fixed several IntelliBear-related issues.
New in TunnelBear 2.5.7 Build 321 (Jan 11, 2016)
- Fixed a lingering sale promo display bug.
New in TunnelBear 2.5.6 Build 317 (Dec 3, 2015)
New in TunnelBear 2.5.5 (Nov 9, 2015)
- Even deeper tunnels, for bypassing nasty government / ISP blocking
- Bug and crash fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.5.4 (Oct 1, 2015)
- Fixed a few nasty crashes and freezes
- Added a dialog that explains why TunnelBear is asking to install a helper tool
New in TunnelBear 2.5.3 (Aug 28, 2015)
- Introducing GhostBear, a new member in the family of censorship-fighting ursidae. GhostBear scrambles your VPN communications which makes them harder to detect and block.
- Fixed: Clicking menubar icon does not open app when another app is in full screen mode
- Added timeout to diagnostics
New in TunnelBear 2.5.2 (Jul 10, 2015)
- Added countermeasures for DNS hijacking attack described in this paper.
New in TunnelBear 2.5.1 (Jul 4, 2015)
- IPv6 is now disabled in Vigilant mode to prevent IPv6 leaks outside of the tunnel
- Fixed iCloud mail issues caused by new Vigilant mode
- Other bug / crash fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.5 (Jun 15, 2015)
- More vigilance! TunnelBear blocks all un-encrypted traffic in Vigilant mode and will keep you protected from leaks if VPN tunnel breaks unexpectedly
- More dynamic alternate tunnels for hostile countries/ISPs
- New and improved create account form, now with 40% less typing
- Fixed: Diagnostic speed test broken on Yosemite
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.4.7 (Feb 23, 2015)
- Bear-grade encryption for the masses! (AES256)
- By popular demand - added an option to hide the dock icon
- IntelliBear now understands wildcard domain names, i.e. *.com
- Optimized sounds for lag-free playback
- Updated the updater (should fix a few rare crashes)
- Upgraded to the latest stable version of OpenVPN (2.3.6)
- Fixed layout “gaps” in preference views caused by unavailable preferences
- Fixed a few issues in bear diagnostics
- Fixed a couple of crashes
New in TunnelBear 2.4.6 (Jan 17, 2015)
- Sharper claws, to maul ISPs who don’t believe in internet privacy and freedom
- Fixed compatibility issues caused by non-standard command line shells
New in TunnelBear 2.4.5 (Dec 18, 2014)
- Fixed: mauled tracker counters not being updated in “Privacy” view
- Simplified account creation
- Combed bear fur and widened the tunnels
New in TunnelBear 2.4.4 (Oct 29, 2014)
- Updated for Yosemite compatibility
- A plethora of bug & crash fixes
- Now with more bears!
New in TunnelBear 2.4.3 (Sep 16, 2014)
- Fixed disconnection issue when connected
New in TunnelBear 2.4.2 (May 28, 2014)
- Fixed a number of connection issues
- Fixed custom DNS settings not being restored after TunnelBear disconnects
- Increased connection reliability on very slow / lossy networks
- Other bug fixes and tiny improvements
New in TunnelBear 2.4.1 (May 28, 2014)
- New and improved in-app help, complete with “diagnostics” mode that’s handy if your bear is misbehaving
- Fixed several nasty tunnelling issues that crept in the last couple of versions
- Minor UI tweaks
- Lots and lots of bug fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.4.0 (Apr 28, 2014)
- New and improved in-app help, complete with “diagnostics” mode that’s handy if your bear is misbehaving
- Fixed several nasty tunnelling issues that crept in the last couple of verstions
- Minor UI tweaks
- Lots and lots of bug fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.3.2 (Apr 15, 2014)
New in TunnelBear 2.3.1 (Apr 11, 2014)
- Updated certificates
- Minor bug fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.3.0 (Apr 8, 2014)
- Vigilant helps to protect you by blocking any unsecured traffic while TunnelBear is connecting.
- Bug fixes.
New in TunnelBear 2.2.3 (Mar 28, 2014)
- Closest Tunnel: automatically finds the closest server for your bear to hop on to
- TCP Override for bear owners with nasty ISPs or choppy connections
- Bug fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.2.2 (Mar 14, 2014)
- IntelliBear: A more intelligent bear who digs smarter tunnels
- New preferences window
New in TunnelBear 2.1.8 (Dec 27, 2013)
- Fixed Account and Upgrade links broken in the last release. (Sorry, folks!)
- TunnelBear is now taking naps more often. App Naps, that is. (Mavericks only)
New in TunnelBear 2.1.7 (Dec 21, 2013)
New in TunnelBear 2.1.6 (Dec 17, 2013)
- More robust connection mechanism
- Tiny UI Fixes
New in TunnelBear 2.1.5 (Dec 13, 2013)
- Fixed Twitter bonus button
- Fixed TunnelBear trying to connect event when out of data
- Minor UI fixes and tweaks
New in TunnelBear 2.1.4 (Nov 12, 2013)
- Fixed a bug that would cause TunnelBear to drop the VPN connection intermittently in some situations.
- Fixed a bug that would cause the privacy counters to reset after TunnelBear reconnecting/coming out of sleep.
- Dramatically improved (re)connection reliability.
- Better system sleep/wake handling.
New in TunnelBear 2.1.1 (Oct 24, 2013)
- Workaround for a bug in Keychain that would cause crashes and/or inability to connect for some users.
- OSX 10.9 Mavericks support.
- Improved connection reliability, especially when switching countries while connected.
- Minor fixes & UI improvements.
New in TunnelBear 2.1 (Oct 3, 2013)
- TunnelBear now mauls the ads, scripts, cookies, beacons and social buttons that track everything you do online!
- Lots of bug fixes and UX Tweaks
New in TunnelBear 2.0 (Sep 24, 2013)
- Redesigned and reengineered from the paws up for always on privacy
- Sanded and rebuffed wood user interface
- TunnelBear now has a new home in the menu bar (option to disable dock icon coming soon)
- Opens and connects on computer startup (optional)
- Smoother reconnection from computer sleep
- Still no ads, no bloatware and no logging, rawr!
- No more Java