What's new:

Release 1.2.4: Mandatory Audio Driver Update & Enhanced Stability

  • Mandatory Audio Driver Update: Ensuring optimal performance by requiring the latest driver updates before using the app.
  • Automated Troubleshooting: If a driver issue is detected, users will be prompted to reinstall the app for a seamless fix.
  • Automatic Gain Control (AGC) v2: Dynamically adjusts input volume for clearer audio without distortion.
  • Refined Virtual Microphone (Vmic) Detection: The "Show me how" button will no longer appear if a virtual mic is detected.
  • Reinstated Disclaimer Sound: Plays per session unless explicitly disabled.
  • Improved Compatibility Checks: Detects whether the default browser is Gecko or WebKit-based for optimized performance.
  • Enhanced Audio Engine: Refactored looper and introduced a driver blacklist to prevent conflicts with virtual audio devices.

Release 1.2.0: New Thread Model & Virtual Audio Improvements

  • New Thread Model for Audio Processing: Improved efficiency in handling input/output streams.
  • Optimized Software Audio Mixer: Enhances performance when handling multiple audio sources.
  • UI Enhancements: Fixed layout height issues, optimized onboarding screens, and added an export icon when a call finishes.
  • Improved Echo Cancellation for Windows: Adjusted hyperparameters for better feedback suppression.
  • Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with stacked boxes, error messages, and compatibility with different operating systems.

Release 1.1.13: Smart Call Behavior & Echo Cancellation v5

  • Adaptive Echo Cancellation: Improved real-time adjustments to eliminate feedback loops more effectively.
  • Smart Call Behavior: Calls will now automatically end after 15 minutes of inactivity.
  • New Use Case Defaults: Removed the use case selection page from onboarding and set the default to "Family/Friends."
  • Improved Virtual Audio Device Handling: Unmuting behavior for virtual devices now works consistently across platforms.
  • Enhanced UI Responsiveness: Fixed issues with combo box sizes and improved general layout responsiveness.

Release 1.1.10: Multi-Platform Audio Enhancements

  • Cross-Platform Virtual Audio Support: Improved handling of virtual drivers like VB-Audio and BlackHole.
  • Windows & macOS Driver Optimizations: Enhanced device selection flow for better compatibility.
  • New Language Support: Introduced audio driver support for additional languages.
  • Streamlined Onboarding: Removed the testing area from onboarding and introduced a simplified initial configuration.

Release 1.1.7: Audio Mixer Refinements & Performance Boost

  • Updated Audio Buffering System: Reduces latency when handling multiple audio sources.
  • Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements: Fixed issues related to sleep logic and UI inconsistencies.
  • Enhanced Volume Control: Refactored auto-gain algorithm to allow manual toggling per track.
  • New Logging & Debugging Features: Introduced advanced logging tools for internal diagnostics.

Release 1.1.5: Audio Processing Overhaul & UX Improvements

  • Dynamic Noise Suppression: Improves clarity in environments with unpredictable background noise.
  • Virtual Mic Enhancements: Added checks to detect VB-Audio and similar virtual drivers to prevent conflicts.
  • Refactored Audio Pipeline: Significant improvements in echo cancellation and auto-gain control.
  • UI Streamlining: Improved settings navigation and error handling.

Release 1.1.2: Echo Cancellation v4 & Refinements

  • Further Echo Cancellation Enhancements: Refinements to prevent residual echoes and improve background noise suppression.
  • UI Simplifications: Removed unnecessary UI elements and improved default settings for first-time users.
  • Mac Compatibility Fixes: Addressed issues with input/output volume inconsistencies.
  • Performance Tweaks: Optimized audio resampling for better cross-platform performance.

Release 1.1.0: Major Audio Engine Update

  • New Audio Engine: Overhauled the backend to support advanced echo suppression and better volume normalization.
  • Virtual Driver Handling: Improved recognition of software-based audio mixers.
  • Multi-Language Disclaimer Support: Each language now has a tailored disclaimer introduction.
  • Expanded Compatibility: Added additional logic to support older devices without compromising performance.

Release 1.0.10: Echo Cancellation v3 & UI Polish

  • Corrected Echo Cancellation Hyperparameters for Windows: Fine-tuned parameters for better suppression.
  • Per-Language Disclaimers: Introduction messages now match the selected language.
  • Minor UI Tweaks: Fixed alignment, error message stacking, and streamlined settings.

Release 1.0.7: Echo Cancellation v3

  • Corrected Echo Cancellation Hyperparameters for Windows
  • Updated Intro Disclaimers to Be Per-Language
  • Small UI Changes‍

Release 1.0.6: Echo Cancellation v2, version control, and disclaimer

  • We completely revamped our echo cancellation algorithms to improve the quality of background noise, audio feedback and error surpression. It will take a couple seconds to activate and adapt to your unique audio environment, but then it's smooth sailing from there!
  • We also added a method to incentivize updating to the latest software version so that your app will have all bugs squashed
  • Small bug fixes on UI (stacked boxes, ordering of error messages, simplified settings,etc)
  • We added a disclaimer sound that will introduce the product at the beginning of a session

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These updates represent a steady, incremental improvement to both the audio engine and the user experience, culminating in a more stable, efficient, and user-friendly application. πŸš€

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