Version 3.7.0-beta2 (2022-06-28, build 15824): - Updates Sesame for Android R and Android S compatibility - Adds support for new Android file permissions: some users will need to re-grant Device Files permission :( - Re-writes Twitch integration for new Twitch API - Fixes Backup/Restore functionality Version 3.6.7 (2021-10-28, build 15350): - updates Spotify integration to include podcasts - updates background work for better efficiency - updates In-App Billing library - fixes background ANR from old Lock Screen code Version 3.6.6 (2021-06-28, build 15090): - fixes missing shortcuts on Nova7 Version 3.6.5 (2021-06-06, build 15074): - fixes Slack shortcuts following their API changes Version 3.6.4 (2021-02-02, build 15061): - adds fix for Device Files shortcuts - adds small fix for Niagara Launcher integration Version 3.6.3 (2020-05-13, build 15010): - fixes Spotify Quick Search functionality - fixes occasional bug with Contact Actions emails/phones - updates translations Version 3.6.2-fix4 (2020-03-27, build 14992): - Adds faster (native) search code for better performance when searching many shortcuts - Adds Japanese translation - fixes keyboard bug when opening search in Chrome Version 3.6.1 (2020-01-01, build 14677): - Fixes missing Contact Actions bug seen by some users Version 3.6.0 (2019-12-06, build 14620): - adds Contact Action Add-on feature - adds Contact Actions for WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Skype, Duo, PayPal, Venmo, Uber, Lyft, Maps, Waze, and more! - updates Search Screen UI to have sliding contact rows - updates code for in-app purchases, adds Purchases screen to Settings Version 3.5.4 (2019-09-26, build 13413): - adds option to set default phone/email for SMS, calling, and email - adds default reset by long-pressing action icon in Sesame Search - finalizes internal code for Sesame server migration Version 3.5.3 (2019-08-20, build 13191): - adds DuckDuckGo as an option for search suggestions - adds ability to turn off search suggestions - updates internal code for Sesame's server migration Version 3.5.2 (2019-06-23, build 13122): - fixes bug when making some launcher shortcuts - adds internal code for better Look & Feel integration on supported launchers - removes Gmail & Drive integration as required by Google :( - for more info on Gmail and Drive restricted scopes, see https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy#additional-requirements-for-specific-api-scopes Version 3.5.0 (2019-05-24, build 13006): - updates internal code for better launcher integration - adds 10 new deep links to phone settings - adds QuickSearch support for Orgzly Version 3.4.0 (2019-04-30, build 12882): - adds Look & Feel section for Widget and Search - adds widget support for opening Google Assistant - adds Arabic and Korean translations - fixes missing icon bug Version 3.3.0 (2019-03-20, build 12414): - fixes rare issue with clearing search - adds internal support for future launcher integrations Version 3.2.5 (2019-01-22, build 12079): - adds option to show hidden contacts to fix missing contacts bug - restores direct calling feature after resolving permissions issue with Google (go to Settings > Permissions to re-enable direct calling) Version 3.2.4-update (2019-01-08, build 11995): - removes direct calling permission per Google requirement Version 3.2.4 (2018-12-30, build 11982): - updates many APIs used internally - fixes crash on start for some Android 8.0 users - updates "Share Sesame" functionality to work with all messaging apps Version 3.2.3 (2018-11-06, build 11710): - fixes QuickSearch for DuckDuckGo app - fixes Sesame keyboard display on screen edge for Samsung devices Version 3.2.2 (2018-10-31, build 11682): - updates many APIs used internally - adds Bing QuickSearch and fixes Dictionary.com QuickSearch for those apps Version 3.2.1 (2018-10-12, build 11487): - adds sign-in for Twitch with shortcuts to channels and games you follow - updates Calendar controls to add per-calendar toggles - adds settings for search engines and opening search suggestions - adds settings option to open this change log - improves shortcut ranking based on user interactions - mitigates Google error when not reporting Sesame purchase Version 3.1.0 (2018-09-17, build 11094): - adds sign-in for Gmail for shortcuts to your email labels - adds sign-in for YouTube for shortcuts to your subscriptions, favorites, saved playlists - adds sign-in for Google Calendar event shortcuts - adds sign-in for Google Drive file shortcuts - adds support for multiple Google accounts for all these sign-ins - updates shortcuts settings screens for signed-in Google apps - fixes character encoding for auto-complete suggestions Version 3.0.3 (2018-08-16, build 10641): - fixes status bar notification for Lock Screen wallpaper downloads - fixes missing shortcut toggles for Slack shortcuts Version 3.0.2 (2018-08-07, build 10632): - updates background work for better stability and efficiency - updates translations, including new Croatian translation (Thanks, Ivan!) Version 3.0.1 (2018-07-04, build 10451): - fixes translation formatting, display of long labels, and dialog link - updates translation credits (Thank you, translators!) Version 3.0.0 (2018-07-03, build 10421): - adds new, full-featured search UI, including auto-suggestions - adds fully customizable home screen widget for fast launching new UI - re-builds Settings screens for improved clarity and user control - adds new setup section when app is run the first time - numerous small bug and stability fixes Version 2.3.4-update (2018-04-17, build 8170): - adds crash reporting opt-in - beta group crash reporting ON by default, all others OFF - updates translations Version 2.3.4 (2018-02-24, build 8115): - adds per-app controls for pinning long-press shortcuts - adds new shortcuts for Twitter and Play Store (thanks Boyd!) - updates feedback Reddit link Version 2.3.3-hotfix (2018-02-09, build 7890): - adds Telegram authorization reset button - fixes issue with downloading Telegram icons * If you signed in with Telegram but don't see the shortcuts, try resetting Telegram authorization. Version 2.3.3 (2018-02-07, build 7826): - adds Telegram authorization to import shortcuts to chats and contacts - adds "New conversation" shortcut for Telegram - adds "New alarm" and "New timer" shortcuts for Samsung clock - optimizes Spotify background updates Version 2.3.1 (2017-12-20, build 7422): - adds Backup & Restore functionality for Sesame data - adds Backup & Restore options to work with device files, Google Drive, etc - adds file handler to directly restore backups from file manager apps - adds several Instagram deep shortcuts Version 2.3 (2017-12-09, build 7234): - replaces Accessibility Service with Usage Stats Manager, as required by Google - bumps minimum Android version from 4.4 to 5.0, as required by Usage Stats Manager - improves data and icon loading performance for long-press - adds Notification Service reminders for best performance Version 2.2.5 (2017-11-16, build 6843): - adds shortcuts for Spotify Albums, Artists, Playlists, Your music, Your daily mix, and Reddit /r/all - adds icons for Settings shortcuts (requires Nova 5.5-beta7 or above) - fixes issue with Huawei Quick Call shortcuts - updates translations Version 2.2.4 (2017-11-04, build 6693): - adds creation of temporary shortcuts from recent QuickSearches - adds controls for those shortcuts Settings > Preferences > QuickSearch apps - adds Android O adaptive icon - adds new Norwegian translation Version 2.2.3 (2017-10-28, build 6532): - adds shortcuts to device files, configuration by file type - adds DuckDuckGo and Wikipedia apps to QuickSearch - adds translations for Persian, Polish, and Vietnamese - improves reliability of Spotify data updates - fixes bug in launcher shortcut creation Version 2.2.2 (2017-10-03, build 6031): - updates Shortcuts tab for better reliability - improves performance of background data updates Version 2.2.1 (2017-09-30, build 5933): - adds translations for Czech, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, and Simplified & Traditional Chinese! - adds About page, updates feedback URL - fixes dragged contact actions (Call/SMS/Email) Version 2.2.0 (2017-09-22, build 5732): - adds launcher-style widget shortcuts for many new apps, including Nova's actions & activities! - adds QuickSearch for Evernote, IMDB, Remember The Milk, and more Version 2.1.4 (2017-08-31, build 5372): - updates QuickSearch to show as inlined icons with latest Nova - adds phone dialers to QuickSearch - adds in-app help file Version 2.1.3 (2017-08-25, build 5293): - prepares for updated QuickSearch (now fixed!) - updates Sesame to work with translations - adds French translation * Want to see Sesame in your language? Want to improve an existing translation? Contact Phil at phil@sesame.ninja. Version 2.1.2 (2017-08-11, build 5113): - adds QuickSearch configuration options - fixes WhatsApp contact resets, orders by last time contacted - fixes occasional bug in universal browser detection - reduces memory and CPU footprints on some devices Version 2.1.2 (2017-08-07, build 5000): - adds universal browser support - adds "YouTube: Watch later" shortcut - fixes Google App searches so they always refresh Version 2.1.2 (2017-08-05, build 4960): - adds universal Reddit app support - fixes WhatsApp contacts shortcuts - adds support for all WhatsApp conversations (including groups) Version 2.1.1 (2017-08-01, build 4859): - adds delete button for user-made shortcuts - adds "Toggle All" button for each app's shortcuts - simplifies shortcut toggles - adds "Refresh All" button to re-query all shortcut data Version 2.1.1 (2017-07-29, build 4781): - improves ordering of shortcuts on long press - fixes issue with Contacts not displaying on some phones Version 2.1.1 (2017-07-28, build 4759): - adds support for "Slide for Reddit" and "Sync for Reddit" - fixes authorization process for both Slack and Reddit - adds app stability improvements Version 2.1.0 (2017-07-27, build 4713): - fixes hardware flags to allow tablets installs - fixes several small stability issues - clarifies FTUX messaging for Nova Beta Version 2.1.0 (2017-07-25, build 4695): - adds integration with Nova Launcher App Search for Android 5.0 and above - adds support for Slack private channels (delete team and re-add to update) - migrates all links to HTTPS to better security - fixes small bugs and stability issues Version 2.0.10 (2017-07-25, build 4687): - adds website icons for Chrome shortcuts Version 2.0.10 (2017-07-07, build 4288): - adds Slack shortcuts to teams, channels, and direct messages - fixes a couple more issues with pinned apps Version 2.0.1 (2017-06-28, build 4156): - fixes issue with overlay showing for some upgrading users - adds data updates when the system's locale changes Version 2.0.0 (2017-06-27, build 4129): - first release as Sesame Shortcuts - adds 7.1 App Shortcuts for all Android versions >= 5.1 - adds precise control over which shortcuts are displayed - expands and simplifies user-created shortcuts - updates app name and icon - completely redesigns Sesame settings screens - switches from paid features to trial period with existing users grandfathered in - significantly reduces background workload - fixes numerous smaller bugs, including for Hangouts conversation links Version 1.2.4 (2017-02-28, build 2362): - fixes crash when searching in some character sets (thanks for reporting!) - fixes crash when displaying pinned apps (thanks for reporting!) - fixes issue with daily lock screen wallpaper - adds work around for shortcuts that don't open - IAP: adds Tasker integration to query and run Tasker tasks Version 1.2.0 (2017-02-17, build 2155): - adds system keyboard option for Edge overlay and lock screen - adapts search to work with all languages/character sets - reduces background work for better efficiency Version 1.1.0 (2017-01-28, build 1504): - adds blacklist feature - fixes occasional crash on search (thanks for reporting!) Version 1.0.0 (2017-01-23, build 1390): - adds 7.1 Nougat deep links to search - improves memory and speed performance of icon display - fixes occasional crashes (thanks for reporting!) - adds In-App Purchase for Super Settings functionality - IAP: customize edge tab size, color, and transparency - IAP: change number and ordering of recent apps - IAP: pin apps to also show on overlay Version 0.8.0 (2016-12-16, build 481): - improves search speed and accuracy - fixes appearance of duplicate contacts - adds edge tab position settings - updates libraries to latest versions Version 0.7.0 (2016-07-26, build 123): - first release as Sesame Edge - shortens tutorial section Version 0.6.6 (2016-07-20, build 5324): - adds Sesame Edge for faster universal access - adds security shortcuts by popular demand - clarifies language in opening tutorial Version 0.6.4 (2016-07-08, build 4890): - adds capability to save current lock screen wallpaper - increases swipe-to-unlock area - fixes bugs Version 0.6.2 (2016-06-29, build 4841): - bug fixes for accessing bluetooth settings, lock screen wallpaper, and searching newly installed apps Version 0.6.0 (2016-06-16, build 4805): - adds Share Sesame feature so you can tell your friends - fixes bunch of bugs dealing with memory management Version 0.5.26 (2016-06-08, build 4565): - shows each app in its own deep link dropdown - fixes occasional bug when loading default daily image wallpaper Version 0.5.24 (2016-06-07, build 4519): - adds new, daily wallpaper to lock screen - adds new deep link shortcuts to Google Now ('Tip Calculator', 'Bubble Level', etc) Version 0.5.22 (2016-05-19, build 4260): - adds Settings screen - minor bug fixes (thanks for the feedback!) Version 0.5.20 (2016-05-12, build 3990): - moves notifications to front of lock screen - tweaks animation timings & transparencies - fixes background concurrency issues with Notifications Version 0.5.18 (2016-05-06, build 3881): - adds one touch to activate lock screen - adds swipe to dismiss - fixes icon launch bug for some apps Version 0.5.16 (2016-05-03, build 3680): - adds Reddit links to user's subreddits - improves keyboard performance - adds 15 sec delay to showing lock screen - multiple small bug fixes Version 0.5.14 (2016-04-25, build 3475): - adds WhatsApp contacts - improves URL detection for Chrome and Browser links - fixes keyboard layout for different screen sizes Version 0.5.12 (2016-04-22, build 3383): - updates tutorial section for new users - hello, /r/android! Version 0.5.10 (2016-04-20, build 3304): - adds amazing live ride information for Uber and Lyft Version 0.5.8 (2016-04-13, build 3068): - fixes bug in opening door animation - improves Accessibility Service description - localizes nl-BE keyboard to AZERTY - thanks /r/androidapps! Version 0.5.6 (2016-04-13, build 3022): - expands Quick Search functionality - add localized French and German keyboards Version 0.5.4 (2016-04-12, build 2936): - adds Sesame InstaLaunch from home button long press - adds info card to notify users of this new feature - Sesame hotfix! Version 0.5.2 (2016-04-08, build 2804): - adds info cards for easier explanations Version 0.5.0 (2016-04-04, build 2700): - adds opening tutorial for new users - fixes some minor bugs Version 0.4.4 (2016-03-17, build 2172): - adds QuickSearch! Version 0.4.3 (2016-03-08, build 1903): - removes secondary keyguard for Motorola, Sony, and Samsung devices Version 0.4.2 (2016-03-07, build 1870): - fixes several more background bugs (Spotify data, null contacts, etc) Version 0.4.0 (2016-03-03, build 1831): - several bug fixes (thanks for reporting /r/tasker!) Version 0.4.0 (2016-03-02, build 1816): - first public release - improves lock screen display speed and reliability - optimizes for build size and security - updates launcher icon Version 0.3.16 (2016-02-25, build 1576): - fixes a couple of bugs (thanks for reporting!) - adds error trapping for increased stability - upgrades feedback system to use email Version 0.3.14 (2016-02-19, build 1514): - improves lock screen performance - fixes issues relating to the system keyguard Version 0.3.12 (2016-02-12, build 1298): - completes UI update - fixes ordering in the recency list Version 0.3.10 (2016-02-09, build 1200): - makes big update to UI - fixes app icon bugs Version 0.3.8 (2016-02-05, build 1114): - integrates important notifications into your lock screen - fixes a couple of minor bugs Version 0.3.6 (2016-01-30): - adds Spotify integration - adds alarm integration Version 0.3.4 (2016-01-12): - now pulls shortcuts live from server based on usage - adds new app navigation system for running those shortcuts Version 0.3.2 (2015-11-05): - adds Spotify deep links - fixes bugs from previous update Version 0.3.0 (2015-10-30): - adds contacts search & functionality - updates Sesame internals for speed and stability Version 0.2.10 (2015-10-21): - adds smart ranking for recently used apps - moves keyboard to bottom & goes QWERTY - removes swipe-to-unlock, returns navigation bar - fixes another bug in Chrome deep link detection Version 0.2.8 (2015-10-16): - adds links websites visited in Chrome - fixes several small bugs in keyboard search ranking - fixes bug in Chrome deep link detection Version 0.2.6 (2015-10-07): - adds keyboard for fast shortcuts! - use keyboard to launch any app or conversation link Version 0.2.5 (2015-09-30): - updates UI to use cards - adds custom card for Hangouts to include conversation links - adds setup steps for first time users Version 0.2.0 (2015-09-02): - adds major UI updates (wallpaper background, swipe to unlock) - fixes two bugs from 0.1.3 (thanks for reporting!) Version 0.1.3 (2015-08-21): - adds pass thru for calls, camera, navigation, etc Version 0.1.2 (2015-08-03): - bugs fixes (thanks for reporting crashes!) - makes app shortcuts bigger (thanks for the feedback!) Version 0.1.1 (2015-07-22): - first release of Sesame Lock Screen - updates icon - fixes bugs that would occasionally crash app