Releases Notes

v1.5 (22) - 2026-02-21

New:

  • Bluetooth support! Connect to your device via Bluetooth
  • Prevent auto-lock toggle (defaults to on)
  • "Return to Start" renamed "Reset"
  • Preferences updated and reorganized

v1.4 (21) - 2026-02-22

  • Unreleased beta version

v1.3 (19) - 2026-02-21

New:

  • Mute toggle in Preferences (AUDIO section)
  • Speaker icon in timecode overlay shows mute state at a glance
  • Customizable muted/unmuted icon colors in Preferences
  • Mute toggle, On, and Off available as custom CC mapping for hardware control
  • Mute Shortcuts for Siri and automations
  • "Return to Start" (timecode 0 plus stop) Shortcut for Siri and automations
    • Return to Start: "Return to start in XZZZX", "Go to beginning in XZZZX"
    • Mute (toggle): "Mute in XZZZX", "Toggle mute in XZZZX"
    • Mute On: "Mute on in XZZZX"
    • Mute Off: "Mute off in XZZZX", "Unmute in XZZZX"

v1.2 - 2026-02-14

New:

  • Progress bar when loading videos from Photos library
  • Tap anywhere on the video to select a different video
  • Clearer "Loading video…" status message

Improved:

  • More responsive feel when importing large video files
  • Consistent tap-to-select behavior whether a video is loaded or not

v1.1.0 - 2026-02-08

New:

  • XZZZX now works betterwhen running on Apple Silicon Macs via "Designed for iPad"
  • Finder-style file picker for video selection on Mac
  • App stays connected and keeps playing when switching between Mac apps
  • MIDI indicator stays active while device is connected
  • Version string moved to preferences header
  • First-launch hint to discover preferences (tap timecode)

Fixed:

  • MIDI connection no longer appears to drop when app loses focus on Mac
  • Video playback no longer pauses when switching to another Mac app
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