Changelog

Latest Release: v0.8.38-beta

Welcome to the PomoLuxe changelog. Here, you'll find detailed information on the latest updates and enhancements. We encourage you to check back regularly to stay informed about new features and improvements.

0.8.38-beta

The Scenes row on the landing page now shows all twenty-two scenes from the app's library — Yosemite, Venice, the treehouse library, Grandma's Christmas and the rest — where it used to show only four

0.8.37-beta

Fixed the landing page stuttering badly the moment the "Mix and match" section scrolled into view — the Scenes row was playing every scene's full 4K video, a dozen at once, into thumbnails the size of a postage stamp. It now shows a still of each scene; the live preview at the top of the page is where a scene actually moves
The Scenes row now appears on phones too — it had been hidden there because the videos were too heavy to play

0.8.36-beta

The PomoLuxe mark and wordmark now open the hero column itself, sitting directly above the headline instead of floating in a bar across the top of the page — one reading line from brand to headline to call to action
With the top bar gone, the landing page's first screen gains back its full height and the hero sits better centred

0.8.35-beta

An uppercase "explore now" button now leads the landing page, sized to the exact height and width of the store badge row beneath it and sharing the badges' corner radius, with an "or" line between the button and the badges
Hovering the button swells it gently from all sides instead of nudging it upward, and the arrow leans in the direction you're headed

0.8.34-beta

The landing page's background has warmed from stark white into a soft paper gradient that deepens gently down the page
Rubber-band scrolling past the top or bottom of the landing page no longer reveals a flash of the app's own background — the page now stays its own colour edge to edge

0.8.33-beta

Launching the app is markedly faster — nearly a second of built-in delay was removed from the path between clicking the badge and seeing your timer, and the app now loads about a quarter less code before its first paint
Your wallpaper now appears the instant the app page opens, rather than after everything has loaded — the timer then settles gently into place over it
Starting the app from the landing page now hands off properly: the store badges step aside and a "Loading application" indicator takes their place until the app arrives
The settings, statistics, tasks, appearance, sounds, quotes, and presets panels now load the first time you open them instead of all at once up front, which is where most of the launch weight went
Moving between pages is snappier — the transition no longer blurs the whole page on its way in and out

0.8.32-beta

The guides now answer more of what people ask before trying a timer — whether an account is needed, whether it works offline, and which platforms it runs on
Added a summary file at /llms.txt describing the app for AI assistants

0.8.31-beta

Pages now arrive with their content already in place rather than being drawn in after the fact, so the landing page and the four guides open with text on screen straight away
Pinch zoom and double-tap to zoom now work on the website; they had been switched off for everyone, which made the text hard going for anyone who needs to enlarge it
The four guides — the Pomodoro timer, focus timer, study timer, and productivity tool pages — can now be found in search engines and read by AI assistants, which was never previously possible
Every page now carries its own title and description instead of repeating the homepage's, so search results tell you which page you are about to open

0.8.30-beta

Completely rebuilt landing page that shows the app instead of describing it — live scenes, real theme colours, actual type specimens, and working demos of the controls, sound, tasks, and statistics panels
Every swatch, typeface, and setting on the landing page is rendered with the app's real values, so what you see is exactly what you get
New landing page headline and a second call to action at the foot of the page for anyone who reads the whole thing
Replaced the twelve blocks of feature description with seven scrolling galleries — far less to read, and a great deal more to look at
Fixed the landing page reading as a series of separate panels — the background, texture, and colour now run uninterrupted from top to bottom
Fixed the landing page being trapped in a fixed-height container, which broke normal page scrolling
The PomoLuxe mark on the landing page now always uses the brand colour, rather than picking up whichever theme colour you last chose in the app
Removed a download button that pointed nowhere; the store badges now tell the whole platform story on their own
Refreshed footer with the PomoLuxe mark, a centred copyright, and no dividing rule
Toolbar now fills the space it is given — maximizing the timer brings the controls from the More menu onto the bar, and restoring puts them back
Minimize and Maximize now always hold their place on the toolbar, and Fullscreen has moved into the More menu where it belongs
New icons for Maximize and Fullscreen — previously the two showed the identical symbol once engaged, with no way to tell them apart
Appearance and the window size controls are now one group in the toolbar and in Interface settings, instead of two unrelated pairs
Opening and closing a panel while maximized now slides the timer aside and the panel in, instead of both snapping into place
Removed the spinning loader when opening the app — it was never waiting for anything and only made the launch feel slow
The Classic and Handwritten timer typefaces now actually load; both were silently falling back to a generic substitute
Rebuilt timer sizing so compact, normal, and maximized are one setting rather than separate switches that could disagree with each other
Interface settings redesigned with controls grouped by what they do, so you can choose exactly what sits on your toolbar — anything you unpin moves into the More menu rather than disappearing
Built-in presets now set the toolbar to match their intent — Deep Focus pares it back to the essentials, while Classic Pomodoro pins the full set
Upgraded to Nuxt 4.5 and Vite 8, cutting the app bundle by around 10% and speeding up loads
Expanded the automated test suite with coverage for toolbar behaviour, settings, and timer logic
Lots of progress on the upcoming PomoLuxe mobile app, which is still in active development
Fixed an issue where the screen would sleep during focus sessions on mobile
Fixed the timer drifting when the app was backgrounded; it now stays accurate whether you switch apps or lock your phone
Fixed ambient sounds and chimes cutting off when the screen locked on mobile
Added haptic feedback throughout the app for starting and pausing the timer, switching modes, opening menus, and at the end of every focus session
Refreshed splash screen with a cleaner Rawi Studios mark on a white background
Introduced a new PomoLuxe app icon featuring the brand mark on a warm gradient
Smoothed out the floating mobile timer animation between its centered and pill-shaped minimized states
Reworked the mobile menu so all options now bloom outward from the center at once instead of sliding in one at a time
Restored the frosted-glass look on mobile menus and drawers so your wallpaper shows through
Fixed an issue where scrolling inside the mobile drawer would sometimes accidentally close it
Fixed off-brand tints appearing on icons under non-default themes; icons now read consistently across every theme
Refreshed the About page with cleaner, more focused information
Various polish and small fixes across mobile and desktop

0.8.2-beta

Fixed chime sounds not playing when timer sessions end during pomodoro-to-break and break-to-pomodoro transitions

0.8.1-beta

Brand new immersive landing page with live video demo portal showcasing rotating themes
Features section highlighting 150+ customization options across timer modes, backgrounds, audio, and visual settings
Interactive theme previews with real-time countdown, font switching, and dynamic status indicators
Unified design system across landing page, blog, and legal pages
Fully responsive layouts optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile

0.8.0-beta

Added two new timer modes: Flowtime for flexible work/break intervals and Clock mode that displays the current time
New Quotes Modal featuring curated motivational quotes to keep you focused and inspired during sessions
New Presets Modal to save and load your favorite timer configurations for quick session setup
New More Modal providing a centralized hub with quick access to all available modals, including hidden features
New mode name indicator that elegantly fades in and out on hover for a cleaner interface
Beautiful glassmorphic toast notification system with contextual reminders, smart tips, and session celebrations
New color picker component with preset colors and custom hex input for enhanced theme customization
Added Sign in with Apple as a new authentication option alongside Google
Downloadable desktop and mobile applications are incoming - significant groundwork completed to prepare for native app releases
Redesigned landing page with improved animations, better feature explanations, and a cleaner visual hierarchy
Refreshed Changelog, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy pages with modernized layouts and improved readability
Pro features are on the way including advanced analytics, team collaboration, and more
Improved timer mode cycling with smooth transitions between Pomodoro, Stopwatch, Flowtime, and Clock modes
Updated minimized timer view with proper mode abbreviations and appropriate controls for each timer mode
Updated footer and about page buttons with glassmorphic design matching the app's aesthetic
Comprehensive analytics tracking for audio features, YouTube backgrounds, and user interactions
Simplified feedback form for faster, more focused user feedback
Fixed layout shifts when switching timer modes and various Clock mode display issues
Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements across the entire application

0.7.6-alpha

Refreshed landing page with clean, minimalist design featuring a notebook-inspired aesthetic and subtle gradient accents
Complete mobile layout refactor with improved responsiveness and optimized touch interactions for all screen sizes
Fixed critical bugs with free timer mode ensuring accurate time tracking and proper session logging
Resolved statistics collection issues for more reliable data tracking and accurate analytics reporting
Added new background contrast slider allowing users to fine-tune readability across different backgrounds
Fixed Do Not Disturb mode functionality with improved state management and notification blocking
Resolved Strict Mode bugs ensuring proper timer restrictions and session management
Added new Do Not Disturb icon in the top bar with visibility toggle option in settings
Centered grid layouts for wallpapers and video backgrounds for better visual alignment
Made modal blur effects more subtle on mobile devices to prevent content blocking
Changed free timer stop button to outline icon for consistent design language
Fixed critical issues with clearing settings and statistics during import/export operations
Added new Import/Export modal for the Tasks feature with enhanced UI and workflow
Implemented support for importing and exporting tasks from multiple services including Todoist, Notion, Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Trello, and more
Fixed universal mute functionality to properly control all audio sources including music playback
Enhanced music player with functional shuffle, repeat, and playlist navigation controls
Expanded ambient sound library with 7 new high-quality soundscapes including Beach Waves, Bookshop Café, City Traffic, Countryside, Empty Office, Brazil Night, and Calm Waves
Implemented dedicated music volume control with proper master volume integration
Improved About modal styling by removing unnecessary padding for cleaner presentation

0.7.5-alpha

Brand new Tasks modal with visually refreshed design and intuitive interface for improved task management experience
Completely redesigned Feedback modal with more specific feedback categories and enhanced monitoring capabilities for better user insights
Significant improvements to YouTube music player with smoother transitions and seamless audio switching
Extensive backend reliability fixes ensuring stable data synchronization and improved Firebase connection handling
Numerous bug fixes and refinements throughout the application addressing edge cases and improving overall stability
Enhanced due date handling with proper UTC conversion and localized date formatting in the Tasks system
Implemented dynamic theme color application across all charts and UI components for consistent visual experience
Improved state synchronization between audio manager and YouTube integration preventing playback conflicts
Refined Firestore data integration with optimized queries and better error handling
Performance optimizations reducing component re-renders and improving modal open/close animations
Fixed multiple UI inconsistencies and alignment issues across different screen sizes
Resolved audio persistence issues ensuring volume settings and selections maintain across sessions
Enhanced mobile responsiveness with better touch targets and gesture handling
Comprehensive code cleanup removing deprecated functions and optimizing bundle size

0.7.4-alpha

Refined and standardized visual elements across all platforms with enhanced cross-platform consistency
Added blur intensity slider for more customization options
Fixed YouTube and audio manager persistence issues ensuring saved links and audio settings maintain across app refreshes
Enhanced statistics performance with rendering and manual refresh controls for better user experience
Fixed critical component initialization errors and improved modal stability throughout the application
Standardized all sliders (volume, opacity, blur) with consistent theme-aware styling and hover effects
Universal scrollbar and dropdown styling
Corrected audio file path errors and improved chime selection reliability
Applied glassmorphic design consistency to all audio cards and settings sections with improved text contrast
Reorganized appearance settings into logical sections (Visual Theme, Interface Customization, Visual Effects)
Fixed Firebase authentication popup errors and improved error handling for cancelled sign-in attempts
Comprehensive code cleanup with removal of debug logs and memory leak prevention

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0.7.3-alpha

Began Spotify and external audio source integration for seamless music playback during focus sessions
Major styling and customization options added throughout the app with enhanced theming capabilities
Added dynamic viewport height handling for iOS Safari's dynamic toolbar compatibility
Introduced better scrollbars with customizable theme colors for enhanced visual appeal
Added new AppearanceModal component for comprehensive theme, wallpaper, and font customization
Introduced new SoundPlayer component with volume control and YouTube audio integration
Updated TimerDisplay with customizable font variables and fixed dimensions to prevent layout shifts
Decoupled background gradients from themes to allow independent wallpaper and theme selection
Improved modal spacing and alignment in FeedbackModal and TodoModal components
Enhanced cross-device height consistency with new CSS variable system
Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements across all components
Improved code maintainability by refactoring the entire app architecture for faster future development

0.7.2-alpha

Fixed stats modal back button not closing modal like other modals
Fixed stats modal mounting errors and undefined function calls
Fixed chart text readability by changing from white to dark colors
Fixed missing icon errors
Fixed date range error when clearing all statistics
Fixed shimmer effects to only appear on "Coming Soon" sections (Advanced Features & Team Sharing)
Fixed user-select on decorative hero text to prevent unwanted highlighting
Improved error handling and component stability

0.7.1-alpha

Added NYC Ocean View video background for serene waterfront focus sessions
Added Venice video background featuring beautiful Italian canals
Expanded video background collection to 8 total scenic options
Massive mobile optimization: reduced environment indicator size and gaps for maximum screen space
Fixed display issues with todo list empty state messages

0.7.0-alpha

Brand new landing page with feature showcase and interactive demo
Complete UI redesign with premium glassmorphism effects
Brand new dynamic theming system with 11 beautiful color themes
New custom color picker with rainbow animations and magical sparkle effects
New gradient wallpaper collection featuring 7 stunning backgrounds
New pattern wallpapers including Elegant Dots, Flowing Waves, and Geometric designs
New ticking sound options: Classic Tick, Soft Tick, Mechanical Tick, Digital Beep, Metronome, and Typewriter
Enhanced mode selector with clean, emoji-free glassmorphism design
Subtle breathing animations for meditative timer experience
GitHub-style productivity heat map with hover effects and no scrollbars
Redesigned statistics modal with theme-aware colors and enhanced styling
Smart break suggestions with AI-powered timing (break mode only)
Premium button styles with backdrop blur and hover effects
Enhanced mobile responsiveness for all new components
Animated points display with shimmer effects
Pulse animations for streak indicators
Professional glassmorphism throughout the application
Standardized 5px border-radius across all floating windows
Performance optimizations for smoother animations and faster loading
Theme colors now affect all UI elements including timer colons and control icons
Independent customization system - mix themes, wallpapers, and videos freely

0.6.2-alpha

Fix link to feedback form
Minor bug fixes

0.6.1-alpha

Minor CSS tweaks to improve user experience and performance
Improved accessibility features

0.6.0-alpha

Updated animations and usability in the mobile view
Minor bug fixes
Code refactoring and optimizations

0.5.0-alpha

Implemented robust statistics saving and loading for logged-in users via Firestore
Fixed statistics display in the Stats Modal to correctly show data loaded from Firestore
Added functionality to reset Firestore settings and statistics to their defaults
Replaced pop-up confirmation dialog with cleaner inline two-click confirmation design
Fixed layout shifts and alignment issues with inline confirmation buttons
Optimized Stats Modal using passed-in data directly for improved performance
Refactored and simplified Settings menu confirmation logic

0.4.0-alpha

Fixed Todo list save/load issues when signed in
Squashed sign-out error messages
Ensured Todo list saves correctly when not logged in
Temporarily removed dark mode from settings
Fixed ambient sound stopping on timer reset
Fixed volume slider functionality
Updated to Nuxt 3.17
Started backend development for robust user statistics

0.3.0-alpha

Integrated Firebase for backend services
Updated application font to "Inter Tight"
Enhanced UI elements and animations
Refined settings menu with Firebase authentication
Added deployment instructions to README

0.2.0-alpha

Added changelog page
Updated animations for smoother experience
Fixed timer speed issues
Improved video transition animations
Moved login to settings page
Optimized modal performance
Enhanced mobile view

0.1.0-alpha

Initial release of the application as an alpha version
Basic features implemented including core Pomodoro mechanics