Freedom for Mac release notes

Updated session end and welcome screens

Fixed helper popup issue for users with older macs (pre macOS Ventura)

URL matching for blocking and exception list is not case insensitive (eg: "CNN.com" in exception list will apply to "cnn.com")

New helper installation structure for new installs

Shows prompt to users whose legacy helper installation is broken

System details shows the helper installation status: legacy and or disabled state is applied

Scheduling leads to upgrade modal in browser for non premium users

Locked Mode leads to upgrade modal in browser for non premium users

Start session is limited to 2 hours for non-Premium users

"Sequoia" prefix is added to system details macOS version

Fix website exceptions is not properly updated during blocking

Countdown number removed

Local adult blocklist is added

Fixed an issue with sessions not ending when using "Block all Websites"

Fixed crash related to app blocking
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Introduced a more convenient method for logging in via your browser.

Raised the minimum deployment target to macOS 11 Big Sur.

Resolved several UI glitches.

Fixed an issue where the Freedom app reset proxy settings while running in non-proxy blocking mode.

Fixed an issue where apps remained blocked even after being removed from the blacklist during an app blocking session.
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Your account email is now displayed prominently at the top of the Freedom app status bar menu.

SigmaOS browser is now automatically blocked in Non-Proxy mode or when Website Exceptions are enabled.

Resolved an issue where the selected list of devices or blocklists would not remain persistent as intended.
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Fixed an issue where locked mode could be bypassed, and the Freedom application could be quit.

Fixed an issue when opening the status bar and menu selecting devices or blocklists

Fixed an issue where schedules would not start or stop on time for some users.
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This patch only contains a fix for users on macOS 10.15 Catalina

Fixed crash when removing a device from dashboard

Freedom is now fully compatible with Apple Silicon, eliminating the need for Rosetta.

Enhanced application blocking: Now, when blocking a windowless application, it will be terminated.

Resolved crashes occurring while attempting to block specific applications.

Rectified an issue where website blocking failed to cease properly after the session ended.
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Fixed FreedomProxy not starting on an Apple Silicon Mac without having Rosetta installed

Fixed occasional crash when app blocklist contains apps that don't have a window

Fixed occasional issues with blocks not ending when the session ends

Fixed a crash when user removes device from Dashboard and the app crashes instead of showing the login screen

Fixed users need to login when app or computer restarts

Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash at launch for some users

Resolved an issue where “Kill Blocked Apps” and “Block Fullscreen Apps” could be deselected when app blocking and “Locked Mode” were active

Added a more recognizable name for our Helper that runs in the background

Improved our notice about non-proxy mode when enabling website exceptions

Improved notifications for blocking unsupported browsers in non-proxy mode

Raised the minimum supported macOS version to 10.15

Crash fixes

Fixed: username text field on Login screen is misaligned while typing on Ventura

Fixed: Branding (green) color does not match design (on Login screen)

Monitors and prompts when a browser loses Automation permissions

Alert shown when a permission less browser is hidden. User can click on "Go To Settings" which would bring up the settings directly at Automation preferences where users can allow Freedom to control the browsers.

Fixed an issue where website exceptions were blocked when the browser extension was installed in the browser

Added support for Opera and its variants (Opera GX, Opera Beta, Opera Developer, Opera Crypto Developer)

Further performance improvements and fixes