Version 2.1.3

May 11, 2026

• Toggle mode indicator — A small coloured dot now appears next to the recording pill when you're in toggle mode (double-tap the hotkey to start/stop, instead of holding). Tells you at a glance which mode you're in.
• Multi-monitor positioning — The recording pill now appears centered on the monitor you're actually working on. Previously it could land off-center or stuck on the primary display.
• Auto-recovery from stuck indicator — Sosin now self-recovers from a system quirk that occasionally froze the keyboard listener — the root cause of "indicator stuck, need to restart" reports.
• Faster cleanup if a key release is missed — If macOS misses the moment you let go of the hotkey, the pill now closes in 1 second instead of 3.

Version 2.1.2

April 30, 2026

• Internal security update — Required for Cloud AI users.

Version 2.1.1

April 30, 2026

• Fixed Usage statistics — Counts now accurate.

Version 2.1

April 28, 2026

• Cleanup that improves itself — Cleanup quality now updates automatically between releases — your dictations get sharper without needing an app update.
• Various improvements — Small bug fixes and behind-the-scenes refinements.

Version 2.0.9

April 27, 2026

• Language detection fix — Mixed-language speech no longer occasionally comes back transcribed in the wrong language.
• Smarter cleanup — Better handling of self-corrections, slang, foreign words, and form of address (ты/вы, du/Sie, tu/vous).
• More reliable — Backup AI provider engages automatically if the primary is down.

Version 2.0.8

April 23, 2026

• Improved language detection — Cloud AI more reliably transcribes non-English speech in its original language.
• Fewer cut-off endings — Release the hotkey a moment early and Sosin still captures the last word.

Version 2.0.7

April 20, 2026

• Clearer subscription label — Subscriptions now correctly show "Subscription" (not "Lifetime").
• Privacy-first onboarding — Error reporting opt-in moved to Settings → General. Not in setup anymore.
• Cleaner pill animation — Trailing dots in overlay messages no longer appear duplicated on some languages.

Version 2.0.6

April 20, 2026

• Trial now includes all features — Try Cleanup, Rewrite, and Translation during your 7-day trial. Limited to 10 minutes of Cloud AI per day.
• Recovery from microphone freezes — When macOS audio gets stuck (after sleep/wake or Bluetooth switches), Sosin now retries automatically and shows a clear error if it still fails.

Version 2.0.5

April 20, 2026

• Gemma 4 now requires a 16 GB Mac — Gemma 4 uses about 6 GB of RAM while running. To leave room for your other apps, it's only available on Macs with at least 16 GB of memory. Cloud AI still works on every Mac.

Version 2.0.4

April 20, 2026

• Microphones update automatically — No need to restart Sosin when devices reconnect.

Version 2.0.3

April 20, 2026

• More reliable Gemma 4 downloads — Gemma 4 now downloads from our own infrastructure, with proper progress tracking and error handling. No more silent failures.
• Delete Gemma 4 with one click — A new delete button in Settings → Mode frees 5.3 GB from your Mac. You can always re-download Gemma 4 anytime.
• Automatic update checks — Sosin now checks for new versions daily. You'll see a prompt when an update is available — no more missed releases.

Version 2.0.2

April 17, 2026

• Security and privacy improvements — Under-the-hood refinements. No changes to how Sosin works for you.

Version 2.0.1

April 16, 2026

• Faster dictation start — Audio now captures instantly when you press the hotkey, so your first word is never cut off.

Version 2.0

April 10, 2026

• Offline AI Cleanup, Rewrite & Translation — Powered by Gemma 4 — full AI features without internet. Nothing leaves your Mac. Enable in Settings → Mode → Local Models. This feature is in beta and may produce unpredictable results. For the best quality, use Cloud AI — it uses a 15× larger model.
• Gemini rainbow pill — A new visual identity for Local AI mode. You always know which mode is active at a glance.
• Bug fixes — Various bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 1.7.5

April 9, 2026

• Apple AI protection — Apple AI can no longer be activated when Apple Intelligence is disabled in System Settings. The button is greyed out with a clear explanation instead of failing silently.
• Automatic recovery — If you ended up stuck in Apple AI mode on a Mac without Apple Intelligence, Sosin now automatically switches back to Cloud AI on launch.
• Mode picker fix — The Mode picker in Settings no longer freezes with an empty selection when switching between subscription plans and BYO Key, or when your plan changes server-side.

Version 1.7.4

April 6, 2026

• Reliability improvements — Better hotkey detection prevents stuck recordings.

Version 1.7.3

April 6, 2026

• Reduced hallucinations — Improved audio processing to prevent phantom text in long recordings.
• Apple Intelligence notice — Clear warning if Apple Intelligence is not enabled on your Mac.

Version 1.7.2

April 5, 2026

• New license key UI — Redesigned license management with masked key display and easy removal.
• Other improvements — Better error feedback and security hardening.

Version 1.7.1

April 5, 2026

• Cloud AI improvements — Smarter word order in cleaned text.
• Window fix — Settings and Overview windows now work independently.

Version 1.7.0

April 4, 2026

• Improved Cloud AI accuracy — Better speech preservation, smarter cleanup.
• Visual feedback — Pill changes color to keep you informed.
• Reliability fixes — Smoother dictation experience.

Version 1.6.5

April 2, 2026

• Professional audio engine — Completely rewritten audio recording system for bulletproof microphone handling. AirPods, Bluetooth headsets, and USB microphones now switch seamlessly without freezing.
• Visual mode indicator — White pill when using Local Models, blue pill for Cloud AI. Always know which mode you're in at a glance.
• Automatic retry — If a server error occurs, Sosin retries automatically before showing an error.
• Stability improvements — Fixed menubar icon getting stuck, improved model warm-up messages, smoother cancel animation.

Version 1.6.4

April 2, 2026

• Media pause works with AirPlay, HomePod, and Bluetooth — Sosin now pauses Apple Music and Spotify during dictation — including when playing through external speakers. Music resumes automatically when dictation ends.
• Seamless audio output switching — Freely switch between built-in speakers, AirPlay, HomePod, and Bluetooth in Control Center — Sosin handles it seamlessly.
• Improved non-English language detection — More accurate language recognition for non-English dictation, especially for shorter recordings.

Version 1.6.3

April 1, 2026

• Bug fixes — Minor stability and compatibility improvements.

Version 1.6.2

April 1, 2026

• Improved AI transcription reliability — Longer dictations are now processed more reliably. Reduced phantom words at the end of transcriptions.
• AirPlay & HomePod media pause — Media pause now works with AirPlay speakers and HomePod. Grant Sosin access in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Automation.
• Stability improvements — Various performance and reliability improvements under the hood.

Version 1.6.1

March 31, 2026

• Bug fixes — Improved handling of mixed-language dictation and minor stability improvements.

Version 1.6.0

March 31, 2026

• Faster AI processing — Dictation results now appear almost instantly — significantly faster than before.
• Bug fixes — Parallel dictation now pastes results in recording order. Fixed cost estimate for BYO Key users. Improved model warm-up messages. Windows now open in correct order.

Version 1.5.4

March 29, 2026

• Parallel dictation order fix — When dictating multiple messages in a row, results now always paste in the order you recorded them — even if a shorter dictation finishes first.
• Improved model warm-up — Switching back to Local Models now shows a clearer warm-up message instead of the first-time activation text.

Version 1.5.3

March 28, 2026

• Bug fixes — Various stability and animation improvements.

Version 1.5.2

March 27, 2026

• New pill animation — The completion animation now uses the same visual language as recording — bars flatten to a line, then collapse to a dot. Inspired by classic CRT TV shutdown.
• Bug fixes and improvements — Various stability and UI improvements.

Version 1.5.1

March 27, 2026

Anonymous error reporting — Help us improve Sosin by opting in to anonymous error reports. No personal data is collected. Enable in Settings or during setup. Thank you to everyone who turns this on — it makes a real difference. Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 1.5.0

March 27, 2026

• Parallel dictation — Start a new recording while the previous one is still processing. Both texts appear in order.
• Apple AI model — On-device transcription powered by Apple Intelligence. English only. No download needed.

Version 1.4.1

March 26, 2026

Mute audio fix: no longer starts paused media. Short recordings silently discarded instead of showing error. Faster repeated dictation.

Version 1.4.0

March 26, 2026

• Paste Last Dictation — Double-tap Option to re-insert your last dictation when the wrong window was focused. The key auto-pairs with your dictation hotkey — always on the same side of the keyboard.
• Pause media during dictation — Music and video automatically pause when you start dictating and resume when you stop. Works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and more. Toggle in Settings.

Version 1.3.0

March 22, 2026

• Local Models — Offline dictation with on-device AI — no internet needed. Download a model once, dictate anywhere.

Version 1.0.0

March 17, 2026

Initial release.