Changelog

This release handles a rare error messages and advanced menu settings in a better way.

All applications

  • [APP-394] * Removed Driver > Advanced driver settings and added View > Advanced config settings which is now the global switch for any advanced setting. These menu items are now hidden by default:
    • Settings  > Advanced touch settings
    • Settings  > Settings storage
  • [APP-394] * Fixed Bluetooth devices got automatically suspended even suspension was turned off.
  • [APP-390] + Added advanced options to Settings menu for computers with high CPU load, more details here:
    • Application process priority
    • Device I/O thread priority
  • [APP-389] * Updated the Magic Trackpad default icons and device image to match the new model with rounder corners.
  • [APP-384] * The rare error aeDecryptOutBufferFailed doesn't terminate the app any more and can be ignored for the current session.
  • [APP-346] * Improved the application launch time.

This release is a minor update and only fixes a rare exception on auto restart of the device driver on wakeup.

All applications

  • [APP-374] * Fixed exceptions caused by an invalid program path during auto device restart on wakeup.

This release brings full support for the 3 new Magic Keyboards, adds Live touches to the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad and adds visual Touch settings to the Magic Mouse.

Keyboard

  • [DRV-200] + Added full support for all 3 new Magic Keyboards with (and without) Touch ID.
  • [DRV-204] + Made the  Eject/ Lock/Touch ID keys of the small keyboards configurable as del(ete) key or Windows Lock.
  • [DRV-203] + The Eject/Touch ID keys of the large keyboards act now as Windows Lock if not used as fn key.
  • [APP-383] + Updated visual keyboard layouts to match the new Magic Keyboards.

Mouse

  • [APP-376] + Added Live touches visualization on mouse surface.
  • [APP-374] + Added Touch settings dialog to visually adjust some of the "Advanced touch settings" like "Ignore areas" and "Button split". Click here for more details.

Trackpad

  • [APP-387] + Added visual support for the "new" Magic Trackpad with rounder corners.
    Technically this new Magic Trackpad is the very same as the previous Magic Trackpad 2.
  • [APP-384] + Added Help menu item to the "Bottom button area" popup menus. Click here for the help.
  • [APP-377] + Added additional detection of incompatible software.
  • [APP-376] + Added Live touches visualization on trackpad surface. This is useful to adjust the "Bottom button area" to your touch habits.

All applications

  • [APP-386] * Reset of license expiry reminder after after license registration.
  • [APP-385] * Fixed app crashes if some Windows Registry values did not exist.
  • [APP-378] * Fixed driver reinstall wait dialog was not shown on inactive Bluetooth devices.
  • [APP-382] * Fixed driver reinstall wait dialog was sometimes not auto hiding even all Bluetooth devices already re-connected.
  • [APP-380] + In case an active Bluetooth devices is being removed and pairing mode was not selected, the device will be suspended.
  • [APP-379] * Fixed wrong device being removed in case multiple devices were present and the command was selected from the right click menu on the devices tab.
  • [APP-373] * Fixed flooding of the log file entries in case the driver was already in releasing state.

This release brings better Japanese keyboard support and fixes a trackpad bug from the previous version.

Keyboard

  • [DRV-027] + Added configurable Japanese language input keys on Japanese keyboards. Simply click on the left or right keys next to the space bar to configure their function. More details here.
  • [APP-370] + Added installation and activation hints on how to setup the Japanese Microsoft IME (in version b)..
  • [DRV-194] * Changed scan code for menu key to be more HID compliant.
  • [DRV-195] + Added Win+PrintScr and Alt+Win+PrintScr shortcuts to small keyboards. More details here.

Trackpad

  • [DRV-196] * Fixed Ignore click not properly working in some cases. Double click to tap gets now disabled if Tap to primary click is disabled.

All applications

  • Many small tweaks to improve the user experience.

This release fixes a Drag lock bug from the previous version.

Trackpad

  • [DRV-191] * Fixed Drag lock = Off didn't work on Bluetooth connections.

This release focuses on the new Drag lock feature and modes for the Magic Trackpad. Other refinements for the Magic Trackpad have also been added.

Trackpad

  • [DRV-013] + Added Drag lock with various modes for both 1 finger double tap + hold dragging as well as 3 finger dragging. Click here for more details.
  • [DRV-149] * Double tap to drag: Improved false/positives by filtering various touch and tap properties.
  • [DRV-150] + Added config option for a 2 finger Ignore click: Either Fully ignore the click or perform a 1 finger click instead. Turn on Ignore click to get the config dialog.
  • [DRV-179] + Added new option to 3 finger dragging: Primary + secondary click presses both mouse button together while dragging with 3 fingers.
  • [DRV-190] * Improved false/positives for 3 finger dragging.

This release focuses on the Double tap to drag gesture for the Magic Trackpad.

All applications

  • [DRV-188] * Fixed rare Windows BSOD crash with USB connected devices. The crash happened only when you plug-in the device and removed immediately within milliseconds.

Keyboard

  • [APP-362] * Show warning on key press of F16-F19 if a mapped application could not be found.

Trackpad

  • [DRV-149] + Added 1 finger Double tap to drag gesture. Double tap + hold + move to multi-select or drag an item.
  • [APP-364] + Added Ignore touches option to the bottom buttons config menu. This new option ignores any touches and standalone clicks. Note: A primary (left) click is performed in case you click on such a button while you move the mouse pointer.
  • [APP-361] * More freedom to adjust the bottom button area height from 10%-90%.

This release fixes a rare issue and improves App/Driver communication.

All applications

  • [DRV-53] * Direct protocol version reporting from app to driver.
  • [APP-359] * Fixed false protocol detection on some of the latest Windows 10 Insider preview versions.

This new release adds a Battery saver and improves false-positives with some protection tools.

All applications

  • [APP-353] + Added new power handler for better power event handling on computers with "Modern Standby".
  • [APP-356] + Added new Battery saver options to suspend a device automatically on power events or on demand by the user, more details here.
  • [APP-350] * Fixed app freeze when removing a paired Bluetooth device.
  • [APP-342] + Added hint that the Bluetooth radio might be turned off in case a device restart error occurs.
  • [APP-339] + Added detection of incompatible software "Lenovo Essential Wireless Keyboard".
  • [APP-352] - Removed Bluetooth adapter power saving option for Windows 10 2004 (20H1) or higher as the [Power Management] tab in Windows Device Manager has been removed.
  • [APP-322] * Updated licensing tool to recent version.
  • [APP-346] * Improved false-positives with some protection tools. As a result the startup time of the applications has slightly increased and by default a splash screen is shown. You can disable the splash screen in the menu via Settings > Show splash screen.

Keyboard

  • [DRV-183] * Fixed pressing fn+control+command+delete keys together to login with Ctrl+Alt+Del on the small keyboards.
  • [DRV-180] * Fixed fn on small keyboards not working if mapped to a different modifier key and another modifier key was pressed.
  • [APP-288] * Fixed reading of active keyboard layout failed for U.S layout in some cases.
  • [APP-337] * Swedish and Finish keyboards are merged into one selection option as they look the same.
  • [APP-357] * Fixed missing F16 - F19 app mappings when INI file settings storage was active.

The Driver ↔ App communication has been rewritten to resolve device re-connection issues. With this new approach the apps should always detect any connected devices. Any workarounds like "Reinstall device driver" should be a thing of the past.

  • The Driver menu has been simplified. Redundant settings are now hidden, select Advanced driver settings to bring them back.
  • Fixed various settings not applied.
  • Keyboard: Added Windows main menu.
  • Trackpad: Added Press and hold secondary mouse button to 3 finger dragging options.

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