Desktop app release notes

MacZen Changelog

A public record of desktop-only launch updates through the March 4, 2026 release.

Version 1.0.0

Launch polish for the desktop release

The launch build focused on the last mile: cleaner menu bar behavior, more reliable packaging, and a sharper first-run desktop experience.

March 4, 2026

Refined the macOS menu bar icon handling so the tray icon loads more reliably during local development and packaged builds.

Refreshed the installer pipeline and desktop download packaging so the public DMG reflects the current MacZen build.

Shipped additional desktop UI and API cleanup ahead of launch to keep the release path stable.

Release candidate

This release candidate tightened the desktop workflow for day-to-day use before the public launch.

March 3, 2026

Improved desktop rendering performance to keep browsing large screenshot libraries feeling faster and more responsive.

Refined organize flow updates so album moves and review steps feel more predictable during cleanup sessions.

Improved Apple Photos tagging behavior to make imported desktop captures easier to keep aligned with their album structure.

Pre-launch build

The pre-launch push established the initial public desktop delivery path.

March 3, 2026

Published the MacZen desktop build for macOS with a downloadable installer flow.

Connected the release artifact to the marketing-site download experience so visitors can grab the latest desktop build directly.

Polished supporting desktop UI details to make the launch build feel more cohesive out of the box.