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Changelog

What's new in Spiel.

The updates, improvements, and fixes that change how Spiel works for you. The app keeps itself up to date automatically.

1.0.1

June 2026 Mac app
  • New

    Now on the Mac App Store as a one-time purchase, alongside the direct download from spiel.to.

  • New

    Import audio files — drag audio into Notes, or use the new Import Audio button, to transcribe supported files into a note.

  • New

    Recording feedback overlays — top-center, always-visible, floating, and mini modes show live audio, status, and insert or copy confirmations.

  • New

    Adaptive light and dark themes that follow your Mac.

  • Improved

    Whisper model management, with clearer download, cancel, delete, and progress states.

  • Improved

    AI language cleanup now works with Whisper dictation, not just Apple's speech engines.

  • Improved

    First-run setup now prepares your selected Whisper model before the sample dictation.

  • Fixed

    Spiel now only warns about clipboard fallback when automatic insertion is actually unavailable.

  • Fixed

    Launch at Login now uses proper macOS login-item registration and reports setup errors.

  • Fixed

    The Insights chart scales correctly in tighter layouts.

1.0.0

June 2026 Mac app
  • New

    Spiel launches — private, on-device dictation for Mac. Press your hotkey, speak, and your words are typed where you're already writing.

  • New

    Local notes — every dictation is saved on your device to search, edit, and reuse.

  • New

    Usage insights — see words written, time saved versus typing, and your average speaking pace.

Only user-facing changes are listed here. Spiel checks for updates automatically.

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