changelog

Changelog

What changed in each release, newest first. For what is coming, see What's next.

v2.0

October 2026

Flashbang Protection

  • Flashbang Protection softens the brightness jump when you switch to a bright window, then eases back to normal. It works with Dock clicks, Cmd+Tab, switching desktops, Mission Control and App Exposé.

Studio Features (Pro)

  • Laser Pointer, Drawing, Flashlight, Keystroke Display and Invisible Notes.
  • Free if you bought Pro before October 18, 2026.
  • Ring Light is coming soon.

Updates

  • Phosphor now updates itself. It checks once a day and asks before it installs anything.
  • You can turn the check off in Settings.

Privacy

  • Logs, backups and notes are now private to your user account.
  • Logs don't name the apps you use unless you turn on Detailed logging.
  • Display serial numbers are hashed in diagnostic exports.

Requirements

  • Phosphor requires macOS 13 or later.

v1.0

October 3, 2026

The first release.

Flashbang Protection (Pro)

  • Softens the brightness jump when you switch to a bright window, then eases back to normal.

Free tools

  • Soft Screen, Focus Spotlight, Screenshots, Display Presets, Display Schedule, Color Picker, Color Grading and Display Health.