Changelog

BETA Version 3.1.5.0

Released: 03 Jun 2024

This is a major release adding support for Windows on ARM. It runs on all computers with Intel x64 and ARM 64bit processors using Windows 10 + 11 64bit, including all the new Copilot+ PCs coming the 18th June 2024.

This initial release has only been tested on a few Windows on ARM computers. Please contact us if you face any problems.

Do not use in critical production environments.

All applications

• [DRV-152] + Added support for the ARM 64bit processor architecture with native ARM 64bit Windows drivers.
• [APP-459] + Added processor architecture to feedback information.
• [SETUP-29] + Added setup for the ARM 64bit platform and fine-tuned the Magic Utilities application emulation settings.
• [APP-454] * Fixed "Device I/O thread priority" menu not indicating current settings.
• [APP-457] + Added extended battery state indicating a possible battery issue.
• [DRV-252] * Fixed Windows Driver-Verifier - Code-Integrity checks.
• [DRV-251] * Changed internal protection parameters.

Keyboard

• [DRV-245] * Changed internal key code for the Copilot modifier key.

Mouse

• [DRV-254] * Fixed mouse not moving between double taps to drag.
• [DRV-544] * Fixed Magic Mouse 1 displaying USB charging on low batteries, that's actually not possible.

Trackpad

• [DRV-016] + Added multi-touch processing for more than seven fingers at the Magic Trackpad 2 on Bluetooth connections.
• [DRV-250] * Fixed instand 1 finger tap drop on 3 finger dragging with drag-lock.
• [DRV-255] * Fixed instand 1 finger tap drop on 1 finger double tap dragging with drag-lock.

BETA Version 3.1.4.8

Released: 01 May 2024

This is a bugfix release.

All applications

• [APP-542] * Fixed multiple "Restart in progress" warnings on computer wake up.
• [APP-540] * Better dialog if downloading of an update fails.
• [APP-529] * Better info dialog for Apple Mac users on how to boot from macOS to Windows.

Trackpad

• [APP-249] * Fixed tap sensitivity for the Magic Trackpad 1.

BETA Version 3.1.4.7

Released: 05 Apr 2024

This is a bugfix release.

All applications

• [Oops] * Fixed verification on Reinstall device driver. This was wrong in the previous release.

BETA Version 3.1.4.6

Released: 04 Apr 2024

This is a major feature release for the Magic Mouse.

All applications

• [APP-538] * Fixed more app crashes on computer wake up.

Keyboard

• [DRV-245] + Added Copilot to modifier keys to open Windows Copilot. This (new) keyboard key has been introduced by Microsoft and is available on some new laptops.

Mouse

• [DRV-175] + Added Tap to click feature.
• [DRV-202] + Added option for simultaneous primary and secondary clicks.

Trackpad

• [DRV-249] + Added sensitivity slider for 1 finger taps.

Version 3.1.4.5

Released: 18 Mar 2024

This is a normal bugfix release.

All applications

• [APP-538] * Fixed rare app crashes on computer wake up.
• [APP-535] * Fixed truncated dialog action buttons on HiDPI displays.

Trackpad

• [Setup-38] * Let user continue installation if removal of incompatible driver fails.

Quick summary: Important changes since version 3.1.2.6:

Since the last stable release we added a new features and modernized the application framework.

All applications

• Fixed lots of stability issues on computer wake up.
• Added option to disable virtual desktop change animations on Windows 11, more details here.
• Substituted "Restart device" with Re-pair Bluetooth connection, as this always works (for Bluetooth connections) and never needs a computer restart.
• Added black as new device color to Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.
• Made all drivers and services compatible to Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection in Windows 11.
• Replaced outdated Windows 7 API calls with modern APIs from Windows 10.
• Removed support for Windows 10 - 32bit, more details here.

Keyboard

• Added fn+esc to toggle fn lock. fn lock is now also available in the Eject / Lock / TouchID key mapping.
• Added fn+P to map Print Screen to all supported keyboards.
• Added Press fn to show emojis feature.
• The Eject/Lock/Touch ID key and the fn key can now be configured independently on the large Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.

Mouse

• Added new option No scrolling on mouse movement. If enabled this disables scrolling while the mouse is moved to avoid accidental scrolling.
• Added new selector Fingers: Scroll with 1 / 2 / 1 or 2 fingers, default is "Scroll with 1 or 2 fingers.

Trackpad

• Added uninstaller of incompatible drivers to the app.
• Added End drag lock with 1 or 2 fingers to 3 finger dragging.
• Added Keep dragging with 3 fingers only to 3 finger dragging.
• Added Drop when a finger is lifted to 3 finger dragging.
• Added Open start menu to 4 finger tap options.
• Fixed click and hold with one finger and drag with another finger.

Version 3.1.4.4

Released: 29 Jan 2024

This is a normal release that reintroduces, Restart device driver to (re)initialize Smooth scrolling.

All applications

• [APP-534] * Fixed too narrow spacing on all menus on high DPI screens.

Mouse + Trackpad

• [APP-532] + Added new option in Bluetooth driver settings, choose:
  • Re-pair Bluetooth connection or
  • Restart device driver
  to (auto-re)initialize Smooth scrolling.

Version 3.1.4.3

Released: 23 Jan 2024

This is a normal bugfix release.

Mouse

• [APP-531] * Fixed Magic Mouse user interface disabled on unknown battery state.

Version 3.1.4.2

Released: 22 Jan 2024

This is a normal bugfix release.

All applications

• [APP-529] + Added additional help for Apple Mac users to cold restart (power off) their computer when booting from macOS to Windows.
• [APP-528] + Added detection of Alienware Command Center Version 6.x as incompatible software.

Keyboard

• [DRV-247] * Fixed fn key not showing emojis in Windows preset.

Mouse

• [APP-530] * Fixed re-pair dialog to enable smooth scrolling showing twice.

Trackpad

• [APP-527] * Fixed partly hidden user interface for Magic Trackpad 1 devices.

Version 3.1.4.1

Released: 04 Jan 2024

This is a minor bugfix release.

Keyboard

• [APP-526] * Fixed swapped modifier keys in the user interface on the right side of the space bar.