Changelog

This list contains software in BETA state. Do not use in critical production environments.

Version 3.1.3.1 DEVELOPMENT

Released: 02 October 2022

This release a pure bug fix release.

All applications

• [APP-471] * Fixed device control channel sometimes not opened after wake up.
• [APP-470] * Disabled unavailable user interface options.
• [APP-469] * Fixed app crash on multiple clicks on the" Reinstall driver" icon.
• [APP-468] * Handle unexpected exception on wake up in some circumstances.
• [APP-453] * Updated build tools.
• [APP-424] * Updated graphics library.

Mouse

• [DRV-231] * Fixed BSOD mouse driver crash.

Service

• [APP-473] * Shrunk size of service executable by almost 50%.

Version 3.1.3.0 DEVELOPMENT

Released: 13 August 2022

Note: This version supports Windows - 64bit only, more details here.

This release a pure bug fix release.

All applications

• [APP-454] + Added "Restart application" if a "Restart device driver" failed.
• [APP-455] * Fixed black device and system tray icon not showing correctly.
• [APP-457] * Fixed random application crash on wake up or new device arrival under some rare conditions.
• [APP-464] + Added "Restart application on exception" (on by default) to the Exit menu. It's visible only if "View > Advanced config options" is checked.

Mouse

• [DRV-228] * Fixed scroll speed not adjustable in rare conditions.

Setup

• [SETUP-34] - Removed support for Windows 10 - 32bit, more details here.

Version 3.1.2.9 DEVELOPMENT

Released: 01 June 2022

Note: This is the last version with Windows 10 - 32bit support, more details here.

This release fixes some glitches and adds new features for the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad.

All applications

• [APP-448] + Added application version to "License info" dialog.
• [APP-446] * Added better help in case a license is active but no device has been connected.
• [APP-446] + Added black as new device color to Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.

Keyboard

• [DRV-222] + Added Press fn to show emojis feature.
• [APP-444] * Fixed missing model year 2017 for Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.
• [DRV-442] + Added font icons to key description labels.
• [APP-436] + The Eject/Lock/Touch ID key and the fn key can now be configured independently on the large Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.

Trackpad

• [DRV-227] + Added End drag lock with 1 or 2 fingers to 3 finger dragging.
• [DRV-226] + Added Keep dragging with 3 fingers only to 3 finger dragging.
• [DRV-225] + Added Drop when a finger is lifted to 3 finger dragging.
• [DRV-224] * Fixed "Click + hold with one finger and drag with another finger".
  This was a regression issue from fixing [DRV-216]. We reverted this fix, as a result dragging speed is higher if you move two fingers simultaneously.

Version 3.1.2.8 BETA

Released: 26 February 2022

This is a major maintenance and new features release for the all Magic Utilities apps.
It's based on former version 3.1.2.5 BETA but with additional fixes and features.

All applications

• [APP-432] * Disabled License > Disable license menu item if there is nothing to disable.
• [APP-438] * Fixed device I/O thread not freed on application exit. Added new setting to Driver > Driver handler settings.
• [APP-437] * Fixed Driver > Driver handler settings > Wait for I/O thread to end menu item not updated.
• [APP-435] - Removed Battery saver suggestion on application start up.
• [APP-428] * Fixed driver protocol mismatch errors not shown in apps.
• [APP-419] * Do not show an aeDecryptOutBufferFailed warning to the user anymore. This error was sometimes presented after computer wake up from sleep.
• [DRV-217] + Improved security on installed Magic Utilities drivers.
• [WEB-044] + Added AliPay payment method for Chinese customers.

Keyboard

• [APP-433] + Added new macOS modifier preset (and renamed "Apple" preset to "Magic Keyboard").
• [APP-429] * Added help on how to configure the 106/109 key hardware layout in Japanese Microsoft IME so special characters with shift work properly, more help here.

Mouse + Trackpad

• [DRV-220] * Fixed wrong (too sensitive) back/forward swipes (1 finger for mouse, 2 fingers for trackpad).
• [DRV-219] * Fixed scroll bouncing when resting the fingers while in scroll mode.
• [APP-427] * Fixed multi-touch not working in some cases after computer wake up.
• [APP-430] + Added warning if Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is installed on a laptop. The laptops internal touchpad might not work properly if both software are installed.
• [APP-425] * Improved incompatible Gigabyte AORUS Engine software detection and instructions.

Mouse

• [APP-439] * Fixed Touch settings config dialog crashed on hidpi screens.
• [DRV-210] + Added new option No scrolling on mouse movement. If enabled this disables scrolling while the mouse is moved to avoid accidental scrolling.
• [DRV-136] + Added new selector Fingers: Scroll with 1 / 2 / 1 or 2 fingers, default is "Scroll with 1 or 2 fingers".

Trackpad

• [DRV-218] * Fixed multi-touch not working on USB connections with USB hub which is stressed or has errors, more details here.
• [APP-426] + Added Open start menu to 4 finger tap options.

Version 3.1.2.6

Released: 25 February 2022

This is the same as version 3.1.2.4 with a major bugfix for all Magic Utilities apps.

All applications

• [APP-434] * Fixed license expiry when the time zone was changed. Apologies to all users who have been affected!

Version 3.1.2.4

Released: 24 December 2021

This is mainly a maintenance release for the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad apps.

Keyboard

• [DRV-215] + Added fn to the modifiers of the large Magic Keyboards with Numeric Keypad.

Mouse + Trackpad

• [APP-423] * Fixed wrong device and icon color after restart of the app.

Trackpad

• [DRV-216] * Fixed dragging speed after double-tap drag a 2nd finger was placed.

Version 3.1.2.3

Released: 24 November 2021

This is a maintenance release for the Magic Trackpad only.

Trackpad

• [APP-417] * Fixed Reinstall device driver for Magic Trackpad.

Quick summary: Important changes since version 3.1.0.4:

Since the last stable release we added lots a new features across all devices.

All applications

• Fixed random silent app crashing on Windows 11.
• Added new Battery saver options to suspend a device automatically on power events or on demand by the user, more details here.
• Added View > Advanced config settings which is now the global switch for any advanced setting.
• Improved false-positives with some protection tools which slightly increased the startup time of the applications. Therefore by default a splash screen is shown.

Keyboard

• Added configurable Japanese input keys on Japanese keyboards, more details here.
• Added Win+PrintScr and Alt+Win+PrintScr to small keyboards, more details here.
• Added full support for all 3 new Magic Keyboards with (and without) Touch ID.
• Made the  Eject/ Lock/Touch ID keys of the small keyboards configurable as del(ete) key or Windows Lock.
• The Eject/Touch ID keys of the large keyboards act now as Windows Lock if not used as fn key.
• Added support to launch Microsoft Store applications.
• Added option Settings > NumLock on app start to turn on NumLock automatically on application start.

Mouse

• Added Live touches visualization on mouse surface.
• Added Touch settings dialog to visually adjust some of the "Advanced touch settings", more details here.

Trackpad

• Added 1 finger Double tap to drag gesture.
• Added Ignore touches option to the bottom buttons config menu, more details here.
• Added Drag lock with various modes, more details here.
• Added config option for a 2 finger Ignore click.
• Added new option to 3 finger dragging: Primary + secondary click.
• Added Live touches visualization on trackpad surface.
• Added configurable 4 finger tap for various Windows 10+11 actions..

Version 3.1.2.2

Released: 16 November 2021

This is mainly a maintenance release for Windows 11.

All applications

• [APP-375] * Fixed silent app crashes on Windows 11 reported by a few users. If you still get silent app crashes, please contact us.
• [APP-415] * Slightly smaller icons on high DPI displays.
• [APP-412] * Fixed menu item: Settings > Settings storage > Storage in INI files was not selected.
• [APP-410] + Added new option Driver > Driver handler settings > Wait for I/O thread to terminate to let the device I/O thread terminate independently of the application thread to prevent high CPU usage on computer wakeup in rare cases. Default is now off. This was always on before this release.
• [APP-413] * Updated application development tools.
• [APP-409] + Added order number and filename to license import dialogs.
• [APP-336] + Added more user help in case a license expires too early.

Keyboard

• [APP-411] + Added support to launch Microsoft Store apps on F16 - F19 via .lnk files.

Trackpad

• [DRV-211] * Fixed unintended middle click when clicking with 3 fingers.