QuartzNotch 0.3 Alpha 3

QuartzNotch 0.3 Alpha 3

QuartzNotch 0.3 is a major update that brings a redesigned settings experience, new Lock Screen features, more customization options, and a large number of visual and stability improvements.

What’s New

• The Settings window has been completely redesigned from the ground up, with a clearer structure and a cleaner interface.
• Live Activities now work on the Lock Screen, including the music player and active timers.
• The currently playing album artwork can now be expanded fullscreen on the Lock Screen.
• Pages can now be reordered freely, so you can arrange QuartzNotch exactly the way you want.
• The app icon now adapts automatically to your Mac’s Light or Dark appearance.
• A new optional app icon has been added.
• The Calendar module has been fully redesigned to be clearer, cleaner, and easier to use.
• The camera preview can now be clicked to take a photo, with customizable behavior.
• Content is now easier to read when using Liquid Glass mode.
• GitHub bug report forms have been simplified to make feedback easier to submit.

Improvements

• Improved layout stability across different MacBook sizes.
• Improved Lock Screen media presentation and album artwork behavior.
• Improved Live Activity animations, transitions, and interruption handling.
• Improved Calendar event styling and readability.
• Improved spacing, alignment, clipping, and rendering across the interface.
• Improved update packaging and Sparkle update metadata.

Fixes

• Fixed many visual glitches and layout inconsistencies.
• Fixed several clipping issues in the open notch.
• Fixed multiple Live Activity transition issues.
• Fixed Calendar readability issues in Liquid Glass mode.
• Fixed various minor bugs across settings, media controls, timers, and page layouts.

And much more.