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Rambox Changelog

What's new in Rambox 0.8.0

Apr 22, 2022
  • Added Apple Silicon Support.
  • Fixed the screen share capability.
  • Removed all Google Analytics measurements.
  • Fixed Google logins.
  • Removed authentication with Auth0.
  • Added an easy migration option in the home screen to migrate to the new Rambox.

New in Rambox 0.7.9 (Aug 9, 2021)

  • Fixed blank window on Custom Services. (Fixes #3063)
  • Fixed exit button on Master Password screen. (Fixes #3072)

New in Rambox 0.7.8 (Aug 2, 2021)

  • Added new permissions to snap package.
  • Minor improvements.

New in Rambox 0.7.7 (Oct 10, 2020)

  • Fixed Google Login security rule applied by Google.
  • Added new permissions to snap package.
  • Minor improvements.

New in Rambox 0.7.6 (Sep 1, 2020)

  • Fixed Google Login security rule applied by Google.
  • Fixed resize problem (#2706).
  • Fixed minor security issues from libs.

New in Rambox 0.7.5 (Mar 25, 2020)

  • Fixed: Blue screen after getting the backup from Auth0.
  • Enhancement: Provide an option to disable the 'auto-reload on fail' feature.

New in Rambox 0.7.4 (Mar 23, 2020)

  • Update Electron to 7.1.12.
  • Fixed: Camera & microphone permissions on MacOS.
  • Notarization of MacOS app.
  • Fixed: Regex URL: Rambox allows http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:xxxx but doesn't allow https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:xxxx.
  • Fixed: Google Voice - Unable to Sign In.
  • Fixed: Proxy issue (Electron 7.1.1 bug).
  • Improvement: Reload service when it fails at loading.

New in Rambox 0.7.3 (Dec 11, 2019)

  • Fix: Copy/Paste READY READY READY READY.
  • Fix: Services aren't editable due to broken URL validation.
  • Changed macOS Do Not Disturb shortcut to Cmd+Alt+D.
  • Fix: Keyboard shortcuts for switching apps do not focus on the app.
  • Fix: Google login issue "You are trying to sign in from a browser or app that doesn't allow us to keep your account secure".

New in Rambox 0.7.2 (Nov 21, 2019)

  • Fix: Skype not loading.
  • Fix: Issues with badges and notifications.

New in Rambox 0.7.1 (Nov 21, 2019)

  • Fix: Rambox shortcuts (Ctrl/Cmd+1-2-3...) interferes with the one's in Google Chrome/Safari/Firefox.
  • Fix: Tooltip for "Do Not Disturb" and Lock Rambox not showing current shortcuts.
  • Shortcuts: "Do Not Disturb" is Alt + Shift + D & MacOs Cmd + D
  • Shortcuts: Lock Rambox is Alt + Shift + L & MacOs Cmd + Alt + L
  • Shortcuts: Search Alt + Shift + F & MacOs Cmd + Alt + F
  • Changed Donation link.

New in Rambox 0.7.0 (Nov 20, 2019)

  • Now we fetch remotely the services allowing adding/fixing services and unread codes without releasing a new version.
  • Update electron to 7.1.1.
  • Change shortcuts: Now for "Do Not Disturb" is Alt + Shift + D and for Lock Rambox is Alt + Shift + L.
  • Fix: Services are no longer focused when switching tabs.
  • Fix: Cursor missing inside services.
  • Fix: Fast switching with Command+1/2/3/etc. does not work (MacOs).
  • Fix: Rambox doesn't restore from Tray in Linux.
  • Fix: Google Voice unread count.
  • Fix: Zoom strange behaviors.
  • Fix: Rambox stays on the master password window.
  • Changed Regex that validate URLs, now allows addresses like http://10.1.7.3 or http://10.1.7.3:3000.Update Slack icon fetching script.
  • Fix: MS Teams blank page and unread code.
  • Fix: Outlook unread code.

New in Rambox 0.6.9 (Jun 24, 2019)

  • Added Amazon WorkMail.
  • Fixed bug in updater.

New in Rambox 0.6.8 (Jun 12, 2019)

  • Fixed Gmail and Outlook unread counter.
  • Fixed WhatsApp unread counter to prevent muted chats and scroll badge to be counted.

New in Rambox 0.6.7 (Apr 30, 2019)

  • Added search feature (Alt + Shift + F).
  • Fixed error on save preferences.
  • Allow sending accept language header to websites, according to settings.
  • Enable camera on Snap packages.
  • Set inputType as password for Proxy password.
  • Fixed #2065.
  • Enable paste master password on MacOS.
  • Added Google Duo.
  • Display tabbar gray on Do Not Disturb enabled.
  • Fixed unread bug on window closed and keep in tray.
  • Fixed bug on macOS when restart app on new version.
  • "No Internet" message now can be discarded.

New in Rambox 0.6.4 (Mar 15, 2019)

  • Updated Electron to accomplish requirements of Slack, Threema and other apps.
  • Fixed Discord unread code.

New in Rambox 0.6.3 (Dec 6, 2018)

  • Bypass WhatsApp minimum requirement.
  • Fixed Mattermost unread counter.
  • Change Do Not Disturb icon on toggle.
  • Added a new global setting to override User Agent of all services. This is in the Settings window.
  • Allow video in Microsoft Teams.
  • Updated languages.
  • Minor improves.

New in Rambox 0.6.1 (Oct 9, 2018)

  • Fixed backup and restore configurations.
  • Fixed context-menu.

New in Rambox 0.5.17 (Sep 14, 2018)

  • CHANGELOG:
  • Added right-click/context menu.
  • Added snap support.
  • Fixed Allo and Google Voice unread code.
  • Fixed Gmail refresh error.
  • Changed VK to mobile view because of a better UI.
  • Added Hangouts Chat and Messenger for Business.
  • Fixed bug on moving tabs.
  • Added Status Bar toggling option in menu tab.
  • Updated The Lounge logo.
  • Changed TeamWork URL template.
  • Hide "Enable HiDPI support" option on non-Windows platforms.
  • Added Donate button to tabbar.
  • Fixed unread tray error.

New in Rambox 0.5.17 Pre-release (Apr 27, 2018)

  • CHANGELOG
  • Added right-click/context menu.
  • Added snap support.
  • Fixed Allo and Google Voice unread code.
  • Fixed Gmail refresh error.
  • Changed VK to mobile view because of a better UI.
  • Added Hangouts Chat and Messenger for Business.
  • Fixed bug on moving tabs.
  • Added Status Bar toggling option in menu tab.
  • Updated The Lounge logo.
  • Changed TeamWork URL template.
  • Hide "Enable HiDPI support" option on non-Windows platforms.
  • Added Donate button to tabbar.
  • Fixed unread tray error.

New in Rambox 0.5.16 (Mar 7, 2018)

  • Fixed Insecure Response in services by updating Electron's version.

New in Rambox 0.5.15 (Feb 27, 2018)

  • Fixed WhatsApp unread counter.
  • Improved Internet Connection Checker on boot.
  • Added Stride.
  • Minor bugs.

New in Rambox 0.5.14 Pre-release (Jan 17, 2018)

  • Fixed Microsoft Teams loading problem.
  • Fixed Slack Company Icon when there is no text in the tab.
  • Disabled Untrusted certificates by default in Custom Services for security reasons.
  • Fixed title app unread counter when activating a service with numbers in the name.
  • Improved FastMail, GroupMe, Allo and RainLoop unread counter.
  • Prevent show "Check for update..." from menu when --without-update flag is set.
  • Fixed icon app in Linux.
  • Fixed removing disabled service bug.
  • Added unread counter to Intercom.
  • Prevent title blink in ICQ.
  • Added new locales to Rambox (Thank you community!).
  • Added Basic Auth options to Rambox inside Preferences.
  • Added Zulip.

New in Rambox 0.5.13 (Oct 5, 2017)

  • Fixed WhatsApp unread notification.
  • Added Slack company icon to the tab.
  • New option in Preferences to set default service to display.
  • Ignore muted channels in Slack for the unread counter.
  • Fixed bug in Preferences related to display and close behaviors.
  • Enable hide menu bar in Linux.
  • Improved tray click in Linux.
  • Improved UI of Rambox Tab.
  • Fixed bug on editing service.
  • Improved Auth0 integration and fixed locales.
  • Improved "check for updates" functionality.
  • Fixed Hangouts modal video calls.
  • Fixed iCloud compose a message.
  • Fixed Flowdock bug on click links.
  • Allow http in https services.
  • Added Google Voice, Sandstorm, Gadu-Gadu, Mail.Ru and Kune.

New in Rambox 0.5.12 (Sep 7, 2017)

  • Fixed Slack unread notification.
  • Updated Typetalk, Teamwork and Flowdock logo.
  • Updated Openmailbox URL.
  • Added Google Allo service.
  • New option to disable taskbar flash/bounce dock on new messages.
  • Changed Facebook Pages URL to new inbox.
  • Fixed scaling issue on HiDPI displays (only Windows).
  • Fixed mySMS to prevent login every restart.
  • Fixed Yahoo! Mail block.
  • Improved pinned on the taskbar in Windows.
  • Prevent to flash taskbar when Don't Disturb is ON.
  • Fixed active service name in title.
  • Fixed bug when want to enable Don't Disturb mode and there is a service disabled.

New in Rambox 0.5.11 Pre (Sep 6, 2017)

  • Update README.md
  • Update Typetalk logo
  • Updated openmailbox URL
  • Add Google Allo Service (https://allo.google.com/web)
  • Fix js_unread checker to honor `dont_update_unread_from_title` config
  • Added flash_frame option
  • Fixed Slack notifications
  • Ditched legacy FB Pages for new inbox
  • Replace flowdock icon with new version
  • Fix scaling issue on HiDPI displays
  • Update ServicesList.js
  • Mysms service fix
  • Updated Teamwork logo
  • Fixed Yahoo Mail block
  • Improved pinned on taskbar in Windows
  • Fixed bug displaying appId in Notifications
  • Prevent to flash taskbar when Dont Disturb is ON
  • Fixed active service name in title
  • Updated libraries
  • Added flash_frame option.
  • Option to disable taskbar flash

New in Rambox 0.5.10 (Jul 5, 2017)

  • Removed mmmelon service.
  • Fixed typo in Inbox note.
  • Display current service in the window title.
  • Fixed TweetDeck 2FA bug.
  • Fixed Hangouts constant notifications.
  • Prevent closing Rambox on "no internet connection" to allow the user to configure Proxy.

New in Rambox 0.5.9 (May 31, 2017)

  • Removed warning from Gmail saying "this version of chrome is not longer supported".
  • Removed Actor service (no longer available).
  • Fixed/Improved system tray functionality.
  • Fixed general unread counter.
  • Fixed unread counter for WhatsApp.
  • Fixed Pushbullet and Hootsuite login bug.
  • Fixed Microsoft Teams load.
  • Added "Preferences" option to the menu.
  • Added Facebook Messenger for Pages, VK Messenger, Protonmail CH, Mastodon, Teamwork Chat, ClockTweets and Intercom.
  • Improved design of Add Window.
  • Fixed focus on Alt + Tab and click.
  • Added command parameter to prevent update (--without-update).
  • Fixed Ctrl + PG_DOWN bug.
  • Fixed download link for Linux when a new version is available.
  • Fixed Rambox Account synchronization bug.
  • Added unread count to Ryver.
  • Fixed tray double click, show/hide window and notification click.
  • Added new preference "Display behavior".
  • Improved Statusbar, added a new option to hide it and a button to close it manually.
  • Fixed Flock unread counter.
  • Added a note to Inbox to disable Hangouts.
  • Fixed links in Fastmail.
  • Added an option to hide tab name.
  • Disabled services now are hidden (not rendered).
  • Added urgent hint when receiving a message (WIN).
  • Added an option to use Master Password to Lock Rambox.
  • Fixed bug on deleting a service with unread messages.
  • Fixed visibility of webviews in macOS and Linux.
  • Fixed Terminal opening on boot for macOS.
  • Multi-language support.

New in Rambox 0.5.8 Pre (May 19, 2017)

  • Removed warning from Gmail saying "this version of chrome is not longer supported".
  • Removed Actor service (no longer available).
  • Fixed/Improved system tray functionality.
  • Fixed general unread counter.
  • Fixed unread counter for WhatsApp.
  • Fixed Pushbullet and Hootsuite login bug.
  • Fixed Microsoft Teams load.
  • Added "Preferences" option to the menu.
  • Added Facebook Messenger for Pages, VK Messenger, Protonmail CH, Mastodon, Teamwork Chat, ClockTweets and Intercom.
  • Improved design of Add Window.
  • Fixed focus on Alt + Tab and click.
  • Added command parameter to prevent update (--without-update).
  • Fixed Ctrl + PG_DOWN bug.
  • Fixed download link for Linux when a new version is available.
  • Fixed Rambox Account synchronization bug.
  • Added unread count to Ryver.
  • Fixed tray double click, show/hide window and notification click.
  • Added new preference "Display behavior".
  • Improved Statusbar, added a new option to hide it and a button to close it manually.
  • Fixed Flock unread counter.
  • Added a note to Inbox to disable Hangouts.
  • Fixed links in Fastmail.
  • Added an option to hide tab name.
  • Disabled services now are hidden (not rendered).
  • Added urgent hint when receiving a message (WIN).
  • Added an option to use Master Password to Lock Rambox.
  • Fixed bug on deleting a service with unread messages.
  • Fixed visibility of webviews in macOS and Linux.
  • Fixed Terminal opening on boot for macOS.
  • Multi-language support.

New in Rambox 0.5.7 Pre (Mar 2, 2017)

  • Updated to latest Electron version to fix Gmail warning.

New in Rambox 0.5.3 (Feb 13, 2017)

  • Fixed bugs on login in and using Facebook with Auth0.
  • Fixed bug on loading app.

New in Rambox 0.5.2 (Feb 13, 2017)

  • Fixed Certification Warning and changed to less intrusive way.
  • Changed synchronization using Auth0 to store user configuration instead of Firebase. User have to backup and restore the configuration manually.
  • Start Hangouts and Slack video/calls inside Rambox.
  • Open Rambox on Notification click.
  • Fixed TweetDeck Two-Factor-Authentication flow.
  • Added unread code for GroupMe.
  • Fixed constant notifications in Hangouts and Inbox.
  • Saved zoomLevel in service settings to be more stable.
  • Fixed Telegram flapping badge.
  • Added Zyptonite, LinkedIn, The Lounge, Kezmo, Microsoft Teams, Xing and Facebook Workplace.
  • Added clicking the service icon in the Service List to show the service tab.
  • Added Riot Custom Server option.
  • Fixed Google Drive as a Custom Service.
  • Added Unread code to Yandex Mail.
  • Adds an option to control the behavior on closing the main window.
  • Fixed Lock screen vulnerability.
  • Fixed closing window in Linux bug.
  • Fixed KiwiIRC unread code.
  • Added option to include the unread count of each service in the global counter.
  • Added option to avoid displaying unread count for each service.
  • Improved scrolling top tabs.
  • Fixed bug in Linux on Alt+Shift.
  • Fixed autostart Rambox in Mac preventing terminal opening.
  • Fixed Ctrl+Tab cycling.
  • Fixed Preferences save bug.
  • Avoid unread counting muted chats in Telegram and WhatsApp.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in Rambox 0.4.5 (Feb 13, 2017)

  • Fixed Certification Warning. (#460)

New in Rambox 0.4.4 (Feb 13, 2017)

  • Fixed Login to use Rambox Account synchronization.
  • Improved Master Password window.
  • Fixed bug related to unread count on Enable/Disable services.
  • New Loading Screen.
  • Added Help->Tools menu to clear cache and local storage.
  • Donation via BountySource.
  • Fixed White page bug by disabling Hardware Acceleration in Preferences (Linux).
  • Improve load speed.
  • Fixed start minimized bug on macOS.
  • Fixed window size bug on system tray double click.
  • Added shortcuts (Ctrl+PG_UP and Ctrl+PG_DOWN).
  • Fixed bug on switching services with shortcuts.
  • Improved Firebase synchronization.
  • Added menu (View->Reload current Service) and shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+R) to reload current service .
  • Fixed HipChat login and session bug.
  • Fixed Mattermost unread count for group channels.
  • Fixed minor bugs and code enhancements.
  • UI enhancements.
  • Added new services:
  • Smooch
  • Crisp
  • Flock
  • Openmailbox
  • Typetalk
  • Drift
  • mmmelon
  • Cisco Spark
  • Fleep
  • Socialcast
  • Actor
  • Riot
  • Pushbullet
  • Movim
  • Kaiwa

New in Rambox 0.4.2 (Sep 9, 2016)

  • Master Password to block opening Rambox.
  • Proxy.
  • Windows badge in taskbar.
  • White page bug.
  • Improve load speed.
  • Enable/Disable services.
  • Enhance zooming with shortcuts (Ctrl+, Ctrl - and CtrlMouseWheel).
  • Mouse back button support.
  • Added Outlook and Inbox Desktop Notifications.
  • Fixed icon dock size in Mac.
  • Fixed Slack unread badge.
  • Allow popups in WebViews.
  • Added "Show System Tray indicator on unread messages" preference.
  • Open Hangouts attachments.
  • Switch from double click to right click in service tab to open menu.
  • Persistent Dont Disturb.
  • Paste without formatting option in Menu.
  • Fixed focus bug on switching services.
  • Fixed application name in Windows Task Manager.
  • Fixed icon size on Windows Volume Mixer.
  • Fixed Fedora bug on install AppImage.
  • Allow keep session alive in Wire.
  • Added RPM build outputs.
  • Fixed HipChat initial page.
  • Fixed Gmail, Gitter, Telegram, Outlook, Discord, Messenger and Hangouts unread badges.
  • Added Tooltip.io to communicate with users in-app.
  • Fixed bugs and enhance functionalities.
  • Added new services:
  • Zimbra
  • Hootsuite
  • Amium
  • RainLoop
  • iCloud Mail
  • IRCCloud
  • AIM
  • Kiwi IRC
  • Ryver
  • Aol
  • Yandex Mail
  • Glip

New in Rambox 0.4.1 (Aug 8, 2016)

  • Fixed links, images and attachments in Skype (read more here).
  • Fixed Steam Chat badge.
  • Fixed HipChat.
  • Fixed TweetDeck.
  • Fixed Gitter.
  • Edit Services name on grid row by double click.
  • Group services in two groups, left and right.
  • Persistent Lock, on restart app keeps locked.
  • Ask for password twice on Lock to confirm.
  • Added Offline feature to each service by double click on the tab.
  • Improved Auto Update. Only Windows will have autoupdate, Mac and Linux have to download the new version manually but they will be notice.
  • Added *Check for update....
  • Fixed Slack Notifications.
  • Fixed Login bugs.
  • Added the possibility to Inject Custom JS Code to any service.
  • Fixed code injection.
  • Fixed Linux icon.
  • Fixed Linux tray icon.
  • Added Trust invalid authority certificates option for Custom Services, to allow Self Signed Certificates.
  • Allow only single instance for Rambox, preventing have multiples Rambox opened.
  • Added keyboard shortcuts for Don't Disturb (F1) and Lock (F2).
  • Added Auth0 SSO Rambox logins for Twitter, Facebook and Github.
  • And more minor bugs!
  • Added Preferences menu, to configure Rambox:
  • Start Minimized.
  • Auto Hide menu bar.
  • Show in Taskbar.
  • Keep Rambox in taskbar when close it.
  • Start automatically on system startup.
  • Added new services:
  • Zoho Email
  • Zoho Chat
  • Roundcube
  • Horde
  • SquirrelMail

New in Rambox 0.4.0 (Jul 21, 2016)

  • Added Audio support to Skype (read more here).
  • Improvement syncronization with Firebase. No needs to clear your current services to start using it.
  • Fixed Open several tabs on click URL.
  • Fixed About Rambox.
  • Improved launch speed of the app.
  • New Save Window State feature.
  • Fixed blank flickering in some services.
  • Improved loading speed for services.
  • Added Keyboard Shortcuts (Ctrl + Tab and Ctrl + Shift + Tab) to navegate between tabs.
  • Added notes for services in Add new Service dialog if needs to clarify something.
  • Added descriptions to services, to help user know about each service.
  • Added Donate, Facebook, Twitter and Github buttons.
  • Better load spinner on launch.
  • Google Analytics integration (To know how many users are using the app, what services, don't disturb and lock options. That's all, don't freak out!).
  • Added new notification feature to notify user when is a new version available to download it manually.
  • Added new services:
  • mysms
  • ICQ
  • TweetDeck
  • Zinc
  • FreeNode
  • MightyText
  • Fixed bugs for editing services.
  • Moved option for Adding Custom Service to inside the list of services.
  • Added Reload and Open Dev Tools feature to each service by double click on the tab.

New in Rambox 0.3.0 (Jul 1, 2016)

  • Sync configuration using Firebase.
  • Don't DIsturb mode.
  • Lock Rambox mode.
  • Added new services â—¦Dasher
  • DingTalk
  • FlowDock
  • Mattermost
  • Voxer
  • Yahoo! Messenger

New in Rambox 0.2.4 (Jul 1, 2016)

  • Improved regex for detect new messages.
  • Added new services:
  • Office 365
  • Yahoo! Mail
  • Missive
  • Rocket Chat
  • Wire
  • Sync
  • BearyChat

New in Rambox 0.2.3 (Jul 1, 2016)

  • Updated to Electron v1.2.4

New in Rambox 0.2.2 (Jul 1, 2016)

  • Updated to Electron v1.2.2.
  • Added Outlook service.

New in Rambox 0.2.1 (Jul 1, 2016)

  • Updated to Electron v1.1.1.
  • Added Auto Update functionality.

New in Rambox 0.2.0 (Jul 1, 2016)

  • Changed base color of the default theme.
  • Added new logo by Andriy Yurchenko.
  • Autofocus on tab change.
  • Shortcuts to switch services.
  • Added new email services (Outlook, ProtonMail, TutaNota and Hushmail).
  • Option to add custom service.
  • Tray icon for unread messaging.
  • Menu bar.
  • Deployment requirements.
  • Improvements in UI and functionality.