Changelog

Since the last stable release we added 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  • Replaced outdated Windows 7 API calls with modern APIs from Windows 10.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.

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.

This is a normal bugfix release.

Mouse

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

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.

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.

This is a minor bugfix release.

All applications

  • [APP-525] * Fixed accidentally turning on a "Windows Performance Option" on application start-up.
  • [APP-524] * Updated UI development tools to latest version.
  • [APP-452] * Most combo-box drop-down menus have been replaced by popup menus as all apps have been prepared to be native 64bit binaries (in the future).

This update completes the Magic Utilities in various aspects to be more user-friendly.

This is an internal components update only.

All applications

  • [APP-522] * Fixed accidentally linked older components in previous version.

This update completes the Magic Utilities in various aspects to be more user-friendly.

All applications

  • [APP-521] * Fixed auto re-pair Bluetooth connection if smooth scrolling is not initialized.
  • [APP-520] * Fixed Magic Utilities Service to work with CET / Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection.
  • [APP-517] * Fixed wrong license too early expiry warning in license info dialog.
  • [APP-515] + Added option to disable virtual desktop change animations on Windows 11, more details here.
  • [APP-472] + Updated open source libraries.

Keyboard

  • [APP-518] * Resize application window when switching between device tabs.

Mouse

  • [APP-519] + User interface settings are now disabled if the Magic Mouse is charging with en external power adapter (without an USB connection to the computer).

Trackpad

  • [DRV-244] + Added possibility to ignore 1 and 2 finger clicks if the bottom button area contains the relevant clicks. This way only clicks in the bottom button area are accepted.
  • [APP-519] + Added uninstaller of incompatible drivers to the app.
  • [SETUP-36] + Added uninstaller of incompatible drivers to setup installer.

This an internal update release which replaces outdated Windows 7 API calls with modern APIs from Windows 10. It also fixes some bugs.

All applications

  • [APP-514] * Fixed random hangs of application on exit via the main menu.
  • [APP-513] + If Bluetooth re-paring fails the first time, try once more.
  • [APP-501] + Usage of modern inter process communication between the applications and Windows service.
  • [APP-500] + Removal of all installed Magic Utilities drivers on installation and uninstall.
  • [APP-498] + Usage of latest Windows API functions to install and uninstall our drivers.

Trackpad

  • [APP-514] * Smooth scrolling is now by default on for Magic Trackpads with USB connection.

This release is a bug fix release.

All applications

  • [APP-507] + Suggesting "Re-pair Bluetooth" if user select "Restart device".
  • [APP-507] * Better summary about the expiry of multi-device licenses in Buy now wizard / Review licenses dialog.
  • [APP-420,
    APP-440] * Fixed more issues on device wake up.

Trackpad

  • [APP-509] + Show user hint that bottom buttons are customizable.

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