1.4.6beta1

The file you want is Aerial.saver.zip, double click the .saver to install

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

Fixes:

• If you never used Aerial before, you will see duplicate videos because Apple changed their source files on october 30th. This beta fixes this!
• If you previously used Aerial, this beta will download the new manifest from Apple. You may need to redownload videos, please see this issue for more details : #630

New features:

• Aerial will now periodically check by default (weekly) for new videos from Apple's manifests.

Known issues:

None

This build is signed

1.4.5

This new version adds some cool new features and many important bug fixes primarily for High Sierra

New features:

• Pick an alternate video format on battery
• Disable Aerial on low battery/battery
• Allow Dark Mode to override time preferences
• Better brightness controls & more help tooltips

Bug fixes:

• Fix video playback corruption issues on High Sierra
• Fix UI issues on High Sierra
• Fix issues on timezones where dawn/dusk can't be calculated (eg: south pole)

Known issues:

None

This build is signed

1.4.5 beta 4

The file you want is Aerial.saver.zip, double click the .saver to install

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

Fixes:

• Fix a crash when dawn/dusk calculation may not be possible (south pole, etc)

New features:

• More tooltips !

Known issues:

None

This build is signed

1.4.5 beta 3

The file you want is Aerial.saver.zip, double click the .saver to install

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

Fixes:

• This new beta has a workaround for the textfields that were not accessible in previous versions, retiring the short lived AerialConfig.app 👍

New features:

• By default, the brightness fade duration is set to your sleep time. You can override it.

Known issues:

None

This build is signed

1.4.5 beta 2

Please use beta 3 instead of this one

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

Fixes:

• If you are using High Sierra, you may not be able to type in some of the fields in the screensaver options in . As a workaround, we provide an additional download, AerialConfig.app(.zip). This is a standalone version of Aerial's configuration panel. Changes you will make in this app will be applied to the screensaver. Please only use this as a workaround for High Sierra, macOS Mojave users DO NOT need this app !
• Possible fix for video driver issues on High Sierra
• Fix shadow on clock/messages
• Add community description for Dubai night 2

New features:

• Pick an alternate video format on battery
• Disable Aerial on low battery/battery
• Allow Dark Mode to override time preferences

Known issues:

• See the fixes section for High Sierra

1.4.99beta5

The file you want is Aerial.saver.zip, double click the .saver to install.

• Adds a synchronized mode when running simultaneously on multiple computers.

1.4.4

This new version adds some cool new features and many important bug fixes.

New features:

• New sunset/sunrise dusk/dawn calculation modes from coordinates, Aerial can gather your location using your Mac's location service (you'll be asked for permission). Includes multiple calculations modes for dusk to better suite everyone's needs
• Control brightness, Aerial can progressively dim the brightness of your screen when it plays. Includes extra options to only enable at night or on battery
• Add an option to define the margins from the border where descriptions should appear, changed the default for something more sensible

Bug fixes:

• Fix (very) high memory consumption when downloading or streaming videos
• Fix crashes introduced in 1.4.2 with community descriptions and translations enabled together
• Clock sometimes didn't show on some videos, clock text being clipped when using a non monospaced font
• Better thumbnail with rounded corners
• And many UI tweaks/fixes

This build is signed.

1.4.4 beta 4

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

New features:

• Add a button to detect user location through Location Services (will require permission)

Known issues:

• On macOS prior to Mojave, the preference pane may not have focus and may not allow to enter data in textfields. This is an issue that is common to all aerial versions so far and we don't seem to have a workaround for that yet.

Please report issues here :
https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial/issues

This BETA build is signed.

1.4.4 beta 3

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

Fixes:

• Clock not showing on some videos with community descriptions disabled
• Clock text being clipped when seconds enabled and non monospaced font

New features:

• Fix some UI stuff
• Better community descriptions

Known issues:

On macOS prior to Mojave, the preference pane may not have focus and may not allow to enter data in textfields. This is an issue that is common to all aerial versions so far.

Please report issues here :
https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial/issues

This BETA build is signed.

1.4.4 beta 2

This is a pre release, feel free to stay on the stable version unless you are experiencing an issue mentioned below :

New features:

• Add night mode only and battery only to brightness control (beta)
• Add more Sunset/Sunrise calculation options
• Add the ability to change the margins to corner
• Better margin default

Known issues:

• On macOS prior to Mojave, the preference pane may not have focus and may not allow to enter data in textfields. This is an issue that is common to all aerial versions so far.

Please report issues here :
https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial/issues

This BETA build is signed.