Changelog

April 5, 2024

v 3.5.7

[NEW IN 3.5.7]:
- Bug fixes

We hope you like the frequent updates. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

You can also support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

March 27, 2024

v 3.5.6

[NEW in 3.5.6]
- New setting: "Delete ToDo from Calendar" for when you complete a ToDo
- Export page now exports the contact's Birthday field
- Bug fixes

Jan. 25, 2024

v 3.5.5

[NEW]: Redesigned Export Page
- Powerful new Export Data page gives more customization and filtering options
- You can filter data including by specific date ranges, or by contact tags, and more
- Exported contacts’ addresses are now split into separate fields, to easily integrate with mailing lists
- Exporting ToDos now can include contact information for the contacts, as well as 'completed' ToDos
- When exporting to Email or Print, the formatting has been improved, including adding links for emails, phone numbers and addresses

[NEW in 3.5.4]
- On a contact's profile page, you can now right-click on the contact's name to see an option to copy the name, or edit the contact
- The contact's Info page now shows a clickable link for the "Websites" section

[NEW in 3.5.5]
- Fixed: resizing app's sidebar now works
- You can now double-click on a contact's image to open the Edit Contact page

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

You can also support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Jan. 21, 2024

v 3.5.4

[NEW]: Redesigned Export Page
- Powerful new Export Data page gives more customization and filtering options
- You can filter data including by specific date ranges, or by contact tags, and more
- Exported contacts’ addresses are now split into separate fields, to easily integrate with mailing lists
- Exporting ToDos now can include contact information for the contacts, as well as 'completed' ToDos
- When exporting to Email or Print, the formatting has been improved, including adding links for emails, phone numbers and addresses

[NEW in 3.5.4]
- On a contact's profile page, you can now right-click on the contact's name to see an option to copy the name, or edit the contact
- The contact's Info page now shows a clickable link for the "Websites" section

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

You can also support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Jan. 16, 2024

v 3.5.3

[NEW]: Redesigned Export Page
- Powerful new Export Data page gives more customization and filtering options
- You can filter data including by specific date ranges, or by contact tags, and more
- Exported contacts’ addresses are now split into separate fields, to easily integrate with mailing lists
- Exporting ToDos now can include contact information for the contacts, as well as 'completed' ToDos
- When exporting to Email or Print, the formatting has been improved, including adding links for emails, phone numbers and addresses

[NEW in 3.5.3]: Bug Fixes

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

You can also support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Dec. 21, 2023

v 3.5.2

[NEW]: Redesigned Export Page
- Powerful new Export Data page gives more customization and filtering options
- You can filter data including by specific date ranges, or by contact tags, and more
- Exported contacts’ addresses are now split into separate fields, to easily integrate with mailing lists
- Exporting ToDos now can include contact information for the contacts, as well as 'completed' ToDos
- When exporting to Email or Print, the formatting has been improved, including adding links for emails, phone numbers and addresses

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

You can also support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Dec. 19, 2023

v 3.5.1

[NEW]: Redesigned Export Page
- Powerful new Export Data page gives more customization and filtering options
- You can filter data including by specific date ranges, or by contact tags, and more
- Exported contacts’ addresses are now split into separate fields, to easily integrate with mailing lists
- Exporting ToDos now can include contact information for the contacts, as well as 'completed' ToDos
- When exporting to Email or Print, the formatting has been improved, including adding links for emails, phone numbers and addresses

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

You can also support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Oct. 27, 2023

v 3.4.4

[NEW IN 3.4.4]:
- Improved downloading of data from CloudSync
- Bug Fixes

[NEW IN 3.4.0]:
* Contacts Journal CRM for the Mac is now free to download, with an option to unlock the "Unlimited Personal Plan" with an in-app purchase (just like the iOS app).
* New option to purchase a "Combined Unlimited Personal Plan" for iOS + Mac, so you can make a single purchase to be unlocked for both Mac and iOS apps
* Purchases you make will now be automatically unlocked for the other devices, so you don't have to "restore" a purchase
* All existing users will be unlocked for the "Unlimited Personal Plan" on the Mac for free
* If you are a subscriber to "Contacts Journal Teams" from the iOS app, you will be unlocked for unlimited entries on the Mac app as well

[MORE HIGHLIGHTS]
- Support for macOS 14: support for Interactive Widgets, StandBy mode, and new widget styles
- With Interactive Widgets, you can now 'complete' a ToDo from the widget on the home screen
- Improved data backup, and restoration of backup files

Oct. 26, 2023

v 3.4.3

[NEW IN 3.4.3]:
- Improved process for downloading data from CloudSync
- Bug Fixes

[NEW IN 3.4.0]:
* Contacts Journal CRM for the Mac is now free to download, with an option to unlock the "Unlimited Personal Plan" with an in-app purchase (just like the iOS app).
* New option to purchase a "Combined Unlimited Personal Plan" for iOS + Mac, so you can make a single purchase to be unlocked for both Mac and iOS apps
* Purchases you make will now be automatically unlocked for the other devices, so you don't have to "restore" a purchase
* All existing users will be unlocked for the "Unlimited Personal Plan" on the Mac for free
* If you are a subscriber to "Contacts Journal Teams" from the iOS app, you will be unlocked for unlimited entries on the Mac app as well

[MORE HIGHLIGHTS]
- Support for macOS 14: support for Interactive Widgets, StandBy mode, and new widget styles
- With Interactive Widgets, you can now 'complete' a ToDo from the widget on the home screen
- Improved data backup, and restoration of backup files

Oct. 17, 2023

v 3.4.1

[NEW IN 3.4.1] - Bug Fixes

[NEW IN 3.4.0]:
* Contacts Journal CRM for the Mac is now free to download, with an option to unlock the "Unlimited Personal Plan" with an in-app purchase (just like the iOS app).
* New option to purchase a "Combined Unlimited Personal Plan" for iOS + Mac, so you can make a single purchase to be unlocked for both Mac and iOS apps
* Purchases you make will now be automatically unlocked for the other devices, so you don't have to "restore" a purchase
* All existing users will be unlocked for the "Unlimited Personal Plan" on the Mac for free
* If you are a subscriber to "Contacts Journal Teams" from the iOS app, you will be unlocked for unlimited entries on the Mac app as well

[MORE HIGHLIGHTS]
- Support for macOS 14: support for Interactive Widgets, StandBy mode, and new widget styles
- With Interactive Widgets, you can now 'complete' a ToDo from the widget on the home screen
- Improved data backup, and restoration of backup files
- Fixed some more bugs

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

Oct. 11, 2023

v 3.4.0

Big News: Introducing Our New Pricing Model!

At Contacts Journal CRM, we have been carefully listening to your valuable feedback over the past few years, and we're thrilled to announce a major update to our pricing model.

• Try Before You Buy: Now, new users can download and explore our app completely free of charge! We understand that trying out a new app can be a big decision, so we've removed any barriers to entry.

• Pay Only When You're Satisfied: We believe in the power of our app to make a difference in your life. With our new pricing model, you'll only have to pay for the "Unlimited Personal Plan" once you're absolutely certain it's the right fit for your needs. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

This change reflects our commitment to providing a seamless and user-friendly experience. Your feedback continues to drive our improvements, so keep sharing your thoughts with us!

This update will bring some changes that might affect you:
* All existing users will be unlocked for the "Unlimited Personal Plan" on the Mac for free
* Any purchase you make will now be automatically unlocked for the other devices, so you don't have to "restore" a purchase (requires access to the same iCloud account)
* There is now a new option to purchase a combined iOS + Mac "Unlimited Personal Plan", so you can make a single purchase for both Mac and iOS apps (requires access to the same iCloud account)
* If you are a subscriber to "Contacts Journal Teams" from the iOS app, you will be unlocked for unlimited entries on the Mac app as well

[MORE HIGHLIGHTS]
- Support for macOS 14: Interactive Widgets, and widgets on the desktop! 
- With Interactive Widgets, you can now 'complete' a ToDo from the widget.
- Improved data backup, and restoration of backup files
- Fixed some more bugs

We hope you like this update. Please let us know what you think, or if you have any questions or concerns, by emailing us at support@zaal-llc.com

July 18, 2023

v 3.3.12

[NEW in 3.3.12]:
- Fixed: Widgets sometimes gives warning on restart

[NEW in 3.3.0]
- Improved Notifications
- Custom Repeat Intervals
- External Email Attachments

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

May 17, 2023

v 3.3.11

[NEW in 3.3.11]:
- Fixed "All Contacts" filter showing archived contacts
- Fixed warning message when deleting contacts

[NEW in 3.3.10]:
- Fixed performance issue for some devices
- Fixed a bug where changing the sort or display order wasn't working
- Fixed a bug with some emails losing their formatting when sent to Mail app.

[NEW in 3.3.0]
- Improved Notifications
- Custom Repeat Intervals
- External Email Attachments

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

April 22, 2023

v 3.3.10

[NEW in 3.3.10]:
- Fixed performance issue for some devices
- Fixed a bug where changing the sort or display order wasn't working
- Fixed a bug with some emails losing their formatting when sent to Mail app.

[NEW in 3.3.0]
- Improved Notifications
- Custom Repeat Intervals
- External Email Attachments

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

April 21, 2023

v 3.3.8

[NEW in 3.3.8]:
- Fixed performance issue for some devices
- Fixed a bug where changing the sort or display order wasn't working
- Fixed a bug with some emails losing their formatting when sent to Mail app.

[NEW in 3.3.0] Improved Notifications
- You can now tap-and-hold on a notification to view full details, including your ToDo’s notes field, so you get more information without having to open the app!
- You can also select Options on the notification and access new options, to “Show Contact”, “Complete ToDo”, or “Delete ToDo” ... all without having to open the app.

[NEW in 3.3.0] Custom Repeat Intervals
- For ToDos, you can now create custom repeat intervals, with custom frequencies based on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals!

[NEW in 3.3.0] External Email Attachments
- When sending emails, you can now pick any document on computer and add it as an attachment

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

April 14, 2023

v 3.3.5

[NEW in 3.3.5]
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

[NEW in 3.3.0] Improved Notifications
- You can now tap-and-hold on a notification to view full details, including your ToDo’s notes field, so you get more information without having to open the app!
- You can also select Options on the notification and access new options, to “Show Contact”, “Complete ToDo”, or “Delete ToDo” ... all without having to open the app.

[NEW in 3.3.0] Custom Repeat Intervals
- For ToDos, you can now create custom repeat intervals, with custom frequencies based on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals!

[NEW in 3.3.0] External Email Attachments
- When sending emails, you can now pick any document on computer and add it as an attachment

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

April 7, 2023

v 3.3.4

[NEW in 3.3.4]
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

[NEW in 3.3.3]
- You can now right-click to see 'copy' option on a contact's Fields page
- Fixed widget permissions

[NEW in 3.3.0] Improved Notifications
- You can now tap-and-hold on a notification to view full details, including your ToDo’s notes field, so you get more information without having to open the app!
- You can also select Options on the notification and access new options, to “Show Contact”, “Complete ToDo”, or “Delete ToDo” ... all without having to open the app.

[NEW in 3.3.0] Custom Repeat Intervals
- For ToDos, you can now create custom repeat intervals, with custom frequencies based on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals!

[NEW in 3.3.0] External Email Attachments
- When sending emails, you can now pick any document on computer and add it as an attachment

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

March 20, 2023

v 3.3.3

[NEW in 3.3.3]
- You can now right-click to see 'copy' option on a contact's Fields page
- Fixed widget permissions

[NEW in 3.3.0] Improved Notifications
- You can now tap-and-hold on a notification to view full details, including your ToDo’s notes field, so you get more information without having to open the app!
- You can also tap on the notification and access new options, to “Show Contact”, “Complete ToDo”, or “Delete ToDo” ... all without having to open the app.
- Notifications from Contacts Journal can now be marked ‘time-sensitive’, allowing you to receive notifications even if you are in a Focus mode

[NEW in 3.3.0] Custom Repeat Intervals
- For ToDos, you can now create custom repeat intervals, with custom frequencies based on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals!
- This makes the app more flexible to meet your needs

[NEW in 3.3.0] External Email Attachments
- When sending emails, you can now select external attachments, so you're not restricted to just picking files that have been imported into Contacts Journal
- On Mac, you can pick any document on computer as an attachment

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

Feb. 28, 2023

v 3.3.2

[NEW] Improved Notifications
- You can now tap-and-hold on a notification to view full details, including your ToDo’s notes field, so you get more information without having to open the app!
- You can also tap on the notification and access new options, to “Show Contact”, “Complete ToDo”, or “Delete ToDo” ... all without having to open the app.
- Notifications from Contacts Journal can now be marked ‘time-sensitive’, allowing you to receive notifications even if you are in a Focus mode

[NEW] Custom Repeat Intervals
- For ToDos, you can now create custom repeat intervals, with custom frequencies based on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals!
- This makes the app more flexible to meet your needs

[NEW] External Email Attachments
- When sending emails, you can now select external attachments, so you're not restricted to just picking files that have been imported into Contacts Journal
- On Mac, you can pick any document on computer as an attachment

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

Feb. 21, 2023

v 3.3.0

[NEW] Improved Notifications
- You can now tap-and-hold on a notification to view full details, including your ToDo’s notes field, so you get more information without having to open the app!
- You can also tap on the notification and access new options, to “Show Contact”, “Complete ToDo”, or “Delete ToDo” ... all without having to open the app.
- Notifications from Contacts Journal can now be marked ‘time-sensitive’, allowing you to receive notifications even if you are in a Focus mode

[NEW] Custom Repeat Intervals
- For ToDos, you can now create custom repeat intervals, with custom frequencies based on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals!
- This makes the app more flexible to meet your needs

[NEW] External Email Attachments
- When sending emails, you can now select external attachments, so you're not restricted to just picking files that have been imported into Contacts Journal
- On Mac, you can pick any document on computer as an attachment

Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@zaal-llc.com
Also, please consider supporting us by leaving a review in the App Store, and recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

Jan. 9, 2023

v 3.2.9

- Major improvements for syncing with Contacts. 

Please update the Contacts Journal app on other devices as well.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@zaal-llc.com

Nov. 4, 2022

v 3.2.8

[NEW in 3.2.8]
- Fixed issue with address geocoding not working for some users

[NEW in 3.2.7]
- Fixed issue with adding new contacts in macOS13

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@zaal-llc.com

Oct. 28, 2022

v 3.2.7

Fixes an issue when creating new contacts in Contacts Journal when running macOS13.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@zaal-llc.com

Oct. 2, 2022

v 3.2.6

Bug Fixes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@zaal-llc.com

Aug. 17, 2022

v 3.2.5

[v3.2.5] - Fixed issue with app crash on macOS11 devices

[v3.2.0] - You can now import CSV files to import contacts information quickly and efficiently.

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@zaal-llc.com

Aug. 14, 2022

v 3.2.4

Bug Fixes.

[v3.2.0] You can now import CSV files to import contacts information quickly and efficiently.

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@zaal-llc.com

July 27, 2022

v 3.2.3

* Contacts Journal CRM is now compatible with macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) and above.

June 19, 2022

v 3.2.2

[NEW] Import Contacts from CSV files
• Quickly import contacts saved in Excel / CSV files into Contacts Journal

[NEW] Widgets in macOS Monterey
• View "Upcoming ToDos" and "Nearby Contacts" widgets in Control Center

[NEW] Option to delete contacts from the Contacts app when the contacts are deleted in Contacts Journal

To learn more, visit our help website http://contactsjournal.zendesk.com/

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

June 4, 2022

v 3.2.1

[NEW] Import Contacts from CSV files
• Quickly import contacts saved in Excel / CSV files into Contacts Journal

[NEW] Widgets in macOS Monterey
• View "Upcoming ToDos" and "Nearby Contacts" widgets in Control Center

[NEW] Option to delete contacts from the Contacts app when the contacts are deleted in Contacts Journal

To learn more, visit our help website http://contactsjournal.zendesk.com/

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

May 20, 2022

v 3.2.0

[NEW] Import Contacts from CSV files
• Quickly import contacts saved in Excel / CSV files into Contacts Journal

[NEW] Widgets in macOS Monterey
• View "Upcoming ToDos" and "Nearby Contacts" widgets in Control Center

[NEW] Option to delete contacts from the Contacts app when the contacts are deleted in Contacts Journal

To learn more, visit our help website http://contactsjournal.zendesk.com/

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

March 2, 2022

v 3.1.2

[v3.1.2] Bug Fixes

[v3.1.0] Contacts Journal now supports Shortcuts in macOS Monterey!
• With Shortcuts, you can select text from another app (like Mail or Safari) and save that into Contacts Journal as a Log or ToDo. It'll make sharing information with Contacts Journal super-easy!
• Shortcuts allow you to create customizable actions for Contacts Journal, and you can run these actions from the Shortcuts app, from the Services menu, or by talking to Siri
• Shortcuts lets you combine different Contacts Journal actions with actions from other apps inside the Shortcuts app, so you can build your own automation workflow

To learn more, visit our help website http://contactsjournal.zendesk.com/

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Jan. 31, 2022

v 3.1.1

[v3.1.0] Contacts Journal now supports Shortcuts in macOS Monterey!
• With Shortcuts, you can select text from another app (like Mail or Safari) and save that into Contacts Journal as a Log or ToDo. It'll make sharing information with Contacts Journal super-easy!
• Shortcuts allow you to create customizable actions for Contacts Journal, and you can run these actions from the Shortcuts app, from the Services menu, or by talking to Siri
• Shortcuts lets you combine different Contacts Journal actions with actions from other apps inside the Shortcuts app, so you can build your own automation workflow

[v3.1.1] Fixed issue with Shortcuts that can sometimes prevent Logs from being added

To learn more, visit our help website http://contactsjournal.zendesk.com/

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Dec. 10, 2021

v 3.1.0

Contacts Journal now supports Shortcuts in macOS Monterey!
• With Shortcuts, you can select text from another app (like Mail or Safari) and save that into Contacts Journal as a Log or ToDo. It'll make sharing information with Contacts Journal super-easy!
• Shortcuts allow you to create customizable actions for Contacts Journal, and you can run these actions from the Shortcuts app, from the Services menu, or by talking to Siri
• Shortcuts lets you combine different Contacts Journal actions with actions from other apps inside the Shortcuts app, so you can build your own automation workflow

To learn more, visit our help website http://contactsjournal.zendesk.com/

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

Oct. 20, 2021

v 3.0.2

v3.0 is a major redesign of the Contacts Journal CRM app! Here are some highlights:
• Beautiful New Design: thoughtfully redesigned for visual clarity, and new app interface looks great, and is easier to use than ever!
• New Contacts Sidebar: easy access to Tags and Groups to quickly filter and categorize your contacts.
• Powerful New Filters: new sidebar functionality in Logs, ToDos, Maps and Files pages, to help you quickly find the information you're looking for
• Performance Improvements: the app now launches and runs faster than before. Optimized for M1 Mac.

Best of all, the update is free to all existing users!

If you enjoy the updates, please support us by leaving a review in the App Store and recommending us to your friends and colleagues. Each review and referral matters, and helps us grow and improve our app.

v3.0.2:
- Fixes some bugs and performance issues when loading large contacts list