ClassBell now helps your day recover when things don’t go as planned Pause your schedule with Hold, then Resume when you’re ready New Smart Recovery suggests how to fix late starts automatically Start mid-period or between classes — ClassBell adjusts with you Live Activity and Apple Watch now stay perfectly in sync after changes Clear shift indicator so you always know where your day stands Improved notifications and overall reliability

New * Live Activity (Lock Screen) See the current period and countdown without unlocking your phone. * Apple Watch support Your schedule now lives on your wrist with a live countdown and quick-glance updates. * Improved countdown experience Clearer, more readable time display so you always know exactly where you are in the period. Improved * Faster schedule switching for assembly days, half days, and testing schedules * More reliable notifications aligned to your exact bell times * Smoother performance across iPhone and Apple Watch Fixed * Minor bugs affecting notification timing * Stability improvements for background updates

This update focuses on one thing: reliability. * Bells now ring consistently, even with Focus and silent mode enabled * Apple Watch countdown is now live and updates every second * Smarter notification scheduling prevents missed alerts * Fixed light mode visibility issues in the countdown * Improved schedule setup with better lunch break controls * Under-the-hood fixes to make the app more stable

What's New in ClassBell 2.2.0 Distinct Alert Sounds Each sound profile — Bell, Chime, and Subtle — now plays its own unique tone. Preview them right from Settings or the period editor. Daily Reminder Never forget to start your day. Enable the new Daily Reminder in Settings to get a notification before your first period. Tap it to start your schedule instantly. Smarter Time Display Times now follow your device's locale when set to "System" — no more mismatched AM/PM vs 24-hour formats. Auto-Stop Your schedule automatically stops after the last period ends, clearing notifications and the Lock Screen widget so you don't have to. Gap & Overlap Indicators The schedule editor now shows break durations between periods at a glance and warns you about overlaps — making it easier to build a clean schedule. Haptic Feedback Feel a gentle tap when each period starts and a warning buzz at pre-alert time — helpful even when your phone is on silent. Continued Bug Fixes - iCloud backup now syncs correctly - Schedule templates use the right day format - Deleting a running schedule properly resets state

What's New in v2.1.0 Heads up when bells are silenced: ClassBell now shows a warning if your phone's notification permissions are off, so you'll know before you start a schedule — not after wondering why nothing rang. No more accidental overlaps: Added overlap detection when building schedules. If two periods conflict, we'll catch it before it causes problems. Each period also now shows its duration so you don't have to do the math. Share your schedule with your team: You can now share any schedule as a QR code or a link. Your colleague scans it, taps "Import," and they're all set. Perfect for department-wide bell schedules.

ClassBell 2.0 is our biggest update yet, specifically for the front lines of K-12 education. Apple Watch Companion: Track your period progress and exact time remaining directly on your wrist with our new companion app. Time-Sensitive Alarms: Our upgraded notification engine ensures your bells ring even during Focus modes or when your phone is silenced. Circular Progress UI: A new, high-contrast countdown ring visible from across the classroom. Native Feedback Portal: Share your ideas directly through our new embedded feedback system to help shape the future of ClassBell. Performance Polish: We’ve optimized schedule persistence and cleaned up background tasks for maximum battery efficiency.

What's New: - Enhanced notification reliability with exact timing - Improved notification sounds for iOS - Fixed Live Activity crashes in certain scenarios - Updated circular progress display for better visibility - Added debug tools for testing notification functionality - Performance improvements and bug fixes This update focuses on ensuring teachers never miss a bell with more reliable notifications and a cleaner, more glanceable interface.

- Improved sound picker - Preview each alarm sound before selecting - Fixed splash screen showing incorrect icon - Fixed notification scheduling for more reliable alerts - Various bug fixes and improvements

- NEW: Lock Screen Widget - See your current period countdown right on your lock screen! (iOS 16.2+) - NEW: Dynamic Island support - Period info appears in the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and later - NEW: Sound preview - Tap to hear alarm sounds before selecting them - Fixed splash screen showing old icon - Various bug fixes and improvements