• Protects saved schedules when the app cannot load local data, with a safe retry screen instead of starting setup again. • Clearer notification settings explain which device alerts and how Silent mode and haptics work. Apple normally alerts your iPhone or Apple Watch, not both. • Bell, Chime, and Subtle are clearly labeled as iPhone notification sounds for time-sensitive notifications. A paired Apple Watch uses its own sound and Silent settings, so silence the Watch too when quiet is required. Focus, notification settings, and iOS-controlled haptics still apply. • Expanded Confidence Center guidance covers iPhone haptics, Apple Watch notifications, optional Mac forwarding, and a 15-second test notification. Sound defaults apply to new periods; existing periods keep their own selections. • Adds alternating A/B rotation calendars, with exact-date schedules taking priority for assemblies, testing days, and other exceptions. • Adds Siri and Shortcuts controls to start today, start from Period 1, hold, resume, end, or open Confidence Center. • Fixes Live Activities that could remain on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island after a schedule ended or the app was relaunched. Live Activities now include an End control and clearer stale-state guidance. • Keeps the Lock Screen countdown readable when iOS reduces second-by-second updates, without showing confusing masked seconds. • Includes continued reliability and accessibility improvements across iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, and schedule controls.

ClassBell 2.6.1 restores the persistent Live Activity for active schedules. • Current period and countdown again appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while a schedule runs. • Prominent alarms and the ClassBell Live Activity now work together instead of one replacing the other. • Alarm Readiness now shows whether Live Activities are enabled and helps you open iOS Settings when needed. Thank you to the educator who reported this issue.

ClassBell 2.6 is our biggest update yet. • A completely redesigned iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, widget, and Live Activity experience • A clearer horizontal countdown showing remaining and elapsed time • Improved bell delivery, Alarm Readiness, test alarms, and Prominent Alarms on supported iPhones • Up to three warnings during each period • Start any schedule from Period 1, even later in the day • Insert a period and automatically shift the periods that follow • Assign schedules to specific dates for assemblies, testing days, and other exceptions • Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch complications • Improved Apple Watch syncing and battery efficiency • Manual iCloud Backup and Restore • Better schedule persistence, next-day handling, editing, accessibility, and error messages Thank you to the educators who shared detailed feedback. This release was shaped by you.

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