• Enhanced Dark Mode rendering • Faster, more stable homepage loading • Improved loading indicator behavior • Bug fixes and performance improvements • More enhanced features on the way! Thank you for your continued support helping improve Sheild!

New Stability and performance improvements: • Fixed navigation edge case with mailto: links causing WebView stalls • Improved handling of non-web URL schemes (mailto, tel, etc.) • Refined loading state logic to prevent UI blocking and spinner hangs • Optimized homepage loading flow for instant rendering • Improved Dark Mode behavior on dynamic and media-heavy content Thank you for your continued support helping improve Sheild!

• Refined toolbar UI (button sizing, spacing, and layout consistency) • Enhanced Dark Mode engine with improved handling of dynamic DOM content • Fixed media overlay issues affecting videos, images, and iframes • Improved CSS/JS targeting to prevent unintended background application • Stability and performance improvements

• Improved local AI response handling and completion. • Fixed WebView layout so page content no longer appears under the URL bar. • Better inset management in for correct page positioning.

+ Important New Feature Improvements & Major Critical Bug Fixes + Intelligent Download Support • Direct File Handling: You can now download files (ZIP, APK, PDF, and more) directly within the app. • Privacy-First Downloads: Files are saved to your device's local Documents folder without tracking your download history. • Quick Preview: Open and view your downloaded files immediately with the new built-in previewer. + Smoother Navigation * Smart Back/Forward: We’ve overhauled the navigation engine to skip over "blank" and invalid pages automatically. No more getting stuck on redirect loops! * Crash Fixes: Resolved the "Error -999" and "Frame Interrupted" issues that previously caused annoying error popups during site transitions. + Polished User Interface • Central Activity Loader: A new high-visibility central spinner keeps you informed during page loads and downloads, even when your toolbars are hidden. • Dynamic Toolbar Dimming: Navigation buttons now intelligently dim when there’s no valid history to go back or forward to. • Enhanced Smart Dark Mode: Improved logic to ensure your dark/light preferences apply instantly and consistently across all tabs. + Stability & Privacy * Ephemeral State: Internal error tracking and temporary URL blacklists now reset automatically to ensure a fresh, private browsing session every time you navigate.

• New Dynamic Home Dashboard Features: • Persistent Storage: Your top sites are saved in UserDefaults (Swift), so they never disappear. • Dynamic UI: 4-across grid with automatic wrapping and smart "X" buttons. • Smarter Private AI: more thorough, accurate, and complete responses. • Intelligent Communications: JS/Swift Add sites, open AI, or hide toolbars, and render the saved data. • Performance & Privacy: • Professional UX: Toolbars that toggle with a tap and a grid that stays sharp on any screen size. • UI Polish: Show/ Hide Toolbars URLbar for a truly full-screen experience. • One-Tap Review: Love Shield? Rate directly from the Settings page to help stay independent.

• Dynamic Home Dashboard • An all-new homepage features a compact Action Grid and Top Sites layout. Access Private AI, Burn History, and your favorite sites in a single tap—all while keeping your open tabs organized below. • Smarter Private AI • Long-Press Power: Take control of AI responses with long-press actions to share or copy. • Persistent Sessions: Your AI conversations now save automatically, so you can pick up right where you left off. • Precision Browsing • Find in Page: Search and highlight text instantly on any website. • Enhanced Selection: Refined text selection—tap individual words for easier copying and privacy-first actions. • Performance & Privacy • UI Polish: Fixed the URL bar background "sticking" during auto-hide for a truly full-screen experience. • One-Tap Review: Love Shield? Rate us directly from the Settings page to help us stay independent. • Bug Squashing: Smoother navigation, cleaner Settings, and optimized local model loading.

* Critical Bug Fix: URL bar now reliably receives focus on iPhone — typing and search work again. * Glass/Blur UI improved: Rounded corners restored on URL bar with shadow while keeping transparency effect. * Touch responsiveness: Tap gestures and AI input now fully tappable even with transparent toolbars.

>> Persistent AI chats with “You:” & “AI:” labels >> Live AI thinking + local model download with cloud fallback >> Sleek glass floating toolbar & URL bar, auto-hide with tap-to-reveal Major AI & UI Upgrade! • Persistent AI Conversations — Keep your chats alive while switching tabs, with “You:” and “AI:” labels for clarity. • AI Thinking Indicator — See when the AI is processing, whether using local LLM or cloud fallback. • Model Download & Cloud Fallback — Private local AI downloads in the background with progress feedback; cloud fallback ensures instant answers. • Long-press Copy/Share — Press and hold AI answers to copy or share. • Glass Floating UI — Transparent, floating URL bar and toolbar that look modern while staying readable over any webpage. • Tap-to-Reveal Toolbar — Bottom toolbar can be revealed easily when hidden, even on pages with no scroll. * Improved Toolbar & URL Bar Behavior — Auto-hide works smoothly, buttons stay visible and distinct, and UI responds naturally on all devices.

Smarter AI Conversations Our built-in AI assistant just got a massive brain upgrade. • Persistent Memory: Your AI chats now survive app switching and minimizing. Pick up exactly where you left off. • Role Labeling: New "You" vs "AI" bubbles for a cleaner, chat-like experience. • Instant Thinking: A new immediate indicator shows you exactly when the AI is processing. Model indicator (Private LLM vs Cloud): • Model Transparency: Easily see if you're chatting with our on-device Private LLM or the Cloud for heavy lifting. • Power User Shortcuts: Long-press any message to instantly copy or share insights. Core UX: The "Glass" Visual Overhaul We’ve redesigned the browser to get out of your way. • Transparent UI: Experience a stunning, modern look with a transparent URL bar and toolbar that blends seamlessly with the web. • Edge-to-Edge Browsing: Websites now flow behind the navigation bars, giving you more screen real estate. • Auto-Hiding Interface: Scroll down to hide the UI entirely; scroll up to bring it back instantly. Floating AI Trigger: The "Ask AI" button now floats intelligently above the toolbar, ready whenever you need it. Under the Hood • Fixed "Ghost Bar" issues where white/red gaps appeared during scrolling. • Improved tab switching speed and stability. • Enhanced Private LLM battery optimization for longer browsing sessions.

> Introducing in this Version Local AI • On-Device Intelligence: Experience our brand-new AI assistant powered by Llama 3.2. Everything stays on your device—no data leaves your phone, and it works even without an internet connection. • Instant Responses: Optimized for the Apple Neural Engine to give you lightning-fast answers right in your browser. ]Major Bug Fixes * Fixed the "Infinite Spinner": Resolved a persistent issue where the loading spinner would stay active across different URLs. The progress indicator now accurately reflects page states and resets correctly every time. * URL Bar Ghosting: Fixed a layout bug where the URL bar and text were visible behind the system clock and notifications. The URL bar now hides fully and correctly respects the top safe-area constraints for a truly immersive full-screen experience. UI Improvements * New Iconography: Swapped text buttons for intuitive SF Symbols. * Clean Slate: Added a "Clear Chat" feature to quickly reset your AI conversations.

• Warp Speed: Performance Boost – Optimized the loading engine to remove unnecessary delays.. • New: Smart History: Private autocomplete suggests sites as you type (all processing stays on-device). * UI Polish – Ultra-Smooth UI: Resolved a bug where the URL bar text flicker. • Better IP Support: Improved Navigation: Smarter handling for IP addresses and local network addresses in the URL bar. * Fixed a bug where direct IP addresses wouldn't load from the suggestion list. * Improved Error Handling – Enhanced the "Retry" logic to ensure you can get back to browsing instantly after a connection failure. + Coming Soon: Adding to Private Autocomplete from bookmarks other sources etc.

* Streamlined the browser engine by removing brittle preflight checks and tightening navigation flow • Added a clear, inline error message when a page fails to load, making failures more intuitive and less confusing * Fixed: Improved Light/Dark Mode behavior to resolve conflicts between system appearance and the app’s own settings

New Update Performance, Improvements, Fixes: • Quick Action Toolbar* – A single tap the new Shield icon to instantly clear all browsing data. • Fresh New Icons – enjoy a cleaner, sharper, and more consistent look throughout the app. • Improved Modal UX: Back, Forward, and new Shield icon to clear all browser data button. * Dark & Light Mode Fix – resolved conflicts between system and app theme settings; now display correctly.

This update Performance, Improvements, Fixes: • Bugfix History Items: Add history entry only for urls. • Clickable History Items: Tap any history entry to instantly navigate to that page.

Hello, Mac! Native Mac Support: Experience the browser you love, now optimized for macOS. Desktop Browsing: Websites now default to their full desktop layouts, perfect for the big screen. Window Intelligence: Support for window resizing, full-screen mode, and Split View. Power User Shortcuts Master your browsing with familiar Command shortcuts: Cmd + T: Open a New Tab Cmd + W: Close current Tab Cmd + L: Jump to Address Bar Cmd + R: Refresh Page Cmd + D: Quick Bookmark Enhanced Tab & Bookmark Management Redesigned Tab Overview: A gorgeous, full-screen grid to see all your open sites at a glance (now works seamlessly on Mac!). Smart Blocking: Improved logic prevents clutter by blocking bookmarks for local files and internal homepages. Performance Snapshots: Faster, more reliable tab previews using our updated asynchronous snapshot engine. Under the Hood Content Blocker 2.0: Updated tracker blocking to keep your browsing private and fast. State Restoration: The app now remembers your open tabs even if it's closed or restarts. Haptic Precision: Refined feedback for saves and actions on iOS. Superior Dark Mode • Anti-Flash Loading: No more "white flashes" when opening websites at night, now stays dark from the moment you hit "Go." • Bugfix for handling of dynamic content pages is finally here: Ultra-light contrast rescue for JS-heavy, inline css, dynamic content, where dark mode no longer risks poor text/background contrast.

Superior Dark Mode • Anti-Flash Loading: No more "white flashes" when opening websites at night. The browser engine now stays dark from the moment you hit "Go." Refined Controls • Enhanced Focus: Tapping the address bar now automatically reveals the full URL for easy editing, while keeping the "clean" domain view while you browse. • Adaptive Address Bar: A brand-new Indigo-tinted address bar that adapts perfectly to your theme for better legibility and a modern look. Snappier Browsing • Instant URL Feedback: The address bar now updates the moment the server responds, so you know exactly where you’re headed without waiting for the full page to load. • Smart Address Bar: The bar now intelligently hides the reload button on your homepage for a cleaner, more focused search experience. • Still 1MB: Added power, zero bloat. Notes for Power Users Next focus: Refined handling for dynamic content pages. Ultra-light contrast rescue for JS-heavy, inline css, dynamic content, where dark mode still risks poor text/background contrast.

The 1MB Powerhouse just got smarter. • Smart Dark Mode (TZLDM): No more "invisible" logos, auto detects top-zone images and ensures they stay visible, even on the darkest sites. • Sticky Style Fix: Improved engine sync ensures that when you turn Dark Mode off, websites actually listen. • Zero-Flicker Load: New pre-paint protection means no more white flashes when opening tabs at night. • Still 1MB: Added power, zero bloat.

All-New URL Bar Experience Intelligent Focus: A rebuilt address bar logic to ensure your typing is never interrupted. Fixed a bug where the URL could flicker or clear unexpectedly when tapping the bar. Domain-First View: Enjoy a cleaner look. The address bar now smartly hides "www" and complex paths while browsing, showing you just the essential domain. Seamless Transitions: Improved synchronization between page loading and the URL bar, ensuring the "X" (clear) and Refresh buttons appear exactly when you need them. Under-the-Hood Enhancements Enhanced Security: We’ve migrated the homepage architecture. By moving away from file:/// paths to a secure, virtualized domain, we’ve closed potential security leaks and modernized resource loading. Instant-Load Home: Refined the way dynamic homepage resources are handled. Your start page now loads with zero "white flash" and perfect synchronization with your theme. Optimized Performance: Reduced UI "tug-of-war" between the web engine and the address bar for a much snappier feel on physical devices. Notes for Power Users Upcoming Fixes: Refined handling for dynamic content pages. Next focus: Ultra-light contrast rescue for JS-heavy, inline css, dynamic content, where dark mode still risks poor text/background contrast.

New URL Bar Experience: Intelligent URL Clear: Cleaner modern URLBar look, makes the app feel less cluttered and keeps user focused, hiding the www. messy query parameters following the .com and keeping the full URL tucked away until needed. Added a dedicated clear button that appears only when you need it, preventing layout shifts and accidental text deletion. Contextual UI: The address bar now seamlessly transitions between the Refresh button, Loading Spinner, and Clear button based on your activity. Stability & Performance, Dark Mode UX Improvements: Improved handling for videos, images, and logos. Dynamic inversion now respects content boundaries. Scroll-aware inversion: logos invert only in the top header zone, and automatically re-invert when scrolling back up. Prevents inversion of non-logo content on galleries or dynamic sites. Notes for Power Users Upcoming Fixes: Tab Synchronization: Fixed a critical bug where text could be cleared when opening multiple tabs simultaneously. Refined handling for dynamic content pages. Next focus: Ultra-light contrast rescue for JS-heavy, inline css, dynamic content, where dark mode still risks poor text/background contrast.

Browser Update: Improved Loading Reliability Bug Fixes: • Fixed an issue with the loading spinner would occasionally get stuck on certain websites. • New URL Clear Button: Quickly clear your address bar with a single tap to start a new search. • Performance Tweaks: Refined the address bar transitions for a smoother browsing experience.

Browser Update: Version Stability Enhancement: • Ai Intelligent Search engines implemented

Browser Update: Version Stability Enhancement: • Intelligent Address Bar Feedback Live Loading State: Added a dedicated addressBarSpinner that activates the moment a network request begins. No more wondering if the "Go" button actually worked! Adaptive Controls: The address bar now contextually swaps the loading spinner for a Refresh button (arrow.clockwise) once the page is fully loaded, allowing for quick reloads. Smart URL Masking: Re-stabilized the logic that hides messy file:/// internal paths. • Enhanced Navigation Reliability Lifecycle Hooking: Integrated with WKNavigationDelegate across all states—Start, Finish, and Failure. This ensures the spinner never gets "stuck" if the internet cuts out or a URL is invalid. Internal Link Support: The UI now responds to links clicked inside a webpage just as smoothly as URLs typed manually into the bar. • Performance & Stability Fixes Non-Blocking UI: Moved heavy webView.load and UI updates into DispatchQueue.main.async blocks. This ensures the "All Tabs" button and other UI elements remain responsive even while a page is loading. Scope & Safety: Cleaned up variable declarations and optional chaining (urlBar?) to prevent app crashes and "member not found" compiler errors.

• Improved UI/UX, performance and responsiveness: • Long-press “Open in New Tab” works as expected, now any new _blank links and popups open in the current tab by default. • White flash on new tabs fully eliminated for a smoother browsing experience. • Improved theme compatibility — works seamlessly in light and dark mode.

The "Smooth & Dark" Update to make browsing feel faster, smarter, and easier on the eyes. All-New Custom Dark Mode Intelligent Inversion: Our new CSS engine targets "elusive" elements ensures a true dark experience. High-Contrast Text: Automatically optimizes for perfect readability in low light. Dimming: Images and videos are now slightly dimmed to prevent "screen sting" when browsing at night. Smart Address Bar Visual Loading Feedback: Added a high-performance spinner to always know when the app is "thinking." Optimized Resolution: A fine-tuned the URL and a search query, making it faster than ever.