Version history for TunnelBear for Mac
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Changes for v3.0.7 - v3.0.9
- Worked on trust issues. Bear now more receptive to Trusted Networks
- Equipped Bear with map and compass for better navigation when switching countries
- Buffed Bear claws
- 24.5% more Bears
- Version 3.0.8
- Helper tool now 147.3% more helpful
- Bears have glossier fur on Yosemite
- 12.2% more Bears
Changes for v3.0.6 - v3.0.7
- We've gotten the stubborn bears back in line, connection issues from last release should go away
Changes for v3.0.5 - v3.0.6
- Un-bear-able captchas will be handled a little better
- You might not have to bear-with as much security rate limiting
- Hibernating Bear dock icon should once again disappear while it’s disconnected
- Bear-in-mind the vigilant security feature should be more reliable
- Bear-illiant improvements in connection durability and reconnection
- We won't ela-bear-ate on all the minor bug fixes
- 33% more Bears
Changes for v3.0.4 - v3.0.5
- You can now command your bear with voice over and accessibility support
- Sierra fix restores the laws of nature, when a new healthier Bear is introduced, the older TunnelBear version is ruthlessly deleted
- Your Bear is less likely to lose its bear-ings on the map
- Stubborn Bears will no longer prevent system shutdowns or restarts while they’re busy tunneling
- No more fur-getting to notify you if your password resets
- Bear-witness to improvements with the update
- 34.2% more Bears
Changes for v2.5.9 - v3.0.4
- Some Bears had a few ticks and bugs. A mild bath and good as new
- 1.13% more Bears
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- Version 3.0.3
- Improved tunnel slipperiness
- Bears will no longer get stuck in the Bear-muda triangle
- Checking for updates will be more bear-able
- Your bear is less likely to fur-get to connect on restart
- 15.7% more Bears
- Version 3.0.2
- Security updates
- Turns out that Sierra bug had a friend - squashed it too
- Version 3.0.1
- Combed out a Sierra bug
- Version 3.0.0 !!
- Redesigned and reengineering from the paws up, we proudly present the new TunnelBear for Mac app
- We've improved nearly every aspect of your TunnelBear, including a beautiful new design, stronger security features and faster connection times
- We've shed the retro wood from our original app and redesigned a simple, beautiful new app that feels more at home on macOS Sierra
- Trusted networks feature automatically connects to any network not in your trusted list. E.g. You can list your home Wi-Fi as trusted and have TunnelBear automatically connect the next time you're on a public Wi-Fi that might be less safe
- Be alerted on unsecure networks that use WEP, or no admin passwords
- Improved "Vigilant" mode will block all unsecured data while you connect and reconnect
- Connect and reconnect up to 60% faster than our old app
- Much, much more
- 3853% more Bears
Changes for v2.5.8 - v2.5.9
- Moved Closest Tunnel to the front of the country list
- Fixed a couple of fun crashes, and crashes caused by fixes for them
Changes for v2.5.7 - v2.5.8
- • Fixed several IntelliBear-related issues
Changes for v2.5.6 - v2.5.7
- Fixed a lingering sale promo display bug
Changes for v2.5.5 - v2.5.6
- Minor bug fixes
Changes for v2.5.4 - v2.5.5
- • Even deeper tunnels, for bypassing nasty government / ISP blocking
- • Bug and crash fixes
Changes for v2.5.3 - v2.5.4
- • Fixed a few nasty crashes and freezes
- • Added a dialog that explains why TunnelBear is asking to install a helper tool
Changes for v2.5.2 - v2.5.3
- • Introducing GhostBear, a new member in the family of censorship-fighting ursidae. GhostBear scrambles your VPN communications which makes them harder to detect and block.
- • Fixed: Clicking menubar icon does not open app when another app is in full screen mode
- • Added timeout to diagnostics
Changes for v2.5 - v2.5.2
- • Added countermeasures for DNS hijacking attack
- Version 2.5.1
- • IPv6 is now disabled in Vigilant mode to prevent IPv6 leaks outside of the tunnel
- • Fixed iCloud mail issues caused by new Vigilant mode
- • Other bug / crash fixes
Changes for v2.4.7 - v2.5
- • More vigilance! TunnelBear blocks all un-encrypted traffic in Vigilant mode and will keep you protected from leaks if VPN tunnel breaks unexpectedly
- • More dynamic alternate tunnels for hostile countries/ISPs
- • New and improved create account form, now with 40% less typing
- • Fixed: Diagnostic speed test broken on Yosemite
- • Miscellaneous bug fixes
Changes for v2.4.6 - v2.4.7
- • Bear-grade encryption for the masses! (AES256)
- • By popular demand added an option to hide the dock icon
- • IntelliBear now understands wildcard domain names, i.e. *.com
- • Optimized sounds for lag-free playback
- • Updated the updater (should fix a few rare crashes)
- • Upgraded to the latest stable version of OpenVPN (2.3.6)
- • Fixed layout “gaps” in preference views caused by unavailable preferences
- • Fixed a few issues in bear diagnostics
- • Fixed a couple of crashes
Changes for v2.4.5 - v2.4.6
- • Sharper claws, to maul ISPs who don’t believe in internet privacy and freedom
- • Fixed compatibility issues caused by non-standard command line shells
Changes for v2.4.4 - v2.4.5
- • Fixed: mauled tracker counters not being updated in “Privacy” view
- • Simplified account creation
- • Combed bear fur and widened the tunnels
Changes for v2.0.16 - v2.1
- TunnelBear now mauls the ads, scripts, cookies, beacons and social buttons that track everything you do online!
- Improved support for those grizzly old Windows XP SP3 and Vista users
- Lots of bug fixes and UX Tweaks
- 137% more Bears!
Changes for 40417 - v2.0.16
- Redesigned and reengineered from the paws up for always on privacy
- Sanded and rebuffed wood user interface
- Opens and connects on computer startup (optional)
- “Vigilant” feature monitors your connection for occasional disruptions such as flaky WiFi, computer sleep, etc and blocks unsecured (http) traffic while TunnelBear reconnects
- Smoother reconnection from computer sleep
- Still no ads, no bloatware and no logging, rawr!
