Release Notes

September 2026

App Release Notes

Interface & App Refinements

• Fixed several layout and UI consistency issues across the app.
• Refined spacing, alignment, and visual presentation for a cleaner experience.
• Fixed the app's displayed name in areas where it was previously inconsistent.
• Improved general interface stability and polish.

Web Release Notes

Beta Download Experience

• Added the official faceauth.dmg beta installer to the website's download infrastructure.
• Added the new Download Beta button and connected it to the official DMG.
• Added macOS Gatekeeper/security guidance explaining what users may see when launching FaceAuth for the first time.
• Added a dedicated beta download information popup with clear installation guidance.
• Refined the Download Beta flow and its UI.
• Temporarily removed the Join the Waitlist button from the visible beta popup while preserving the functionality for future use.

Current status

FaceAuth is currently in development. No public beta or official release is available yet.

Version 1.0 — In Development

FaceAuth is being actively developed to bring a simple, private way to unlock your Mac using your face.

What's in development

• Face-based authentication
• Fast face recognition
• Multiple identities
• Liveness detection
• Local processing
• Password fallback
• A native macOS experience

Beta

The FaceAuth beta is currently being prepared. It is not publicly available yet. Join the waitlist to be notified when the beta is ready.

Official Release

The official release is still being prepared. There is currently no official version available for download.

What's next

Development and testing are ongoing. More updates will be added here as FaceAuth progresses toward its beta and official release.