Release Notes
This page documents changes, improvements, and fixes in each devOS release.
devOS 1.3 (Upcoming)
In development
Added
- Initial support for Thunderbolt 4 controllers
- Improved power management for Haswell/Broadwell CPUs
- Additional font packages (Noto, Source Code Pro)
Improved
- Broadcom Wi-Fi driver stability on 2012-2015 Macs
- Trackpad acceleration curves for newer Magic Trackpad 2
- Calamares installer UI responsiveness
- Zsh startup time (~40% faster)
Fixed
- Wi-Fi disconnection after suspend/resume on 2014-2015 models
- Trackpad pointer jumping after sleep/wake
- GRUB menu timeout not being respected
- Occasional audio crackling on built-in speakers
Known Issues
- Touch Bar: limited functionality (media keys only)
- Sidecar: not currently supported
- Fusion Drive: partial support only
- Apple T2 chip: some security features unavailable
devOS 1.2 (Current Stable)
Released: August 2026
Added
- PipeWire as default audio server (replacing PulseAudio)
- Preconfigured development containers (Docker)
- Enhanced Zsh completion for dev-specific tools
- Automatic Timeshift snapshots before major updates
Improved
- Boot time reduced by ~15% (optimized systemd services)
- Thermal management for sustained workloads
- Bluetooth audio codec selection (LDAC, AAC, SBC)
- External display hot-plug detection reliability
Fixed
- Wi-Fi disconnection after suspend/resume on 2014-2015 models
- Trackpad pointer jumping after sleep/wake
- GRUB menu timeout not being respected
- Occasional audio crackling on built-in speakers
Known Issues
- Touch Bar: limited functionality (media keys only)
- Sidecar: not currently supported
- Fusion Drive: partial support only
- Apple T2 chip: some security features unavailable
devOS 1.1
Released: February 2026
Added
- Support for newer MacBook Pro hardware (2019)
- Enhanced battery monitoring widget
- Additional trackpad gesture options
Improved
- Wi-Fi connection stability
- Keyboard backlight control
- Display brightness persistence after suspend
Fixed
- Kernel panic on some Haswell-based models during boot
- Occasional audio distortion at low volume levels
How to Update
To update to the latest devOS release:
# Full system update (recommended)
sudo pacman -Syu
# Or, update with review:
sudo pacman -Sy
sudo pacman -Su
After major updates, rebooting is recommended to ensure all services restart with new versions.