Version history

Follow the development of Stone, from the original Windows app to the new Stone app.

Dates show when each change was made, so not every update here was released publicly. Early versions of the new app were numbered 1.0 before the numbering restarted at 0.1.

The new Stone app

Newest first. Download links are included where available.

v0.1.38

  • The recorder toolbar, source picker and webcam windows keep the full desktop layout. The beta web app's phone layout could apply to these narrow windows and tighten or hide toolbar controls.
Commit Desktop window layoutLink to this update

Available desktop files · v0.1.38

Apple Silicon ↗Intel ↗Windows v0.1.36 ↗

v0.1.37

  • The annotation pen is back in the recorder toolbar. Use it to draw in work mode, real-time work or webcam highlights; recording continues while you draw.
Commit Annotations restoredLink to this update

v0.1.36

  • Projects saved on this computer appear straight away after an update or restart, with a loading state while Stone checks for changes.
  • If projects cannot be loaded, Stone says so and offers Try again instead of showing an empty list.
Commit Project list loadingLink to this update

v0.1.35

  • A quieter timeline key, category and tag menus in Research Notes, and a simpler note editor.
  • Clearer Document Vault controls for PDFs, images and page comments; originals remain unchanged.
  • Consistent welcome and sign-in buttons, with a compact sign-in card on the web.
  • The beta browser app records at source resolution with a lightweight local preview and one movable webcam overlay.
  • New external video uploads remove detected black margins and fill the published frame vertically.
Commit Recording and interface refinementsLink to this update

v0.1.33

  • Signed and notarized Mac installers with in-app update checks, downloads and restart-to-install.
  • New recordings use Stone's self-hosted account, upload and publishing services. Existing Azure-backed public projects remain supported.
  • Annotations stay live without automatically pausing recording or the webcam.
  • A beta browser app reuses the desktop interface for projects, playback and the timeline; browser recording remains experimental.
  • Project visibility can be public, testing/unlisted or private. A new Windows version is coming soon.
Commit Updater releaseLink to this update

Stone Self-Hosted

  • A new edition of the Mac app that runs on Stone's own servers instead of Microsoft Azure. It's built on v0.1.27 and is still in testing.
  • It installs alongside the regular app and keeps its own sign-in, projects and recordings.
  • You sign in through your web browser.
  • Share links open on chalk.writeinstone.com rather than my.writeinstone.com.
  • Session notes and research don't sync in this edition yet.
Commit f78d054Link to this update

v0.1.27

  • Added a captions button.
  • Recordings are named automatically, with suggested names to choose from.
  • The timer shows progress while a sped-up opening plays.
  • Fixed display issues with the naming prompt and the toolbar.
  • The player shows a clear message when there's nothing to play yet.
Commit 489aa46Link to this update

v0.1.26

  • Maintenance release with no visible changes.
Commit 0555415Link to this update

v0.1.25

  • Improved recorder controls, live annotations and sharing.
  • A short sped-up opening can now be deleted or played back at normal speed.
Commit ebb077eLink to this update

v0.1.24

  • Fixed an issue where research could go missing.
  • New “show your work” mode records in real time.
  • The player can now tell shown work apart from highlights.
Commit 555395fLink to this update

v0.1.23

  • Uploads are checked once they finish, and anything missing is sent again automatically.
Commit cf36189Link to this update

v0.1.22

  • Fixed the recorder toolbar getting stuck after a failed save.
  • Tidied the sharing screen and its wording.
  • Newsletter embeds now link to the live site.
Commit c23a518Link to this update

v0.1.21

  • Added annotations for screen recordings.
  • Notes can be edited, deleted and marked public or private.
  • Research notes, chapters and settings now stay with the project they belong to.
  • Public research now appears on the player page.
Commit 735d388Link to this update

v0.1.20

  • Choose what to capture, control your microphone and camera, and set whether a recording is public or private.
  • Session notes now appear beneath highlights.
Commit 61887f1Link to this update

v0.1.19

  • Media syncs automatically, settings are checked for mistakes, and project findings can be edited.
  • Recordings made before you sign up are kept when you create an account.
  • While paused, you can review a take and cut parts out.
  • New clean screen mode hides the recorder and other on-screen clutter while you record.
Commit 857d1f3Link to this update

v1.0.8

  • Added video bios and highlight renaming, and improved side-scrolling.
Commit 827026cLink to this update

v1.0.5

  • Added checks that catch broken builds before they're released.
Commit 53097bcLink to this update

v1.0.3

  • Improved recording sync, icons and toolbars, and cleaned up files left behind after publishing.
Commit fd035b7Link to this update

The original Windows app

The Windows download always installs the latest version. Older versions aren't available.

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Publishing and desktop updates

  • Clearer progress while publishing, and more reliable uploads.
  • Restored external media and fixed button hover effects.
  • Fixed errors on launch, removed the publishing status bar, and updated the installer.
Commit 202bc78Link to this update

Sign-in improvements

  • Clearer feedback when signing in and out, and tidier project settings.
Commit 36609a5Link to this update

Security update

  • The app is now signed with a new security certificate.
Commit 14288c1Link to this update

Camera and installer changes

  • Removed an unnecessary camera error message.
  • Turned off automatic updates.
Commit c5bfc9cLink to this update

Merchandise pricing

  • Updated merchandise prices to match the Forensic News store.
Commit a6f3e90Link to this update

Audio change

  • Recording your computer's sound is turned off.
Commit 7a0d09aLink to this update

Video processing reliability

  • Made video processing more reliable.
Commit c21d48eLink to this update

Redaction fixes

  • Improved redaction controls and fixed a reported crash.
Commit d774245Link to this update

Fixes and wording updates

  • Fixed several issues and updated wording throughout the app.
Commit fe9571cLink to this update

Merchandise and links

  • Merchandise can be created automatically, and links now show site icons.
Commit 620c118Link to this update