github alxndlk/wallper-app 1.3.5

15 hours ago

Wallper – 1.3.5 Lock Screen & Big QoL Update

🔥 Highlights

  • Asynchronous wallpaper apply – setting a wallpaper now happens in the background without freezing the app.
  • Fixed screen saver on macOS 26 – and partially improved behavior on older macOS versions.
  • Fully reworked preview pipeline – previews are generated on the backend and loaded in a more reliable way.
  • Improved uploads & publishing – wallpaper publishing is fixed and more stable.
  • Everyone gets more time – all users with an expired trial get an extra 7 days to try Wallper again.

🖥 Autostart, Screen Saver & Power Behavior

  • Launch at login support – Wallper can now automatically start when you log in to macOS.
  • Ask for autostart on first launch – on first run, the app now clearly asks whether you want it to start with the system.
  • Hide main window after autostart – when Wallper launches with the system, the main window stays hidden during the first ~60 seconds to avoid getting in your way.
  • Default screen saver setup – the Wallper screen saver is configured by default for a smoother first-time experience.
  • Power-aware wallpapers – wallpapers are now disabled by default when external power is disconnected (to save battery).
  • Automatic settings opening for wallpaper setup – the app can open the necessary system settings automatically when you’re applying wallpapers.

🎬 Wallpapers, Screen Saver & Previews

  • Optimized wallpaper installation – the process of applying wallpapers is faster and more reliable.
  • No more main-thread blocking – applying wallpapers no longer blocks the main app thread.
  • Asynchronous wallpaper application – wallpapers are set in the background so the UI stays responsive.
  • Screen saver fixes
    • Fully fixed for macOS 26.
    • Partially improved for macOS < 26.
  • Reworked preview loading – preview loading logic has been changed to be more robust.
  • Previews generated on the backend – preview images are now created server-side and then fetched by the app.
  • New Download button – a dedicated Download button was added instead of relying only on “Set as Wallpaper”.

☁️ Uploads & Publishing

  • Fixed wallpaper publishing flow – upload & publish pipeline has been repaired so your videos can be submitted and processed correctly.
  • Backend-driven previews for uploads – when you publish, a preview is generated and stored on the backend, making it reusable across the app.

🎛 UI & UX Improvements

  • Explore tab redesign – the Explore section got a visual refresh for clearer navigation and a more modern look.
  • New animations in Explore – subtle animations were added to make browsing wallpapers feel smoother and more alive.
  • Reworked card logic – the logic behind wallpaper cards has been rewritten for more predictable behavior and better state handling.
  • Fixed toggles in Settings – settings switches now behave correctly and consistently.

⚙️ Performance, Sync & Network

  • Heavy settings sync bug fixed – synchronization of settings has been stabilized and made more reliable.
  • Improved network & internet usage – network usage has been cleaned up and made more efficient.
  • Faster overall app performance – UI and background operations should feel snappier across the app.
  • Auto-update made invisible – automatic updates now happen more quietly, with minimal disruption while keeping you on the latest version.

🎁 Trial Extension

  • Extra 7 days for everyone
    All users whose trial has already expired get another week of trial.
    You can open Wallper again and enjoy a fresh 7-day period to test the new version.

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