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Version 1.3.4 - released February 16 2010

Norwegian UI localization (thank you Øystein)
Swedish UI localization (thank you Henrik)
Built-in support for additional applications
- Hulu Desktop from Hulu
- QuickTime X from Apple
- SlingPlayer from Sling Media
- XBMC from XBMC
- Sonos Desktop Controller from Sonos
- Capture One 5 Pro from Phase One
Global DuoPress commands to control iTunes (in the background)
optional, you must edit your button settings
Global DuoPress commands with fast page scrolling
Preview DuoPress commands with fast page scrolling
DuoPress commands for Snow Leopard "QuickTime 7"
requires the optional QT7 Profile download
Plex DuoPress updates
Global DuoPress commands PageUp/PageDown stopped working
Preview DuoPress Next/Previous commands stopped working
QuickTime Player version naming
Misc. Installer file permissions

Version 1.3.3 - released December 1 2008

Spanish UI localization (thank you Angel)
Built-in support for additional applications
- Boxee Media Center
- OpenOffice from OpenOffice.org
Revised profiles and DuoPress versions
Minor internal clean-up and file size reductions
Pre-installation clean-up script to deal with previous install

Version 1.3.2 - released October 6 2008

Built-in support for Plex Media Center
Brazilian Portuguese UI localization (thank you Bruno)
Revised profile and DuoPress versions
Front Row icon
Removed extraneous console message

Version 1.3.1 - released September 17 2008

Stable Mac OS 10.5.x Leopard release
Separate PowerPoint 2008 profile
Revised version strings and installer
Restored original PowerPoint profile for Office 2004 use

Version 1.3.0 - August 2008 (Closed Beta Test Version)

Built-in support for Capture One
DuoPress commands for iTunes and DVD Player
Updated Profile and DuoPresses for Neo Office
Updated Profile for iView MediaPro
Updated Front Row DuoPresses
Updated profile for PowerPoint supports 2004 and 2008 versions
Double actions or unexpected Front Row launch due to Apple Secure Event Input bug
Application profiles after "Keynote" not copied on new installs
Restore Built-in Profiles hang/crash for some applications
Uninstall could hang/crash Mira on some systems
Possible crash during installation
System Preferences could crash when closing after using Mira
iTunes Fast-Forward wouldn't start playing automatically when button released
PowerPoint 2008 would not work with existing Profile

Version 1.2.9 - released August 12 2007

Dutch UI localization (thank you Alexander)
Portuguese UI localization (thank you Gabriel)
Danish UI localization (thank you Niels)
Italian UI localization (thank you Gabriele)
Built-in support for additional applications
- Final Cut Pro from Apple
- Books from Aetherial
- Live from Ableton
EyeTV: Multi-Use DuoPress actions (supports all EyeTV modes)
Front Row: DuoPress actions (back/exit & ratings)
iTunes: DuoPress actions (volume & ratings)
MediaCentral: DuoPress actions
EyeTV profile fully supports all UI modes
iTunes profile updated to use new commands
DVD Player profile updated to use new commands
Installer supports all 8 current localizations
Localization strings for Profiles and DuoPress may not have been picked up
Certain special characters could cause profile actions not to fire

Version 1.2.8 - released January 22 2007

Japanese UI localization (thank you Yuji)
Built-in support for additional applications
- Movie Time from SansWorks
- Mezzanine
Expanded French support to include all non-main windows
Expanded German support to include all non-main windows
Installer supports German, Dutch & Japanese languages
Profiles fully support localized action descriptions
Many internal small tweaks

Version 1.2.7 - released January 2 2007

Support for Keyspan USB IR Receivers
- DMR models
- Express models
Built-in support for additional applications
- distantDVD from Tom Carrington (thank you Carlos)
- PhotoPresenter from Arizona
- Aurora from Jonas Witt
- Vienna from Vienna Project (thank you Ryan)
French UI localization (thank you Michel)
German UI should now be complete (thank you Enrico)
DVD DuoPress "Menu" commands now support toggling

Version 1.2.6 - released December 8 2006

German UI localization uncompleted (a few tweaks needed after all)
More complete preview of German Help system
Additional changes for more robust localization support
- Keystroke descriptions use localized text
- DuoPress names use localized text
Small tweaks to external receiver support/driver

Version 1.2.5 - released November 8 2006

Built-in support for additional applications & games
- Minesweeper from Mindquirk
- Krix from Monsterkodi
- NicePlayer from Tuley & Chin
- Freak Show from Tempus Dictum
German UI localization 98% completed
Preview of German Help system
Internal changes for localization support
External USB receivers not recognized after reboot on some systems

Version 1.2.4 - released October 6 2006

Built-in support for additional applications & games
- MediaCentral from equinux
- Bloxter from Norbyte
DuoPress actions for Global, QuickTime, Preview & iPhoto
German localization preview (95% of UI completed in German)
UI adjustments (eg. Import and Export default “OK” button)
Additions to built-in Help files
iPhoto profile matches help file
All QuickTime Fwd/Rew commands return to "Play" when button released

Version 1.2.3 - released October 2 2006

Built-in support for the following games
- iColumns from Brian Webster
- Pac The Man from McSebi
- Bub and Bob 2 from McSebi
- MacSwear from Dag Ågren
- Frozen Bubble from Guillaume Cottenceau
- GLTron from Andreas Umbach
Built-in support for the following applications:
- Aperture from Apple (works in all versions)
- Stapler from Blue:Tec
iTunes DuoPress action to embed artwork in selected tracks
- Bruno's original concept
- Brian Webster's script
Additions to built-in Help files
Accidental action from stray IR signals using MCE receivers
Pairing with MCE receiver could cause receiver to stop receiving

Version 1.2.2 - released September 25 2006

Authentication windows may not appear with FileVault enabled
Possibly affected:
- Mira license registration
- uninstalling mira
- per-System Mira configuration

Version 1.2.1 - released September 21 2006

Adding a profile showed incorrect button settings when “Hide Applications” option enabled

Version 1.2 - released September 20 2006

Use the Apple Remote on any Mac
Supports external USB IR Receivers
Comes with default profiles/settings for over 40 applications
(added: Mail, Airfoil, MPlayer, Awaken, Reason, NewsMac Pro and many more)
Additional DuoPress commands for EyeTV, QuickTime Player and more
Import and Export profiles to share with others on the internet
Double-click profiles (.mpl) or exported Profile Packages (.mppk) in the finder to automatically activate the import UI
Enable/Disable repeating for any Keystroke Action
Smooth repeating or "Key Tapping" option for Keystroke Action
Hide/Show missing applications (ones not installed)
Click the on-screen Apple Remote directly to set actions
Turn On/Off action testing while the Mira UI is active
Quit applications from the Application Switcher with the Down/Minus (-) button
Quick-select profiles from "Profiled Applications" sub-menu for Open Item actions and Keystroke targets
Faster launching of Front Row from Open Item action and Launch Menu
Faster/streamlined Open Item action for any file (programs, documents and AppleScripts)
Multi Action renamed to DuoPress Action
Updated built-in Help system for all new functionality
Registration reminder changed to 20 days, no longer pops up after wake from sleep, comes up faster and can be closed by pressing spacebar
Launching Front Row and Exposé on iMac G5 with iSight could send "cmd-a" (Thanks Paul!)
Default Open Front Row (Play) sometimes required two presses
(only the first time)
Pressing a button while displaying Registration Reminder later caused Volume Action to jump too many steps
Brightness control could jump two steps with single press on some systems
The first button press when starting the Mac (or switching remotes) may have been incorrect
Exposé would not stay open when using long-press (now stays open while performing long-press and closes when button released)
The low battery notification could cause the Launch Menu to stick open
Bezel Feedback (sleep, low battery, pair) could appear over top of each other and remain on screen
Clicking “Command” with no keystroke in Keystrokes action no longer sets “Select All”
“Installation not complete” error for a couple of users
(Apple string conversion API could cause install of miraRCD into LoginItems to fail)

Version 1.1.6 - released July 28 2006

A Low Battery indicator is displayed when Mira senses the Apple Remote signal becoming weaker
(notification is displayed only once each wake or login — see the screen shot)
Mira no longer issues an incorrect button action if the battery power in the remote is low

Version 1.1.5 - released July 27 2006

10 active profiles and 6 Launch Menu items in unregistered/trial mode (registration allows unlimited of each)
Notification window when uninstall complete
Welcome window when a new version of Mira is started for the first time
Apple default applications are automatically activated after installation (Front Row, iTunes, DVD Player, QuickTime Player, KeyNote, and iPhoto)
Completely re-written uninstall mechanism
Closing the mira-activated Application Switcher with the keyboard or mouse could leave the Command (⌘) key depressed (down), causing unexpected behavior
Uninstall would not work on some systems/setups
(please contact support if you are still having any issues)