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NewsDottieNote 2.0.1: fixing false iCloud storage warningsDottieNote 2.0.1 fixed incorrect iCloud storage-full warnings for some users and added a way to recheck sync status.Read more
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ArticlesWhy DottieNote 2.0 stays local-firstTasks, tags, planets, and focus history are not just productivity data. They can reveal your daily rhythm, so DottieNote keeps core data on device by default.Read moreArticlesTurn starting focus into a physical actionA Dottie Sticker turns the intent to start into a stable, repeatable physical action.Read moreNewsDottieNote 2.0 is here: voice input, planet collection, and iCloud syncDottieNote 2.0 connects task capture, focus entry, planet collection, and iCloud sync so there is less friction between thinking of a task and actually starting.Read moreArticlesLocal-first and iCloud sync can work togetherDottieNote keeps core data on device by default, while iCloud sync provides continuity across Apple devices. They serve different parts of the experience.Read moreArticlesShare cards are focus memoriesDottieNote share cards are proof of focus: time completed, planets unlocked, and effort that happened, without pushing users into comparison.Read moreArticlesLong-press Add, then say the taskOn the DottieNote home screen, long-press the Add button to start voice recognition. Release when you are done, and the app turns your words into an editable task.Read moreArticlesWhy Anytime Plans matterNot every task belongs on a calendar. Anytime Plans give tasks without a fixed time a better place to stay.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.9: Chinese and English support, plus timer recoveryDottieNote 1.9 added Chinese and English interface support, and rebuilt task recovery, Live Activity, and calendar-list stability.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.8: cute object planets and the planet atlasDottieNote 1.8 introduced the Cute Objects planet series, the planet atlas, data structure updates, and smoother tab switching.Read moreArticlesWhy planet collection works as focus feedbackPlanets are not a game skin for a task system. They turn short focus sessions into visible, reviewable progress.Read moreArticlesWhy focus history should be private by defaultFocus history may look like productivity data, but it can reveal a person's rhythm, stress, and daily schedule.Read moreArticlesWhat should a task remember?A task can remember more than a title and due date. It can remember how you started, how long you focused, and what was left after completion.Read moreArticlesLess planning, more startingPlanning can help organize tasks, but too much planning keeps work inside the system. DottieNote cares about the distance from task to action.Read moreArticlesKinder feedback than streaksStreaks can turn into pressure. DottieNote uses collection and reflection to make completion feel less like comparison.Read moreArticlesWhy tiny starts are easier to keepMany plans fail not because the goal is too small, but because the mental cost before starting is too high.Read moreArticlesPut tasks back into real placesTasks do not only live in lists. A desk, bedside table, classroom, or commute can all change whether starting feels easy.Read moreNewsDottieNote discussed AI and experience design with Apple developer expertsThe DottieNote team joined a one-on-one Apple Developer Program session to discuss AI, image recognition, local models, and backend architecture.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.5.1: task creation and NFC reliability fixesDottieNote 1.5.1 fixed task creation, list display, occasional NFC failures, and continued improving overall stability.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.5: Dottie Sticker and NFC quick startDottieNote 1.5 introduced Dottie Sticker as an NFC focus entry point, and fixed time display, add-button, and cross-time-zone issues.Read moreNewsDottieNote at the Let's Vision Innovation Design ExhibitionDottieNote made its first offline appearance in Shanghai, showing focus, planning, and Dottie Sticker experiences to real users.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.4: voice entry, Apple Health, and swipe actionsDottieNote 1.4 added voice task entry, Apple Health sync, swipe actions, and watchOS Live Activity compatibility.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.3.5: calendar and task display fixesDottieNote 1.3.5 fixed duplicated calendar tasks, overview display issues, tag creation lag, and other everyday interaction problems.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.3: Traditional Chinese support and mistap protectionDottieNote 1.3 added Traditional Chinese support, a global vibration setting, and a safer restart flow to reduce accidental actions.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.2: Live Activity timing and flip feedbackDottieNote 1.2 added Live Activity timing for background and locked-screen use, plus flashlight feedback when the phone is flipped.Read moreArticlesWhy Live Activities reduce app reopeningLive Activities are not a visual trick. They keep focus state on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so users do not have to keep reopening the app.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.1: timer reset and flip-to-focus refinementsDottieNote 1.1 fixed a timer reset issue that returned tasks to one minute, and improved the trigger behavior for flip-to-focus.Read moreNewsDottieNote 1.0: our first public releaseDottieNote 1.0 introduced task management, timed and counting focus modes, a calendar view, and color tags.Read moreArticlesWhy DottieNote is built for short focus sessionsFor many people, two uninterrupted hours is not realistic. DottieNote helps users start with a real 25 to 30 minute session.Read more