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QuickTranslator release notes.

Review published versions, what changed, and where to download the current QuickTranslator build.

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Latest 1.2.4

Early-access channel, published June 16, 2026.

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QuickTranslator 1.2.4

Download the current Apple Silicon build directly from HelloX. Requires macOS 15 or later; on-device phrase AI is used only on supported Apple Intelligence systems, with online/offline fallback otherwise.

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Version
1.2.4 build 12
Channel
Early access
Platform
macOS 15 or later, Apple Silicon
Update feed
JSON feed published for in-app checks

All versions

Each release entry lists the date, availability, and what is included in that version.

  1. Current

    1.2.4 — launch at login & keyboard shortcuts

    June 16, 2026
    Download
    Apple Silicon ZIP + DMG
    Platform
    macOS 15+

    Updated in 1.2.4

    • Adds a Launch at login option in Settings.
    • Clears the input automatically after a successful translation from the Translate button.
    • Esc clears the input first, then closes the window when the input is already empty.

  2. Previous

    1.2.3 — aggregate usage statistics

    June 14, 2026
    Download
    Apple Silicon ZIP + DMG
    Platform
    macOS 15+

    Updated in 1.2.3

    • Adds aggregate usage statistics for the HelloX admin dashboard without lookup text, saved vocabulary, user identity, email, or device identifiers.
    • Fixes the macOS Services menu entry so selected text can show “Translate with QuickTranslator” under Services.
    • Renamed the feedback action to “Report bad translation”.
    • Shows “Sending report…” while feedback is submitting.
    • Shows “Report sent” after feedback is successfully submitted.

  3. Previous

    1.2.2 — improved voice playback

    June 14, 2026
    Download
    Apple Silicon ZIP + DMG
    Platform
    macOS 15+

    Updated in 1.2.2

    • Auto-detects Chinese text for pronunciation so Chinese output uses a Chinese voice.
    • Prefers normal human system voices over novelty voices and tunes compact-voice speech rate.
    • Adds a Voice Quality settings section with a shortcut to macOS Voice Settings for Enhanced/Premium voice downloads.

  4. Earlier

    1.2.1 — notarized logo refresh

    June 14, 2026
    Download
    Apple Silicon ZIP + DMG
    Platform
    macOS 15+

    Updated in 1.2.1

    • Updated the Mac app, browser extension, product page, and release page to use the supplied QuickTranslator logo.
    • Rebuilt the public downloads with Developer ID signing and Apple notarization.
    • Refreshed the DMG installer with a branded drag-to-Applications layout.

  5. Earlier

    1.2 — first public release

    June 14, 2026
    Download
    Apple Silicon ZIP
    Platform
    macOS 15+

    Included in 1.2

    • Offline English ↔ Chinese dictionary with phonetics (音标), part of speech, Chinese and English meanings, and example sentences.
    • On-device AI (Apple Foundation Models) for idiomatic phrase translation on supported systems, with cached, consistent results.
    • Optional online lookups with seamless offline fallback.
    • HTTPS update feed with SHA-256 verification for the ZIP update artifact.
    • System-wide ⌥⌘T hotkey, right-click Services entry, and a quicktranslator:// URL scheme.
    • Chrome, Edge, and Safari extensions that add a top-level right-click item.
    • Spelling suggestions with auto-correct, a saved vocabulary list, American/British pronunciation, interface language, in-app updates, and a built-in “report a problem” feedback button.