Slate
Latest · iPhone & Apple Watch
1.2.4Sep 17, 2026
Bug fixes. Slate for iPhone needs iOS 18 or later, and the Apple Watch app needs watchOS 11 or later.
Slate changelog:
every release, newest first.
This changelog lists every release of Slate Live Translator Recorder, newest first. The latest versions are Slate 1.1.0 for Mac, released September 28, 2026, which added live transcription and translation while you record, and Slate 1.2.4 for iPhone and Apple Watch, released September 17, 2026.
Latest · Mac
1.1.0Sep 28, 2026
Live transcription and translation while you record, a fresh new look, a choice of microphone and echo cancellation. Needs macOS 14 or later.
Release history
What changed in each version of Slate.
Mac entries come from Slate's update feed, appcast.xml, which the Mac app also uses to check for updates. The iPhone and Apple Watch entry is the current App Store version shown on the download page.
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Mac
Slate for Mac 1.1.0
New features
- Live Transcribe & Translate: see a live transcript and translation while you record
- A fresh new look across the whole app, with clearer hover and click feedback
- Choose which microphone to record with
- Echo cancellation for cleaner recordings when using speakers
- AI-picked emoji icons for your notes
- Redesigned Slate Pro upgrade screen
- Notes save on your Mac first and sync reliably, with automatic retry if the connection drops
Bug fixes
- Fixed audio playback in the transcript player
- Fixed Bluetooth headset recording issues and lost audio when closing Live Translate
- Notes now refresh automatically when transcription finishes
- Clearer message if you try to buy Pro when you already have it
- More reliable subscription status
- Terms are shown at sign-in
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iPhone & Watch
Slate for iPhone and Apple Watch 1.2.4
- Bug fixes.
Earlier iPhone and Apple Watch versions are listed under Version History on the App Store.
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Mac
Slate for Mac 1.0.1
New features
- See a live indicator when a recording is in progress
- Sign in with your Apple ID
- Menu bar integration for quick access
- High-quality audio and screen recording
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Mac
Slate for Mac 1.0.0
- First public release
- Menu bar recording indicator
- Record meetings without a bot
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iPhone & Watch
Slate launches on the App Store
Slate was first published on the App Store on April 7, 2026. Its release notes from then until 1.2.4 are in the App Store's Version History.
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Questions about Slate updates.
What is the latest version of Slate?
Slate for Mac is on version 1.1.0, released September 28, 2026. Slate for iPhone and Apple Watch is on version 1.2.4, released September 17, 2026. Both are free to download. Slate 1.1.0 for Mac added Live Transcribe & Translate, a live transcript and translation while you record, along with a fresh new look, a choice of microphone and echo cancellation for cleaner recordings when you use speakers. It needs macOS 14 or later. Slate 1.2.4 for iPhone and Apple Watch is a bug-fix release. It needs iOS 18 or later on iPhone and watchOS 11 or later on Apple Watch. The iPhone and Apple Watch app comes from the App Store, and Slate for Mac is a free .dmg download.
How does Slate for Mac update?
Slate for Mac checks for updates automatically. Its updates are published in appcast.xml, the same feed this page is built from. You can also get the latest .dmg on the download page and install it yourself. Slate for Mac is signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple. It runs on macOS 14 or later and is a Universal app for Apple silicon and Intel Macs. The newest Mac version is 1.1.0, released September 28, 2026, which added a live transcript and translation while you record. Slate for iPhone and Apple Watch doesn't use this feed: it updates through the App Store, like other iPhone apps. Each Mac release in the history above lists its build number, the macOS version it needs and its download size.
Where are older iPhone versions of Slate listed?
Slate for iPhone and Apple Watch updates through the App Store. Release notes for versions before 1.2.4 are under Version History on Slate's App Store page. This changelog lists the current iPhone and Apple Watch version, 1.2.4 from September 17, 2026, and the App Store launch on April 7, 2026. Every Mac release has its own entry here, from 1.0.0 on April 23, 2026 to 1.1.0 on September 28, 2026. The Apple Watch app comes with the iPhone app, so one version number covers both. To get the newest iPhone version, update Slate in the App Store. Slate for iPhone needs iOS 18 or later, and the Apple Watch app needs watchOS 11 or later.
Which systems does Slate need?
Slate for iPhone needs iOS 18 or later, and the Apple Watch app needs watchOS 11 or later. Slate for Mac needs macOS 14 or later and is a Universal app, so it runs on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Version 1.0.0 for Mac supported macOS 13, and every Mac version since 1.0.1 needs macOS 14. Live translation in Slate works on any iPhone with iOS 18 or later and doesn't need Apple Intelligence. The Apple Watch app comes with Slate for iPhone, so there's nothing extra to install on the watch. You need a free Slate account: sign in with Apple, Google or email on each device, and your recordings, summaries and chats sync between iPhone and Mac.
What did Slate 1.1.0 for Mac add?
Slate 1.1.0 brought Live Transcribe & Translate to the Mac: a live transcript and translation while you record, in 60+ languages. It was released on September 28, 2026 and needs macOS 14 or later. The release also gave Slate for Mac a fresh new look with clearer hover and click feedback, let you choose which microphone to record with, and added echo cancellation for cleaner recordings when you use speakers. Notes now save on your Mac first and sync reliably, with automatic retry if the connection drops, and AI-picked emoji icons mark your notes. Bug fixes covered audio playback in the transcript player and Bluetooth headset recording. See the language list and how the live translator works.
When did Slate launch?
Slate was first published on the App Store on April 7, 2026. Slate for Mac 1.0.0 followed on April 23, 2026, with a menu bar recording indicator and meeting recording without a bot. Slate for Mac 1.0.1 came on May 6, 2026, with a live recording indicator, Sign in with Apple and menu bar integration, and 1.0.2 followed on May 7 with performance and stability improvements. Slate for Mac 1.1.0 added live transcription and translation on September 28, 2026. Slate for iPhone and Apple Watch is now on version 1.2.4, released September 17, 2026. Slate is made by Ravenna Tech UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in Berlin. Read more about Slate.
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