# Release Notes - Version 1.1.0

**Release Date**: January 21, 2026

## 🎉 What's New

### Import Audio Files Feature

We've added a powerful new **Import** tab that allows you to upload and process existing audio/video files!

**Key Features:**
- **Drag-and-Drop Upload**: Simply drag your audio files into the app
- **8 Format Support**: MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC, WMA
- **Smart Metadata Display**: See file duration, size, and format before processing
- **Editable Meeting Titles**: Customize the name (defaults to filename)
- **Progress Tracking**: Visual indicators for each stage (Validating → Transcribing → Summarizing)
- **Same AI Power**: Uses the same AI templates and Smart Select as live recordings
- **Auto-Navigation**: Seamlessly transition to Transcription view when complete

**Use Cases:**
- Process pre-recorded meetings you forgot to record live
- Batch process voice memos
- Import recordings from other devices
- Archive and transcribe old meeting recordings

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## 📝 Documentation Updates

### README Enhancements
- Added mandatory **BlackHole 2ch Driver** requirement to Prerequisites
- Clarified **Teams/Zoom configuration** (Speaker vs. Microphone settings)
- Added detailed setup instructions for meeting audio capture

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## 🔧 Technical Improvements

- Added `get_audio_metadata` Rust command for file metadata extraction
- Improved tab navigation with new Import tab
- Enhanced error handling for file validation
- Code optimizations and cleanup

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## 📦 Installation

Download the DMG file:
```
Hearbit_AI_1.1.0_aarch64.dmg
```

**Location**: `src-tauri/target/release/bundle/dmg/`

### First-time Installation
If you see "Hearbit AI is damaged and can't be opened":
```bash
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/Hearbit\ AI.app
```

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## 🐛 Known Issues

None reported for this release.

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## 🙏 Credits

Built with ❤️ by the Livtec team using Tauri, React, and TypeScript.

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## What's Next?

Potential future enhancements:
- Meeting auto-stop when meeting ends (via M365 API)
- Batch file import
- Audio preview player
- More audio format conversions