Release notes
This page summarizes new features, improvements, and fixes brought to Zones. Keep your app updated (Settings → Update → Check for updates) to enjoy them.
Initial Model
[1.0.2] - 2026-07-07
Added
- Referral program: You can now refer your friends from the app (Settings → Referral)! Gift free months and earn free usage time as a reward.
[1.0.1] - 2026-07-06
Fixed
- The "Opacity" right-click sub-menu now correctly applies the chosen opacity level.
- The "System" theme now follows the Windows light/dark theme in real time, without restarting the app.
- Fixed renaming a vertical zone (the input field was misplaced).
- Fixed icons flickering in zones when zooming in / out.
[1.0.0] - 2026-06-29
First public release of Zones — the native Desktop organizer for Windows.
Added
- Zones: translucent containers sitting on the Desktop, each reflecting a real folder. Tabs, moving, resizing, collapsing, and merging via drag-and-drop on the title bar.
- Vertical zones: dockable on screen edges, with side collapsing.
- macOS-style dock: launch bar to pin apps, reorder them, and access Trash and Launchpad; customizable icon per app (visual picker).
- Launchpad: all installed applications in a full-screen grid, with search and one-click launch.
- Snapping & pages: grid magnetism and multiple pages (workspaces).
- Theme & customization: light / dark (follows system), accent color, opacity, custom icons.
- Undo / Redo & snapshots: step back (Ctrl+Alt+Z / Ctrl+Alt+Y) and layout backups.
- "Send to a zone": context menu entry added to Windows right-click.
- Guided first launch: starter pack (ready-to-use zones) and welcome message.
- 19 languages.
- Built-in updates: check and notification of new versions, with release notes.
- License: 14-day free trial, then annual subscription or one-time payment; online activation, offline use.
- Built-in Help & support: send a support message directly from the app.
Zones