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A Dead Mens Switchv2.4.0

Released May 28, 2026Major

iOS

What changed

  • New featureAdded new check-in interval options for 2 weeks and 30 days.
  • RetentionFixed streak reset logic to trigger correctly upon missed check-ins.
  • UXCorrected snooze logic to set deadlines based on snooze duration regardless of remaining time.
  • UXFixed email notification rendering issues in Gmail and Apple Mail light mode.
  • PerformanceImproved email deliverability using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.
  • PerformanceAdded one-click List-Unsubscribe and stable Message-IDs to alert emails.
  • New featureIntroduced a 'What's New' page in the Settings menu.

Original release notes

v2.4.0 — More flexibility, more reliability.

  LONGER INTERVALS
  You can now set your check-in interval up to 30 days. Two new options join the picker: 2 weeks and 30 days. Useful for solo travel, long expeditions, or
  anyone whose routine doesn't fit a weekly cadence.

  RELIABILITY FIXES (from real customer reports)
  • Your streak now resets correctly the moment a missed check-in triggers an alert. Previously a quirk in our database update kept the streak counting past
   missed alerts.
  • Snoozing now sets your deadline cleanly to the snooze duration from now, regardless of how much time was left on the clock. Previously a snooze while
  time remained could push the next deadline well past your interval.
  • Notification emails now render correctly in Gmail and Apple Mail when those clients force light mode. Previously dark-theme styles could appear as faint
   gray text on white.
  • Improved email deliverability to iCloud and Gmail. Added SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication on the sending domain, plus one-click List-Unsubscribe and
  stable Message-IDs. Fewer legitimate alerts will land in spam.

  QUALITY OF LIFE
  • A What's New page in Settings stays current - open it any time to see what changed.

  Thank you to the people who wrote in with detailed reports. Every bug fix in this release came from a real customer message. Keep them coming.

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