FlipClock Screensaver
The FlipClock screensaver is optimized for low energy consumption, especially on laptops. It features a custom-designed font that perfectly mimics the timeless design of the original Braun FlipClock from the 1970s. This clock will take you back to old times, offering a stylish, timeless, and elegant design that greets you every morning. While there are many other flip clocks out there, this one truly captures the essence of an authentic FlipClock.
Features:
- Notarized and approved by Apple
- Optimized with the latest Xcode developer tools
- Ultra-low power consumption, perfect for extended use on laptops
- 12/24-hour format with optional AM/PM display
- Optional display of seconds
- Optional date display
- Real 3D animated flip transitions for a realistic look
- Adjustable brightness for dark environments
- Customizable clock size to fit any screen
- Supports Apple’s display dimming for unused screens
- Screen selector to run the screensaver on your chosen monitor
- Translated into all common languages
The FlipClock screensaver combines modern technology with nostalgic design, perfectly recreating the feeling of a real FlipClock in a clean, elegant aesthetic for your screen.
Version 3.0.1:
- Automatic screen dimming for dark environments to reduce battery usage on laptops and supported displays.
- Optimized for the new Apple Pro Display and multi-monitor environments.
- Automatically dims secondary monitors to save energy, while the main monitor displays the clock.
- Update button and other UI tweaks in the preference panel.
- If you’d like, send me a picture of your setup with the screensaver!
Version 3.2.0:
- Updated for compatibility with Big Sur and Apple Silicon.
- Minor UI bug fix for light/dark mode — Thanks to Panda!
- Further energy optimizations for even lower power usage.
- Automatic screen dimming for dark environments to reduce battery usage on laptops and supported displays.
- Optimized for the new Apple Pro Display and multi-monitor environments.
- Automatically dims secondary monitors to save energy, while the main monitor displays the clock.
- Update button and other UI tweaks in the preference panel.
Version 3.6.0:
- Updated for the new MacBook Pro and Apple Silicon.
- Fixed a small font bug and removed outdated code.
- Fixed animation bug and optimized code for Apple Silicon.
- Further energy optimizations for laptops.
- Compiled with the latest Xcode.
- Apple notarization approved for the .zip file.
Version 3.7.0:
Version 4.2.0:
- Added monitor dimming for non-Apple monitors.
- Added localization for the following languages:
- German
- French
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
- Spanish
- Italian
- Arabic
- Portuguese
- Hindi
- Korean
- Turkish
- Dutch
- Ukrainian
Version 5.0.0:
- Complete redesign of the options panel with added display selection capabilities.
- Introduced a new update mechanism to streamline future updates.
- Added a new debug mode for enhanced troubleshooting.
- Optimized display detection for multi-monitor setups and improved performance.
Version 5.2.0:
- Removed Popup Monitor selection.
- Removed Popup Clock setting.
- Redesigned Control Panel.
- Improved Setup and System detection
Version 6.0.0:
- Reworked flip animation for smoother transitions.
- Enhanced 3D lighting and shadows for a more dynamic visual effect.
- Optimized settings behavior in the control panel for a better user experience.
- Added a new debug button to reset all settings.
- Improved performance on older systems and hardware.
- Updated to the latest Apple frameworks for optimal performance.
- Refined clock logic to meet modern standards.
- Added all missing localizations.
- Added UI sound toggle (On/Off) for better control.
- FlipClock can now run on connected iPads and iPhones!
This version marks a major milestone for me. My to-do list is finally empty—everything I wanted (and more) is now working perfectly. I’m especially proud of the new monitor selection feature, which allows you to choose where the screensaver runs. If you have an iPad connected as a second screen, you can now run FlipClock on it, and it will dim the other Apple-branded screens to save energy. It even works on a connected iPhone!
A big thank you to all the users for your support and suggestions! I’ll keep this screensaver updated for as long as possible. :-)
This version improves clarity, flow, and readability while keeping the core message intact. Let me know if you’d like any further tweaks!
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