1/18/10: Update 3.2.7:

• Added slide-down / slide-up from any point of the screen (setup at Settings > Unlock > With slide > +)
• Added option to select Notification Booster audio file (with audio preview)
• Improved landscape display mode (notification icons and power action buttons)
• Auto detect caller ID picture size. The legacy Outlook (low resolution) pictures will not be displayed in fullscreen to prevent distortion.
• Default setting for auto-rotation is now 0 (disabled). To always wake up in portrait must set HKLM\...\ROTATE=2
• Added support for Manila (TF3D) Music player (for "Except when" permissions). Now you can play TF3D Music in screen off and locked.
• Improved integration with Windows Media Player (for "screen off" operations)
• Changed: ViewMode with "tap screen" replaced by "with any button press" (with tap activated too easily when bringing out from pocket or case)
• Changed: If an app which is in the "Except when" list is active, when you power off device PS will close that application to prevent battery drain risk. This is the safe mode, to use the traditional(unsafe if not aware) way set HKLM\...\ADVEXCEP=1
• New higher quality icons for WM 6.5 Start menu
• Fixed Settings black screen on specific ROMs with Sense 2.1/2.5 [issue in 3.2.6 only]
• Fixed Settings not loading when SBP Shell 3D acceleration enabled [issue in 3.2.6 only]
• Faster loading of settings [compared to 3.2.6]
• SMS notifications improved
• Extra setup/tuning option for light sensor unlocking
• Fixed light sensor calibration bugs (not saving always)

12/31/09: Builds 3.2.6.X RC3:

• Attempts to fix black settings screen on particular ROMs with Sense 2.5
• Fixed: Answer key in HD enabled when set "enable volume keys" only

12/23/09: Update 3.2.6 RC3:

• Fixed light calibration screen closing on other languages than English
• Fixed themes issue with UtilityPack
• Improved slide to answer for particular ROMs/dialers
• Language updates
• Reorganized "Protect touch screen" settings screen

12/17/09: Builds 3.2.5.X RC3:

• "Protect touch screen" option kept auto checking
• Fixed: Phone incoming call not shown on specific ROMs
• Added auto recovery if loading corrupted(or old) settings
• Slider display issue during calls if using background

12/14/09: Version 3.2.5 RC3:

• New Settings UI (finger friendlier + language friendlier)
• Independent settings for screen locking and hardware keys locking(for both incoming and/or during calls)
• New alternatives for restoring WM notification popups after unlock
• Option to show home/today screen after unlock
• “Except when” permissions will prevent device power off if the application is running
• Improved ViewMode display/speed
• WM 6.5.1+ popups will not show on top of lock screen
• SMS notification icon will show right after arrived (regardless the “Sounds and Notifications” setting for SMS)
• “Wake up with any key” supported for more TP2 ROMs
• Improved incoming call protection (no more "Send Text" nor SIP blinking)
• Full-screen caller ID display on the protecting shield for calls
• HD2(Leo) supported
• Overall improvements
  

10/28/09: Update 3.2.1:

• Improved power off after X secs idle (2 different modes of operation, will prompt when changing the number of seconds)
• Added: Automatic ViewMode option after power on ("with light" option replaced for better usability)
• Default lock mechanism during call is now the classic (In Call G-unlock can still be enabled via registry LOCKCALL=2)
• Improved ViewMode display
• Option to set a color to the semi-transparent shield
• Added Korean translation
• TP2 (possibly fixed) stylus unlock

10/23/09: Builds 3.2.0.X:

• Fixed autoconfig for Phonex 2.0
• Added helper option for easy power on(wake up) with any key press ( (A) > + > System...)
• Language updates
• Slight optimization of light sensor for HD

10/17/09: Version 3.2 - 1 Year Aniversary Edition! [CAB file] :

• Added: Auto lock/poweroff after "x" seconds idle
• Added: Thumbnails view for easier background selection
• Added: Notification icon to indicate if "screen off" will be done instead of "power off" ("Except when" app permissions).
• Special option for calls to disable all keys except END for ending call (manually set KEYS=5)
• Fixed: SMS +1count
• 50% OFF on activation (all October)
• Warning: If upgrading to this version you need to upgrade Volumex too.

10/13/09: Update 3.1.1:

• Fixed: SMS icon not showing somethimes after SMS received.
• Added: Support for Flash SMS
• Removed: .Net CF 3.5 prerequisite (will also work over .Net CF 2.0 already included in most stock ROMs)

10/10/09: Builds 3.1.0.X:

• Language updates
• GAlarm fix

10/5/09: Version 3.1.0:

• Added hardware keys configuration screen(for incoming and/or during calls).
• Notification booster will be silent when phone set to Silent.
• Added option to disable rotate to portrait when powered on (HKLM\Software\PocketShield\ROTATE=0)
• Added option to enable volume hardware keys when screen off (HKLM\Software\PocketShield\VOLKEYS=1)
• Fixed rare light sensor issues brought by v3.0
• Settings will be reset to defaults after uninstalling/reinstalling CAB (but not if done via "Check for updates").

10/1/09: Update 3.0.4:

• Possibility to map END key long press to invoke PocketShield. How to.

9/25/09: Update 3.0.3:

• In-call g-unlock was not being enabled by default after install (if upgrading and want to enable it you must set HKLM\Software\Pocketshield\LOCKCALL=2)
• Auto disable WM lock upon resume for Touch Pro 2

9/22/09: Builds 3.0.2.X:

• Smoked effect for semi transparent shield(ViewMode).
• Fixed "Incoming Call" dialog stuck after missed call when usign WM dialer
• ViewMode sometimes exposed Start bar to touch

9/17/09: Update 3.0.1:

• Refresh clock after time zone change.
• Do not lock hardware keys on incoming call (must set HKLM\Software\Pocketshield\KEYS=2).
• Fixed: Screen locking when running Sprite Backup.

9/14/09: Version 3.0:

• What's new here.

8/18/09: Version 2.9:

• Added PC/laptop installer (MSI package) option.

8/5/09: Builds 2.8.0.X:

• Fixed cannot slide-to-ignore calls when Volumex installed.
• Fixed restore reminders which had recurrence pattern greater than 3 days.
• [HTC]: Back hw key issue when integrated to Volumex.
• Language updates.
• Minor glitches.

7/20/09: Version 2.8:

• WM popup notifications restoring now optional to be always (in (A) > + > System).
• Multiple options for power off timeout.
• Redefined Lock tab in settings.
• Fixed: Power off did not care for ActiveSync syncing.
• Application Permissions split in two: permissions to prevent power off and permissions to auto unlock.
• Added back navigation for themes list.
• Integration with Volumex supported.

6/30/09: Builds 2.7.2.X:

• Fixed issue with App. Permissions G-Alarm if "15secs off" enabled (bug born in 2.7.2.1)
• Fixed: Autolock after call-> device off-> device on-> light sensor not enabled.
• Fixed issue with Slovak translation

6/23/09: Update 2.7.2:

• Improved restoring WM notifications popup after unlock.
• Removed "Enable headset button" not being effective.
• [Omnia]: Fixed random unlocking when light unlock enabled.
• [HD]: Added option to download black skin for WM dialer (when checking PSPS skin)
• "Reset default settings" cleans up cached themes.

6/17/09: Builds 2.7.1.X:

• [Omnia]: Added protection against TaskSwitcher which popped over PS when sliding over the bottom of screen.
• [Omnia]: Fixed: Unlocked after missed call if not using "force lock after call" and previous state was locked.
• Fixed: Notification in left softkey disappearing
• Designer display issue in HD
• Handicapped version for QVGA devices released.
• Fixed random error when rotating screen or running PS on first time.
• Language updates.
• [Omnia]: Auto portrait on power on.
• Fixed: "Please wait..." message issue in Design tab (specific ROMs).
• Fixed: WM notifications sometimes not showed up after unlock.
• [Omnia]: Fixed key locking on END long press.
• Bug fix: Voicemail not enabled in notification boosting

5/27/09: Update 2.7.1:

• Improved controls for Design tab.
• Persistent settings for layout and background.
• Themes browsing and installation directly from device (required internet connection).
• Fixed: unlock with D-pad button issue.

5/25/09: Build 2.7.0.1:

• Fixed: Bug in saving gestures settings (Omnia).
• Fixed: Email count always 1 in "Only new email" notification.
• Fixed: Startup shortcut encoding issue with western characters.

5/19/09: Version 2.7 [Get it here]

• New release. What's new here.

4/17/09: Builds 2.6.2.X:

• Fixed issue with themes.
• Added Chronos-Alarm and Cradle-Alarm compatibility.
• CallerID showing "Unkown" on non-english ROMs.
• Voice mail icon display issue (Omnia)
• After calls from unkown contacts, caller avatar stayed visible.
• Lock screen issue during process of dialing (fixed).
• Light sensor at dark reading 1 lumen when playing musig caused unlock (Omnia).
• "Evaluation" message caused some issues (fixed).

4/1/09: Update 2.6.2:

• Display contact name during call (instead of just "Connected")
• Added Danish language to Settings.
• Fixed callerID picture display (Omnia).
• Omnia version becomes official!

3/29/09: Update 2.6.1:

• Added: Voice-mail notification.
• Added: Lock(or power off) with stylus in (HTC only. See ReadMe for setup)
• Improved: Light sensor calibration (Omnia only)

3/26/09: Builds 2.6.0.X:

• Fixed: Key locking when device off (if setup to wake up with any button)
• Improved: fine tuning for PhonEx 1.3
• Fixed: missing files after softreset (2.6.0.4)
• Fixed: activation over GPRS
• Fixed: incompatibility with certain themes

3/14/09: Version 2.6:

• Direct support from device, easier to report any issue, your settings will be attached automatically.
• Lock HW keys when talking with headset
• Alternative gesture for unlock (flip to unlock). You can unlock or answer a call by just flipping your phone.
• Tight integration with PhonEx 1.3 (best slide to answer experience with version 1.3)
• Extended Application Permissions
• Count for Reminders/Alarms
• New "grip style" sliders (no background)
• Reduced CAB installation file from 400Kb to 288Kb
• Faster installation and upgrade
• Operational performance adjustments
• Reduced footprint: 1.6Mb (after activation and in no-background mode)

2/16/09: Builds 2.5.2.X:

• Prevent "power off after 20 secs" if an app in "Application Permissions" is active.
• Added language selection option
• G-Alarm Start bar issue fixed

2/15/09: Builds 2.5.1.X:

• Screen powering off after 20 seconds when Camera running in background.
• Autolock after missed calls now depends on previous lock state.
• Start menu over G-Alarm issue fixed.
• Language updates.
• If PSPP off, when missed call, HW remained locked.

2/8/09: Version update 2.5.1.0:

• Added: Call protection --> Protect always if using headset is optional.
• Added: Auto detection and support for PhonEx and Inesoft (WM dialer based extensions).
• Added: “Connecting…” feedback message while connecting call with HTC dialer(for the lag 1-2 seconds wait).
• Added:System tab for some popular tweaks that interfere with PS.
• Changed: Re done PSPP and PSPS Settings screens (trying to make it simpler and less confusing).
• Changed: PSPS black skin is now optional.
• Changed: Enlarged date display.
• Fixed: Slide to ignore was leaving slider disabled.
• Fixed: Vibration on incoming call connect was taking too long.
• Fixed: Unlock when plugged in during call caused callerID disappear.

2/4/09: Builds 2.5.0.X:

• Improved PhonEx integration.
• Updated Chinese translation.
• Added "HTC Theme" in CAB package.
• Fixed G-Alarm top bar clearance.
• Corrected languages.
• Fixed Settings freezing at 'Application Exceptions'.
• Startup exception when using a 3rd party skin.

1/30/09: Version 2.5.0.0:

• Added: Application permissions for auto-unlock.
• Added: No lock when external power present (optional).
• Added: No lock on calls optional (disable PSPP).
• Added: Vibration option on call connected(in & out) and call ended.
• Improved: Light sensor responsiveness (faster now!).
• Added: Light sensor calibration.
• Added: Customizable battery meter color and width.
• Added: Optional reg key for QWERTY auto unlock.
• Improved: Slide to answer fully supported also for waiting calls(second calls).
• Fixed: Email and PIN memory (after the first activation).
• Fixed: Time zone changes reflected after power off.
• Fixed: HW keys answering issue when locked.
• Added: PSstop.exe for stopping PS via command line.

01/12/09: Builds 2.1.2.X:

• Japanese language added.
• Email and PIN on Activation form were not being remembered on some ROMs.
• "Slide to answer" improvement.
• Email and PIN on Activation form were not being remembered on some ROMs.
• Fix for "slide to answer" improvement.

01/07/09: Build 2.1.2: [Get it here]

• SIP keyboard jumped off the shield (Fixed).
• CDMA phones: Fixed "slide to ignore" showing "Talking".
• CDMA phones: Fixed ring blast after "slide to answer".

01/04/09: Build 2.1.1.X:

• Bug fix: "slide to answer" Off and "light unlock" On made screen unresponsive sometimes.
• Evaluation message after activation fixed.
• Restored: Always lock on missed call.
• Added: Polish+Catalan languages.
• Added: "Check for updates" option and direct download from device.

12/28/08: Build 2.1.0.X:

• Fixed problem after reboot.
• PSPP integration with 'slide to answer'.
• Dutch translation inlcuded.
• General minor adjustments and optimizations.

12/23/08: Build 2.1.0:

• Language updates
• Taskbar Bluetooth status icon display for PSPS (or for WM6.1 dialer)
• Corrected URL for downloading themes
• Centered icons fix

12/20/08: Version 2.1: [Get it here]

• Added: Locking enabled also for programs that turn screen off but keep running (ie TomTom, music players).
• Added: Settings localization to EN, FR, RU, PT, DE, IT, HU, NO, SK, SV, ES, CS, RO, TC, CN.
  
• Optimized: Improved SkinDesigner.
• Added: Theme pack enabled.
• Added: Touch HD background customization fully supported.
• Added: Option to lock during call (prevent ear to click "Start" menu)
• Fixed: Handle 2nd caller contact info.
• Added: Stylus unlock user defined.
• Added: Center round button unlock user defined.
• Added: Count info notification icons (number of email, SMS and missed calls)
• Added: Missed calls from contacts displayed with pictures on shield screen.
• Added: Contact picture display on outgoing calls.
• Added: Read me file with usage instructions.

12/9/08: Builds 2.0.6.X:

• Fixed: On some ROMs sometimes the Task Bar remains hidden after power on.

11/25/08: Version 2.0.6.2: [Get it here]

• Fixed: Delay updating the clock after power on.
• Changed: battery consumed line visible now in classic mode.
• Fixed: 00:00AM to 12:00AM
• Removed: Unlock on slide keyboard out, due to instability on wake up with slide out.
• Added: Unlock option with center round button or with Ctrl key (for Touch PRO).

11/24/08: Version 2.0.6.1

• Added: Option for answering calls with wired headset button (keeping screen locked).
• Added: Error reporting capability.
• Changed: Slide bar in gray, to prevent the green color be interpreted as "answer".

11/23/08: Builds 2.0.5.X

• Fixed: Version 2.0.5 had problems with HW keys.
• Fixed: Locking when screen turned off during a call.

11/22/08: Version 2.0.5 [Get it here]

• Optimized: Eliminated 4+ second delay locking after Power Off. Now locks instantly.
• Fixed: vibration produced when screen locked and powered off.

11/21/08: Version update 2.0.4.1

• Fixed: Battery indicator sometimes show full when it is not.
• Fixed: Delayed answering when Bluetooth headset present.
• Fixed: After activation still shows "Evaluation version" message with the 10 second delay.
• Fixed: After softreset Settings are not available and produce a missing file error.
• Fixed: SMS icon was staying for ever.
• Added: notfication icon for PUSH Exchange email.
• Optimized: Footprint ~1.70Mb(Classic dark) / ~1.90Mb(w/Background).
• Fixed: On some calls contact info is not shown even when caller is a contact.
• Fixed: Unknown errors on some non official ROMs (ROMeOS, Duttys).
• Fixed: If using "Auto power off 20 seconds" it will also power off while connected to USB cable.

11/17/08: Version 2.0.0

• Added: Hardware keys into "the shield". Option to disable Volume keys or Answer keys (or both) and option to auto enable them when a call rings.
• Added: Timer to auto power off after 20 seconds without being unlocked.
• Added: Optional background picture or theme.
• Added: Two layout modes: Classic and Split.
• Added: Skin builder for design personalization.
• Added: Option to auto lock when call ends or ignored.
• Added: 24:00H clock display option.
• Added: New unread email notification.
• Added: Caller ID number below caller name.
• Added: Auto unlock when QWERTY out (for Touch PRO)
• New: PocketShield's Phone Skin (PSPS): Based on the WM6.1 lite dialer. Saves 8Mb RAM and reduces ring delay.
• New: PocketShield's Phone Plug-in (PSPP): For slide answering/reject, clean screen and big contact picture.
• New: Alternative sliding to reject calls (as part of the PSPP).
• New: Contact picture shown when call rings (as part of the PSPP).
• Changed: All graphics are out(not compiled) and free(clock digits, notification icons and sliders). So come on the graphic heroes, you can pimp now!
• Improved: WM6.1 default dialer fully supported.
• Fixed: Optimized call protection.
• Fixed: SIP panel on top issue.
• Fixed: Language issues for OS/ROM languages other than English.
• HTC Touch HD devices supported (classic layout only).

Version 1.1.3 - Released 10/28/2008 [Get it here]

• Known issue: when screen is locked if pressed the answer button two times it will make a call. On incoming calls, the answer key will not respond. In other words: Do not use hardware keys, use any of the 3 unlocking methods. There is no fix released for this version because efforts point to finish v2.0, which of course will fix that.
• 11/5/08: For some languages, if having trouble with clock display or system errors please install this ClockPatch.CAB. Version 2.0 will include this fix.
• 10/28/08: Fix: Second calls(call while in a call) were not supported and made screen unlockable.
• 10/27/08: Website fix! the link to the .Net Compact Framework was wrong. It pointed to the PC framework, it is now pointing to the correct one.
• 10/27/08: Fix for clock display not showing minutes on devices with time format HH.MM.
• 10/27/08: Double "Lock" icon created in Programs is now removed.
• 10/24/08: Minor fix. The first call received right after soft reset was not being protected.
• 10/22/08: Minor fix. Some users where having issues when installing 1.1 without manually removing previous version. It should be irrelevant now.

Version 1.1.0 - Released 10/22/2008

• Added: Disable auto unlock with light when doing "Start-->Lock". It is re-enabled after power off and resume. Useful for when you want to have your phone locked while ON, ie while listening music.
• Added: Option(in Settings) to directly power off device when doing "Start-->Lock".
• Added: Auto unlock when stylus is taken out.

Minor changes 1.0.1 - Released 10/20/2008 [Get it here]

• 10/20/2008: Downloads made before 21-Oct had only 3 days evaluation. Limitation has been fixed and set to 10 evaluation days. Downloading and reinstalling will give the extra 7 days.
• 10/19/2008: First time it ran after reboot, unlocking was not responding. Fixed.
• 10/19/2008: For people having the HTC phone skin disabled, locking on calls was leaving answer buttons free. Now works regardless the skin used.
• 10/18/2008: Gesture sensivity settings where inverted, High was being interpreted as Low and vice versa. Fixed now.

Version 1.0.0 - Released 10/17/2008