Release Notes
April 2026
Release Title: Windows App - Version 7.9.2
Release Date: 30.04.2026
beem App Stability Improvement (Windows)
Captive Portal Display on Windows
Issue fixed when the app popup did not correctly display the captive portal screen for PWLAN use cases.
Service Communication Error
Fixed the problem in the latest Windows version where users encountered an "unable to communicate with the service error when installing apps on a virtual machine.
“Stay Connected” Text Update
Refreshed the "Stay Connected" section text to improve clarity and user engagement.
March 2026
Release Title: Android App - Version 7.6.10
Release Date: 23.03.2026
beem App Stability Improvement (Android)
Improvements
- Improved IPsec tunnel stability: The maximum supported IKE message size has been expanded to better accommodate large certificate exchanges.
Release Title: iOS App – Version 7.6.32
Release Date: 05.03.2026
iOS App – Version 7.6.32
Bug Fixes
- PDF download in WebView: Issue that caused the app to crash when downloading the passkey recovery codes has been resolved.
February 2026
Release Title: Device Management
Release Date: 26.02.2026
Managed Devices in Reporting Section (iOS, iPadOS and macOS)
Improvements
- Devices managed by beem are visible in the device section of the beem App and Swisscom Cockpit.
- Brand type, OS information and other device information about managed devices is displayed.
- Device compliance is indiciated; details about non-compliant devices are provided.
December 2025
Release Title: macOS app updates
Release Date: 18-12-2025
beem app for macOS – Version 7.6.3
Improvements
- Logout availability: The logout option is now consistently available in the macOS app.
- Re-authentication stability: Re-authentication handling has been stabilised to reduce interruptions.
Bug Fixes
- External link handling: External links opened from WebView now behave as expected.
Release Title: Windows, iOS/iPadOS, and Android app updates
Release Date: 08-12-2025
beem app for iOS/iPadOS – Version 7.5.30
Improvements
- Corrected translations: The Untrusted Network warning message has been updated in French for improved clarity.
- Task-based scheduling: The app now uses a task-based scheduling approach with automatic cancellation when inactive, improving performance and resource efficiency.
Bug Fixes
- Logout availability: The logout option now appears consistently across all platforms.
- External link handling: Fixed an issue where external links opened from WebView were blocked.
beem app for Android - Version 7.6.9
Improvements
- Connection handling: When all connection attempts are exhausted, the app now waits briefly—based on the configured Stay-Connected settings—before retrying. This helps maintain a more stable connection.
Bug Fixes
- Reconnection flow: Reconnecting after interruptions is now smoother.
- Retry timing: The app now follows the retry timing provided by the server, ensuring predictable behaviour.
- Stay-Connected stability: Issues that could lead to unexpected drops during long sessions have been resolved.
- Logout visibility: The logout option now appears consistently on all screens.
November 2025
Release Title: iOS/iPadOS App – Version 7.5.29
Release Date: 17-11-2025
Improvements
Connectivity reliability
- Fixed a connectivity issue. Connections now start reliably.
User interface
- Security notifications now appear in the selected language.
- Connection timeout messages have been updated for clearer handling during interruptions.
Bug Fixes
- Notification banners now display correctly when notifications are disabled.
- When the app is in the foreground, connection retries are now performed automatically and more reliably.
Security Enhancements
- Clearing user data now fully removes the active session.
October 2025
Release Title: macOS app - Version 7.6.2
Release Date: 08-10-2025
beem app for macOS - Version 7.6.2, relevant for macOS 26
Improvements
- Support for the latest platforms: The beem app is now fully compatible with macOS 26.
- This version includes all features and improvements listed in September Release Notes 24-09-2025.
September 2025
Release Title: Platform and Windows app updates
Release Date: 24-09-2025
beem platform
New Features
- Swisscom Business Account integration: Authentication using a Swisscom Business Account is now supported. This feature is available for Basic and Plus subscriptions and ensures seamless access and enhanced security for business users.
Improvements
- Enhanced account handling: Authentication and session management have been optimized to support the new business account and passkey features.
- Security and reliability updates: Platform components have been updated in line with Swisscom’s current security requirements and quality standards.
beem app (relevant for all platforms)
New Features
- Passkey authentication: Passkeys can now be used for authentication on all platforms (Basic and Plus subscriptions). This simplifies login and enhances security.
- Faster re-authentication flow: A new re-authentication process allows users to extend authentication validity after a session expires. It reduces interruptions while maintaining secure access.
- Dark Mode: Dark Mode is now supported on all platforms, improving visual comfort and accessibility, especially in low-light environments.
Improvements
- Optimized experience on tablets: The interface and navigation have been improved for iPadOS and Android tablets. Layouts are optimized for larger screens and improved responsiveness.
- Support for the latest platforms: The beem app is now fully compatible with iOS/iPadOS, Android 15, and Windows 11 24H2.
beem app for Windows - Version 7.9.0
This version includes all features and improvements listed above, along with the following Windows-specific improvements:
- Improved performance and responsiveness on Windows 11.
- Optimized layout and navigation for high-resolution displays.
- Compatibility updates for Windows 11 24H2.
July 2025
Release Title: 🚀 The beem app is here!
Release Date: 03-07-2025
Summary
The beem app is now live! Seamlessly connect to beemNet from anywhere—encrypting your traffic, blocking threats, and keeping your data private across all networks.
✅ Available now for macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android
👉 Learn more about the app
Mai 2025
Release Title: 🎉 beem is out!
Release Date: 21-05-2025
Summary
What’s New?
🚀 Everything! 🚀 The beem platform is officially up and running—bringing next-level cybersecurity and privacy to your digital life.