We're excited to share a packed update for Don Vitola (v1.2.4). This release brings humidity pack reminders, a completely revamped AI chat experience, native sign-in for Apple and Google, a more polished Lounge Finder, and much more. Here's what's new:
Humidity Pack Reminders
Never forget to replace your humidity packs again.
- Push notifications — get reminders on your device when a humidity pack is due for replacement
- Days remaining — notifications tell you exactly how many days are left before a pack needs swapping
- Smart scheduling — reminders arrive at the right time based on when you last replaced each pack
Revamped AI Chat
Your AI cigar sommelier just got a major upgrade. The entire chat experience has been rebuilt from the ground up for a more dynamic, interactive conversation.
Streaming Responses
- Word-by-word streaming — watch responses appear in real time as the AI thinks, instead of waiting for the full reply
- Smoother feel — the new streaming animation gives conversations a more natural, flowing rhythm
Interactive Cigar Cards
- Tap-to-add recommendations — when the AI suggests a cigar, an interactive card appears with the cigar's image, details, and quick-add buttons
- Add directly from chat — tap Humidor, Wishlist, or Journal on any card to save the cigar with all its details pre-filled
- In-app navigation — links to lounges, catalog entries, and your collection pages work right within the chat
Conversation Sidebar
- Typewriter-animated titles — new conversations get a slick title reveal animation
- Better context labels — see at a glance which conversations are tied to your Humidor, Wishlist, or Journal
Native Apple & Google Sign-In
Signing in is now faster and more seamless on every platform.
Apple Sign In
- Native iOS sheet — on Safari and iOS devices, you'll see Apple's native sign-in sheet instead of a browser redirect
- Instant authentication — no more page redirects or flickering during sign-in
- Popup fallback — works smoothly on non-Apple browsers too
Google Sign In
- Native Google prompt — sign in with your Google account using Google's native interface
- Popup-first approach — faster sign-in without leaving the page, with a seamless redirect fallback if needed
Lounge Finder Upgrades
The Lounge Finder introduced in v1.2.0 has been polished with several UX improvements.
- Better touch targets — buttons and controls are now easier to tap on mobile
- Smarter drag handle — the drawer can now tell the difference between a tap and a drag, so tapping a lounge behind the handle works as expected
- Drive time formatting — distant lounges now show human-readable drive times like "2 hours" instead of raw minutes
- Smoother map gestures — pinch, rotate, and zoom all work more reliably
Improved Onboarding
We've made the first-time experience smoother for new users.
- Email typo detection — catch common email mistakes (like "gmial.com") before you submit, with one-tap corrections
- PWA install guidance — a new dialog explains the benefits of installing the app when you try to skip the install step
- Smoother OAuth flow — signing up with Apple or Google no longer causes screen flickering or delays
A lot went into this one. As always, we'd love to hear your feedback — tag us @donvitola and let us know what you think. Enjoy the update and happy smoking!
