[β¨ Feature] Spintext for Random Message Variations You can now use spintext to randomize parts of your message. Example: [[Hi|Hello|Hey]] {{name}}, your order is on the way. One option inside [[...]] will be picked at random for each message. Useful when sending lots of messages to keep things a bit more human. More details and examples in the docs: How to Use Spintext
[β¨ Feature] Manage Subscription Button A new Manage Subscription button has been added to the Settings sheet. Click it to get a login link by email. From there, you can access your portal to view invoices or cancel your subscription.
[β¨ Feature] Enhanced Placeholders
You can now specify multiple placeholders for a single number in one row, making message personalization even more flexible. A new tutorial video explains how to use this feature: Watch here.
[β¨ Feature] Powerful Phone Number Converter
The phone number converter has been significantly upgraded. It now uses a more sophisticated and reliable method to format and validate numbers. You can check:
If a number is valid
Whether it's a landline or mobile number
The associated timezone
More details and a dedicated tutorial video are available here: Learn more.
[π± Improvement] Advanced Pre-Send Validation
Previously, SMS Blaster checked numbers for formatting issues before sending. Now, it also verifies whether the numbers are actually valid. If you prefer to disable this feature, you can do so in the settings.
[β¨ Feature] Now macOS Compatible! SMS Blaster is no longer limited to Windowsβit now runs on macOS too! (Note: It still requires an Android phone, as Pushbullet isnβt available on iOS.)
[β¨ Feature] Real-Time Progress & Cancel Option A progress bar now shows you how many messages have been sent, and you can cancel the sending process at any time with a new cancel button.
[β¨ Feature] New License Manager & Update Checker You can now view your license status and renew it directly from the tool. Plus, a new βCheck for Updatesβ button makes it easy to confirm youβre using the latest version.
[β¨ Feature] Table-Based SMS Sender The SMS sender is now organized as an Excel table. This means you can extend, move, or adjust your messages easily.
[π± Improvement] Fallback Placeholder Syntax You can now specify a fallback value right in the placeholder using a pipe symbol. For example, if you write: "Hi {{customer_name|there}}," and no value is defined for customer_name, SMS Blaster will automatically use βthereβ as the fallback. This ensures that your messages always have a sensible default.
[π± Improvement] Smoother Delay Handling Long delay settings no longer freeze Excel. Addtionally, delays are now capped at 24 hours (86,400 seconds) to prevent crashes.
[π± Improvement] Pre-Send Data Validation Before sending, the tool now checks that phone numbers look correct and verifies that your Pushbullet settings (access token and target device ID) are entered properly. This helps prevent wasted attempts.
[π± Improvement] Enhanced Paste Formatting When you copy and paste numbers (for example, from the number converter or another spreadsheet), the tool preserves the original formatting. (You can disable this feature in the settings if you prefer.)
[π± Improvement] Customizable Notifications Success and notification messages can now be turned off in the settings for a quieter user experience.
[π± Improvement] Further Enhancements Iβve made a range of backend improvements to make the tool more robust and reliable.
[π Bug Fix] Placeholder Crash Prevention Previously, if a placeholder value contained a formula error, the tool would crash. Now, errors are flagged in the check column and are safely converted to empty strings, so the process continues smoothly.
Line Breaks and Paragraphs: The SMS Blaster now supports the use of line breaks and paragraphs. This feature enables you to create more structured and readable messages, with text formatting remaining intact.
Phone Number Converter: Introducing the Phone Number Converter in the SMS Blaster. This feature automatically extracts numeric values and prepends a leading '+' sign.
For instance, if you input (123) 456-7890, the converter will format these as +1234567890
The converter also allows the automatic addition of country codes to numbers that lack them. Simply specify the country, and the appropriate prefix will be added, such as '+49' for Germany.
Automatic Receiver Number Formatting: Receiver numbers are now automatically formatted with a '+' sign and treated as text for reliable SMS dispatch. This smart feature can be toggled ON or OFF in the settings, offering both convenience and control to your messaging workflow. Itβs enabled by default for an enhanced user experience right from the start.
Fixed an issue where saving the SMS Blaster template to a OneDrive location, such as the desktop, on Windows 11 resulted in an error message upon message dispatch.
Randomized Message Delays: Now you can set random delays between messages for a more natural feel. Settings Tutorial.
Worksheet Customization: Customize the starting row for sending messages and adjust column assignments easily.
Logging: Added a simple logging feature to capture program activity, making it easier to provide support with concrete data when needed.
Personalized Placeholders: Implemented number-specific placeholders for customized messaging per recipient. This is the highlight of this release, allowing for significantly personalized communications. Placeholder Tutorial.
π§ Enhancements
Improved the clarity of error messages for easier understanding and troubleshooting.
β οΈ Important Changes
Discontinued the use of semicolons for sending messages to multiple recipients in favor of number-specific placeholders. Update your workflows to enjoy enhanced message customization.
