[lo.cafe](https://lo.cafe/)/Our story

# Our story.

      Since 2019, lo.cafe has been building apps that make everyday computing a little more useful and enjoyable.

    2019

## Where it started
lo.cafe was founded in Brazil in 2019.

## The early app collection
lo-rain brought animated rain to the Mac desktop, including over other apps. Winston brought a native SwiftUI experience to Reddit on iPhone.
[Discover lo-rain](https://lo.cafe/lo-rain/) · [Explore Winston](https://lo.cafe/winston/)

2024July 21, 2024

## A new use for the Mac’s notch
NotchNook brought music controls, widgets and a file tray to the top of the Mac’s screen. It reached an international audience, including coverage in The Verge.
[Read the original coverage ↗](https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/21/24202914/notchnook-mac-app-dynamic-island-iphone)

## Growing internationally
Associated companies in the United States became part of lo.cafe’s international structure. cafe lo.fi LLC and lo-fi cafe, LLC support the group’s brands and software assets alongside its Brazilian origins.

## Investment and growth
The company received investment in a round that included a transfer of equity interests. Today, our focus is on developing our apps and supporting the people who use them.

2026September 2026

## More ways to use NotchNook Classic
NotchNook added timers, to-dos, battery and Bluetooth activities, and a file tray that keeps your files between restarts.

2026October 2026

## Automatic updates for Classic
Automatic updates arrived with version 1.6.5. Development continues with improvements to NotchNook’s features and everyday experience.
[What’s new](https://lo.cafe/changelog/?product=classic)

2026October 2026

## NotchNook Pro arrives
NotchNook rebuilt from the ground up, with Liquid Glass, AI agents, Live Activities and 30+ features.
[NotchNook Pro](https://lo.cafe/notchnook/)

2026November 2026

## Magic Dock beta
Magic Dock, a new Dock for the Mac with live widgets and workspaces, opened to everyone in beta.
[Magic Dock](https://lo.cafe/magic-dock/)

## Still with us

      [### lo-rain
Rain for your Mac desktop. Explore the original recordings and settings. The app is currently unavailable.lo-rain →](https://lo.cafe/lo-rain/)
      [### Winston
An open-source Reddit client for iPhone. Find screenshots and the source code.Winston →](https://lo.cafe/winston/)

## Here for our users
For a NotchNook purchase or activation question, visit license help or write to hi@lo.cafe.

[License help](https://lo.cafe/help/)[Email support](mailto:hi@lo.cafe)

Source: https://lo.cafe/history/