🎉 EZ Translate v1.0.0 - Major Feature Release

We're excited to announce the major v1.0.0 release of EZ Translate! This milestone version brings significant new features, enhanced user experience, and expanded language support to make web translation more powerful and accessible than ever.

🌟 What's New

🔗 OpenRouter Integration (NEW!)

• Unified AI Access: Single API key to access hundreds of AI models from different providers
• Smart Model Filtering: Automatically shows only free models that support image input
• Diverse Model Options: Access models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and more
• Cost-Effective: Focus on free models to minimize translation costs

🌍 Enhanced Multi-Language Support

• 13 Languages: Complete localization for Arabic, Bengali, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English
• Native Experience: All interface elements translated for seamless user experience
• Cultural Adaptation: Translations adapted to local usage patterns and preferences

🎨 Improved User Interface

• GitHub Support Section: Beautiful new section encouraging community engagement
• Modern Design: Enhanced visual appeal with gradient backgrounds and smooth animations
• Responsive Layout: Optimized for different screen sizes and devices
• Provider Logos: Visual representation of all supported LLM providers

⚡ Enhanced Features

• Auto-Focus: Input field automatically focused when popup opens
• Better Error Handling: Improved error messages and user feedback
• Streamlined Settings: Cleaner settings page with better organization
• Performance Optimizations: Faster loading and smoother interactions

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Permission Optimization: Replaced broad tabs permission with activeTab for better security
• Code Quality: Enhanced error handling and user experience
• Documentation: Comprehensive README updates with provider details
• Accessibility: Better keyboard navigation and screen reader support

🎯 Supported Providers

🚀 Getting Started

1. Install the extension from Chrome Web Store
2. Choose your preferred LLM provider
3. Configure API keys in settings
4. Start translating with hover, context menu, or screenshot features

💝 Community Support

We've added a beautiful new support section in settings that encourages users to:

• ⭐ Star the project on GitHub
• 🐛 Report issues and provide feedback
• 🤝 Contribute to the project

📊 Translation Quality

This version includes significant improvements to translation quality through:

• Better model selection guidance
• Enhanced prompt engineering
• Support for more model variants
• Improved context understanding

🔮 What's Next

• More LLM provider integrations
• Advanced customization options
• Batch translation features
• Enhanced OCR capabilities

📝 Full Changelog

• ✅ Added OpenRouter provider support
• ✅ Enhanced multi-language localization (13 languages)
• ✅ Added GitHub support section in settings
• ✅ Improved UI/UX with modern design elements
• ✅ Added auto-focus functionality
• ✅ Optimized permissions for better security
• ✅ Enhanced error handling and user feedback
• ✅ Updated comprehensive documentation

Download: Chrome Web Store

Support: GitHub Issues

Documentation: README

*Thank you to all contributors and users who made this release possible! *