5.0.0
2023-06-14
METACOM 9 symbol library
* about 7000 new symbols configured as ready to use keys with word type and word forms in the library, just use drag-and-drop to add them to a page
New Languages
* Portuguese
* Ukrainian
Skin color
* In settings you can chose among light and mixed skin color
Day of the Week symbols with different color schemes
* alternative Day of the Week symbols, for example with a color scheme used in Austria
Red-Blue Letters
* red-blue letters for two-color writing in the library
* ready made letter pages (with sound) available for Download
Letters with images for the initial sound
* Keys preconfigured in library
* ready made pages (with sound) available for Download
Other improvements
* Reaction to touch on a key
IMPORTANT
As this version adds new symbols, keys, and functions, exported pages or vocabularies CANNOT be imported by previous versions of MetaTalk. Update older versions to enable the import. The update is free of charge. Please perform a backup before each update
4.0.4
2022-05-15
+Adjusts position of Delete Keys for finger guides
+Copy search results only when EDITING is ON
+Bug fixing
4.0.3
2021-12-16
NOTE: This app remains in the store for existing customers; find our newest app version (with a white icon) under the name "MetaTalk"
+Addresses some rare problems during the upgrade from 3.0 versions
+Fixed error on some pages of the standard 3x5 vocabulary
+If you edited one of these pages and encountered a crash, this page needs to be delete and replaced by a new (now correct) standard page of the same name
+Minor other corrections
4.0.2
2021-11-30
+fixed a rare problem during conversion to version 4.0 which prevented the app from starting
4.0.1
2021-11-10
+New function „go to vocabulary”
+New languages and voices for these languages
+Easier copying of keys
+New design of the export functions
3.0.6
2021-03-10
Fixed formatting for iPadOS above 14.3
3.0.5
2020-12-14
+Adjusted formatting for new iPad Air
3.0.4
2020-11-04
+fixed dark mode appearance
+fixed compatibility with older iOS versions (iOS 10 or below)
+fixed changed location of inApp purchases under iOS 14.
3.0.3
2020-10-28
+fixed changed location of inApp purchases under iOS 14.
+already downloaded voices continue to work
3.0.2
2019-09-04
• Adjustable LongPress time
• Adapting to new layout for iPadPro 11
• Minor content updates
3.0.1
2018-09-23
IMPORTANT: Exports from this version are no longer compatible with previous versions. But, vocabularies and pages from version 2.x can still be imported.
MetaTalkDE.6x11 vocabulary
Library updated to include METACOM8 symbols
Addition grammar functions in 6x11/5x9/4x7:
-word forms for adjectives
-word-forms for several little words
-fusion for german articles (an + dem = am, etc.)
-phrases
MemoBox to store and recall phrases or sentences
Copy or store sentences in Photos
Copy or store Search Paths
"Hello" greeting now optional
Export up to 15 pages at the same time
Audio recording now 60 sec maximum
3.0.0
2018-09-21
IMPORTANT: Exports from this version are no longer compatible with previous versions. But, vocabularies and pages from version 2.x can still be imported.
MetaTalkDE.6x11 vocabulary
Library updated to include METACOM8 symbols
Addition grammar functions in 6x11/5x9/4x7:
-word forms for adjectives
-word-forms for several little words
-fusion for german articles (an + dem = am, etc.)
-phrases
MemoBox to store and recall phrases or sentences
Copy or store sentences in Photos
Copy or store Search Paths
"Hello" greeting now optional
Export up to 15 pages at the same time
Audio recording now 60 sec maximum
2.1.1
2017-05-16
+Fixed AirDrop issue with iOS version 10.3
2.0.2
2017-03-23
+ Acapela voices Julia and Klaus now included without a separate download
+ Minor bug fixing
2.0.1
2016-02-17
+Performance Enhancements
+Minor bug fixes
+Formatting for iPad Pro
2.0.0
2015-12-02
Please create a backup before any upgrade! Limited upgrade from version 1.3 or earlier: customizations in those version can no longer be transferred. MetaTalk 2.0.0 has a new format for vocabularies and pages that cannot be read by previous versions. Older version can still be imported into this version.
•METACOM 7 – all new symbols
•Voice shop: after upgrading the app will use the default iOS voice; previous voices (Julia/Klaus) can be downloaded free of charge; new voices including child voices can be purchased.
•Search for terms within vocabularies and open the corresponding page directly
•Save custom keys in Specials and copy them among pages
•Define your own key colors
•Create longer texts; stop speaking by tapping again
•Option to require a long press for the lock button to avoid accidentally locking a page
1.7.0
2015-06-30
Support for Sharing Menu with Mail, AirDrop, Dropbox and other sharing services (when available).
Some services require iOS 8.
For AirDrop, please update both the sending and receiving iPad to this new version.
1.6.1
2015-01-14
Minor bug fixes and content corrections
• Preconfigured word forms for adjectives, nouns, verbs, and most pronouns
• Popups with word forms using “long press”. Enable/Disable in settings.
• Color coding for word types with customizable color scheme. Enable/Disable in settings.
• New key editor for selecting word type, entering corresponding word forms, and selecting the word form to display
• Key editor now available with the page editor - just double tap a key
• Automatic speech generation (optional) when entering text
• Better support for exporting large vocabularies using eMail
1.6.0
2014-12-22
• Preconfigured word forms for adjectives, nouns, verbs, and most pronouns
• Popups with word forms using “long press”. Enable/Disable in settings.
• Color coding for word types with customizable color scheme. Enable/Disable in settings.
• New key editor for selecting word type, entering corresponding word forms, and selecting the word form to display
• Key editor now available with the page editor - just double tap a key
• Automatic speech generation (optional) when entering text
• Better support for exporting large vocabularies using eMail
1.5.1
2014-10-08
Update for iOS7 and iOS8
Minor new functionality
• you can now en-/disable the passcode under settings
• more space in the ActionEditor for longer page names
Bug Fixing
• Start-up issue in iOS8 resolved
1.4.2
2013-12-21
• Three formats (3x5, 4x7, 5x9)
• two new vocabularies with larger keys
• create, duplicate, and delete vocabularies
• export/import pages and vocabularies
• share by eMail
• hidden keys visible while editing
• touch delay (optional)
• icon shadows on stage can be turned off
• METACOM6 symbol library
• minor bug fixing: vocabulary import/export
1.4.1
2013-12-01
NOTE: Please run an iPad-Backup before any update
• bug fixing: pages with special characters in their names are now being repaired and given new names.
• Three formats (3x5, 4x7, 5x9)
• two new vocabularies with larger keys
• create, duplicate, and delete vocabularies
• export/import pages and vocabularies
• share by eMail
• hidden keys visible while editing
• touch delay (optional)
• icon shadows on stage can be turned off
• METACOM6 symbol library
1.4.0
2013-11-22
NOTE: Please run an iPad-Backup before any update
• Three formats (3x5, 4x7, 5x9)
• two new vocabularies with larger keys
• create, duplicate, and delete vocabularies
• export/import pages and vocabularies
• share by eMail
• hidden keys visible while editing
• touch delay (optional)
• icon shadows on stage can be turned off
• METACOM6 symbol library
• bug fixing: keys with hidden symbols now without function
1.3.0
2013-05-08
+Chose color for a key
+Lock-icon changes to red when in use
+You can modify what is spoken for each key
+Letter and Numbers have smaller spacing
+Long-Press (optional) for verb forms
+Bug fixing: Image and Rotation Issues
1.2.1
2012-09-09
+Fixed bug in Favorites-Editor when apps goes to sleep