6.0.2
2023-05-30
New in 6.0.2
• Bug Fixes
6.0.1
• We’ve updated the app’s display to expand and fill the screen on modern iPads that lack a home button. No more black bars along the sides!
• The Template Gallery now properly filters by language.
• We’ve improved support for backing up to Dropbox & Google Drive.
• Fixed a bug that would occasionally cause Auto Scanning to get stuck.
6.0.1
2023-05-24
New in 6.0.1
• We’ve updated the app’s display to expand and fill the screen on modern iPads that lack a home button. No more black bars along the sides!
• The Template Gallery now properly filters by language.
• We’ve improved support for backing up to Dropbox & Google Drive.
• Fixed a bug that would occasionally cause Auto Scanning to get stuck.
6.0.0
2023-01-25
New in 6.0.0
• We’ve updated the minimum requirement of the app to iPadOS 12. This will give us more flexibility to further enhance and improve the GoTalk NOW experience. Including:
• We’ve made some improvements to how image files are saved in newly-created Communication Books and as a result the file size of your books should be much smaller! This improvement is only available on certain iPads: iPad (6th generation or later, 2018), iPad Air (3rd generation or later, 2019), iPad Mini (5th generation or later, 2019), iPad Pro 10.5 inch (2017) or later.
5.0.17
2022-11-11
New in 5.0.17
• Over 40 new Acapela voices are available for purchase! Visit the Text-to-Speech Voice Shop to see all the new names and listen to samples. You can even search by language or voice with the search field up at the top of the Shop!
• We’ve fixed a bug that was causing pop-up boxes to display incorrectly for iPadOS 16 users.
• We’ve fixed a bug that was affecting switch users and the Start Scanning Automatically setting.
• We’ve made some updated localization changes to various parts of the app.
5.0.16
2022-05-11
New in 5.0.16
• Word prediction via the on-screen keyboard is now available throughout the app
• The Safari viewer is updated for a smoother web experience, view webpages in a pop-up window without leaving GoTalk NOW
• Additional TTS voices are available for purchase in the Downloads section
• Improvements for how results are displayed when searching symbol libraries
• Fixed a bug where the Debounce setting was conflicting with certain scanning settings
• Fixed the 3-finger circle gesture that jumps between the Player and Page Editor, take 3 fingers and draw a big circle on the screen to quickly jump between the Player and Page Editor
5.0.15
2022-04-05
•The latest SymbolStix update is packed with over 50,000 symbols and supports the ability to change skin tones for any image that contains a person. Now you can choose symbols that best represent you and your experience! We are proud to offer new ways to customize pages to better fit your unique self. Existing SymbolStix users will need to delete their current symbols (in the Downloads section swipe left across SymbolStix) and re-download, at no additional charge! Any new downloads will contain all updated symbols. Requires iOS 12 or later.
•We’ve fixed some bugs that affected transferring of Communication Books and importing pages between books.
5.0.14
2022-02-01
• Added a new page layout that supports 49 buttons.
• Buttons can now be programmed to speak the current date and/or time! From the Page Editor set the Action for TTS and enter $date$ to read the current date, $time$ to read the current time, or $datetime$ to read both.
• Express Bar messages can be shared as text or images! Once you’ve added messages to the Express Bar tap and hold for a few seconds to start sharing.
• Fixed a bug that was having items disappear in the Express Bar.
• Additional times are now available for the Debounce setting.
• Fixed a bug that was preventing the Keyboard Page from displaying properly.
• Fixed a bug that had Newsfeed items always appear as new.
• Added more control to link and unlink GoTalk NOW to Google Drive. Easily switch between different Google accounts when backing up!
• New Spanish Communication Book, ComuniCAArte, available for purchase! This introductory page set is designed for children and is organized to promote functional communication in a variety of settings.
5.0.11
2021-11-17
New in 5.0.11
• Further fixes for users that are unable to open the app.
New in 5.0.9
• PCS and Widgit have been updated with the latest symbols! To access the new images existing users will need to delete their current symbols (in the Downloads section swipe left across the symbol library) and re-download, at no additional charge!
• We’ve added a Newsfeed for users to stay current on GoTalk NOW features and updates! View the Newsfeed by way of the Feedback button on the main menu.
• Widgit Symbol keywords now available in Czech and UK English.
• Bug fix for scanning - the Alternate Interface for viewing videos works as intended.
• Bug fix for scanning - Auditory Cues no longer interrupt one another.
5.0.9
2021-11-15
• PCS and Widgit have been updated with the latest symbols! To access the new images existing users will need to delete their current symbols (in the Downloads section swipe left across the symbol library) and re-download, at no additional charge!
• We’ve added a Newsfeed for users to stay current on GoTalk NOW features and updates! View the Newsfeed by way of the Feedback button on the main menu.
• Widgit Symbol keywords now available in Czech and UK English.
• Bug fix for scanning - the Alternate Interface for viewing videos works as intended.
• Bug fix for scanning - Auditory Cues no longer interrupt one another.
5.0.8
2021-09-14
• The Online Template Gallery has reopened! Create your own templates and share them with the world in a Public Gallery. Or upload them to a Private Gallery to share with family, friends, and colleagues. Templates are created and shared in the Page Editor.
• New text-to speech voices in Spanish and English are available for purchase! Valeria and Emilio join the list of premium children's voices available in the app.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
5.0.6
2021-05-11
• Updated the Export PDF feature to offer multiple ways to save and share
• The Online Template Gallery is temporarily closed for renovation
5.0.5
2021-03-09
Bug Fixes:
• Hotspots on Scene Pages now display correctly
• Page Wizard allows for access of Image Libraries
5.0.4
2021-01-14
• Sharing a Communication Book via Wifi Broadcasting is working again
• Fixed a bug that was causing significant slowdown for some users
5.0.3
2020-12-08
• Improved compatibility with backing up to Google Drive
• Fixed a bug involved videos not displaying properly
• Fixed a bug involving the default text used in buttons
• Fixed a bug where the Media Player controls would not function
• Fixed a bug that prevented saving an image to the Camera Roll
• Improved stability for Auditory Cues playing with music on in the background
• Fixed a bug that had the color picker showing the wrong color
• Fixed a bug that would cause a crash when importing a template
• Improved stability for downloading images from the internet
• Improved stability for sharing books via AirDrop
5.0.2
2020-02-13
New in 5.0.2
• Fixed a bug affecting the display of buttons in the Express Bar.
• Fixed some display issues.
New in 5.0.0
• New Core Word Books are now available as free downloads. These Core Word books are a field-tested strategy to begin teaching English language to students. You can choose a layout to start from and build your communication book.
• New Templates are available to use with Attainment curricula. These communication pages are designed to enhance classroom participation when paired with lessons from Attainment’s curricula.
• We’ve updated the app with a new, modern look.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
5.0
2020-01-30
• New Core Word Books are now available as free downloads. These Core Word books are a field-tested strategy to begin teaching English language to students. You can choose a layout to start from and build your communication book.
• New Templates are available to use with Attainment curricula. These communication pages are designed to enhance classroom participation when paired with lessons from Attainment’s curricula.
• We’ve updated the app with a new, modern look.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
4.12.2
2019-09-17
• Updated localizations
4.12.1
2019-07-05
Lots of housekeeping in this update! Bug fixes include:
• Express Bar would become unresponsive
• App would crash while using the Copy function in the Page Editor
• App would crash when setting an After Action on a Scene page
• Trouble deleting some pages in the Page Editor
• Hybrid buttons on a Scene Page now have a long press menu (to delete, copy, paste, etc.)
• Communication Books in the Book List now sort properly
• Communication Books with special characters (like umlauts, accents) in the title now behave normally
• After Actions on Scene Pages now behave properly
• Improved performance and stability while using the Page Editor
• Autoscan Repeat setting works now works as intended
• Spanish localization added
4.11.23
2019-04-10
New in 4.11.23
• Fixed a bug that prevented videos from playing automatically.
• Fixed a bug that made the Alternate Controls for videos unresponsive.
• Fixed a bug affecting the use of scanning on the page list.
New in 4.11.21
• Link GoTalk NOW to GoVisual, Attainment’s Video Scene Display app. Have both apps? A new button Action lets you jump right over to GoVisual.
• Copy Hotspots from GoVisual and paste them into GoTalk NOW buttons.
• Added native support for Google Drive - backup & restore Communication Books from Google Drive, all from within GoTalk NOW.
• Updated symbols for Metacom 8, enjoy access to over 10,000 symbols specifically designed for AAC.
• The Page List is once again compatible with Scanning.
• Fixed a bug that prevented Page Search from working.
• Fixed a bug where a 2-finger tap on the Express Bar would freeze the app.
• Fixed a bug affecting the volume of Auditory Cues.
• Speed and performance improvements.
4.11.21
2019-03-25
• Link GoTalk NOW to GoVisual, Attainment’s Video Scene Display app. Have both apps? A new button Action lets you jump right over to GoVisual.
• Copy Hotspots from GoVisual and paste them into GoTalk NOW buttons.
• Added native support for Google Drive - backup & restore Communication Books from Google Drive, all from within GoTalk NOW.
• Updated symbols for Metacom 8, enjoy access to over 10,000 symbols specifically designed for AAC.
• The Page List is once again compatible with Scanning.
• Fixed a bug that prevented Page Search from working.
• Fixed a bug where a 2-finger tap on the Express Bar would freeze the app.
• Fixed a bug affecting the volume of Auditory Cues.
• Speed and performance improvements.
4.11.20
2018-09-05
• Fixed a bug that was preventing some users from connecting GoTalk NOW to their Dropbox account
4.11.19
2018-07-13
New in 4.11.19
• Fixed a bug that was stopping the ability to delete buttons in the Page Editor.
• Performance improvements.
New in 4.11.18
• Fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash upon launch if using iOS 9.
•A popular request - to have Auditory Cues use a different text-to-speech voice than the main message - has finally been added! When programming your Auditory Cue, tap the "Use Second Voice" button to give Auditory Cues a separate voice.
• PCS™ High Contrast Symbols are available for purchase in the in-app Store! PCS™ High Contrast offers a core library of over 1450 symbols that are drawn with bright colors and minimal detail. These symbols are easier to see than standard symbols and offer a range of vocabulary topics to enable individuals with low vision or visual impairment to participate in a variety of communication settings.
• A new scanning option - set the number of times Auto Scan will scan the entirety of the page. Just hop over into Settings and choose a number in "Auto Scan Repeat."
• Fixed a bug where if you were scanning and went to watch a Video, you'd get stuck in a repeating loop of the video.
• Various bug fixes and security improvements.
4.11.18
2018-07-03
New in 4.11.18
• Fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash upon launch if iPad is running iOS 9.
New in 4.11.17
•A popular request - to have Auditory Cues use a different text-to-speech voice than the main message - has finally been added! When programming your Auditory Cue, tap the "Use Second Voice" button to give Auditory Cues a separate voice.
• PCS™ High Contrast Symbols are available for purchase in the in-app Store! PCS™ High Contrast offers a core library of over 1450 symbols that are drawn with bright colors and minimal detail. These symbols are easier to see than standard symbols and offer a range of vocabulary topics to enable individuals with low vision or visual impairment to participate in a variety of communication settings.
• A new scanning option - set the number of times Auto Scan will scan the entirety of the page. Just hop over into Settings and choose a number in "Auto Scan Repeat."
• Fixed a bug where if you were scanning and went to watch a Video, you'd get stuck in a repeating loop of the video.
• Various bug fixes and security improvements.
4.11.17
2018-07-02
• A popular request - to have Auditory Cues use a different text-to-speech voice than the main message - has finally been added! When programming your Auditory Cue, tap the "Use Second Voice" button to give Auditory Cues a separate voice.
• PCS™ High Contrast Symbols are available for purchase in the in-app Store! PCS™ High Contrast offers a core library of over 1450 symbols that are drawn with bright colors and minimal detail. These symbols are easier to see than standard symbols and offer a range of vocabulary topics to enable individuals with low vision or visual impairment to participate in a variety of communication settings.
• A new scanning option - set the number of times Auto Scan will scan the entirety of the page. Just hop over into Settings and choose a number in "Auto Scan Repeat."
• Fixed a bug where if you were scanning and went to watch a Video, you'd get stuck in a repeating loop of the video.
• Various bug fixes and security improvements.
4.11.14
2018-01-09
New in 4.11.14
• Fixed a bug that caused videos to loop indefinitely.
• Restoring from Dropbox restores Core Vocal and Hybrid buttons correctly.
• Progress Bars now behave less erratically.