3.0
2023-02-06
We've added two new Northern English child voices—Alfie and Amy. Try them out.
2.2
2022-11-08
We’ve been adding to the voices on offer to reflect the diversity of the AAC community. simPODD now has two new children’s voices in English — Lizzie and Owen.
This version also includes several bug fixes and performance improvements. The app is compatible with iOS 16. Thanks for using our app.
2.1
2022-10-04
Introducing Spell Check!
In simPODD 2.1, users learning to write will be able to use the Spell Check feature and easily learn and correct spelling. The feature is also accessible for keyguard users.
We've also taken the opportunity to fix some bugs and make a few performance improvements.
Let us know if you'd like to see other changes in future versions of simPODD - we're always listening!
2.0
2022-09-20
The simPODD voices family keep growing - introducing Malik and Tiana, the first African American children’s voices in simPODD. Along with them we've added two new adult female voices in US English - Lily and Taylor.
We’ve also taken the opportunity to fix minor bugs to improve your simPODD experience.
1.9
2022-05-30
This new version of simPODD has a lot of tweaks and improvements, but two major ones we thought you’d like to know about:
• We’ve added more than 20K new symbols allowing for richer, more nuanced speech.
• We’ve introduced a whole new voice! Darius is the second African American English voice we have in simPODD. We’re proud to be among the first AAC apps to offer it as a choice for our users.
Along with the big updates, we’ve fixed some minor bugs and improved performance so the app is easier and faster to use. Tell us what you want to see in simPODD next - we're always listening!
1.8
2022-03-22
We regularly update and improve simPODD. This version includes bug fixes and performance improvements as well as a few bigger changes:
• All licenses are now based around a user. This means you can install simPODD on multiple devices without additional payment as long as it’s assigned to the same user.
• When you create a page set, it will now have a short and clear default name
We hope you enjoy using the app and we welcome your feedback on making simPODD better!
1.7.1
2021-12-28
We regularly update and improve simPODD. This version includes bug fixes and performance improvements as well as a couple of bigger changes:
• You can now use simPODD to make phone and FaceTime calls, so you don't have to juggle multiple devices for talking and calling.
• We are a proud advocate for representation in AAC. This version introduces Tamira - the first Adult African American English digital AAC voice. Stay tuned for the male, boy and girl voices!
1.7
2021-04-19
In this version, you can create alternative pronunciations for words such as your name. This version also includes several bug fixes.
1.6.2
2020-12-21
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.6.1
2020-11-09
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.6
2020-10-01
Bugs seriously creep us out. That is why we addressed several user-reported bugs in this version. Thanks for using our app!
1.5
2020-08-03
Responding to our users' request, this new release introduces skin tone support. You can now go to Settings and select from five different skin tones to change the appearance of all the symbols.
1.4.2
2020-06-30
This version includes bug fixes. Thanks for using our app!
1.4.1
2020-05-18
Improved backup usability.
This version also includes bug fixes. Thanks for using our app!
1.4
2020-04-21
Bugs seriously creep us out. That is why we addressed several user-reported bugs in this version.
Thanks for using our app!
1.3.2
2020-04-06
• Save to Button feature - In Page Sets you can quickly save messages to specific folders
• Improved VoiceOver compatibility
• This version includes bug fixes. Thanks for using our app!
1.3.1
2020-02-18
This version includes bug fixes. Thanks for using our app!
1.3
2020-02-04
We keep on improving the app, in this new version we have:
• Added the Group Books – Early Functions and the Group Books – Expanded Functions to the App. So you can now create the Book version and the Vest version.
• Included a short book description which displays the type and the regionally specific vocabulary (Australian English or US English) of each book that is in the My PODD books overview.
• Fixed some bugs.
Thanks for using simPODD!
1.2.2
2020-01-22
We keep on improving the app, in this update we have:
• Added a clear-button function, so you can clear a button with one action. For both Digital pages set and for Print books.
• Improved the visibility of the Go-to indexes which are displayed on the top-right of specific buttons.
• Fixed some bugs.
Thanks for using simPODD!
1.2.1
2019-11-15
We keep on improving the app, in this update we have:
• Made it easier for you to link a button to an existing page in the digital pages sets.
• Fixed some bugs.
• Included small enhancements to some of the Print books.
Thanks for using simPODD!
1.2
2019-10-31
We keep on improving the app, and in this update we're bringing you:
- Additional books: the 40 Key Word and the 70 Expanded Key Word, available both in A4 and US letter format
- Book previews, so you can see the first page of all of the books before you create them
- Improvements to the print books
- The option to delete books you've previously created
Thanks for using simPODD!
1.1
2019-10-01
- You can now create New pages in the Digital Page Sets and in the Print Books.
- The 90 plus Complex Syntax and 100 plus Complex Syntax books are now available in Australian English (A4 paper) and US English (US letter paper).
- We made some improvements to the existing Print Books and added some missing symbols
- Furthermore, we did some general improvements and got rid of a few bugs.
1.0.5
2019-09-08
Small enhancements.
1.0.4
2019-08-28
Small enhancements.
1.0.3
2019-08-27
Small enhancements.