Redesigned the login experience with improved portrait and landscape layouts. Rebuilt the starter note with a seven-step interactive guide covering AI Tutor, translation, recording and live transcription, Smart Outline, and Smart Recall. Also improved PowerPoint import compatibility.

Redesigned live-caption sentence segmentation to combine fragmented recognition results into natural sentences, with support for CJK text and multiple sentence-ending punctuation marks. Trailing text is also committed after approximately 1.5 seconds of silence. Reduced growing caption latency by prioritizing the latest audio data when the device is under load and using more accuracy-focused final transcription results. Fixed an issue where cancelling an earlier recording task could incorrectly deactivate the microphone session of a newer recording. Improved handwriting responsiveness by avoiding caption-anchor tasks for every PencilKit callback within a single stroke. The final handwriting anchor is now preserved when recording is paused or stopped. Added ordering safeguards for translation persistence and cloud sync, preventing cases where translations were saved locally but missing on other devices. Redesigned the caption bar with a more compact single-line layout while maintaining support for accessibility text sizes. Fixed issues where translation-download prompts could appear repeatedly, reopen automatically after cancellation, or allow outdated translation results to be written back after leaving a document. Reduced redundant page-state updates and drawing-toolbar switches while scrolling PDFs, improving scrolling and handwriting performance. Fixed recording deletion confirmation messages that did not include the recording filename in some languages. Restored CoreAudio compatibility for Mac Catalyst. Made backend refund processing atomic and idempotent, preventing duplicate AI-point deductions, retained Pro access after refunds, and inaccurate restoration after refund reversals. Removed the document-conversion server prewarming request from app startup.

Added Dutch localization across the app interface, AI prompts, status messages, and sample content. Improved on-device Live Captions and translation on supported iOS 26 devices. Updated the language picker to use each device’s actual runtime language catalog.“Language heard” shows only speech-transcription languages supported by the current device. Translation target languages are checked separately through the system Translation framework. Availability may vary by device, iOS version, and installed language models. Added clearer notices when live captions require iOS 26 or compatible hardware, with an option to continue recording audio without captions. Improved speech-language model downloads and handling of Apple’s five-language reservation limit. Added safer language preference reconciliation when a saved language is unavailable on the current device. Fixed repeated translation failures, bounded retries, unsupported language-pair handling, and translation queue blocking. Improved source/target language switching and prevented stale transcript segments from being translated with the wrong language session. Fixed cases where translations completed after recording stopped but were not saved to the transcript. Improved recording-start feedback for permissions, preparation, and failure states. Updated privacy policy and website analytics disclosures. Supports iOS, iPadOS, and Mac Catalyst.

Improved sticky note reliability and cloud sync. Handwritten notes now persist through backgrounding, locking, and quick view changes. Fixed cases where sticky notes were missing on another device. Added safer conflict handling and recovery for uploads and document changes. Also improved the onboarding sample, PDF browsing performance, live transcription compatibility, and PPTX import stability.

Improved audio recording and translation. On iOS 26, the required language pack can now be downloaded and translation starts automatically. Older iOS versions show a clear compatibility notice. Fixed repeated language-pack prompts and cases where completed recordings were not translated automatically. Also improved sync reliability and overall stability.

Improved cross-device cloud sync stability, and fixed duplicate files, sync conflicts, and synchronization issues after switching networks.

Vocabulary entries can now jump directly back to their original page, and translation cards can be added to or removed from Favorites. Improved PDF page insertion, deletion, and reordering so text boxes and AI Tutor bubbles stay attached to the correct pages. Fixed an issue where renaming recordings could remove transcripts and translations. Fixed missing image stickers when restoring notes from cloud sync. Improved AI Tutor circle-to-ask, undo actions, and compatibility with older notes. Enhanced the account deletion process and privacy disclosures. Improved Pro/Free status synchronization and quarterly subscription display. Additional stability and usability improvements.

Live Bilingual Captions Are Here • Follow live transcriptions while recording, with optional translation to help you keep up with every lecture (requires iOS 26). • Added more transcription and translation languages, including regional accent options. • Improved first-time language pack setup—continue translating after download without reopening your note. • Fixed bugs and improved overall stability.

Pixel-Perfect Translation Alignment: Upgraded the document page-reading and tracking engine. Page detection for real-time translations is now ultra-precise, completely eliminating drift or sync lag during fast scrolling.

100% On-Device Audio Transcription: Introducing fully offline, local audio translation and transcription. Zero data uploaded to servers, total privacy protection, and works flawlessly without an internet connection. Token-Saving Page Read Optimization: Upgraded the PDF page-reading logic for translation functions. The system now intelligently caches and reads pages, preventing duplicate page loads and avoiding unnecessary Token consumption.

Accurate Expiration Tracking: Fixed the glitch causing incorrect subscription/membership expiration dates on the homepage. Your account status and academic asset validity are now accurately displayed. Interactive Interactive Onboarding: Introducing the brand-new Onboarding Guide Document. New users can now seamlessly master BBnotes’ core features—from AI split-screen interactions to Smart Recall—right from day one. Frictionless Experience: Streamlining the first-time user journey to turn curious downloaders into power-user academicians faster.

Next-Gen Outline & Prompt Logic: Deeply optimized the AI outline generation and upgraded the AI Tutor's prompts. It now seamlessly detects complex terminology and provides instant, dedicated Concept Explanations. Enhanced Visual Navigation: The right-side fast-jump preview has been enlarged. More importantly, it now renders your real-time handwriting on each page, making visual flipping incredibly intuitive. Anti-Jump Focus Lock: When zoomed in beyond 100%, two-finger scaling is automatically disabled to prevent accidental page jumps. Stay anchored and write with absolute peace of mind.

Customizable Audio Experience: Added new word pronunciation options. You can now tailor the audio feedback to suit your learning style, building on our multi-language engine. Pro-Grade Mac Export: Fixed the file export issue on the Mac version. Your academic notes, AI summaries, and annotations now export with perfect formatting and zero errors.

Flawless AI Typography: Fixed the Markdown rendering bug for the AI Tutor. Complex formulas, structured lists, and academic headings are now displayed with pixel-perfect clarity. Zero-Glitched Interaction: Eliminated rendering artifacts within AI bubbles, providing a smoother and more immersive dialogue experience.

Visual Stability Patch: Resolved the white-screen glitch occurring when reordering pages that were inserted as images. Your document structure is now robust and reliable during heavy editing.

Unique User ID (UID): Each user now has a dedicated UID. This enables faster backend support, allowing for precise and instant manual point additions or rewards. Accurate Audio Recognition: Fixed the language detection logic in the wordbook. English words will now be correctly identified for pronunciation, ending the confusion with French phonetics. Support Efficiency: Streamlined the workflow for our development team to better serve our growing global student community.

Polyglot Pronunciation Engine: Our wordbook now supports multi-language pronunciation modes. Whether you're studying Spanish literature, German philosophy, or French law, master the correct phonetics with a single tap.

Robust Word Integration: Significantly enhanced the stability of Word document imports. Your .docx syllabuses and essays now transition into smart notes with 100% reliability. Flawless Point Syncing: Resolved synchronization delays for AI Points across all devices. Your credit balance now updates instantly on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, ensuring your AI Tutor is always ready. Unified Workflow: Optimized the background data layer to ensure your academic assets and credits are always where you need them.

Guaranteed Point Delivery: Fixed a critical issue where purchased AI Point bundles (5,000 & 10,000) occasionally failed to sync. Your investment in academic productivity is now instantly recognized. Enhanced Transaction Security: Optimized the App Store receipt validation engine to ensure every purchase is safe, seamless, and immediately available for your AI Tutor sessions. Zero-Friction Top-up: Fuel your research marathon without interruptions—buy with confidence, study with power.

Ultra-Reliable Note Saving: Re-engineered our saving architecture to provide absolute data integrity. Every stroke and annotation is now captured with even greater precision and safety. High-Performance Doc Import: Optimized the document engine for faster, smoother imports of heavy academic PDFs and PPTX files. No more waiting, just straight to studying. Zero-Failure File Access: Squashed the bug that occasionally prevented files from opening. Your academic library is now more accessible and robust than ever. System Vitality Patch: Under-the-hood refinements to ensure BBnotes remains your most dependable partner during intense exam seasons.

Apple Pencil Pro: Squeeze to Switch: Elevate your workflow with the new Squeeze gesture. Seamlessly switch between tools or AI modes without ever touching the screen—it's intuition at your fingertips. Intuitive Mac Image Import: Desktop productivity just got a major boost. Simply drag and drop images from your Mac directly into BBnotes to instantly start your AI-powered analysis. Refined Pro Interaction: Deeper integration with iPadOS hardware to ensure every squeeze, tap, and stroke feels like a professional extension of your thoughts.

Landscape Note Mastery: Introducing Horizontal Note Orientation. Perfectly optimized for iPad Pro users with Magic Keyboards or those who prefer a wider canvas for split-screen multitasking. Instant Visual Editing: Optimized image saving and interaction. A single-click now takes you directly into edit mode, slashing the friction between capturing and annotating visuals. User-Defined Outlines: The AI-generated outline is now your playground. Long-press any outline item to edit, rename, or reorganize your knowledge structure manually. Creative Flow Optimization: Smoother transitions and refined hitboxes to ensure your academic brainstorming remains uninterrupted.

Fluid Sticky Note Interaction: iPad sticky notes are now more powerful! You can freely drag and reposition the canvas within the small window, ensuring your thoughts are never boxed in. Personalized Mac Workspace: Total layout control on Mac. Choose between Integrated or External outlines and translations directly from the home page. Tailor your interface to match your research style. Optimized Multi-Tasking: Seamlessly balance reading, writing, and AI interaction with our refined window management system.

Ironclad Stroke Preservation: Enhanced handwriting save mechanism to ensure every stroke is captured and stored with 100% reliability. Flawless Writing Rendering: Fixed visual glitches during active writing. Experience a cleaner, distraction-free canvas as you jot down ideas. Next-Gen Translation UX: Improved word segmentation for translations (no more stuck words!) and added the ability to hide the translation box for a cleaner reading view. Static AI Positioning: The AI Tutor bubble now stays fixed in its designated position, providing a more stable and predictable interface during multi-tasking. Pencil Pro Precision: Advanced haptic and gesture adaptation for the Apple Pencil Pro, making the digital-to-analog transition even more seamless. Unified Text Consistency: Text size within boxes now remains perfectly consistent, ensuring your typed annotations look professional and uniform. Anti-Mistouch Navigation: Page jumps now require a 0.1s hold to trigger. Say goodbye to accidental jumps and stay focused on your current page. Global Expansion: Added support for Turkish and further refined Mongolian language recognition.

Immovable Stroke Precision: Fixed handwriting offset issues for good. Your notes now stay perfectly anchored to the page, providing a reliable and stable writing surface. Right-Side Fast-Jump Bar: Introducing a new navigation bar on the right. Scroll through hundreds of pages and jump to sections with lightning speed and visual feedback. Auto-Adaptive Rotation: Translation windows and outlines now automatically re-adjust their layout when you rotate your screen. Enjoy a seamless transition between portrait and landscape modes. Desktop Real Estate Optimization (Mac): On the Mac version, the outline and translation panels can now be moved to external sidebars. This maximizes your primary reading area for a truly immersive research experience.