• Bug fixes

7.0.1: • A brand-new Color Picker, one picker, everywhere. Two simple tabs: Swatches and Spectrum. If you used the old swatch picker, everything is right where you expect it. • New "49 Core Words Enhanced" book added to Downloads. • Image Library Manager gains Move to Top / Move to Bottom for quick reordering. • Support for opening "Let's GoTalk About It" templates • New pages inherit the current page's background color, so building a consistent book is faster. • GoTalk NOW Lite and GoTalk Start can no longer get stuck in a state where the app has more than 5 pages. • Various bug fixes and improvements throughout. 7.0: Our biggest update ever is here! GoTalk NOW has been rebuilt from the ground up to help SLPs, teachers, and families create Communication Books faster than ever. Here's what's new: Smart, optional AI assistance On supported iPads, Apple Intelligence helps speed up your work without taking over. Build complete Activity Boards from a quick description, get button text suggestions tailored to each page, find better images with smarter search, and let CARA suggest replies based on what's being said in the room. Every AI feature is optional, runs entirely on-device, and never sends your data anywhere. The all-new New Book Creator - Set up a complete Communication Book in minutes. Create a profile, choose a grid, share a bit about the communicator's life, and GoTalk NOW builds a personalized book ready to use. A reimagined Page Wizard Three powerful ways to build a new page: generate a focused Activity Board, start with a blank grid, or pre-fill with the buttons you already use across your book. Quick Editor and Batch Editor Edit one button or forty-nine at once. The new Quick Editor puts everything you need in a single popup, and the Batch Editor lets you change colors, fonts, text, and more across multiple buttons at the same time. Sound it Out A brand-new action for early literacy. Tap a button and watch the word float to the center of the screen, sounded out one segment at a time, with each piece highlighted as it's read. For best results, use with Recorded Audio messages. TTS support for English only. Better Keyboard Pages A redesigned full-screen keyboard, smarter word prediction, sentence-starter shortcuts, and a saved Phrases folder. Plus CARA, our new Conversation-Aware Response Assistant, listens to the conversation and suggests responses in real time. Smarter Scene Pages Save the faces of family members, classmates, and friends, and GoTalk NOW will recognize them in new photos and place hotspots automatically. All processing happens on-device. Vocabulary Reports A powerful new tool for SLPs and educators to analyze the vocabulary in a Communication Book, track progress, and make informed decisions about what to teach next. Export to GoTalk Connect Send any page directly to a GoTalk Connect device over Bluetooth, with a matching printable overlay ready to go. Open Board Format support Import OBF and OBZ files from anywhere in the AAC world and use them as templates in your books. Online template gallery Browse our full template library at Gallery.GoTalkNOW.com from any device, and download directly to your iPad with one tap. We've put a lot of love into this release and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed building it!

Our biggest update ever is here! GoTalk NOW has been rebuilt from the ground up to help SLPs, teachers, and families create Communication Books faster than ever. Here's what's new: • Smart, optional AI assistance: On supported iPads, Apple Intelligence helps speed up your work without taking over. Build complete Activity Boards from a quick description, get button text suggestions tailored to each page, find better images with smarter search, and let CARA suggest replies based on what's being said in the room. Every AI feature is optional, runs entirely on-device, and never sends your data anywhere. • The all-new New Book Creator: Set up a complete Communication Book in minutes. Create a profile, choose a grid, share a bit about the communicator's life, and GoTalk NOW builds a personalized book ready to use. • A reimagined Page Wizard: Three powerful ways to build a new page: generate a focused Activity Board, start with a blank grid, or pre-fill with the buttons you already use across your book. • Quick Editor and Batch Editor: Edit one button or forty-nine at once. The new Quick Editor puts everything you need in a single popup, and the Batch Editor lets you change colors, fonts, text, and more across multiple buttons at the same time. • Sound it Out: A brand-new action for early literacy. Tap a button and watch the word float to the center of the screen, sounded out one segment at a time, with each piece highlighted as it's read. For best results, use with Recorded Audio messages. TTS support for English only. • Better Keyboard Pages: A redesigned full-screen keyboard, smarter word prediction, sentence-starter shortcuts, and a saved Phrases folder. Plus CARA, our new Conversation-Aware Response Assistant, listens to the conversation and suggests responses in real time. • Smarter Scene Pages: Save the faces of family members, classmates, and friends, and GoTalk NOW will recognize them in new photos and place hotspots automatically. All processing happens on-device. • Vocabulary Reports: A powerful new tool for SLPs and educators to analyze the vocabulary in a Communication Book, track progress, and make informed decisions about what to teach next. • Export to GoTalk Connect: Send any page directly to a GoTalk Connect device over Bluetooth, with a matching printable overlay ready to go. • Open Board Format support: Import OBF and OBZ files from anywhere in the AAC world and use them as templates in your books. • Online template gallery: Browse our full template library at Gallery.GoTalkNOW.com from any device, and download directly to your iPad with one tap. We've put a lot of love into this release and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed building it!

New in 6.1.2 • Stability improvements for iPadOS 26 New in 6.1.1 This update includes several bug fixes: • Resolved a display issue where Express Page buttons would not display their right-side borders (after updating, you’ll need to toggle Express Pages off and back on to realign them) • Adjusted the Express Bar layout for better alignment on certain iPad screen sizes • Addressed a scanning error that could cause the scan to become unresponsive when using the Jump To List or Quick Buttons • Ensured that imported Recorded Audio files now save correctly New in 6.1.0 • Over 20 new Acapela text-to-speech voices available for purchase • Added language support for French, Hindi, Korean, Lithuanian, Russian, and Vietnamese. To change the language go to the Settings app; Settings > Apps > GoTalk NOW > Preferred Language • Made some visual updates to the Button Editor and Action Editor • Fixed a bug where images would display black instead of transparency • Fixed a scanning bug where the scan would stop after watching a video or visiting a URL • Various fixes and improvements throughout

New in 6.1.1 This update includes several bug fixes: • Resolved a display issue where Express Page buttons would not display their right-side borders (after updating, you’ll need to toggle Express Pages off and back on to realign them) • Adjusted the Express Bar layout for better alignment on certain iPad screen sizes • Addressed a scanning error that could cause the scan to become unresponsive when using the Jump To List or Quick Buttons • Ensured that imported Recorded Audio files now save correctly New in 6.1.0 • Over 20 new Acapela text-to-speech voices available for purchase • Added language support for French, Hindi, Korean, Lithuanian, Russian, and Vietnamese. To change the language go to the Settings app; Settings > Apps > GoTalk NOW > Preferred Language • Made some visual updates to the Button Editor and Action Editor • Fixed a bug where images would display black instead of transparency • Fixed a scanning bug where the scan would stop after watching a video or visiting a URL • Various fixes and improvements throughout

New in 6.1.0 • Over 20 new Acapela text-to-speech voices available for purchase • Added language support for French, Hindi, Korean, Lithuanian, Russian, and Vietnamese. To change the language go to the Settings app; Settings > Apps > GoTalk NOW > Preferred Language • Made some visual updates to the Button Editor and Action Editor • Fixed a bug where images would display black instead of transparency • Fixed a scanning bug where the scan would stop after watching a video or visiting a URL • Various fixes and improvements throughout

New in 6.0.15 • Fixed a bug that prevented searching for symbols via keyword. New in 6.0.13 • Fixed a bug that prevented adding new pages to certain Communication Books. • Fixed a bug that had some PCS Symbols not displaying correctly. • Fixed a bug that would cause the Wifi Transfer to occasionally freeze. New in 6.0.12 • Improvements for general iPadOS 18 stability, including restored access to some app settings in the iPad’s Settings app. • Restored the ability to pair with a Google account for backing up & restoring books. • Fixed an issue where duplicating certain pages would cause an app crash. • Fixed an issue where importing a page from another book would cause an app crash. • Fixed an issue where some settings would unexpectedly affect other books.

New in 6.0.12 • Improvements for general iPadOS 18 stability, including restored access to some app settings in the iPad’s Settings app. • Restored the ability to pair with a Google account for backing up & restoring books. • Fixed an issue where duplicating certain pages would cause an app crash. • Fixed an issue where importing a page from another book would cause an app crash. • Fixed an issue where some settings would unexpectedly affect other books. New in 6.0.11 • Fixed a bug where Communication Books created on larger iPads would not display properly when using on a smaller iPad.

New in 6.0.11 • Fixed a bug where Communication Books created on larger iPads would not display properly when using on a smaller iPad. New in 6.0.10 • Fixed a bug where scanning would automatically select the first button a page. • Fixed a bug where synced buttons would not display properly on 12.9 inch iPads.

New in 6.0.10 • Fixed a bug where scanning would automatically select the first button a page. • Fixed a bug where synced buttons would not display properly on 12.9 inch iPads.

New in 6.0.9 •Bug fixes. New in 6.0.8 • New voices from Acapela are available for purchase. • Expanded the viewable area of the Button Editor when on a 12.9 inch iPad. • Made some updates to various localizations. • Improved integration with iOS system scanning. • Fixed a bug where some Scene Pages wouldn’t transfer properly between iPads. • Fixed a bug that prevented the use of Synced Buttons.

New in 6.0.8 • New voices from Acapela are available for purchase. • Expanded the viewable area of the Button Editor when on a 12.9 inch iPad. • Made some updates to various localizations. • Improved integration with iOS system scanning. • Fixed a bug where some Scene Pages wouldn’t transfer properly between iPads. • Fixed a bug that prevented the use of Synced Buttons. New in 6.0.7 • The Restore Purchases button is once again available at the top of the Downloads window. • Added the option to import audio files that you have saved on your iPad or in the cloud, including songs! While editing a button choose Recorded Audio, and then Import File. • Added the option to build a Scene Page from a PDF! When creating a new page, select Import Scenes from PDF. • You now can sort book pages alphabetically! In the Page Editor, select the Pages icon, then Edit, and then tap sort icon. • While viewing your list of Communication Books you can now tap on the title bar to jump to the currently selected book. A handy tool for those with lots of Communication Books in their library! • Fixed a bug where some Scene Pages would lose their background image and the hotspots would reset their size and location.

New in 6.0.7 • The Restore Purchases button is once again available at the top of the Downloads window. • Added the option to import audio files that you have saved on your iPad or in the cloud, including songs! While editing a button choose Recorded Audio, and then Import File. • Added the option to build a Scene Page from a PDF! When creating a new page, select Import Scenes from PDF. • You now can sort book pages alphabetically! In the Page Editor, select the Pages icon, then Edit, and then tap sort icon. • While viewing your list of Communication Books you can now tap on the title bar to jump to the currently selected book. A handy tool for those with lots of Communication Books in their library! • Fixed a bug where some Scene Pages would lose their background image and the hotspots would reset their size and location. New in 6.0.6 • We’ve added support for Apple’s Personal Voice. With this new feature in iPadOS 17 you have the power to create your very own text-to-speech voice! Please note this feature is only available on the following devices: iPad Air (5th gen, 2022), iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd gen, 2021 or later), iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th gen, 2021 or later). • Internet Image Search now uses Google as the search engine. • Improved legibility when iPad is set to Dark Mode. • Fixed a bug where scanning would get stuck when navigating to a new page. • Fixed a bug where Full Screen Scanning would not display correctly.

New in 6.0.6 • We’ve added support for Apple’s Personal Voice. With this new feature in iPadOS 17 you have the power to create your very own text-to-speech voice! Please note this feature is only available on the following devices: iPad Air (5th gen, 2022), iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd gen, 2021 or later), iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th gen, 2021 or later) • Internet Image Search now uses Google as the search engine • Improved legibility when iPad is set to Dark Mode • Fixed a bug where scanning would get stuck when navigating to a new page • Fixed a bug where Full Screen Scanning would not display correctly New in 6.0.5 • Additional alternate keyguard layouts are available for 10.9 inch & 12.9 inch iPads • A new setting is available for users who get locked into an alternate keyguard layout – use “Ignore Alternate Page Layouts” to get the app back to normal

New in 6.0.5 • Additional alternate keyguard layouts are available for 10.9 inch & 12.9 inch iPads • A new setting is available for users who get locked into an alternate keyguard layout – use “Ignore Alternate Page Layouts” to get the app back to normal New in 6.0.4 • Fixed a bug where scanning pattern could get out of order. • Fixed a bug where the Debounce feature would only work on part of the screen. • Fixed a bug where the background image for Scene pages would change size between Player & Editor. New in 6.0.3 • New Feature: control electrical appliances via connection to Pretorian’s iClick device! Simply plug your favorite appliances into iClick and control them directly in GoTalk NOW. Set a Button Action to iClick to get started! • 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! • We have options for those using keyguards to make sure things are still aligned after our screen size update. If things aren’t lining up go into the Page Editor, then Page Options and choose an Alternate Layout. • We also have a new keyguard layout to pair with PRC-Saltillo’s Via Pro and Via Mini communication devices. These are also accessed in Page Options, then Alternate Layout. • 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. • Fixed a bug where hotspots on Scene Pages were not copying correctly. • Fixed a bug where the Page Icon would appear above the menu bar and obscure buttons along the bottom of the grid.

New in 6.0.4 • Fixed a bug where scanning pattern could get out of order. • Fixed a bug where the Debounce feature would only work on part of the screen. • Fixed a bug where the background image for Scene pages would change size between Player & Editor. New in 6.0.3 • New Feature: control electrical appliances via connection to Pretorian’s iClick device! Simply plug your favorite appliances into iClick and control them directly in GoTalk NOW. Set a Button Action to iClick to get started! • 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! • We have options for those using keyguards to make sure things are still aligned after our screen size update. If things aren’t lining up go into the Page Editor, then Page Options and choose an Alternate Layout. • We also have a new keyguard layout to pair with PRC-Saltillo’s Via Pro and Via Mini communication devices. These are also accessed in Page Options, then Alternate Layout. • 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. • Fixed a bug where hotspots on Scene Pages were not copying correctly. • Fixed a bug where the Page Icon would appear above the menu bar and obscure buttons along the bottom of the grid.

New in 6.0.3 • 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.

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.

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.

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

•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.

• 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. • Added a new page layout that supports 49 buttons. • 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.