This update is all about reliability. • More reliable recording: longer sessions are captured cleanly, even if your screen sleeps mid-thought • Tap-to-cancel during transcription now works instantly • App lock no longer interrupts an active recording • Faster, more stable app launch • Polish and fixes throughout Thank you for journaling with Auricle. Keep going deeper.

What's New in Version 5.0 The AI interview. Auricle no longer just reflects your words back at you. Now it asks questions. Record your entry, then get a follow-up question read aloud by the AI. Answer it. Get asked again. Stop when you feel done. Multi-turn AI interview flow AI reads questions aloud in a natural voice Full conversation playback, your voice and AI questions together Export your session as a PDF transcript or share the audio Apple Watch recording improvements Performance and stability fixes

What's New in Auricle 4.6 Auricle is now on the web Your journal is now available at auriclejournal.com — the full Auricle experience from any browser on any computer. Record a new entry, get your AI reflection, continue the conversation, browse past entries, and view your weekly insights. The same personas, the same AI memory, the same voice — now on desktop. Photos, everywhere Add photos to any journal entry — during recording or after the fact. Photos now appear as thumbnails in your entry list, in a carousel on the home screen, and in full on each entry detail. The home screen carousel picks a random image from your library each time, framed with a gold border. Map View Your entries with identifiable locations now appear on a dark map. Tap any pin to open the entry. A quiet way to see where your inner life has taken you. Smarter Notifications Daily journaling prompts now arrive with an AI-generated question — not a generic reminder. Set the exact time you want to be prompted, and choose which notification types you receive: daily prompts, streak alerts, weekly summaries, and reflection-ready alerts. A complete visual overhaul Every screen has been rebuilt from the ground up with a new design system. Deep dark backgrounds, a new color palette with gold accents for Wiser Self and premium moments, redesigned entry cards with persona badges and photo thumbnails, a hero mic button that glows when recording, and a persona selector with a distinct gold treatment for Wiser Self. The Auricle logo now appears as the actual logo, not text. Dark splash screen The app now opens with a dark background from the first frame. No more white flash on launch. Sign-in reliability Google and Apple sign-in are more reliable across cold starts and edge cases. Audio from reflections now correctly routes to your device loudspeaker in all scenarios. Persona default from Settings Whichever persona you set in Settings is now the default when you open the Record screen. Change it anytime per-entry without affecting your default. As always, your journal is private, your data is yours, and Auricle has no ads.

Bug fixes and performance improvements. Resolved subscription recognition issues.

What's new in Auricle 4.4 Continue the Conversation After your AI reflection generates, you can now keep talking — right on the same screen. Ask a follow-up, go deeper, or just keep thinking out loud. No saving required. Export Your Journal Your words belong to you. Export as a beautifully formatted PDF, Markdown (.md), or raw JSON. Share via AirDrop, email, or save to Files. Five Distinct AI Personas Therapist, Life Coach, Best Friend, Sage, and Wiser Self — each with a genuinely different voice, structure, and approach. On This Day Auricle surfaces entries from this date last year. A quiet reminder of how far you've come. Wellness Check If your entry reflects distress, Auricle quietly surfaces the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. Dark Mode now follows your system setting. Bug fixes and performance improvements throughout.

NEW: Daily AI-Powered Prompts Never stare at a blank page again! Get personalized journal prompts that remember your story, incorporate your photos, and spark memories from weeks ago. Mood-Based Design Beautiful gradients that adapt to your emotional state Photo Journaling Improvements Faster uploads, better feedback, and encouragement to capture visual memories Bug Fixes and Performance Fixed AI Memory, improved audio playback, better error handling Start journaling with AI that truly understands you!

AI Memory & Context Engine Your journal companion now remembers your entire story. The AI references past entries, tracks themes over time, and provides longitudinal insights that show real understanding of your journey. The more you journal, the more personalized your reflections become. Apple Watch App Record voice entries directly from your wrist. Quick access to recent entries and seamless sync with your iPhone. Perfect for capturing thoughts on the go. Photo-First Journaling Capture a photo and instantly get AI-generated reflections. Add voice notes for richer context, or save photo-only entries. Universal photo flow across all entry types with intelligent landmark detection. Landmark Detection AI automatically recognizes famous landmarks in your travel photos and can include interesting facts in reflections. Turn your travel moments into rich, contextual memories. Enhanced User Experience • Privacy-first onboarding flow • Improved entry deletion sync • Performance optimizations • Bug fixes and stability improvements This is our biggest update yet! The AI Memory feature transforms Auricle from a simple journal into an intelligent companion that truly knows you. Your reflections become more insightful, more personal, and more meaningful with every entry.

Apple Watch App is Here! Record journal entries right from your wrist: • Quick voice recording with visual feedback • Real-time audio level indicators • Haptic feedback for all interactions • Automatic sync to your iPhone • Beautiful purple gradient design • Watch face complications for instant access Plus Siri Shortcuts: • "Start voice journal in Auricle" • Quick access from Shortcuts app The Watch app works independently - perfect for quick thoughts on the go! Requirements: iOS 16+, watchOS 9+

Introducing Wiser Self: Create your own voice for AI reflections. Record a few short samples to generate a natural-sounding cloned voice. Choose your voice age (Younger / Neutral / Older) for playback. Clear persona labeling on reflection cards for better context. Entry deletion now supports undo. Performance and stability improvements.