Buddy now talks with your child live in every game. He listens, answers what your child really says or taps, and keeps the game on screen going, like a real play partner. Getting started is quicker: the first button opens sign-up right away, Sign in with Apple comes first, and we fixed an issue that could stop Sign in with Apple from finishing. Plus smoother conversations and other fixes.

Meet Buddy’s Little Turns Week: seven small play prompts to explore together with the free My Words board. Choose More, Help, Go, Stop, Again, Yes or No, and Different at your child’s pace. The Home invitation appears November 5–11.

This update improves Buddy's conversation timing, adult turn controls, account sign-in, and membership access across Little Words on the web and in the app.

Little Words 3.2 makes every choice matter. • Clearer parent questions distinguish sounds, word attempts, single words, phrases, conversations, and stories • A new understanding question helps Buddy choose language that fits • Your child's interests now shape the opening adventure • This or That choices carry forward into playful, multi-step stories • Parents can add up to eight personal My Words alongside the stable core communication board • Every communication-board tap says the word aloud and can change the play • Adventure Map taps now select the next world • Stronger recovery after brief iPhone audio interruptions This release also improves accessibility, profile recovery, and reliability throughout the app.

Buddy now leads every session: he invites your child to join in — tap, point, make a sound, say a word, or use word buttons — and keeps real games moving with no frozen screens. Smoother pacing and reliability fixes throughout.

Little Words 3.1.2 helps Buddy understand your child sooner, with less setup. • A shorter, adaptive parent introduction asks only what Buddy needs to begin • Buddy explains how each answer will shape the first conversations • Communication preferences, interests, pacing, and support needs now flow directly into Buddy's guidance • Parents can review and update what Buddy has learned at any time • Session summaries suggest one small follow-up question when it can make future play more personal • Speech, approximations, gestures, pictures, and AAC remain equally valid ways to participate This release also improves onboarding reliability, profile recovery, accessibility, and performance. Little Words is a practice companion, not a diagnostic or treatment tool.

Little Words 3.1.1 expands support to children ages 2 through 10 while keeping the primary experience focused on ages 2 to 8. • Age 2 is now available during onboarding • Buddy adapts language, pacing, prompts, rewards, and AAC support across ages 2–3, 4–5, 6–8, and 9–10 • Older children receive age-respectful activities without preschool-style language • Speech, approximations, gestures, pictures, and AAC remain valid ways to participate • Parent goals, wait time, sensory preferences, and communication stage still guide every session This version also includes reliability, accessibility, and performance improvements. Little Words is a practice companion, not a diagnostic or treatment tool.

Buddy now works harder to understand the idea, not just the sound. • Buddy waits longer, keeps turns short, and offers one small visual choice when unsure • Speech, word approximations, pictures, and eight essential AAC words all count • Stop, help, again, different, and all done have immediate visible effects • A child's interests and choices shape unlocked adventure worlds • Parents can capture breakthroughs and get one practical home mission • Care plans and communication passports help trusted adults use the same supportive approach • Real-time voice uses our highest-quality supported OpenAI model with the warm Marin voice • Reliability, accessibility, and performance improvements throughout the app

Buddy learned some big new tricks. - The screen now plays along. When Buddy says "I spy the sssun," a sun appears. Scenes, surprises, and gentle celebrations follow his voice through every game. - Games for every stage, from first sounds to full sentences. Tell us how your child talks right now and Buddy meets them exactly there. New games for the littlest talkers where any sound counts. - Buddy remembers which words were tricky and weaves them back into play, gently and never as a drill. - A new card for you after each session: one tiny win to celebrate together tonight. - Smoother, more reliable voice sessions throughout.

Talking with Buddy feels more natural now — he takes turns more smoothly and gives your child plenty of time to find their words. We've also made voice sessions more reliable and polished a few rough edges.

Buddy just got a big upgrade! - Buddy now greets your child out loud the moment the app opens - Every session follows a plan: three playful word games with a warm hello, gentle transitions, and a proper goodbye - A new softer, slower voice designed for young listeners - Sessions end by celebrating a real win and sharing it with you - Real progress tracking: session summaries, stars, and sound practice insights from your child's actual practice - Many fixes for smoother, clearer conversations