Release Notes
What's new in Audilingua
February 2026
February 17, 2026
Chrome Extension
- Now available on the Chrome Web Store
Recording Apps
- The Mac app is now available for download — works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
- The Mac app is signed and notarized by Apple, so it installs without security warnings
- The Mac app updates itself automatically
- Step-by-step guide for granting screen recording permission on Mac (replaces the old permission button)
- Mac app redesigned with a warm color palette matching the Windows app
- Mac app recording screen polished to match the Windows layout
- Improved network error messages across all platforms
- Fixed Windows app display scaling so content fits correctly at any system zoom level
Web Dashboard
- New welcome page with onboarding steps to help you get started after signing up
- New welcome page with role-specific onboarding steps for teachers and students
- Student name and recording count now shown on the same line in the sidebar
- Recording cards are now collapsible — click to expand or collapse each recording
- Visibility toggles now appear on hover and sit on the right side for a cleaner look
- Accordion arrows now point in the correct direction when opening and closing
- Copying a lesson as text now correctly skips hidden sections and items
- Fixed copying a lesson as text to include all sections, not just the summary
- Student settings are now shown in a card on the student page instead of a separate popup
- Dashboard loads faster with less flickering when switching between students
- Dashboard loads faster on first visit
- Updated email notifications to match the app's look and feel
- Fixed upload progress display issues
Transcription
- Improved accuracy by filtering out false text that could appear during silent parts of a recording
Website
- Terms & Privacy notice now shown on sign-up forms
February 7, 2026
Web Dashboard
- The dashboard is now available in 7 languages — your language is automatically detected when you first sign in
- Set your native language in settings to improve how recordings are processed and how exercises are generated
- Switch between teacher and student views from the settings page
- Cleaner recording cards with a small X button to delete recordings
- Improved language dropdown styling on the settings page
Student Practice Portal
- Students can now sign up and sign in directly (no more waitlist)
- New Practice button in the lessons sidebar for quick access to exercises
- Improved sidebar layout with the date shown above the lesson title
Recording Apps
- Redesigned Windows app with a fresh look and updated icons
- Maximum recording time increased from 2 hours to 4 hours on all platforms
- Cancel a recording in progress (with a confirmation to prevent accidents)
- Crash-safe recording — your audio is saved continuously, so nothing is lost if the app closes unexpectedly (Windows and Mac)
- The Windows app has an installer and updates itself automatically
- The Windows app is now signed and does show a warning when running an unsigned version
- Apps now notify you when a required update is available
- Network errors now show a retry button instead of the sign-in screen
- Your email stays filled in if sign-in fails — only the password is cleared
Website
- Landing pages now available in 7 languages, with automatic detection of your browser language
- Redesigned learning pages with a fresh look
- Added "Forgot password" option to reset your password by email
February 2, 2026
Website
- Redesigned landing page with screenshots and an interactive preview of how lessons work
- New student landing page where students can join a waitlist for upcoming features
January 2026
January 31, 2026
Student Practice Portal (New)
- Share a practice link with your students so they can review lessons on their own
- Students log in with a simple email link (no password needed)
- Three exercise types: flashcards, multiple choice, and matching
- Exercises are automatically generated from each lesson's vocabulary and grammar
- Choose which exercise types to practice
- Regenerate button to get fresh practice questions
- Navigate between exercises using keyboard shortcuts
- Portal available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Czech, Italian, and Portuguese
- Listen to pronunciation with text-to-speech audio
Web Dashboard
- Vocabulary, grammar, and corrections are now always visible (no more clicking to expand)
- Hide or show individual vocabulary, grammar, and correction items
- Copy student portal link directly from the sidebar menu
- Student email is now optional (only required for portal access)
- Improved PDF layout: section titles no longer get separated from their content
Recording Apps
- Improved button behavior in desktop apps (we recommend re-downloading for the best experience)
Initial Release (January 14, 2026)
Recording Apps
- Desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Record both your microphone and computer audio at the same time
- Minimizes to system tray so it stays out of your way
- One-click upload when your lesson is done
Automatic Transcription & Summaries
- Automatic speech-to-text transcription of your recordings
- AI-generated summaries with vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, corrections, and homework
- Watch the progress in real-time as your recording is processed
Web Dashboard
- Organize lessons by student
- Set each student's native language so summaries are written in a way they'll understand
- Export lessons as PDF with your custom logo and colors
- Control which sections appear in exports
- Paste chat logs from your video calls to give the AI more context