Version History
Here you can find the changelog of GoTalk® NOW PLUS since it was posted on our website on 2016-10-02.
The latest version is 6.0.9 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 6.0.9
posted on 2024-03-12
Mar 12, 2024
Version 6.0.9
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.
version 6.0.7
posted on 2023-12-05
Dec 5, 2023
Version 6.0.7
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.
version 6.0.6
posted on 2023-10-30
Oct 30, 2023
Version 6.0.6
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
version 6.0.5
posted on 2023-10-06
Oct 6, 2023
Version 6.0.5
New in 6.0.5
• Additional alternate keyguard layouts are available for 10.9 inch & 12.9 inch iPads
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• 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
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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.
version 6.0.4
posted on 2023-09-11
Sep 11, 2023
Version 6.0.4
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.
version 6.0.3
posted on 2023-08-03
Aug 3, 2023
Version 6.0.3
New in 6.0.3
• New Feature: control electrical appliances via connection to Pretorian’s iClick device! Simply plug your favorite appliance 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.
version 6.0.2
posted on 2023-05-30
May 30, 2023
Version 6.0.2
New in 6.0.2
• Bug Fixes
6.0.1
• 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.
version 6.0.0
posted on 2023-01-25
Jan 25, 2023
Version 6.0.0
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.
version 5.0.16
posted on 2022-05-11
May 11, 2022 Version 5.0.16
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
version 5.0.11
posted on 2021-11-17
Nov 17, 2021 Version 5.0.11
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.
version 5.0.9
posted on 2021-11-15
Nov 15, 2021 Version 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.
version 5.0.8
posted on 2021-09-14
Sep 14, 2021 Version 5.0.8
• 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.
version 5.0.6
posted on 2021-05-11
May 11, 2021 Version 5.0.6
• Updated the Export PDF feature to offer multiple ways to save and share
• The Online Template Gallery is temporarily closed for renovation
version 5.0.5
posted on 2021-03-09
Mar 9, 2021 Version 5.0.5
Bug Fixes:
• Hotspots on Scene Pages now display correctly
• Page Wizard allows for access of Image Libraries
version 5.0.4
posted on 2021-01-14
Jan 14, 2021 Version 5.0.4
• Sharing a Communication Book via Wifi Broadcasting is working again
• Fixed a bug that was causing significant slowdown for some users
version 5.0.4
posted on 2021-01-14
14 Jan 2021 Version 5.0.4
• Sharing a Communication Book via Wifi Broadcasting is working again
• Fixed a bug that was causing significant slowdown for some users
version -
posted on 2021-01-14
version 5.0.3
posted on 2020-12-08
Dec 8, 2020 Version 5.0.3
• Improved compatibility with backing up to Google Drive
• Fixed a bug involved videos not displaying properly
• Fixed a bug involving the default text used in buttons
• Fixed a bug where the Media Player controls would not function
• Fixed a bug that prevented saving an image to the Camera Roll
• Improved stability for Auditory Cues playing with music on in the background
• Fixed a bug that had the color picker showing the wrong color
• Fixed a bug that would cause a crash when importing a template
• Improved stability for downloading images from the internet
• Improved stability for sharing books via AirDrop
version 5.0.2
posted on 2020-02-13
13 Feb 2020 Version 5.0.2
New in 5.0.2
• Fixed a bug affecting the display of buttons in the Express Bar.
• Fixed some display issues.
New in 5.0.0
• New Core Word Books are now available as free downloads. These Core Word books are a field-tested strategy to begin teaching English language to students. You can choose a layout to start from and build your communication book.
• New Templates are available to use with Attainment curricula. These communication pages are designed to enhance classroom participation when paired with lessons from Attainment’s curricula.
• We’ve updated the app with a new, modern look.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
version 5.0.2
posted on 2020-02-13
Feb 13, 2020 Version 5.0.2
New in 5.0.2
• Fixed a bug affecting the display of buttons in the Express Bar.
• Fixed some display issues.
New in 5.0.0
• New Core Word Books are now available as free downloads. These Core Word books are a field-tested strategy to begin teaching English language to students. You can choose a layout to start from and build your communication book.
• New Templates are available to use with Attainment curricula. These communication pages are designed to enhance classroom participation when paired with lessons from Attainment’s curricula.
• We’ve updated the app with a new, modern look.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
version 5.0.2
posted on 1970-01-01
2020년 2월 13일 Version 5.0.2
New in 5.0.2
• Fixed a bug affecting the display of buttons in the Express Bar.
• Fixed some display issues.
New in 5.0.0
• New Core Word Books are now available as free downloads. These Core Word books are a field-tested strategy to begin teaching English language to students. You can choose a layout to start from and build your communication book.
• New Templates are available to use with Attainment curricula. These communication pages are designed to enhance classroom participation when paired with lessons from Attainment’s curricula.
• We’ve updated the app with a new, modern look.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
version 5.0.2
posted on 1970-01-01
2020年2月13日 Version 5.0.2
New in 5.0.2
• Fixed a bug affecting the display of buttons in the Express Bar.
• Fixed some display issues.
New in 5.0.0
• New Core Word Books are now available as free downloads. These Core Word books are a field-tested strategy to begin teaching English language to students. You can choose a layout to start from and build your communication book.
• New Templates are available to use with Attainment curricula. These communication pages are designed to enhance classroom participation when paired with lessons from Attainment’s curricula.
• We’ve updated the app with a new, modern look.
• Bug fixes and improvements throughout.