We update our app with a new release of software every Tuesday/Wednesday. Periodically, we’ll release more frequently. Occasionally, we’ll skip a week. You can find a summary of these changes below.
| Release |
Date |
Contents |
| Linear cycle 0 |
5.31.2024 |
App updates |
- Changed "New Child" to Add Child in parent admin panel
- Send intro SMS to trusted adult after they are added to family - account
- Longer, scrollable list of Chat Helpers on the stage with images in the background
- Fixed endpoint error condition around input spinner taking too long after speech
- Fixed race condition forcing app restart |
| Cardamom 18 | 5.2.2024 | App updates
- Profile pic updates
- Audio changes to improve voice recognition
- Welcome emails being sent to new users
- Added button to refresh screen after app idles out
Experiments
- Implemented Icebreakers - pre-set onstage activities and questions for kids to tap on and have instant engagement with Wonder |
| Cardamom 17 | 4.24.2024 | - Minor UX fixes |
| Cardamom 16 | 4.16.2024 | Conversation model experiment:
- Wonder asks fewer questions, so conversation feels less interrogative and the child has more control over conversation direction.
- Wonder no longer attempts to prolong conversations by asking questions after kids indicate they need to leave. |
| Cardamom 15 | 4.11.2024 | - Introduced the People panel, accessible from the bottom right People button. Today, it displays chats between parent and children, and will grow as the home for all communication within family and extended families.
- Added "changes saved" message when updating information in forms |
| Basil 14 | 4.3.2024 | - Enabled voice dictation for family chat
- Minor UX and performance improvements |
| Basil 13 | 3.25.2024 | - Fixed issue with SMS sending to parents on first use |
| Basil 12 | 3.21.2024 | - Changed name to Wonder from LOTL for App Store
- Fixed mic to play cue sound after opening
- Added Wizard page to select between parent and child setup on login
- Added confirmation box when switching from kid to parent profile |
| Basil 11.2 | 3.14.2024 | - Minor UX fixes |
| Basil 11.1 | 3.12.2024 | - Removed quiz question experiment
- Removed ability to use Wonder without an account
- Added warning about bypassing phone number |
| Basil 11 | 3.11.2024 | - Updates for iOS store images
- Switched to YouTube Education player
- Clarified controls between parent/child profile switching
- Added separate color schemes between parent and children |
| Basil 10.1 | 3.6.2024 | - Small fixes |
| Basil 10 | 3.5.2024 | - Various UX updates including screen sizing and parent panel |
| Basil 9 | 3.1.2024 | - New updated self serve onboarding flow implemented - Various minor UX fixes |
| Ancho 8 | 2.20.2024 | Cancelled |
| Ancho 7 | 2.13.2024 | - Improved voice input feedback
- Fixed issues with pausing videos
- Fixed signin and account issues |
| Ancho 6 | 2.6.2024 | - Fixed character encoding issue with SMS
- Games are implemented!
- YouTube videos don’t play in the background when child is done viewing video
- Optimized image performance |
| Ancho 5 | 1.31.24 | - Updates to video play controls
- Implemented prompt to enable mic
- Minor user interface cleanup |
| Ancho 4 | 1.24.24 | - Updates to minor UI issues
- Bug fixes around login and authentication |
| Ancho 3 | 1.17.24 | Cancelled |
| Ancho 2 | 1.10.2024 | - Improved greetings and conversations starters when revisiting Wonder
- Comprehension questions are now included with videos
- iPad device volume can be controlled via the parent dashboard app
- Fixed edge-cases around login |
| Ancho 1 | 1.2.2024 | - Implemented daily greetings
- Added alternative speech recognition and endpoints in settings panel
- Made available in App Store
- Implemented settings panel |