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Updated printable resources We’re excited to share a major refresh to our printable resources, designed to make it easier than ever to access, print and use paper-based AAC boards based on some of our most-loved vocabularies. This update is available in Grid for Windows. With this release, these printable boards will be available in all the languages supported by the corresponding grid sets. All printable boards can now be found in the Printables section in the Add Grid Set window, available online. Updates to Super Core German We’ve made major improvements across the German versions of Super Core 50, Super Core 30, and the Learning grids. These updates strengthen vocabulary, symbols, grammar support, and overall ease of use. The result is a clearer, more accurate, and more flexible communication experience for German‑speaking users. Cell label alignment You can now align cell labels to the left or right, in addition to the existing centre alignment. This gives you more control over how your grid sets look and feel, making it easier to design layouts that match your communication style or visual preferences. Left and right alignment can help with organising information and improving readability, especially for longer labels or languages where directional layout matters. Accessible message box Grid now includes an accessible message box that appears as a pop‑up for important information, including consent gathering for online AI tools. The message box works with all access methods. Improvements Added an improvement allowing the timer “set” command to let users choose hours as well as minutes and seconds, so timers can be set for up to a full day. Previously, the timer could only be set for up to one hour. Added chat history files for Xhosa language (Grid for Windows) Updated onboarding screens to better explain how we share usage data (Grid for iPad) Added Portuguese (Brazilian) as an iOS locale (Grid for iPad) Minor changes in Super Core and Voco Chat in most languages Fixes Fixed an issue where ElevenLabs voices (version 2 multilingual models) didn’t pronounce numbers correctly Fixed an issue where the “speak as you type” title was cut off in German Fixed issue where Windows Smart App Control would prevent Grid from loading by signing all Grid dependencies Fixed an issue where if a special character was added to a write cell in edit mode, the grid set would crash Fixed bugs in accessible apps

Features: Smart Prompt Smart Prompt is a new online Grid command that helps you use AI to design your own communication tools. Just write a prompt (an instruction for AI) and Smart Prompt generates results that appear directly in the cells you choose. This isn’t an AI chatbot; it’s a flexible tool that makes Grid easier, faster, and more personal. You’re in control, tailor your prompts in Grid to craft messages in a way that reflects your writing style, vocabulary and communication preferences. Created as part of our ongoing research into how AI can enhance communication for AAC users, Smart Prompt is now available for everyone to experiment with and explore. Explore how you can use Smart Prompt to: Expand or simplify sentences Adjust sentences to be more formal / casual / playful Translate messages into different languages Generate suggested words or phrases for a particular topic or situation Build stories or creative content Provide quick information on a topic Smart Prompt is now included in an AI beta version of Text Talker. This is a beta grid set and we are keen to gather insights from you and learn more about how these tools work in practice and what you find useful. We believe AI should support communication, never control it. Smart Prompt has been designed so that you stay in charge at every step, giving AAC users the same opportunities to benefit from AI as everyone else, while protecting independence, voice, and identity. See our blog post for more details on Smart Prompt, how you can use it, and our approach to AI safety. Improvements: Improved error handling for Symbol licence state issues. Updated Super Core grid sets in Danish including new vocabulary and improved localisations. Fixes: Fixed an issue where the analogue timer rotated in the anti-clockwise direction. Fixed an issue where the Evo camera firmware update would not start if a different firmware updater had previously failed. (Grid for Windows) Fixed an issue that caused the system to override the skin tone of real individuals. Fixed errors in the German Super Core grid sets. Fixed issues with Danish verbs in the database.

Fix for missing Grid2 symbols.

Various bug fixes

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Features - On-device version control: You can now restore deleted grid sets and revert to earlier versions directly on your device, with no need for cloud services or an internet connection. - Control the speed of ElevenLabs voices: We’ve added a new speed control setting for ElevenLabs voices, giving users more flexibility over how speech sounds in Grid. - Text Talker AI beta grid set now available in more languages: Text Talker AI beta is now available in French, German, Dutch, Welsh, Norwegian, Danish, Italian, Finnish and Afrikaans – with many more languages coming soon. - Super Core: See and Say Version 2: All the features educators already know and rely on are still there, with the same Super Core vocabulary, alongside updates designed to improve the overall user experience. Improvements - Updated Grid projects to target .NET 10, the latest version of Microsoft’s application framework, providing access to improved security, enhanced performance, and the latest platform features - Simplified onboarding process to improve clarity for new users. - Added verb support across multiple languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Basque and Croatian - Updated German Text Talker, Slovak grid sets and Dutch Super Core Fixes - Fixed the Dropbox disconnect message so the Yes/No buttons perform the correct actions - Fixed an issue that could cause an intermittent crash when certain “OK” buttons were pressed - Fixed an issue where some text was not identified by the translation extraction process - Stopped Grid on-device error logs from recording the actual Smart Prompt text, which could include personal data - Fixed the analogue timer so it uses consistent colours across Windows and iOS - Fixed incorrect switch scanning size after opening Grid Guide - Fixed an issue where cells cannot be tapped after closing the Settings screen - Fixed an issue where images in photo viewer cells could remain visible when they shouldn’t. - Added missing translations required for regulatory compliance.

The Metacom symbol library (German symbols) has been updated to version 9, which includes over 5000 new symbols A next/previous button is now available in Edit mode The voice list has been reorganised, with Apple’s lower quality novelty voices grouped and moved to the bottom of the list Super Core 30 is now available in Swedish

Fixed bug when re-organising grid sets

Fixed issue where custom symbols were lost in Hebrew grid sets

A new Fix command is now available, using AI to automatically correct spelling and grammar in your messages. Grid now includes support for Lithuanian, making it easier for more people to communicate in their preferred language. We've fixed an issue where changing a picture in Hebrew would remove any custom images. English search terms now correctly find Hebrew picture (pix) files, improving search accuracy for bilingual users.

A new Fix command is now available, using AI to automatically correct spelling and grammar in your messages. Grid now includes support for Lithuanian, making it easier for more people to communicate in their preferred language. We've fixed an issue where changing a picture in Hebrew would remove any custom images. English search terms now correctly find Hebrew picture (pix) files, improving search accuracy for bilingual users.

Telemetry improvements

Moved the location of the Permanently Delete Account button to prevent erroneous use. Find Word command's inconsistent behaviour when paired with certain jump commands. Settings screen titles sometimes appearing over settings screen content.

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

Find Word doesn't find words with jump commands after them - fixed Voices in languages that are not supported are showing in the voices dropdown on G4i - fixed wkwebview commands on ios 26 - fixed Moved Navigation controls from top bar to Menu and add additional positioning options

Chat Switcher We’ve implemented a new feature in Grid that allows you to toggle between two chat writing areas. This could be helpful for multitasking, whether you’re working on two conversations at once or returning to an earlier draft after an interruption. Password protection for user backups We’ve introduced a setting to add a password when creating a user backup. This optional setting allows you to secure your data and ensure that only those with the password can access the backup. Super Core Grid Set improvements We’ve made a number of improvements to all of our Super Core grid sets, including changes to styling and functionality, and even more vocabulary. Updated Widgit symbol library This update will include a huge update to the Widgit Symbols library, with improvements to existing symbols, and over 2,000 new symbols. This update gives Grid users access to a richer vocabulary across health, family, education, daily life, and more, making it easier to communicate about the things that matter most. Update to Adult Symbols in Grid We’re making an important update to the way that Grid handles symbols that contain adult content or refer to adult concepts. These changes are designed to protect younger symbol users, while also making sure that everyone has the words they need to communicate about their own bodies and experiences. We’ve introduced a clearer set of rules, inspired by age ratings used in films. This means decisions about which symbols are labelled as ‘adult symbols’ will now be much more consistent and understandable.

Bugfix: norwegian now recognised by image search

Minor bug fixes and improvements.