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Release Notes

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes in Knowii Voice AI.

Version 0.5.0 (November 12, 2025)​

Improvements​

Unified Update Experience

  • Update checks are now consistent across the entire app - whether you check from the status bar footer, the Settings → About page, or the system tray menu, you'll get the same reliable experience
  • All update entry points now show the same information and work the same way

Enhanced Troubleshooting

  • Log files are now automatically generated for better troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Log files are stored in a logs folder within your application data folder (%APPDATA%\knowii-voice-ai\logs on Windows)
  • See the Support page for instructions on locating log files when reporting issues

Bug Fixes​

Update System Reliability

  • Fixed critical issues with the automatic update system that cause the application to start on startup
  • Improved error handling throughout the update process

Note: You have to download this version manually. Moving forward though, the update system should work reliably.

Version 0.4.0 (November 11, 2025)​

New Features​

Enhanced Model Support

  • Added English-optimized variants of Whisper models for faster and more accurate English transcriptions
  • Added Whisper Tiny model option for even faster transcriptions on lower-end hardware
  • Automatic language matching: the app now ensures your selected language is compatible with your chosen transcription model

Improved Paste System

  • New paste insert mode that types transcriptions character by character (useful for applications where clipboard paste doesn't work)
  • Paste settings moved to Advanced tab for ease of access

Better User Interface

  • Audio settings moved to a dedicated tab for easier navigation
  • Custom word replacements extracted to a separate, more accessible component

Version 0.3.0 (November 8, 2025)​

New Features​

Automatic Update System

  • Built-in update checker that notifies you when new versions are available
  • Download updates directly from the app (check Settings → About or the tray menu)

Audio Features

  • Add custom sounds to play when recording starts/stops
  • New set of built-in sounds

Security Enhancements​

  • Cryptographic signature verification ensures updates are authentic and safe

Version 0.2.0 (November 5, 2025)​

New Features​

Documentation Access

  • Direct link to documentation in the About screen for quick access to help and guides

Improved User Experience

  • Added missing "Auto" language detection option in the onboarding flow
  • Enhanced main window and overlay visual design for a more polished look

Earlier Versions​

Version 0.1.0 (November 4, 2025)​

The initial release of Knowii Voice AI included:

Core Features

  • Local voice-to-text transcription
  • Support for multiple transcription models (Whisper and Parakeet)
  • Push-to-talk recording with customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Transcription history with search, filtering, starring, and editing
  • Audio playback of recorded transcriptions
  • Voice Activity Detection (VAD) with real-time audio level visualization
  • Custom word replacement for fixing common transcription errors
  • System tray integration

Platform Support

  • Windows support
  • Test builds available for Linux

User Interface

  • Modern, responsive design that works on all screen sizes
  • Recording overlay with configurable position
  • Onboarding flow for new users
  • Settings organization across multiple tabs (General, Transcription, Audio, History, Advanced, Debug)
  • Model download and management

Audio Features

  • Audio feedback sounds for recording start/stop
  • Multiple sound themes
  • Volume control for audio feedback
  • Support for custom sound files

Advanced Features

  • Multiple microphone mode options (Always On, On Demand)
  • Device selection for input and output
  • Configurable model auto-unload timeouts
  • Debug mode for troubleshooting

How to Update​

To update to the latest version, see the Updating Guide for detailed instructions on both automatic and manual updates.

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For technical details and full changelog, visit the GitHub repository.