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Version 1.0.7
Updated 2 years ago
Changelog This is the first release. Really want to know how it works with your voice.

For V1.0.7, I fixed a problem with support for Android v22 & 23.

For V1.0.6, a couple crashes have been fixed: can't speak moves unless a game has started and if permission to record audio isn't given then the app won't run.
Version 1.18.3
Updated 3 months ago
Changelog V1.18 add a piece name filter to the "command speak moves" option on play computer/blindfold. For example, to hear the bishop moves, it would be: "command speak moves bishop". This makes the spoken list more focused.

As a reminder, the 'My Account' menu enables you to force the speaking of the words for the letters. As in, 'Bishop Golf Four'.
Version 1.17.4
Updated 4 months ago
Changelog V1.17 adds 'Reveal' to blindfold play and 'Replay' for computer/blindfold play so you can 'get back into the game' after stepping away. If you find the 'file letters' hard to understand, 'My Account' enables you to force the speaking of the words for the letters. As in, 'Bishop Golf Four'. The problem with "Connect to Lichess" seems fixed. V1.17.4 fixes a bug in selecting 'File Words'.
Version 1.14.3
Updated 1 year ago
Changelog Update library support version. Also, fixed a couple issues on Lichess.org play.
Version 1.14.2
Updated 1 year ago
Changelog The internals of how play on Lichess.org is managed has been changed. It should be faster and more reliable.
Version 1.13.0
Updated 1 year ago
Changelog In V1.13, you can get a list of your available moves while playing the computer or on Lichess. Just say "command list moves" or "command speak moves" to see and/or hear the list of moves you can make.
Version 1.12.1
Updated 1 year ago
Changelog You can now say the "from & to" squares to make moves. For example, in addition to saying "play Nf3" you can say : "play g1 f3". (You can also say the piece name but that's not necessary.)

Also fixed the problem of allowing multiple moves while the engine is thinking.
Version 1.11.0
Updated 1 year ago
Changelog Update library support version
Version 1.10.0
Updated 1 year ago
Changelog Saying 'command repeat' while playing a game will say the engine's move again. (Also applies to Lichess play.) This is the #1 requested new feature!!

(Also, for Lichess a change was needed to get your 'Friends List'. Please 'Disconnect' and 'Connect' to get that working.)
Version 1.9.0
Updated 2 years ago
Changelog V1.9 keeps your device awake while you play. It also enables you to "continue" an open game against the engines. With this update, you don't have to play the entire game in one sitting. And you don't have to worry about the screen timing out.
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