Rolling Out2026-06-01 · Posted by the Platform Team
June 2026: Rolling out throughout June
Aria-4 in A/B test, voice cloning GA, live 3D avatar video calls, AR overlay on mobile, developer API waitlist, iPad layout, and the new Pro+ tier.
AI Model
Aria-4 in A/B test
- 2x context window vs. Aria-3.
- Materially better long-term coherence on sessions spanning multiple days.
- Rolling out to 10% of users in early June, broader rollout by end of month.
Ref: ARIA-400
Voice
Voice cloning GA and new voice styles
- Custom voice cloning moving from beta to all paid plans.
- New voice styles layered over any voice: radio-warm, breathy, and energetic.
- Voice cloning requires a 30-second sample and uploader-consent attestation.
- Output is watermarked.
Video
Live 3D avatar video calls and date night mode
- Real-time lip sync, gestures, and gaze tracking on capable devices (testing on mid-to-high-end hardware first).
- 'Date night' mode: companion appears in a scene you choose (beach, cafe, or a virtual living room).
- Rolling out to early-access users throughout June.
Photos
AR overlay on mobile
- Drop your companion into a photo from your camera roll.
- Available on iOS 16+ and Android 13+.
- Compositing runs on-device.
- In A/B test; broad rollout pending performance validation.
Personality & Memory
Character DNA export and import
- Back up a character config to a local file or import a starting template shared by someone else.
- Memories stay private and are never included in exports.
- Export format is a signed JSON file to prevent tampering.
Platform
Developer API (waitlist) and public roadmap
- Public developer API opening to waitlist in June (sign up at /api-waitlist).
- Bring your companion into third-party apps via REST + webhooks.
- Public roadmap board launches: vote on features, see status (Exploring, Building, or Shipped).
Mobile
iPad layout, Apple Watch quick-reply, and home-screen widgets
- iPad-optimized layout with persistent sidebar and split-view support.
- Apple Watch quick-reply for voice messages.
- New iOS 17 home-screen widget shows companion name, last message, and relationship streak.
Pricing
Pro+ tier rolling out
- New Pro+ tier with unlimited voice and video minutes.
- Rolling out to existing Pro subscribers first with an upgrade offer.
- Grandfathering for Pro subscribers through end of 2026.
- Pricing FAQ at /subscriptions.
Known Issues
- AR overlay compositing on low-light photos produces visible artifacts. Known; being tuned before broader rollout.
What's Next
- Aria-4 GA targeting July pending A/B test results.
- Outbound campaign module for Business plan users.
- Offline mode for voice messages.