Preferences can be saved and restored from Google Drive.
Minor bug fixes.
No longer support Android versions less than 4.0.4.
Version 3.0.8
Fixed an issue where a wakelock was not being released properly. This caused battery drain in some instances.
Version 3.0.7
Fixed some issues that prevented some users from using the app.
Version 3.0.6
Fixed an issue where an error message prevented users from saving their preferences.
Version 3.0.5
Updated to properly support Android N (which requires a new permission).
Version 3.0.4
Fixed issues reported by the internal crash reporter.
Version 3.0.3
Fixed an issue with the license check where valid responses where presumed to be invalid.
Version 3.0.2
Fixed an issue for those running Android 2.0 - 2.3.7 where the app would crash on start.
Version 3.0.1
Fixed an issue with licensing.
Bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 3.0.0
Revamped the look and feel.
Updated to support Android 7.
Completely removed the SVOX language examples since their servers appear to be offline.
Bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.9.4
Removed the SVOX language example play button since it no longer works.
No longer supporting Android 2.1
Version 2.9.2
Fixed an issue on Lollipop where caller ID readout would continue after picking up the call.
Version 2.9.1
Minor bug fixes related to caller ID notifications being doubly read out.
Version 2.9.0
Added a shorthand word mapper that allows you take words the text to speech engine doesn't pronounce properly and map them to their phonetic equivalent.
Minor bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.8.0
Now targeting latest Android version (5.1).
Updated map usage to utilize Google Maps v2.
Updated application to use TTS for Android 5.0 instead of older versions for those on Android 5+.
Removed code for Android 2.0, Android 2.1 and Android 2.2 (too old to support).
Minor bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.7.3
Fixed an issue where the announcing of Caller ID caused a small memory leak.
Fixed an issue with the status bar notification.
Minor bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.7.2
Fixed an issue where the announcing of Caller ID was muted on some devices.
Minor bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.7.1
Added / Updated translations.
Updated the launcher icon.
Minor bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.7.0
Added a new option to read out the family name of a contact first..
Minor bug fixes (user reported crash reports).
Version 2.6.9
Minor bug fixes.
Version 2.6.8
Fixed an issue with the Share button.
Version 2.6.7
Various bug fixes for user reported issues.
Updated the Contact Picker for Screen by number (used for SMS and Calls) to only suggest contacts that have phone numbers.
Version 2.6.6
Addressed some issues with app stability.
Attempted to alleviate the issue with persistent notifications on Android 4.3+. Please contact us
if you think we can do more or have ideas on improving this issue!
Fixed an issue on Android 4.4 that made the in app menus unusable.
Version 2.6.5
Caller ID Through Bluetooth fixed on Android 4+:
You **WILL** need to Enable "Disable Ringer" under Caller ID Options > A2DP options.
This may not work for all headset/handset combinations. Currently, this feature only works on nexus devices.
Updated the screened contact list activity so that it can fetch all numbers for a particular contact and not just the default one.
Other bug fixes as reported by users.
Version 2.6.0
Updated the action bar on devices running Gingerbread or lower.
Addressed user reported issues.
Version 2.5.0
Updated and fixed a bug with the reverse lookup feature.
Updated the UI for those running Android 4+.
Addressed a user reported issue.
Version 2.4.8
Addressed user reported issues.
Version 2.4.7
Reverse lookups during an incoming call failed to change the spoken text when a valid hit was found.
Version 2.4.6
Ability to manually perform reverse lookups for listed phone numbers (this feature is dependent on location and is accessible via the menu of the app).
Added a mute ringer option to the option labeled "Lower ringer volume".
Version 2.4.5
Updated how the app 'starts at boot'.
Updated the TTS usage code to use new Google libraries available on Android 4+.
Improved the TTS library detection.
On Android 4+, updated the notifications to use new Google libraries.
Version 2.4.4
The way the toggle pause is handled was updated.
Fixed some user reported bugs. Keep issuing bug reports and we will take care of them!
Version 2.4.3
ICS:
Re-enabled the TTS settings button that links to the system settings.
Minor bug fixes. Keep reporting issues as you find them and we will fix them promptly!
Version 2.4.2
ICS:
Fixed notification bar text coloring issues.
Attempt to detect when SVOX crashes so app restores device to original state.
Fixed the action bar home button.
Fixed the SVOX language demos. New permission for internet access is required for license checks, reverse lookups and SVOX demos.
Version 2.4.1
Added the ability to perform reverse lookups when you screen unknown calls.
Version 2.4.0
Fixed an issue with the slider when trying to set a volume level to lower the ringer to while using the talking caller id.
Added an option to enable or disable the ability to perform reverse lookups.
Added some ICS optimizations.
Version 2.3.2
Unknown numbers that have been looked up successfully now post to the notification bar for you to see.
Updated some translations.
Voicemail reminder did not obey quiet time.
Version 2.3.1
Same as 2.3.0, but with the short app name set to Enhanced CID
Version 2.3.0
Added an actionbar.
4G networks were not properly detected when checking for a data connection.
Updated some UI elements.
Version 2.2.1
Fixed more ICS permissions.
Removed unused permission (Call Phone Directly) since I don't use it.
Updated the SVOX voice list.
Version 2.2.0
Fixed: Bluetooth ICS compatibility issues.
Version 2.1.3
Fixed an issue that occurred for those users running Android version Froyo or lower.
Version 2.1.2
Added the ability to check if the user has TTS voice data installed. Also, we prompt to install it if it is missing.
Updated the layouts used in the app.
Fixed some user reported bugs.
Version 2.1.1
Updated the "Use Language" feature.
Optimized source code to make it a bit more robust.
Version 2.1.0
Added a new beta feature to automatically identify unknown, non blocked, incoming callers. This feature kicks in after one or two readings.
Bug fixes for user reported errors.
Version 2.0.2
Minor source updates to add robustness and prevent 'random' force closes.
Version 2.0.1
Fixed "Start with headset" as it wasn't working correctly.
Some minor source code optimizations.
Version 2.0.0
Read nickname and Read first name are not mutually exclusive.
Source code optimizations.
Added option to lower ringer volume while talking.
Added option to place phone face down to mute incoming call.
Rearranged the menu preferences.
Version 1.2.0
Bug fix for contact screening; some motorola phones didnt behave as expected.
Added the ability to read contact's first name only.
Improved A2DP headset compatibility.
Added notifications for the message waiting indicator.
Added a configurable speech delay.
Added option to start and stop with the connection of a a2dp bluetooth headset.
Added a shake to silence talking (and optionally speaking) option.
Added french language translations.
Bugfix: Some users with exchange contacts had name read out as "Last name, First name".
Version 1.07
Added the ability to toggle the voice notifications, on a per contact basis (Screen calls by contact). You can disable voice notifications and optionally mute the ringer.
Contact lookup bug fixes.
Version 1.06
Added the ability to toggle the voice notifications, on a per contact basis (Screen calls by contact). You can disable voice notifications and optionally mute the ringer.
Contact lookup bug fixes.
Version 1.05
Fix: Someone reported an exception that occurred during a look up of contacts.
Added ability to speak the incoming phone number type (i.e. home, mobile, etc.). Your "What to Say" setting needs to be reconfigured!
Version 1.04
Italian language update.
Czech language update.
Russian language update.
Version 1.03
Spanish language update.
Added a Changes link to the main menu for those wishing to view the change log.
Version 1.02
Added ability to just read the incoming calls phone number (and not the name of the contact).
Version 1.01
Initial release had a flaw in the preference manager that caused strange behaviour when selecting your preferences. Sorry about that.