What's New
What We've Improved
A parent-friendly record of the changes that make stories safer, warmer, and easier to create.
Safety & TrustMay 2026
Safer review and story quality checks
- Parent review now includes clearer safeguards before a story becomes listenable.
- Story checks are more aware of the chosen story seed, so gentle challenge stories are not treated the same as playful imagination stories.
- Error reporting and recovery were tightened so failed generations are easier to diagnose and retry.
ImprovedFebruary 2026
A smoother story-making flow
- Create and review screens now recover better if a story takes longer than expected.
- Loading screens are more specific to the story being created.
- Audio endings were softened so stories settle more naturally.
NewJanuary 2026
Research-backed story lengths
- Story length now adapts to your child's age.
- The research page explains why shorter audio stories often work better for younger children.
- Story cards show clearer research categories for challenge, learning, bonding, support, and imagination stories.
NewJanuary 2026
More family-shaped story choices
- New bonding stories were added for bedtime, reconnection, and affirmation.
- Caregiver options were broadened to support more family structures.
- Story questions were shortened so personalisation takes less effort.
NewDecember 2025
Gently Told opens to families
- Personalised audio stories launched with parent review before listening.
- Children can star in challenge, learning, bonding, support, and imagination stories.
- Stories include narration, gentle music, multi-child profiles, and Yoto support.