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Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes for Akol.

Voice Engine Upgrade

2.4.0

February 12, 2026

We upgraded the core voice engine. Speech recognition is significantly more accurate, and our AI is smarter about routing simple questions for instant responses while using deeper reasoning for complex ones.

ImprovedNext-generation speech recognition — more accurate, fewer misheard words
ImprovedSmarter AI — auto-detects simple vs complex questions for faster responses
ImprovedBetter turn detection — agents know exactly when you're done speaking
NewAI-powered search in documentation

Voices & Languages Voting

2.5.0

February 12, 2026

We launched a voting page where you can shape our voice roadmap. Pick the languages, accents, and voice styles you want next — and we'll build them in order of demand.

NewVote for the next voices and languages you want added
NewSecure password generator on sign-up
ImprovedFaster CI with smarter caching
NewCustomer-facing documentation site at docs.akol.ai
NewAI-powered search in documentation

Help Center & Phone Number Flow

2.2.0

February 10, 2026

We launched a full help center at docs.akol.ai with step-by-step guides written in plain language. Buying a phone number is now a smooth two-step flow: search for available numbers, then checkout.

NewNew help center at docs.akol.ai — guides written for business owners
NewEasier phone number purchasing — search, compare, and buy in one flow
ImprovedBlog search and filtering
ImprovedBetter dark mode — no more white flash on page load

Platform Reliability & 14-Day Trial

2.1.0

February 9, 2026

We've switched to a 14-day free trial so you can try Akol with zero commitment. Under the hood, we've made major reliability improvements to the voice pipeline and all 25 integrations.

New14-day free trial — no credit card required to start
NewSmart FAQ — agents answer common questions without AI processing
ImprovedMajor voice pipeline reliability improvements
ImprovedFaster, more secure integrations with rate limiting and health checks
ImprovedAccessibility improvements — keyboard navigation, screen reader support
FixedFixed login issues with Turnstile verification

All 25 Integrations Live

2.0.0

February 5, 2026

Every integration is now live and production-ready. Connect your CRM, calendar, Slack, WhatsApp, and more. We also redesigned checkout for a smoother payment experience.

NewAll 25 integrations now active — CRM, calendar, messaging, webhooks
NewRedesigned checkout — faster, more reliable payments
NewAdd a payment method without needing a subscription
ImprovedIntegration health monitoring and automatic recovery
ImprovedVoice server resilience — calls stay stable even during high load

Production Voices & 2FA

1.6.0

January 26, 2026

We narrowed our voice selection to 8 handpicked production voices that sound the most natural and professional. We also added two-factor authentication to keep your account extra secure.

New8 curated production voices — handpicked for clarity and warmth
NewTwo-factor authentication for added account security
NewAutomated CI/CD deployment pipeline for faster updates

Voice Quality Upgrade

1.5.0

January 19, 2026

We rebuilt the voice pipeline for noticeably better audio quality. Conversations feel more natural with improved turn-taking — your agents interrupt less and respond faster.

ImprovedSignificantly better audio quality on all calls
ImprovedFaster voice responses with optimized streaming
ImprovedSmoother conversation flow with better turn-taking
NewRedesigned business tools with organized categories

Security Hardening

1.4.0

January 15, 2026

We ran a thorough security audit and addressed every finding. Authentication pages got a usability upgrade with password visibility toggles and theme switching.

NewPassword visibility toggle on sign-in and sign-up
NewDark mode and light mode toggle on auth pages
ImprovedComprehensive security audit — over 800 tests passing

Guided Onboarding & Blog

1.3.0

January 13, 2026

New users now get a guided tour through the dashboard. We also launched a voice library with 93 voices you can preview before assigning to your agent.

NewStep-by-step onboarding tour when you first sign in
New93 voices across multiple languages to preview and choose from
NewRedesigned blog with industry insights and guides
FixedBilling errors now handled gracefully instead of showing errors

Emotional Voice AI

1.2.0

January 9, 2026

Your AI agents just got more human. They can now detect caller sentiment and respond with the right tone — empathetic when someone is frustrated, upbeat when they're excited. Each agent has its own personality that shapes how it speaks.

NewVoice agents now respond with appropriate emotions and tone
NewSentiment analysis detects caller mood in real time
NewPersonality-driven conversation style for each agent

Security & GDPR Compliance

1.1.0

December 29, 2025

We've added GDPR-compliant data practices including consent management, data export, and automatic cleanup of expired data. Security has been hardened across the board.

NewGDPR consent management — track and export your data
NewAutomatic data retention and cleanup policies
ImprovedStrengthened security across the platform
ImprovedCSRF protection and secure session handling

Akol Launch

1.0.0

December 24, 2025

Akol is live. Build voice AI agents that sound human, never miss a call, and integrate with the tools you already use.

NewAI-powered voice agents that answer calls 24/7
NewDashboard to manage agents, calls, and phone numbers
New25 integrations — CRM, calendar, messaging, webhooks, and more
NewReal-time call transcripts and analytics
NewMulti-language support with 93 voices
NewFlexible billing with multiple plans