Changelog
Every notable AceRound AI update is logged here, newest on top.
Last updated:
2026
- FixedUpdated the help docs so the free trial is described exactly as it appears in the app.
- FixedWith "Key points only" selected, questions that match an answer saved in your knowledge base now get key points too, not the whole saved answer.
- FixedIf an interview report fails to build, you can now retry it right from the report page.
- FixedOn the Windows app, you can turn off the playback device your audio software uses for your own voice, so what you say is no longer taken as the interviewer.
- ImprovedImproved fullscreen compatibility for overlays and phone displays in the new desktop client.
- NewDesktop overlay: new shortcuts to resize it and change its background transparency
- FixedInterview replay now reconnects on the next question if another app was holding your microphone, instead of missing your answers for the whole session.
- ImprovedQuick mode now runs a short script to work out calculation-heavy questions before answering.
- FixedPrompt workbench results now render like in the interview, with no stray asterisks around bold text and headings.
- FixedWhen the interviewer only says things like "OK, sure", the answer being generated is no longer interrupted.
- NewNew "Answer only" style: no key points, just the answer you can say right away.
- NewThe desktop app window can now be maximized, and a new Interface size setting enlarges text and buttons.
- FixedWhen starting an interview or exam, tap "All" next to the quick picks to choose any role from your materials, not just recent ones.
- FixedKnowledge base picks stop at 20 with a notice, instead of failing when the interview starts.
- NewNew desktop setting to show the newest answer above its question, right at the top of the overlay.
- FixedYour answers in the replay no longer go missing when the interviewer says "mm-hm" or the network blips.
- FixedOn the Windows app, clicking the app icon mid-session brings back a hidden overlay and puts the main window in the taskbar.
- ImprovedOn the Windows app, when a screenshot doesn't show the question, AI retries with each compatibility capture method in turn, not just for black screens.
- NewCopy the code from a desktop assessment answer with one hotkey, or turn on the "Copy code" button.
- ImprovedDesktop shortcuts now accept any key: punctuation, numpad, or a single key on its own
- NewDesktop: enter the role and company right at the start and pick the interview round; answers adapt to it and build on earlier rounds.
- FixedWhen the interviewer pauses mid-sentence, the same question is no longer sent twice or interrupts the answer.
- FixedFixed the desktop app opening to a blank window on older macOS versions without recent Safari updates.
- NewNew desktop setting to show the newest question and answer at the top of the overlay.
- FixedOn the Windows app, the interviewer is heard even when your meeting app plays to headphones that are not the system default output.
- NewInterview Copilot can now search the web when it meets something new, and shows its sources above the answer.
- FixedInterview review now retries briefly if transcribing your answer hiccups, instead of dropping it.
- ImprovedExam and screenshot answers now read the earlier screens too, so a question split across screens keeps its context.
- ImprovedFeedback now shows how soon we usually reply; add an email to get notified.
- ImprovedLate-interview answers now remember what was said at the start, so your story stays consistent.
- FixedMock interviews set to fundamentals only now outline the session by topic at the start, without announcing a project round that never comes.
- ImprovedPrompt workbench trial runs now allow 500 per day, up from 100.
- FixedMock interviews set to fundamentals only now open with a fundamentals question even without focus areas.
- FixedMock interviews with focus areas set no longer repeat the same project questions across sessions.
- FixedPrompt workbench trial runs now include your selected knowledge bases, so answers match a live session.
- NewMock interviews can now skip the self-introduction and start from a project on your resume.
- ImprovedThe mock interviewer now paces the session so every part announced at the start gets covered.
- FixedFixed answers sometimes losing the "Reference Answer" heading for a whole interview, mixing key points with what to say.
- FixedFixed Interview review often missing your own answers, leaving only a line or two.
- FixedOn a second device, Handle follow-up and Auto follow-up in Solver now pick up what the interviewer just said.
- FixedOn a second device, Solver’s Auto follow-up now stays on for the whole session instead of switching off after one answer.
- FixedSigning in with Google now opens the account you already created with the same email, history included.
- NewNew desktop setting to stop the overlay from jumping to each new question, so you keep your place.
- FixedIn phone interview mode, your own words are no longer mistaken for questions when your voiceprint match is weak.
- FixedIn phone interview mode, quiet speakerphone questions no longer lose their first and last words.
- FixedPolished interview record exports keep every question and answer, even in long sessions.
- ImprovedScreenshot answers during interviews are more accurate on True / False / Cannot Say reading questions.
- ImprovedThe written-test assistant is more accurate on True / False / Cannot Say reading questions.
- FixedIf a selected knowledge base was removed, you get a clear prompt instead of a failed start.
- FixedIf a knowledge file is not on the server yet, you are asked to re-upload it.
- FixedInterview, exam and screenshot-answer error messages from the server now show in your language instead of Chinese.
- FixedError messages during interviews, mock interviews and uploads now appear in your selected language.
- FixedFixed the download button on phones offering a Mac installer to iPhones and a wrong "Linux unsupported" message to Android — it now points you to open the site on a computer instead.
- FixedUpdated the Refund Policy and desktop app help page to match the Passes and hotkeys actually sold and shipped today.
- FixedWith capture compatibility on, Windows now falls back to a regular screenshot when a window can’t be read, instead of showing an error.
- FixedFixed desktop exam answers occasionally showing every word twice and doubling the page count.
- ImprovedFor black screenshots in hardware-accelerated Windows apps, AI can try another capture method at no extra charge and keep it for the session if it works.
- ImprovedWhen an interviewer asks you to write code on the spot, the reference answer now includes the full code.
- ImprovedWindows can retry black screenshots in compatibility mode for the session, with manual controls on the exam and interview pages.
- NewThe desktop app now downloads a new version by itself, so updating takes one click on Install.
- ImprovedOn phones, the Credit Packs tab now opens with the recommended pack first.
- FixedSwitching answer mode in the OA Copilot overlay now bills and answers with the mode you just picked.
- FixedThe role you pick before starting an OA session is now attached to that session.
- NewPick several interview languages before you start, then switch between them mid-interview with one click.
- NewThe prompt workbench can now restore the official default, or let the AI merge later official changes into your own version while keeping your edits.
- NewType one line like "shorter answers, key points only" and the AI rewrites your prompt — you review it before saving.
- NewNew prompt workbench: start from a built-in style, edit it, and run a question right there.
- ImprovedAnswer requirements now take up to 20,000 characters in a much larger editor.
- NewInterview records now show the questions you solved from screenshots during that interview.
- FixedAnswers in interview and written test records no longer end with a stray line of marker text.
- NewWindows adds an experimental capture compatibility option in Settings to help with apps that appear black in screenshots.
- ImprovedWhen exam software blacks out just the question window, the desktop app now tells you right away and keeps your credits.
- NewMock interviews take focus areas — name the topics and the interviewer builds the session around them.
- FixedAfter a recording failure mid mock interview, the mic button works again without restarting the session.
- ImprovedBack-to-back mock interviews for one role now move on to angles you have not practised.
- NewInstant mode is now available for screenshot answers during interviews, too — the fastest answers, with less accuracy on hard problems.
- FixedA dropped connection mid-interview no longer leaves you stuck on Connecting — the assistant reconnects itself and keeps your transcript and progress.
- FixedFixed interviews occasionally freezing and going unresponsive for a while.
- FixedPhone interviews no longer drop a question when the interviewer sounds like you.
- FixedPhone interviews no longer mistake your own voice for the interviewer and answer it again.
- FixedResume uploads now recover from brief network hiccups instead of failing.
- NewAsk your own follow-up out loud — in written tests and in-interview solving. Press once, say it, press again, and the assistant answers on the same question.
- ImprovedThe homepage now leads with a one-click desktop app download, with no confirmation step in between.
- NewYou can now delete your account yourself from the account menu.
- NewInterview and mock interview records can now be renamed.
- FixedWritten tests and screenshot answering now return an answer even when the AI thinks for a long time.
- NewPasses you have not activated yet can be refunded right from the billing page.
- FixedMock interview recordings continue transcribing after temporary service interruptions.
- FixedFixed audio on both sides fading in and out during interviews with interview replay on.
- ImprovedThe onboarding "how did you find us" question now lets you name the platform, such as Reddit, YouTube or LinkedIn.
- ImprovedCoding answers now include only what you must type: classes and signatures already in the question are reused, not retyped as boilerplate.
- ImprovedTwo names across the site and the app: Interview Copilot for live rounds, OA Copilot for online assessments.
- ImprovedOA Copilot in Programming mode now runs the code against the samples and edge cases before answering — including answers written in Java or C++.
- ImprovedQuick mode no longer runs code to verify, so answers come back faster.
- NewAnswer preferences now support pinned quick replies — write them before the exam, tap once in the overlay to send while answering.
- FixedInterviews now pick themselves back up after a brief network drop, so you no longer have to press Start again.
- ImprovedEvery interface language now uses the words job seekers say in that market — Webテスト in Japan, 코딩테스트 in Korea, prueba técnica in Latin America, and so on.
- ImprovedWhat you said late in a long answer is no longer dropped, so follow-ups continue from where you left off.
- Fixed"Fix & re-answer" now gives you a genuinely new answer instead of rewording the previous one.
- FixedA spent second-screen link now says so and tells you to regenerate it, instead of spinning on "Connecting".
- FixedTapping New problem or Help me on your phone now makes your computer take the screenshot and answer right away.
- ImprovedThe tier you pick on your phone, Quick or Coding, is the one used for that question.
- NewAdded "Simplify further" to coding answers in OA Copilot and Interview Copilot — same approach, keeps trimming the code, click it as many times as you want.
- FixedWord documents now upload reliably, including larger files that used to fail partway through.
- FixedAnswer transcription no longer fails intermittently — it now retries on its own.
- ImprovedThe AI Interview Copilot comparison now shows Coding Test Copilot for online assessments and take-homes.
- ImprovedReconnecting after a dropped interview connection is faster and steadier, and interface errors no longer end the session.
- ImprovedCredit Packs are now one tap away from Unlimited Passes on the pricing page, with Standard Credits marked as the recommended pack.
- FixedError messages across file uploads, knowledge base, resume, payment, and account actions are now shown in English instead of Chinese.
- FixedFigural reasoning questions are now archived as figures instead of near-identical option descriptions.
- FixedDropped connections during an interview are now detected instantly and reconnected automatically, keeping your transcript and progress.
- FixedFixed an issue where the assistant could disappear mid-interview and end the session with it. The interface now recovers on its own and the interview keeps going.
- FixedFixed live interviews where the transcript and AI answers could stop partway.
- FixedKey Points no longer slip into an assistant voice — every line stays sayable.
- ImprovedKey-points answer style is now much shorter: 1-4 one-line points sized to the question, bilingual included.
- ImprovedInterviews reconnect much faster while we roll out a new release.
- FixedResume and screenshot uploads no longer time out outside mainland China.
- FixedResume uploads now clearly report damaged PDFs or missing text.
- NewResumes and knowledge files now accept photos and scans, and scanned PDFs are read too.
- ImprovedWhile you solve from a screenshot in the desktop app, the assistant keeps listening to the interviewer — new answers now show as a count on Back to chat.
- FixedThird-party sign-in now tells you whether to retry or start over, instead of showing a raw error.
- FixedFixed the desktop app seeming to vanish after the overlay closed unexpectedly, with clicking its icon doing nothing. The workbench now returns to the taskbar, one click away.
- ImprovedWhen the AI keeps failing to answer, the interview page now tells you, and that time is not counted against your interview minutes.
- ImprovedCoding answers are now written to be typed by hand: one plain solution, fewer extra classes and helpers, ready to submit as-is.
- FixedNo more stray separator right after "Key Points" or "Reference Answer".
- Improved"Key Points" and "Reference Answer" now stand out as labels, so long answers are easy to scan.
- FixedAsk for "the answer only, no key points" in your extra answer requirement and that is now what you get.
- FixedDesktop downloads and in-app updates no longer cut out partway through outside mainland China.
- FixedAnswers with code no longer break out of the interview detail dialog.
- ImprovedYour answer preferences (language, code style, extra requirements) now follow your account to any computer.
- Fixed"Key points only" now stays key points even when you also fill in an extra answer requirement.
- FixedYour extra answer requirement is saved even if you start the interview right after typing it.
- FixedWe now also flag it when you speak Japanese or Korean while the interview language is set to Chinese.
- ImprovedAsk "is my code right?" mid-interview and the assistant now looks at your screen itself.
- FixedFixed exam answers that could stall on the thinking view; you now get a clear prompt to retry.
- FixedInterviews now start no matter how many large knowledge bases you attach.
- ImprovedThe partner programme now has a permanent link in the footer, and partnership enquiries reach the team directly instead of general support.
- FixedAnswers now open straight with the key points, with no lead-in line above them.
- ImprovedA single knowledge base now holds up to 90,000 characters, so long documents no longer need splitting.
- ImprovedKnowledge bases without prepared Q&A now show their character count instead of "0 questions".
- ImprovedMock interviews let you pick a microphone in settings, and tell you when nothing is coming through.
- ImprovedThe desktop overlay now opens on the right side and remembers where you drag it.
- ImprovedAnswer length now follows the question: a quick factual question gets a one-line answer instead of a full paragraph.
- ImprovedReference answers are now shorter and more focused — short enough to read out in one go instead of hunting for the point in a long passage.
- NewOn harder written-test coding questions, the answer now ends with a short difficulty note and points to "Lower pass rate".
- ImprovedYou can now watch the AI reason through written-test questions instead of staring at a blank panel.
- ImprovedCredit Packs are now one tap away from Unlimited Passes on the billing page, no more long scrolling.
- ImprovedInterview records now load faster, especially on slow connections.
- FixedAnswers no longer contain coloured check or cross symbols, so overlay transparency applies evenly to the whole text.
- ImprovedWhen a written-test answer is cut off midway, we now say so and keep the partial answer in your record.
- FixedFixed a failure that could kill a whole question right after the AI looked at your resume.
- ImprovedFeedback now sits in the sidebar under Help & Support, with a badge when we reply.
- NewYou can now switch the interview language mid-interview, and we flag it when the language you speak does not match the setting.
- FixedMock interviews on a phone can now record and answer by voice.
- ImprovedPricing now spells out that every plan covers online assessments and take-homes, not just live interviews.
- NewSnapshot solving during an interview can now switch to the coding tier for full coding problems.
- ImprovedWith a large knowledge base attached, the AI now reads only the parts relevant to the current question, so answers arrive faster.
- ImprovedOnline Assessment now has its own spot in the top nav, with a direct link to the Coding Test Copilot guide.
- FixedRe-matching speech keywords now generates a fresh result every time.
- FixedFixed the bright scrollbar that appeared on the right of the interview and coding-test overlays as answers grew, which stood out badly at low opacity.
- ImprovedInvited partners now activate their affiliate account by signing in once — no application form, no waiting.
- NewThe desktop app now walks you through three steps on first sign-in: upload your resume, name the role, and check that it can hear your interviewer.
- NewYou can test interviewer audio any time from the interview workbench, instead of finding out mid-interview.
- ImprovedHelp center guides now play a live demo of the copilot instead of showing a static screenshot.
- ImprovedEnding a mock interview now takes you straight to your report, which appears as soon as it is ready.
- FixedFixed resume uploads that failed after parsing certain files.
- NewPartners can now track referrals, commission and payouts from a new Affiliate page in the dashboard.
- ImprovedIf you forget to end an interview, only up to 5 minutes after the last exchange is billed — anything beyond that is refunded automatically.
- ImprovedMock interviews now follow a real interviewer rhythm: a short agenda up front, then spoken follow-ups built on your last answer.
- ImprovedInterview reports now score each topic as a whole, keeping follow-up questions with the question they came from.
- ImprovedReport feedback now reflects how an interviewer would judge you, instead of deducting points for filler words or missing STAR structure.
- ImprovedImport many more files into a knowledge base at once, with a clear notice when the hourly limit is reached.
- FixedLong answers no longer go missing from the interview replay.
- FixedSigning in with Google or GitHub now returns you to the desktop client instead of the dashboard.
- FixedFollow-up questions in the written test assistant no longer fail on retry.
- ImprovedIn-interview solving now answers multiple choice and interviewer question lists in their own format, not as code.
- NewIn-interview solving accepts multiple screenshot pages, so a long question can be sent in one go.
- NewAfter a coding answer you can send back the code you typed and have it checked line by line.
- FixedWith bilingual answers on, every line now reliably comes with its translation.
- FixedFixed written-test answers that occasionally came back as a refusal instead of a solution.
- NewThe Mac app's home screen now explains when the overlay can appear in a shared screen, and suggests testing a screen share beforehand.
- ImprovedThe Windows installer is now digitally signed and shows publisher details during setup.
- ImprovedOn written test coding questions, "Lower pass rate" can be tapped repeatedly, going lower each time, with the target shown on the chip.
- NewNew "Brute-force version" chip rewrites the answer the plain way most candidates would code it under time pressure.
- ImprovedThe homepage demo keeps playing when your cursor is over it, instead of pausing.
- ImprovedUpload several knowledge base files at once — each file becomes its own knowledge base.
- ImprovedThe desktop app now lets you attach several of your own materials and official references to one interview.
- FixedFixed the interviewer being inaudible in Zoom, Teams and other calling apps on Windows when the default device and the default communication device are set to different speakers.
- ImprovedThe help center has been rewritten, with new guides for the desktop app, Coding Test Copilot and Question Predictions.
- ImprovedEvery pass now shows its average cost per day, so plans of different lengths are easy to compare at a glance.
- ImprovedRelease notes are now readable without signing in, at the Release Notes page in the help center.
- FixedFixed an issue where enabling interview replay could stop your meeting app from picking up your microphone.
- FixedFixed assessments not switching routes quickly when a route was busy, which could show an AI unavailable message.
- FixedFixed the knowledge base lists so they scroll properly instead of spilling out of the dialog.
- ImprovedWhen screenshot solving during an interview is slow to start, it now switches to a faster route instead of leaving you waiting.
- FixedFixed the desktop app opening several copies at once — launching it again now brings back the window you already have.
- ImprovedWhen an assessment answer is slow to start, it now switches to a faster route instead of leaving you waiting.
- NewFeedback is now a conversation: attach screenshots and keep replying in the same thread.
- NewAdd a notification email to your feedback and we will email you when there is an update.
- ImprovedFeedback moved into the account menu, with a badge when you have a new reply.
- ImprovedWhen a reference answer is slow to start in interviews and mock interviews, it now speeds up instead of leaving you waiting.
- NewOfficial references: tick one when you start an interview to cover tools and roles AI models do not know well yet.
- ImprovedOfficial references are now mounted directly and kept up to date — no more importing a copy.
- FixedFixed dual-device mode: the second device could miss interview content, or both devices could try to capture audio at the same time.
- ImprovedInterviews in progress now barely notice our service updates — the app reconnects instantly.
- ImprovedIf a written-test answer is cut off by a dropped connection, the part already generated is kept in your records and the overlay no longer keeps spinning.
- ImprovedIf an AI provider goes down mid-interview or mid-exam, we now switch to another one automatically — you may wait a few extra seconds, but the answer still comes through.
- ImprovedReference answers now start appearing sooner, right after the interviewer finishes asking.
- ImprovedIn phone interviews, the screen now tells you to check your speakerphone and microphone when no sound is picked up, instead of silently waiting.
- FixedFixed a stray "Answer Style" heading showing up above the reference answer during interviews.
- ImprovedWhen no sound is coming through from your computer, the interview screen now tells you to check your sharing choice and output device instead of silently waiting.
- FixedFixed system audio going silent on the Windows desktop app after switching playback devices mid-interview (unplugging headphones, Bluetooth dropouts). Capture now follows the new default device.
- FixedFixed hard coding questions timing out while the AI was still thinking them through.
- FixedFixed phone interviews treating your own short replies as questions from the interviewer.
- ImprovedIn phone interviews, a pause mid-sentence no longer splits one question into several half-answers.
- ImprovedSpeech we cannot confidently attribute now shows in the transcript, ready to send with Force Send.
- FixedFixed Force Send doing nothing when the recognised question was still too short.
- ImprovedSuggested answers now build on what you just said, instead of contradicting your own answer from a minute ago.
- FixedFixed reference answers containing fill-in placeholders like "my name is XXX" — missing details are now phrased so you can say them out loud.
- ImprovedLive interview captions recognize technical terms and the hot words you add to a role more reliably.
- ImprovedThe exam and screenshot assistants now switch routes automatically when the AI service acts up, instead of failing.
- FixedFixed a raw English error appearing when the exam or screenshot assistant fails; it now asks you to retry.
- NewKnowledge bases can now be exported as Markdown or a spreadsheet, and imported back anytime.
- FixedFixed the desktop main window staying on screen when you start a second interview or written test.
- FixedFixed answers accepting experience the interviewer suggested as your own when nothing backs it up.
- FixedPersonal questions only you can answer, such as family or marital status, no longer get a made-up answer.
- NewThe desktop app now checks your Windows version: on builds older than Windows 10 2004 it warns that overlay stealth may not hold, suggests testing a screen share before the real interview, and points to switching browsers or updating Windows.
- FixedFixed answers that treated the built-in sample resume as your own experience.
- FixedFixed reference answers slipping in explanations: an unclear word now just gets a natural line asking the interviewer to repeat it.
- NewThe written test assistant now recognises personality and psychological assessments, answers them by how they are actually scored, and reminds you of the pacing.
- NewThe desktop app now matches the web for materials: upload a PDF, Word, TXT or MD file and it becomes interview material.
- NewManage saved Q&A in the desktop app — add them by hand, paste them in bulk, or let the AI draft them from your resume and role.
- NewImport a ready-made official question set in the desktop app and edit it however you like.
- ImprovedMaterial that is too long now tells you how far over the limit it is instead of showing a raw error.
- FixedEditing a material name and its notes back to back in the desktop app no longer reverts whichever you typed last.
- ImprovedThe home page now runs the real product instead of screenshots — and the app window in it speaks whatever language the site is set to.
- NewDrag the divider on the home page demo to see exactly what the interviewer sees during a screen share.
- FixedMock interview reference answers now always come back in the interview language you picked, instead of occasionally switching to your resume language.
- FixedInterview replay now captures your own answers on the desktop app, so they show up in the replay report.
- FixedLong interviews no longer drop your own answers from the replay partway through.
- ImprovedThe desktop app now installs interface updates on launch, with no "Apply now" click and no interruption mid-interview.
- NewYou can now enter a discount code on the Stripe checkout page.
- FixedReference answers no longer slip into coaching phrasing like "if the interviewer asks X, you can say Y" — every line is now something you can read out loud as-is.
- ImprovedKnowledge bases can now feed up to 100,000 characters into a single interview, up from 60,000.
- FixedFixed screenshot and written test answers being cut short as failed while the model was still thinking.
- FixedFixed the page auto-scrolling while an answer was still being written, pushing it out of view.
- FixedFixed reference answers sometimes reusing the same headings all interview — each question is now organised on its own.
- FixedFixed written test answers and follow-ups occasionally hanging with no response — you now get a prompt to retry.
- ImprovedThe desktop app's overlay background opacity now covers the button bar and dividers too — at 0% only text is left.
- FixedFixed interview reports scoring a turn 0 for "no answer" when your answer was never recorded.
- NewNew Max Credits pack: 600 assistant minutes, 10 mock interviews and 30 question predictions at our lowest per-minute rate.
- NewKnowledge bases now support bulk Q&A import: paste in the Q&A you already wrote (two columns from a spreadsheet, or Q/A markers) and we split it into entries for you.
- NewDesktop interview and coding-test settings now have a "Hotkey hints" toggle — turn it off to hide the shortcut labels on overlay buttons.
- FixedFixed hotkey labels sometimes still showing on overlay buttons after turning "Hotkey hints" off.
- FixedFixed the "Hotkey hints" toggle not staying in sync between interview and coding-test settings.
- ImprovedSession font size now goes from 8 to 48px, and the interviewer pause wait can be set anywhere from 0.3 to 6 seconds.
- ImprovedDesktop overlay text opacity, font size and window size no longer have caps — set them wherever you like.
- FixedFixed occasional blank pages on the web app — you now get a prompt and can reload straight back into your interview.
- NewPasses can now be activated later: pay today and the clock only starts when you activate, right before your interview.
- ImprovedYour custom answer requirement now really drives length and tone — ask for shorter and answers get shorter.
- ImprovedAnswers no longer tack on "if the interviewer follows up..." notes you never asked for.
- ImprovedInterview and written-test overlays now share colors, typography and text-opacity controls.
- ImprovedRun out of time or balance in the desktop app? Top up right there, no need to go back to the website.
- ImprovedDesktop app download links are now on the home page, the nav bar and the footer.
- NewInterview and assessment records can now be exported as Markdown — download the raw record instantly, or let AI polish it first.
- FixedFixed the interviewer's questions leaking into “Your answer” in interview records and skewing the scoring report.
- FixedFixed Voice Ask replying with another clarifying line instead of answering the question you repeated back.
- NewDesktop app: Voice Ask — press the shortcut, say your question, and the AI answers it.
- NewDesktop overlay now has shortcuts for scrolling, answering and screenshots, with keys you can change in settings.
- ImprovedWhen a UI update is ready, a prompt appears in the corner — hit "Apply now" to get it instantly.
- FixedFixed the panic-hide shortcut sometimes doing nothing; it now recovers on its own when another app releases the combo.
- FixedFixed the AI repeating the previous answer when the interviewer only nudged, made small talk, or trailed off.
- ImprovedFor nudges and small talk, the AI now gives a single short line you can say right away.
- NewSnapshot solving now has an "Answer language" setting, following the interview language in interviews and your interface language in written tests.
- NewThe desktop app now shows a post-update summary and keeps "What's new" in the sidebar.
- FixedFixed the AI going quiet mid-interview when steady background sound stopped the interviewer’s speech from being split into questions.
- FixedFixed snapshot-solving preferences changed mid-interview not applying to the next question.
- FixedFixed the browser jumping to the shared tab after you pick an audio source in a web interview, leaving the session page in the background.
- FixedFixed a blank tab opening when you entered a web interview or picked an audio source.
- FixedFixed the desktop app leaving its main window visible behind the overlay after starting an interview or written test.
- FixedSnapshot-solving requirements now override the defaults for answer language, output format and code style.
- ImprovedThe desktop app now shows "Interview language" next to your resume and job position instead of under "Answer strategy".
- ImprovedFirst-time users now start with the interview language matching their interface language; a language you picked yourself still wins.
- ImprovedThe free 5-minute trial now appears only when you are out of interview time.
- ImprovedSnapshot solving follow-up options now match the current problem, while Explain / Alternate / Optimize stay pinned in place.
- ImprovedChinese-language interviews now use the same low-latency speech recognition as every other language, so captions appear sooner.
- FixedFixed English questions in phone interviews coming through as one long string with no spaces, leaving them unanswered.
- ImprovedSnapshot solving now adds a short talk track next to the code, so you can explain the solution out loud right away.
- FixedFixed the follow-up buttons under snapshot solving not matching the current problem.
- FixedFixed sticky and occasionally self-firing hover buttons on the overlay.
- NewDesktop app settings now have an "Auto-open device check page" toggle, so it no longer pops up every time.
- ImprovedDesktop app settings show only common interface languages by default, with the rest one click away.
- FixedA stuck snapshot answer can now be stopped or re-captured at any time, and unused interview minutes are refunded.
- NewThe desktop app now has a "Materials" page for creating, editing and deleting resumes, positions and interview materials.
- ImprovedThe desktop interview screen is now just for picking your setup, so saving there can no longer overwrite a position.
- FixedFixed clearing a position's company name or job description in the desktop app not sticking.
- FixedFixed the main window flashing to the front before minimizing when you leave an interview or exam (Windows).
- FixedFixed interviews going silent mid-session: a dropped speech connection now reconnects automatically.
- FixedFixed sessions getting stuck on "Connecting" after a drop; when a session truly cannot continue, we now say why.
- FixedFixed your own answers being attached to the wrong question in the interview transcript.
- NewSpeech recognition keywords are matched automatically once you pick a position, and you can re-match or edit them any time.
- FixedYour "extra answer requirements" now actually take effect — asking for shorter answers really shortens them.
- NewThe desktop app now has the "Answer style" picker, sharing the same preference as the web app.
- FixedShort interviewer follow-ups such as "And Kafka?" are no longer swallowed or merged into the next question.
- FixedA follow-up asked while the AI is still answering is now sent as soon as the current answer finishes.
- ImprovedWhen the interviewer moves on, the AI stops the current answer and takes the new question right away.
- FixedA stalled answer no longer leaves you staring at a spinner — it retries automatically, or ends the turn so you can move on.
- ImprovedLive interview answers are dramatically faster: the first characters now appear almost as soon as the question ends, without ever jumping in early.
- FixedIn phone interview mode, repeating the interviewer’s question yourself is no longer mistaken for a new question.
- FixedIf you have never saved an interview language, we now pre-select the language you used in your last interview.
- FixedNo more Chinese leaking into non-Chinese sessions, and your language choice is remembered. Russian transcription added.
- ImprovedEnglish interviews are transcribed more accurately.
- ImprovedLive interview answers are 1–2 seconds faster per turn.
- NewSingle sign-on per device type: web, phone and desktop can stay online together, each keeping only your latest login.
- FixedDesktop client 0.2.17: fixed the Windows overlay losing the foreground and system audio capture failing on some Macs.
- FixedDesktop client 0.2.16: the overlay no longer falls behind other windows after you press "Show desktop".
- FixedFixed interview reports occasionally failing to generate.
- NewThe interview overlay now supports custom opacity, text outline and size, so it blends in on dual-camera setups.
- ImprovedClick-through mode now keeps your overlay styling.
- ImprovedThe panic hotkey moved into Settings and now applies to both interview and exam overlays.
- ImprovedKnowledge base Q&A generation now outputs in your interface language.
- FixedFixed desktop system audio capture occasionally failing to start.
- NewNew "Correct & regenerate" action: fix a misheard term and have the AI answer again.
- ImprovedThe desktop client now carries the AceRound identity end to end — app icon, installer and window title.
- FixedDesktop client 0.2.14 / 0.2.15: the Windows overlay no longer drops behind other windows after switching away and back.
- ImprovedDesktop hover tooltips can no longer be picked up by screen recording.
- NewPhone interview mode distinguishes you from the interviewer on speakerphone and answers when they stop talking. English and Chinese are supported.
- NewGuided voiceprint enrollment: about half a minute to record and verify, one-time setup.
- ImprovedDesktop overlay style settings now include a font darkness adjustment.
- NewDesktop client 0.2.13: process disguise upgraded to better evade proctoring software, with one-click restart to apply.
- NewNew "Demo visible mode" toggle to temporarily make the overlay visible when showing the app to others.
- ImprovedLive interview replies are faster.
- NewNew Season Pass plan: 90 days of unlimited access at a quarterly price.
- NewSign in with an email verification code — no password needed.
- NewCard payments via Stripe are now available at checkout, with local currency support.
- ImprovedDesktop client 0.2.12: "extra answer requirements" now sync to the cloud, and small improvements arrive without reinstalling.
- FixedFixed the desktop client failing to log in with "Load Failed" after upgrading.
- NewKnowledge base now supports direct file upload.
- FixedFixed the desktop overlay showing as a black box during screen sharing on Windows.
- ImprovedBackend releases no longer interrupt ongoing interviews.
- ImprovedQuestion prediction now streams results as they generate, so you can start reading right away.
- ImprovedMock interview assist mode can now use your knowledge base.
- ImprovedInterview home offers a desktop / web dual entry, plus a written-test quota bar.
- NewScreenshot solver can now handle verbal follow-up questions and problem variations.
- NewLive interviews now support Korean and Vietnamese.
- ImprovedmacOS client checks screen-recording permission on each launch and guides you to enable it.
- FixedFixed audio not working on some Intel Macs and overlay hover misses on external displays.
- ImprovedmacOS desktop client is now signed and notarized for a smoother, warning-free install.
- ImprovedFewer timeouts on interview reports and other long AI requests.
- ImprovedLive interview assistance is metered per AI reply, and any failed reply is automatically refunded.
- NewInterview sessions now show an AI-generated title, so your history is easier to scan.
- ImprovedSpeech recognition is faster and steadier on long interviews.
- ImprovedMock interview redesigned with a video-call style layout, with the transcript open by default.
- NewAceRound AI desktop client is officially available globally. Recommended for screen-shared or proctored interviews.
- ImprovedDesktop client UI now supports Korean, Vietnamese, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (LatAm).
- FixedBrand name displays correctly on Chinese-language systems.
2025
- NewAceRound AI is live — the first public release is out. Welcome aboard!