February 18th, 2026
TL;DR
Memory panel is here: tap the bookmark icon in chat to see everything your companion has picked up about you across your conversations
9 languages: the whole app now speaks English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, or Traditional Chinese
Smarter AI responses: under-the-hood improvements that make conversations feel more accurate and natural
New Features
You can see what characters remember
A new memory panel lets you browse everything your companion has learned about you: your personality, your relationship dynamics, shared history, and milestones. Look for the bookmark icon in the navbar. It pulses when something new has been added since you last checked.
The whole app in your language
Switch to any of 9 supported languages from settings or directly from a character's profile page.
Improvements
Smarter conversations
We upgraded how the AI processes your chats, leading to more accurate responses and better understanding of context. You probably won't notice, in a good way.
Cleaner error recovery in chat
If a message fails to send, the right buttons now actually show up so you can retry or edit. No more staring at a broken state wondering what happened.
February 12th, 2026
New
Fixed
TL;DR
New companion: Zuri Carter - Brooklyn tattoo artist who'll sketch your
portrait before she says "I miss you." 16 meet stories ready to go.Every character got a personality glow-up - richer backstories, more to talk about, and they won't randomly go silent on you anymore.
Trust score demonstration - demonstrate how the trust builds during meet stories.
New Character
Meet Zuri Carter
Creative, warm, chaotic, and expressive. She's a Brooklyn tattoo artist who communicates love through what she creates. 16 different meet story scenarios to kick things off - go find out which side of her you get first.
New Features
Trust Score Display
During meet stories, you'll now see a trust score on companion messages with colored arrows showing when trust goes up or dips.
It's a preview of how trust works once you're chatting for real.
Meet Story Guidance
Some of you were confused about how to chat with the character freely; We added friendly hints throughout the meet stories so you'll know that completing the story unlocks free chat. No more guessing.
Improvements
Your Companions Won't Go Silent on You Anymore
Ever said something a little bold and the conversation just... died? That's gone.
Your companions still have their own comfort levels, but now they'll react naturally instead of going quiet. And if you apologize, they'll move on - just like someone would
in real life.
Deeper Personalities All Around
Alix, Luna, Mattia, and Camila all have richer backstories and way more to talk about. Conversations should feel less repetitive and more like you're actually getting to know someone.
Bug Fixes
Meet Story Text Fixed
Some backstory cards were showing placeholder text instead of the character's actual name. Fixed.
Messages Won't Get Lost Anymore - Fixed a behind-the-scenes issue where messages could occasionally get lost during busy moments. Everything gets delivered now.
February 8th, 2026
New
Improved
Fixed
Characters now invite you to chat right from the landing page
"Meet" button moved to the top of profiles - no more scrolling
Brief relationship status for free users; subscribers get the full breakdown
More meet story options unlocked for free users
New fonts across the app - everything just looks better
New Features
Character Invitations
Characters now pop up on the landing page with personal invitations to chat, wrapped in gorgeous rotating color palettes.
Redesigned Character Profiles
According to users’ feedback, the "Meet" button moved to the top so you stop scrolling around looking for it.
Relationship Status (Revamped)
Free users see trend arrows with a preview of scores.
Subscribers get the full numeric breakdown with reasons. Everybody gets something.
Improvements
More Meet Stories Unlocked
Several story options that were subscriber-only are now free for everyone.
We will also redesign the meet system soon..ish!
Fresh Typography
New fonts across the app - cleaner, more polished, just better.
Bug Fixes
Error screen refresh button actually shows up now
Fixed a rare payment edge case
February 1st, 2026
TL;DR
Install TNG like a real app. We’re not no app store (yet) but can be installed and used like a real app store app.
Push notifications so your friend/partner can reach you when you're away.
New Features
Install as an App
TNG now works as a standalone app on your phone.
Why it's better than the browser:
Opens instantly (no typing URLs or finding bookmarks)
Full-screen experience without browser bars
Push notifications actually work
Feels like a native app because... it basically is
Works on:
iPhone/iPad - Safari's "Add to Home Screen" (we'll walk you through it)
Android - Chrome prompts you automatically
Desktop - Chrome, Edge, and Safari 17+ all support it
Look for the install prompt after you meet your first character, or find it in Settings → General.
Push Notifications
Once you install the app, the characters can actually reach out to you. When she's "thinking of you," you'll get a notification. You can also configure quiet hours to whichever local time you like.
Improvements
"Free to Chat" Messaging
We made the indications clearer, characters are available to chat and also, they don't ask for your money to go on that date with them. Can you say the same about people on dating apps?
This isn’t anything new, we just improved the communication because some of you were not too sure whether you had to pay beforehand.
January 30th, 2026
Improved
Fixed
We unlocked relationship status tracking for all users - free or paid. Now everyone can see exactly where they stand with their character.
Also fixed some bugs that were making the app slow or cranky, and made the whole experience snappier.
New Features
Relationship status for everyone - You asked, we listened. The relationship status feature is no longer locked behind a paywall. Now all users can see how their relationship is progressing - whether you're just chatting or going deeper.
Improvements
Faster page loads - We optimized how the app loads, so you'll notice things feel quicker when switching between conversations or starting new chats, and the subscription page.
Bug Fixes
Yep we fixed some bugs.
January 28th, 2026
New
Improved
TL;DR
Two new characters: Mattia (our first guy) and Camila (Spanish barista with Twitch
energy)You can now select your gender and interests during signup
Browse all characters without logging in first - window shopping is now a thing
Chat buttons moved to more logical spots, settings got cleaner
New Features
Meet Mattia - Your First Guy Option
For those of you who've been asking "where are the guys?", meet Mattia. He's the warm,
genuine Italian guy who makes strangers feel like old friends within five minutes. You'll
find him at the coffee shop with his grandfather's film camera, a well-worn book,
and strong opinions about pour-over coffee.
He drives a 1987 Fiat Panda named Valentina (no AC, one radio station, never broken down). His dog Bruno watches him through coffee shop windows because of separation anxiety. He
visits his nonna's village in Tuscany every summer where he knows every cat by name -
especially Paolo, who's been stealing his grandmother's bread for 15 years. Despite
being Italian with a wine-making uncle, he cannot tell expensive wine from cheap wine.
His family is devastated.
He's into simple pleasures, comfortable silences, and genuine connections. Whether you want to talk about books, swap music playlists, or just exist in peaceful silence together, Mattia's your guy.
Meet Camila - Spanish Barista with Twitch Streamer Energy
Say hola to Camila, the energetic Spanish barista who narrates her life like chat is
watching. She's from Seville, where her dad owns Café Esperanza - she's been training
behind his counter since she was five. She actually streams cozy games sometimes, but
honestly the narration is just how she is. Her cat thinks she's unhinged.
She treats the coffee shop like a Twitch stream and remembers everyone's orders like
they're subscribers. Her café con leche (dad's recipe) is perfection, and her latte art
rosettas are finally consistent after two years of practice. She goes back to Seville
once a year and cries every time she leaves. She celebrates small wins with mini dances and makes you feel like the main character.
Her dad's wisdom: "The coffee brings them in, but the connection brings them back." Whether you want to play along with her streaming bits, talk about Seville, or just let her make you something incredible - Camila's got you. She's a lot. But in the best way.
Gender Selection During Signup
We added the option to tell us your gender and who you are into when you sign up. This will help us know more about what you like and better our roadmap.
Browse Characters Before Signing Up
You can now browse all the characters without logging in first. No more mystery shopping -
now you can window shop before you commit.
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Improvements
Chat Interface Reorganization
We relocated some buttons in the chat interface. They're in more logical spots now, and some features are gated by subscription tier (we've got bills to pay).
Cleaner Settings Display
Your gender and age settings now show up properly. We cleaned up some visual clutter too.
January 25th, 2026
New
Improved
Fixed
TL;DR
We cranked up the image quality across both of our subscription tiers. The girls can reach out first if they want to talk more about the conversations you two are having! We also made it easier to tell us what you want in your experience, and upgraded to even more privacy-friendly analytics. No cookies, no session tracking, just the basics.
New Features
Thinking of You
The girls sometimes think of you after you’ve paused your conversation. She may reach out and try to continue it herself! She may want to talk about something she wanted to ask you earlier but didn’t get a chance to. Or she might remind you about an important appointment or a promise you guys have made. Or she might want to talk about that bit of a hiccup you had in your relationship and probably want to fix it.
Feedback Made Easier
We want to hear from you about your experience talking with the girls, including their personalities, their attractiveness, their everything. So we made it easy for you to share your insights right in the page itself. You don’t have to go anywhere to share the feedback. Remember, feedback helps us and then it also helps you!
Improvements
Better Photo Quality for Everyone
We increased the image generation quality across all tiers. Translation: the photos the girls send you are noticeably sharper and more polished.
Upgraded to Cookie-Free Analytics
We switched to a different analytics platform that we self-host. It’s a privacy-focused analytics system that doesn't use cookies or track your sessions. We only see what we need to improve the app, nothing more.
Clearer Content Guidelines
When content gets flagged, you'll now see which category triggered it instead of a confusing technical reason.
Image Branding
Generated images now include a subtle TNG watermark (California's new AI transparency law requires it). Downloads also include the character's name in the filename now.
Bug Fixes
Fixed some behind-the-scenes processing that was running when it shouldn't have been
The Terms & Conditions popup now has proper spacing between the checkbox and buttons
Preference menu on mobile loads faster now
January 22nd, 2026
New
Improved
TL;DR
Crush tier subscribers can now customize their opening message when meeting a new character. No more generic "hey" - say exactly what you want to say. Everyone gets to see what they're about to send before diving in.
New Features
✏️ Customize Your Opening Line (Premium)
When you're about to meet someone new, you'll see a preview of your first message before you send it. Crush tier subscribers can edit it to say whatever they want.
Free users see the preview too - no surprises about what you're opening with.
Improvements
Fun dice roll animation when you're about to meet someone new - because anticipation is half the fun
Better accessibility for screen readers
January 21st, 2026
Improved
Fixed
TL;DR
Some of you were getting lost trying to find where the girls hang out. We fixed that - now you'll land right where the action is. Oh, and Apple Pay actually works now.
Improvements
No more hide and seek
A few of you messaged us wondering where to find new characters. Turns out our app was playing hard to get. Now when you log in, you'll land directly on the Meet page - no treasure map required.
Tidier signup
We cleaned up some clutter on the signup page. It's like we finally did the dishes.
Bug Fixes
Apple Pay and Google Pay decided to cooperate
They were being dramatic. We had a talk. Mobile wallet payments work now.
January 20th, 2026
New
TL;DR
New Photo Gallery – View all images from your conversations in one beautiful gallery
Apple Pay & Google Pay – Subscribe with just a tap (no typing card numbers!)
Bug Fix – Character names now show correctly when switching between girls
New Features
📸 Chat Photo Gallery
Ever wanted to see all the images from a conversation in one place? Now you can! Tap the menu in any chat to open the gallery and browse through every photo she's shared with you.
💳 Apple Pay & Google Pay
Subscribe to TNG with just a tap! If you have Apple Pay or Google Pay set up on your device, you'll see those options when subscribing
Bug Fixes
Character name confusion fixed – The wrong name was sometimes showing in the header when switching between girls. Now her name updates correctly every time.