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XinChao 1.1.28

Get ready for a refreshed XinChao experience! Version 1.1.28 delivers a host of improvements designed to make learning Vietnamese even more enjoyable and accessible. We've focused on making your journey smoother, more engaging, and more informative, both in the app and on our website.

New

  • Easier first steps: We've redesigned the onboarding experience to make getting started with XinChao smoother than ever.
  • Listen and learn: Audio is now available for phrases in the survival library, helping you master pronunciation.
  • Explore our new blog: We've launched a public blog on our website, bringing you fresh content and insights into Vietnamese culture and language.
  • Earn XP badges: Track your learning progress and celebrate milestones with new experience point (XP) badges.
  • Timely notifications: You'll now receive helpful notifications to keep you engaged with your learning journey.
  • Blog audio narration: Some of our blog content may now feature high-quality audio narration for a more engaging experience.

Improvements

  • Clearer website: The XinChao website now has updated descriptions that better reflect what the app offers.
  • Smoother mobile experience: Improved handling of network connections means a better experience even with spotty internet.
  • Enhanced security: We've made improvements to better protect your data.
  • Easier-to-read release notes: Our release notes are now clearer and sorted correctly by version.
  • Organized learning: Survival modules are better categorized, and it's easier to find learning content on mobile.
  • Seamless progress sync: Your learning progress and streaks are now reliably synced across all your devices.
  • Smoother Apple Sign-In: Signing in with your Apple ID is now a more streamlined process.
  • Better profile control: You have more control over your profile settings.
  • Improved blog content: Our blog posts are now more discoverable through improved search engine optimization (SEO). We're producing more insightful blog content regularly, covering current trends and diverse topics from all regions of Vietnam. You'll also see more unique content, as we're better at avoiding repeat topics, and posts feature more visually appealing images.
  • Better sharing previews: When you share a XinChao link, friends will see a better preview with the correct app name and description.
  • Improved mobile blog: Blog posts now display better on your mobile device.
  • Consistent survival showcases: The survival module showcases on our website (homepage and the dedicated /survival page) are now unified and easier to navigate.
  • Refreshed Daily Learn: The Daily Learn feature is faster, smoother, and has an improved look and feel for learning journeys on mobile.
  • New website address: Our official website is now xinchao.app, making it easier to remember and access.
  • Modern email design: Our emails have a fresh, modern look.

Fixes

  • Accurate release notes: Ensures you always see the correct release notes for each version on the website.
  • Reliable survival modules: Improved experience on survival module screens.
  • Consistent blog loading: Ensures public blog content always loads correctly and isn't empty.
  • Correct showcase titles: Survival module showcases on the website now display titles and content more accurately.
  • Up-to-date showcases: Ensures the survival module showcases on the website always show the most current content.
  • Stable website sections: The Learn Journeys section on the website loads reliably without technical issues.