What's New in Bold Bible

Bold Bible is still in beta. These records distinguish implemented changes from confirmed publication.

History revisions are not phone-app binary versions.

beta-2026-10-10.11 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Today and UUID-dependent Eli and podcast requests support browsers with secure random bytes but no randomUUID method, without replacing secure randomness or changing retry keys.
  • Native Settings now states that offline Bible downloads require a native Scripture data path; packaged screens do not certify offline Scripture. Existing PWA chapter-completeness checks are preserved.

beta-2026-10-10.10 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Eli's verse cards retain complete range quotations; missing verse rows, invalid ranges and lookup outages do not produce apparently complete cards.
  • World Prayer Scripture verification now fails closed, including cached and seed-overlaid quotations; unavailable verification is not presented as verified.
  • Quality evaluations distinguish unexecuted live checks from passing checks. Android device certification and public-release approval remain separate.

beta-2026-10-10.9 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Eli's compact message tray preserves the measured media and navigation reservation when the keyboard opens, preventing overlap with the music mini-player.
  • Focused browser checks cover the actual compact composer, keyboard-resized clearance and player dismissal. These checks do not certify physical Android keyboard or playback behavior.

beta-2026-10-10.8 — android, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Android source now requires Android 7 (SDK24), retaining compatibility with the existing Play automatic protection requirement.
  • Source build 8 (1.4.2) is a future candidate only. Internal build 7 (1.4.1) remains the accepted release; check Play's full version inventory before building or uploading another bundle.
  • Android release checks distinguish simulated web coverage from unverified Play-installed device behavior and Console declarations.

beta-2026-10-10.7 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Eli's mini-player now disables unavailable voice retries during provider rate limits, exhausted usage, blocked access or connection attempts, while keeping recovery guidance and available text visible.

beta-2026-10-10.6 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Return from a Bible passage to your search without losing the drawer's query, book filter or position. Search-page queries also survive returning or reloading, with a quiet Back to search action in the reader.
  • Literal Bible references in the search drawer now use the existing Bible data directly, including chapters and verse ranges, without depending on AI suggestions or consuming AI search usage.

beta-2026-10-10.5 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Internal Eli quality checks now distinguish unavailable evaluations from actual failures and require an explicit PASS or FAIL verdict. Eli's teaching and prompts are unchanged.

beta-2026-10-10.4 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Offline Bible status now verifies all 1,189 stored chapters. Partial downloads stay retryable, and unavailable storage is not reported as an empty or completed download.

beta-2026-10-10.3 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Shepherd in the Valley joins Good in Your Hands as its eighth and final song, with lyrics available in the music player.

beta-2026-10-10.2 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • The compact Eli voice player now shows the same memory-saving confirmation as the full voice drawer.
  • A saved timezone is preserved when the device reports a different timezone, keeping daily content aligned with the saved display preference.
  • Regression checks cover returning from Scripture to the exact reading-plan day, owner-only memory unpinning and removal, and effective membership after complimentary access is revoked.

beta-2026-10-10.1 — web, recorded 2026-10-10

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Hosted Stripe checkout no longer depends on the browser key required by embedded card entry. Membership continues securely on Stripe when in-app checkout is unavailable, without changing plan prices or benefits.
  • Production webhook startup can reconcile an explicitly repaired, already-owned endpoint at the public Bold Bible address while retaining its signing key. Billing verification does not create charges or subscriptions.

beta-2026-10-09.13 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Bible book, chapter and verse selection, reading settings and chapter tools now share Search's top-opening drawer and blurred backdrop.
  • Focus Reading settings use the same reader panel, with keyboard-aware sizing and accessible scrolling above media controls.

beta-2026-10-09.12 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Membership shows authoritative current access and swipeable plan cards without charging on selection. Browser subscriptions use Stripe-owned embedded card fields; existing subscribers review changes with Stripe before confirming.
  • Checkout creation shares account-scoped cross-process locking, idempotent provider requests, owned-session cancellation and duplicate-subscription protection. Prices, benefits, gifted access and Google Play access are unchanged.

beta-2026-10-09.11 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Eli and the Help Center share a complete feature directory with dedicated Music, Podcasts and feedback guides. Eli can open additional existing tools without changing access gates.
  • Eli prepares reviewable bug reports and feature ideas in the existing feedback form, retaining the initiating page and protecting user edits. Drafting sends nothing and never substitutes a journal entry.

beta-2026-10-09.10 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Eli reads the current app screen and ready Bible chapter on demand for location and relative-passage questions, including during voice conversations and guest reading. Explicit verse selections remain distinct from opening or scrolling.

beta-2026-10-09.9 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • The mobile and tablet welcome screen opens the Neighbors for Christ ministry website separately, preserving Bold Bible and its current page.

beta-2026-10-09.8 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Personal prayer voice switches from an existing Eli conversation into prayer mode instead of merely ending the previous session.
  • Voice errors distinguish browser microphone denial from sign-in authorization failures; text web search uses effective membership access.
  • Personal active prayers support a saved custom order and private circle invitations, with recipient acceptance before independent copies are added.

beta-2026-10-09.7 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Every registered member can explicitly permit one private self-reported faith note, and view, correct or remove it in Eli Memory.
  • Eli's shared text and voice guidance distinguishes free member allowances, premium conversation memory and optional ministry support without linking payment to faith.
  • Guest voice can use internal app help and open Bible passages or public app pages; personal saving continues to require signing in.

beta-2026-10-09.6 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Signed-out phones and tablets have a clean welcome screen with Get started, Log in and a quiet link to the full Bold Bible overview.
  • Portrait and landscape entrances include Neighbors for Christ branding. Desktop, signed-in Today and explicit Bible passage links retain their existing experience.
  • Account links open the full app overview and established ministry website; signing out returns phones and tablets to the compact public welcome.

beta-2026-10-09.5 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • The Bible book, chapter and verse picker now appears above ordinary media players while selecting a passage, without stopping playback.
  • Picker lists and grids use bounded scrolling and dynamic viewport height so final books, chapters and verses stay reachable on small screens.
  • Eli's voice priority and the focus-reader picker remain unchanged.

beta-2026-10-09.4 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Today podcast cards include quiet All podcasts and View podcast links. Course and lesson headers have more breathing room.
  • Podcast discovery searches approved Christian shows rather than the unrestricted public directory. Restricted searches show No results found.
  • Private RSS feeds require source approval too; unapproved follows and history are preserved but unavailable for listening. New feeds can be submitted for review.
  • Feed and episode metadata safety checks apply to previews, saved items, queues, direct links and playback. Administrators confirm Christian-source/general-audience review before approval or restoration.

beta-2026-10-09.3 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Repaired Eli's Bible-study action selection and supplied the complete passage/highlight workflow to live voice.
  • Live voice can read passage context and then perform the requested save; successful writes receive a speech-only acknowledgment rather than another write.
  • Passage follow-ups can use a clear conversational reference or the reader's focused passage; unclear targets require clarification.
  • Eli can ask for journal wording and save the member's dictated words privately with a Scripture link. Journal request replays return the original entry rather than duplicating it.

beta-2026-10-09.2 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Eli can open a requested Bible chapter, verse or passage in the reader while the voice conversation continues.
  • Explicit voice or text requests can save verse, passage or chapter highlights using the reader's existing colors and member-owned custom themes.
  • Eli can check the current reader selection before acting on 'this verse'. Opening Scripture alone does not add highlights or reading credit; unsuccessful or uncertain saves are reported honestly.

beta-2026-10-09.1 — web, recorded 2026-10-09

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Celebration settings now offer Confetti and Off only. Removed the illustrated butterflies and sparkles.
  • Previously saved butterfly or sparkle choices resolve to the original confetti; Off remains Off.
  • Eli's celebration controls use the same two supported choices. Existing prayer and achievement triggers, previews, and reduced-motion support are unchanged.

beta-2026-10-08.1 — web, recorded 2026-10-08

Status: Implemented; publication not verified.

  • Verse of the Day background image controls, with the plain card following your display accent.
  • Celebration choices: classic confetti, butterflies, gentle sparkles, or off; reduced-motion preferences still apply.
  • Eli's internal app help and validated actions for supported settings, prayers, progress, and sharing.
  • Shared Eli player and voice-recovery regression coverage; simulated browser tests do not certify physical-device audio.
  • Permanent five-stage Eli teaching evaluation coverage. Live evaluation remains unverified because the provider returned HTTP 429.
  • Scheduled billing audits now report discrepancies without automatically repairing subscription access. Production scheduling is not activated.
  • Shared beta release history for the Help Center and Eli.

Mobile version tracking

Android source: 1.4.2, build 8.

This is not confirmation of the version installed on your device or available in Google Play.

Accepted internal release: 1.4.1, build 7. Internal acceptance is not public availability or physical-device certification.

Future source versions are candidates, not confirmed unused Play versions. Check the complete Play inventory before another signed build.

Public Android and iPhone store release status has not been verified here.

Earlier update history

The entries below are preserved historical notes, not a statement of today's pricing, limits, or publication status.

May 2026 — New User Experience & Polish

Onboarding & First-Time Experience:

  • New "Message from Eli" welcome card on the Today page so first-time users discover their introductory conversation
  • Onboarding "skip" now preserves the name, experience level, and goal you already entered
  • Smarter free AI grace period: 7-day window with 15 minutes per day before any limits apply

Bible Reader Improvements:

  • Bible search results now scroll precisely to the chosen verse on the first tap
  • Cross-reference links use the same reliable scroll behavior
  • Faster verse-highlight animation when navigating from any link

Help & Support:

  • Brand-new in-app Help Center with 30+ feature articles
  • AI-powered "Ask anything about Bold Bible" search
  • New articles for Wisdom Chips, Spiritual Journal, and Scripture Memory

Reliability:

  • Hardened refund and admin-notification email pipeline
  • Stripe refunds correctly auto-downgrade non-complimentary users to Free
  • Test suite no longer sends real emails to administrators

March 2026 — Spiritual Growth & Memory

  • Spiritual Growth Assessment with 5 maturity stages (Seeking to Teacher)
  • Personalized content recommendations based on your stage
  • Scripture Memory Coach with spaced repetition (1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60 days)
  • 5 memory practice modes: flashcards, fill-in-the-blank, first letter, typing, full recall
  • Spiritual Journal for private reflections, prayers, and insights
  • World Prayer Team with global prayer map
  • Verse of the Day with AI-generated images

February 2026 — Discern & Voice Eli

  • Discern: paste any teaching or sermon quote, get Scripture-anchored analysis
  • Talk to Eli: real-time AI voice conversations (free 10 min/day, 15 on Bold, 60 on Bold+, 120 on Leader)
  • Wisdom Chips: tap-to-ask conversation starters that adapt to your reading
  • Multi-language voice support (Eli speaks and understands many languages)
  • Guided Challenges in Study Circles (Reading, Memory, Reflection)
  • Gift Time feature to share AI minutes with friends

January 2026 — Launch Release

Core Bible Features:

  • Complete Bible with all 66 books, 31,102 verses
  • Bible search across the entire Bible
  • Word Study with full Strong's Concordance (14,197 entries)
  • Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
  • Long-press any word for original Hebrew/Greek with audio pronunciation

Reading Experience:

  • Focus Reading Mode with ambient music
  • Highlighting with 6 preset colors plus custom
  • Personal notes on any verse
  • Multi-verse selection for copying and sharing
  • Bookmarks and saved content
  • Dark mode with forest-green theme

AI Features:

  • Ask Eli: Scripture-grounded text chat
  • Deep Study Helper with "Rightly Dividing" cards
  • Type/Antitype connections showing Christ in Scripture
  • 7 Biblical Periods framework

Community:

  • Study Circles for group Bible study (up to 12 free, 50 on Leader)
  • Live synchronized study sessions
  • Prayer Wall for group intercession
  • Community feed with posts and comments

Subscription Tiers:

  • Free: 20 AI text questions/day + 10 min/day AI voice + full Bible + Study Circles
  • Bold ($4.99/mo): Unlimited AI text chat
  • Bold+ ($9.99/mo): Adds 60 min/day voice, optional memory, and web search when enabled and supported
  • Leader ($19.99/mo): Pastor and ministry leader tools

Sharing:

  • QR-code verse sharing
  • Referral program
  • Reading Plans with progress tracking