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What’s New Version 9.3
The biggest James update ever!
INTERACTIVE CARDS (18 of them!)
Your characters now respond with lively cards instead of just text: recipes with Cook-Along mode, step-by-step guides with voice control ("next"/"back"), workouts, flashcards with spaced repetition, checklists, timelines, comparison tables, decision compass, meeting invitations with calendar check, document X-ray for contracts, and more.
NEW EXPERIENCES
• Roleplay Theater: Practice salary negotiations, job interviews, or difficult conversations—with coach feedback
• Time Capsule: Write a letter to your future self, sealed until your chosen date
• What-If Simulator: Play out decisions as a scenario tree
• Style DNA: Upload a photo, get a style analysis with color palette and variations
• Goal Tracker: A live card for weight, savings goals, or habits—your character keeps it updated
PRODUCTIVITY
• Create Documents: Generate letters, applications, and spreadsheets as PDF, Word, or Excel and save them directly to "Files"
• Data Analysis: Upload Excel, CSV, or PDF—your character analyzes with real code and creates charts
• Research with Images: Attach photos or documents to your Deep Research tasks
• Context Bridge: Seamlessly take your chat history into Talk or Research mode
• New Documents Tab in Archive: All AI-generated files in one place
CHARACTERS
• Reminders: Your characters can schedule notifications for later upon request ("I'll remind you tomorrow at 10 AM")
• Trophy Case: Collect achievements with your characters
• Lively animations and a daily briefing with one-tap actions
Plus: Premium voices are faster and more natural, along with many improvements and bug fixes.
Description
James is your smartest companion—like a best friend, only smarter. Personal daily advice, brilliant answers to everything on your mind, and the best AI images and podcasts anywhere.
All top AI models in one app: ChatGPT 5.5, GPT-Image-2, Gemini 3 Pro & Flash, Nano Banana, Claude 4.7, Grok 4, DeepSeek V4, Flux 2 Pro, and more—never switch apps or pay for four subscriptions again.
From morning briefings to midnight chats—James is there.
Ask, create, organize, speak – all in one place.
YOUR ALL-IN-ONE AI ASSISTANT
Ultimate AI Power
Top models in one app: ChatGPT 5.5, GPT-4.1, Gemini 3 Pro/Flash, Claude 4.7, Grok 4, DeepSeek. Precise answers, creative writing, deep analysis. Optional: uncensored AI without filters.
Creation View – Your Studio
Create, edit, and combine images. Generate podcasts and explainer videos. Analyze documents. New: PDF to Infographic with one tap.
AI Image Generation
12 image models: GPT-Image-2, Gemini 3 Pro Image, Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, Nano Banana, Seedream 4.5, Flux 2 Pro, Imagen 4 and more.
14 Characters
14 personalities—each with its own voice, model, and style. Create your own characters. Multi-Chat: multiple characters discussing in parallel.
Deep Research
James researches autonomously for 1–7 minutes: ~80 web searches, citations, structured answer. Plan-First for pre-approval.
Living Memory & Profile
James remembers what you tell him—and updates the same entry when something changes. Private Memories per character. iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad, Mac.
Talk & Translator
Real-time voice mode like talking to a human. Live translator for any language. Premium voices via OpenAI/Gemini.
Mail, Calendar, Reminders
Connect Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft 365 or IMAP. Apple Calendar and Reminders. Daily Briefing every morning by 11 AM.
Document Intelligence
Attach and analyze PDF, Word, Excel. Real-time: Web, news, finance, movies.
Cross-Platform
iPhone, iPad (optimized layout), Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay. Home Screen widgets in various sizes.
Premium Advantage
Unlimited access to all premium models. One affordable subscription instead of many individual ones.
Privacy First
No content on our servers. OAuth tokens in iOS Keychain. No AI training on your data—contractually guaranteed.
Download James and discover what AI can really do.
Terms of Use: https://james-butler.net/eula.html
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887292919v9.32026-07-10 22:41:14
The biggest James update ever!
INTERACTIVE CARDS (18 of them!)
Your characters now respond with lively cards instead of just text: recipes with Cook-Along mode, step-by-step guides with voice control ("next"/"back"), workouts, flashcards with spaced repetition, checklists, timelines, comparison tables, decision compass, meeting invitations with calendar check, document X-ray for contracts, and more.
NEW EXPERIENCES
• Roleplay Theater: Practice salary negotiations, job interviews, or difficult conversations—with coach feedback
• Time Capsule: Write a letter to your future self, sealed until your chosen date
• What-If Simulator: Play out decisions as a scenario tree
• Style DNA: Upload a photo, get a style analysis with color palette and variations
• Goal Tracker: A live card for weight, savings goals, or habits—your character keeps it updated
PRODUCTIVITY
• Create Documents: Generate letters, applications, and spreadsheets as PDF, Word, or Excel and save them directly to "Files"
• Data Analysis: Upload Excel, CSV, or PDF—your character analyzes with real code and creates charts
• Research with Images: Attach photos or documents to your Deep Research tasks
• Context Bridge: Seamlessly take your chat history into Talk or Research mode
• New Documents Tab in Archive: All AI-generated files in one place
CHARACTERS
• Reminders: Your characters can schedule notifications for later upon request ("I'll remind you tomorrow at 10 AM")
• Trophy Case: Collect achievements with your characters
• Lively animations and a daily briefing with one-tap actions
Plus: Premium voices are faster and more natural, along with many improvements and bug fixes.
Build 885285935v9.02026-06-03 19:11:04
NEW IN V9.0:
- PDF → Infographic: Attach a document and the multimodal AI creates a visual summary
- Living Memories: Say "I moved to New York" and James updates the existing entry instead of creating a second one—with 10s undo
- Plan-First Deep Research: Long-press send to see the research plan for approval before James hits the web
- Apple Reminders: "Remind me tomorrow at 10 AM" goes directly into your Reminders app
- Fresh Card Look: Chat bubbles with subtle shadows, Multi-Chat accent colors, and focus lift in the input field
- Outlook & Microsoft 365 support added for the Daily Briefing
- Uncle Percival now features the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
Build 882441687v8.52026-03-04 08:25:13
- My Profile & Character Memory: Create your personal profile with location, languages, profession, interests, and more. Each character adapts its responses to you and remembers role-specific details from your conversations. You decide what gets saved.
- Cross-Device Archive Sync: Continue your chats on all your devices.
- Polishing ;)
Build 881575433v8.32026-01-20 10:51:48
New Features and Improvements:
- Audiobook Creation: Now create audiobooks specifically tailored for children and adults.
- Advanced Image Generation: New options for generating images for adults.
- Chat Sharing: Share your AI chat history directly online.
- Export Optimization: Improved stability and speed when exporting your projects.
- Stability: General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Build 880842144v8.22025-12-21 15:17:36
New Features and Improvements:
- Audiobook Creation: Now create audiobooks specifically tailored for children and adults.
- Advanced Image Generation: New options for generating images for adult audiences.
- Chat Sharing: Share your AI chat history directly online.
- Export Optimization: Improved stability and speed when exporting your projects.
- Stability: General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Build 880451647v8.12025-12-14 11:50:24
- Create audiobooks for children and adults
- Share chats online
- Improved export
- Bug fixes
Build 879938166v8.02025-12-03 22:42:59
- Creation View: Your new creative studio for images, podcasts and videos
- Create Podcasts: AI-generated podcasts on any topic
- Explainer Videos: Visualize complex topics easily
- James Calls You: Get calls from James
- Interpreter: Real-time translation in conversations
- Edit and Combine Images: Full AI image editing
- Multi Chat: Watch AI characters debate each other
- Quick character switching between 12 personalities
- New Character: Gen-Z Mia
- New Watch App with characters, saved chats and podcasts
- New iPad layout and improved widgets
- Latest models: ChatGPT 5.1, Gemini 3 Pro, Grok 4, Claude 4.5
- 12 image models: GPT-Image-1, Nano Banana 2 Pro, Seedream 4, Flux 3 Pro
- Saved Library for all your favorites
- Chat animations for lively conversations
Build 875326404v7.4.22025-06-09 10:23:41
- New AI Chat Models: Claude-4.0, Gemini 2.5
- New AI Image Models: Imagen 4, GPT-Image, Gemini Image, Flux Kontext
- Italian language
- Bugfixes
Build 875254200v7.42025-06-04 17:10:33
- New AI Chat Models: Claude-4.0, Gemini 2.5
- New AI Image Models: Imagen 4, GPT-Image, Gemini Image, Flux Kontext
- Italian language
- Bugfixes
Build 874075189v7.3.22025-04-17 09:26:18
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Image editing: Tell James how you want him to change your picture and he will do it for you.
- Serious Bugfixes
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
Build 873634417v7.32025-03-30 19:13:51
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Image editing: Tell James how you want him to change your picture and he will do it for you.
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
Build 873392932v7.2.32025-03-23 11:24:06
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Fixes a bug with image creation
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
Build 872919975v7.2.22025-03-03 09:46:22
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Fixes a bug that causes a crash when opening the character menu.
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
Build 872596500v7.22025-02-20 17:37:58
- Viele neue KI-Modelle integriert, wie bspw. ChatGPT 4o Dezember, Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.0 Pro, Grok 3, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, DeepSeek
- Neue Versionen für die KI-Bildmodelle wie bspw. Flux 1.1 Pro und Imagen3
- Möglichkeit die Charakterpersönlichkeiten abzuschalten und die reinen KI-Modelle zu verwenden
- Fehlerbehebungen in verschiedenen Bereichen
Build 871725369v7.1.32025-01-17 16:08:37
Bugfixes for AI Chat, AI Talk and AI Image Creation
Build 871155521v7.1.22024-12-16 16:19:02
Bugfixes for AI Chat, AI Talk and AI Image Creation
Build 870899835v7.12024-12-08 12:27:31
• Better AI Image Creation: Just tell James what to create for you, without needing to use the quick selection button first. You can also discuss with him how he should adjust the ai image generation.
• James AI Talk Bugfixes
Build 870811781v7.0.42024-12-02 07:22:15
Fixes a bug that causes the app to crash when trying to access the character menu
Build 870621074v7.0.32024-11-23 11:54:50
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characters! All subscribers get a free monthly quota.
Transcription:
James can now also transcribe recorded MP3 files. The feature can be activated via the selection button at the bottom left. Works without a subscription.
James Threads:
Now works with your own custom characters. This allows you to chat with your self-created friends, and they will remember previous conversations.
Location Request:
Give James permission to access your location so he can provide you with even better answers.
Widget:
The new widget lets you jump directly into the new Talk mode or the regular Chat mode.
Shortcuts:
Use the new News shortcut to check the news right from the home screen.
Web Search:
James has now even better access to the internet*
Build 870460237v7.0.22024-11-22 14:28:52
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characters! All subscribers get a free monthly quota.
Transcription:
James can now also transcribe recorded MP3 files. The feature can be activated via the selection button at the bottom left. Works without a subscription.
James Threads:
Now works with your own custom characters. This allows you to chat with your self-created friends, and they will remember previous conversations.
Location Request:
Give James permission to access your location so he can provide you with even better answers.
Widget:
The new widget lets you jump directly into the new Talk mode or the regular Chat mode.
Shortcuts:
Use the new News shortcut to check the news right from the home screen.
Web Search:
James has now even better access to the internet*
Build 870218398v7.02024-11-13 19:28:28
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characters! All subscribers get a free monthly quota.
Transcription:
James can now also transcribe recorded MP3 files. The feature can be activated via the selection button at the bottom left. Works without a subscription.
James Threads:
Now works with your own custom characters. This allows you to chat with your self-created friends, and they will remember previous conversations.
Location Request:
Give James permission to access your location so he can provide you with even better answers.
Widget:
The new widget lets you jump directly into the new Talk mode or the regular Chat mode.
Shortcuts:
Use the new News shortcut to check the news right from the home screen.
Web Search:
James has now even better access to the internet*
Build 869741830v6.7.22024-10-17 17:05:47
- Bugfixes
- New Character: M.D. James (based on OpenAI O1)
- Formatting of James Messages
- Bugfixes
Build 869566462v6.72024-10-15 17:21:59
- New Character: M.D. James (based on OpenAI O1)
- Formatting of James Messages
- Bugfixes
Build 868952752v6.62024-09-14 07:54:09
Fixed a bug that prevented the free quota from being replenished
Build 867288583v6.52024-07-10 07:36:41
- Access to stock information: Helps you make investment decisions
- Business Justus Threads: Use the threads feature with Justus and unleash the most powerful AI ever
- Improved Threads: Recognizes and reads even more documents and processes more data
- Better Image Creation
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
The biggest James update ever!
INTERACTIVE CARDS (18 of them!)
Your characters now respond with lively cards instead of just text: recipes with Cook-Along mode
✎
description updated
James is your smartest companion—like a best friend, only smarter. Personal daily advice, brilliant answers to everything on your mind, and the best AI images a
✎
subtitle updated
pwd by ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude
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name updated
JAMES AI - Chat, Images, Voice
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Version 9.3 released
The biggest James update ever!
INTERACTIVE CARDS (18 of them!)
Your characters now respond with lively cards instead of just text: recipes with Cook-Along mode, step-by-step guides with voice control ("next"/"back"), workouts, flashcards w
◆
Version 9.0 released
NEW IN V9.0:
- PDF → Infographic: Attach a document and the multimodal AI creates a visual summary
- Living Memories: Say "I moved to New York" and James updates the existing entry instead of creating a second one—with 10s undo
- Plan-First
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Version 8.5 released
- My Profile & Character Memory: Create your personal profile with location, languages, profession, interests, and more. Each character adapts its responses to you and remembers role-specific details from your conversations. You decide what
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Version 8.3 released
New Features and Improvements:
- Audiobook Creation: Now create audiobooks specifically tailored for children and adults.
- Advanced Image Generation: New options for generating images for adults.
- Chat Sharing: Share your AI chat history
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Version 8.2 released
New Features and Improvements:
- Audiobook Creation: Now create audiobooks specifically tailored for children and adults.
- Advanced Image Generation: New options for generating images for adult audiences.
- Chat Sharing: Share your AI cha
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Version 8.1 released
- Create audiobooks for children and adults
- Share chats online
- Improved export
- Bug fixes
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Version 8.0 released
- Creation View: Your new creative studio for images, podcasts and videos
- Create Podcasts: AI-generated podcasts on any topic
- Explainer Videos: Visualize complex topics easily
- James Calls You: Get calls from James
- Interpreter: Real-
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Version 7.4.2 released
- New AI Chat Models: Claude-4.0, Gemini 2.5
- New AI Image Models: Imagen 4, GPT-Image, Gemini Image, Flux Kontext
- Italian language
- Bugfixes
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Version 7.4 released
- New AI Chat Models: Claude-4.0, Gemini 2.5
- New AI Image Models: Imagen 4, GPT-Image, Gemini Image, Flux Kontext
- Italian language
- Bugfixes
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Version 7.3.2 released
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Image editing: Tell James how you want him to change your picture and he will do it for you.
- Serious Bugfixes
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models
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Version 7.3 released
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Image editing: Tell James how you want him to change your picture and he will do it for you.
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even mo
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Version 7.2.3 released
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Fixes a bug with image creation
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward
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Version 7.2.2 released
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Fixes a bug that causes a crash when opening the character menu.
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lig
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Version 7.2 released
- Viele neue KI-Modelle integriert, wie bspw. ChatGPT 4o Dezember, Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.0 Pro, Grok 3, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, DeepSeek
- Neue Versionen für die KI-Bildmodelle wie bspw. Flux 1.1 Pro und Imagen3
- Möglichkeit die Charakterp
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Version 7.1.3 released
Bugfixes for AI Chat, AI Talk and AI Image Creation
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Version 7.1.2 released
Bugfixes for AI Chat, AI Talk and AI Image Creation
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Version 7.1 released
• Better AI Image Creation: Just tell James what to create for you, without needing to use the quick selection button first. You can also discuss with him how he should adjust the ai image generation.
• James AI Talk Bugfixes
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Version 7.0.4 released
Fixes a bug that causes the app to crash when trying to access the character menu
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Version 7.0.3 released
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characte
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Version 7.0.2 released
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characte
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Version 7.0 released
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characte
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Version 6.7.2 released
- Bugfixes
- New Character: M.D. James (based on OpenAI O1)
- Formatting of James Messages
- Bugfixes
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Version 6.7 released
- New Character: M.D. James (based on OpenAI O1)
- Formatting of James Messages
- Bugfixes
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Version 6.6 released
Fixed a bug that prevented the free quota from being replenished
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Version 6.5 released
- Access to stock information: Helps you make investment decisions
- Business Justus Threads: Use the threads feature with Justus and unleash the most powerful AI ever
- Improved Threads: Recognizes and reads even more documents and process