Release notes — Nuwa App v0.6.15

What's new

On-device transcription (Model 3)

We now support offline handwriting recognition via Google ML Kit, and it's unlike the other two models. Instead of sending your writing to the cloud, everything runs locally on your phone. More importantly, it uses online handwriting recognition, which means it reads the trajectory of each stroke as you write, rather than analyzing a static image after the fact. The result is a fundamentally different approach to recognition, one that may work significantly better or worse depending on your handwriting style. Worth testing.

To try it: open any note, tap the three-dot menu in the top right, and switch between models 1, 2, or 3. Model 3 is the on-device Google ML Kit engine.

Tapered strokes

Your handwriting in the app now looks like your handwriting. Strokes taper at the start and end of each mark, much closer to how ink actually behaves on paper. It's a subtle change that makes a real difference when reading back your notes.

Bug fixes and stability improvements are included in this build.

To everyone in the alpha who's been filing reports: thank you to all you brave souls!