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Updates Aug 2, 2026

Skales v12.6.0 - Iris Orbit

Iris Orbit (Beta) arrived early. Planned for v13, shipped today because voice matters to you. Talk to Skales, watch answers take shape, and more: agent teams, MP4 export on your phone. Update to 12.6.0 / 2.6.0 and say hi.

We've just released Skales v12.6.0, named "Iris Orbit." This update focuses on making Skales more intuitive and interactive, especially through voice.

Iris Orbit is Here

When you install Skales v12.6.0, Iris Orbit is active by default. You can find her settings and manage her preferences within the Settings menu. If you had previously turned her off, she will remain off.

"What Can I Say?"

A new list, "What Can I Say?", is now available. It details every command Iris understands, with practical examples in twelve languages. You can access this list through the window's menu or by asking Iris directly what she can do.

Talking to Skales

Iris Orbit offers a new way to interact with Skales: through voice. A dedicated window allows you to speak by holding the space bar. Iris responds audibly, and her responses are displayed as subtitles. The visual representation of Iris reacts to your voice and actions. This is not a separate assistant, but a new interface for the same Skales. You can also type commands in this window, and quick actions like "new conversation" or "set a timer" are handled directly.

Visual Responses

Iris now provides visual feedback. When you set a timer, the particles display the countdown. Asking about progress shows a progress bar. You can even ask Iris to morph into different shapes, or she may spontaneously adopt shapes related to your conversation.

Results Inside the Eye

Instead of opening new windows, many results now appear within Iris's visual interface. This includes images, documents, and search results. More complex outputs, like web pages or code, are sent to their respective Skales windows, with Iris letting you know where they've gone.

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