Changelog

Lapis, release by release.

The four latest Lapis updates. What you can do now, what we’ve improved and what we’ve fixed.

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2.8Latest release

More ways to create.

Local image creation, document attachments and a more responsive voice experience.

Lapis promotional image: a Liquid model download progressing in an iPhone Live Activity.

New

  • Images created on your device

    Bonsai Image 4B generates square, portrait or landscape images. Creations are kept in a gallery and can be viewed in the refined image viewer.

  • PDFs and documents in your conversation

    Attach PDFs and text documents to a chat to summarize them and explore their contents with the model.

  • Lapis Live, with local speech

    The English voice experience incorporates Liquid technology. A more responsive orb accompanies the conversation.

  • More models to choose from

    Additional Liquid AI and Mistral models join the catalog. Available options are presented with your device in mind.

Improved

  • Longer conversations

    Improved context and memory handling during extended conversations.

  • A more considered experience

    A smoother welcome, simplified settings and refined interface details on iPhone, iPad and in light and dark modes.

  • Clearer, more reliable downloads

    Improved reliability when downloading models and clearer progress information in Live Activities.

Fixed

  • Fixes for attachments and conversation navigation.

Some features require a compatible device, a downloaded model or Lapis PRO.

2.7

More room for conversation.

A compact composer and a clearer view of available context.

New

  • A composer that takes only the space it needs

    The message bar stays compact when idle and expands when you start writing.

  • Context at a glance

    An indicator shows estimated context-window usage and the remaining space for the conversation.

  • Attachments in one menu

    The refined attachment menu brings together camera, photos and image files.

Improved

  • Models suited to your device

    Improved memory handling and model limits adapted to the resources of your device.

  • Simpler integrations

    Siri, Shortcuts and widget settings are simplified, alongside stability and interface refinements throughout the app.

Fixed

  • App-switcher previews are no longer hidden for unprotected chats.
2.6

Protected chats. Clearer settings.

Per-conversation protection and simpler everyday controls.

New

  • Per-conversation protection

    Lock individual chats with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode.

  • Advanced options in their own space

    A dedicated section brings together advanced options, keeping everyday settings simpler.

Improved

  • Readable settings in either theme

    Simplified controls and more visible switches in both light and dark modes.

  • Less clutter in the chat

    Visible metrics are simpler. Detailed performance remains available with a tap, alongside a clearer interface.

2.5

A more considered interface.

Refined navigation, more personal greetings and a smoother visual experience.

New

  • Native Liquid Glass

    Controls adapted to Liquid Glass on iOS 26 and later, while retaining support for older iOS versions.

Improved

  • More room to write

    A cleaner chat, refined navigation and a roomier message composer.

  • A more personal welcome

    More personal greetings, smoother animations and a refreshed launch experience.

  • Clearer conversations

    Clearer voice controls and improvements to readability and accessibility.