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Patch Notes 0

September 1, 2026

Andromeda Update v0.8.2

Update 0.8.2 introduces system-wide live dictation, direct application control, instant command execution without waiting time, and a unified assistant menu.

#Andromeda #PatchNotes #LiveDictation #Update082

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August 14, 2026

Andromeda Update v0.8.1

Update 0.8.1 introduces experimental PC control, automatic chat naming, safer permissions, command-based chat management, and more.

#Andromeda #PatchNotes #PCControl #Update081

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Devlog 0

August 14, 2026

Ricky's Log

I share how I released PC control the very next day after 0.8.0 and ask the community to test commands in different languages.

#Devlog #Andromeda #PCControl #Community

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Insights 0

August 13, 2026

Andromeda Finally Feels Like the Assistant I Envisioned

With update 0.8.0, Andromeda finally feels like the hands-free AI assistant I originally envisioned—even while gaming.

#Andromeda #Insights #Update080 #LocalAI

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August 13, 2026

Andromeda Update v0.8.0

Update 0.8.0 adds wake word recognition, vision support, audio feedback, intelligent model selection, safeguards, and faster chat performance.

#Andromeda #PatchNotes #WakeWord #Update080

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Insights 0

August 5, 2026

Transparency, Telemetry & Respecting Your Data

A personal update regarding telemetry collection in Andromeda. I've added a complete opt-out toggle and wiped the existing server database. Here is what happened.

#Telemetry #Privacy #Transparency #Andromeda

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August 5, 2026

Andromeda Update v0.7.1

Update 0.7.1 adds a telemetry opt-out switch in the settings, resets collected data on the server, and includes minor bugfixes for chat stability.

#Andromeda #PatchNotes #Privacy #Update071

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Opinion 0

July 31, 2026

Why I Built Andromeda: AI's Hidden Cost & The Case for Local

AI is powerful — but at what cost? Data centers already consume 2% of global electricity, and one ChatGPT query uses 10× the energy of a Google search. Here's why I think local AI is the smarter path forward.

#Opinion #LocalAI #Efficiency #Andromeda

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Patch Notes 0

July 29, 2026

Andromeda Update v0.7.0

Update 0.7.0 focuses on making Andromeda easier to understand, navigate, and personalize. Introducing a guided onboarding tour, custom theme customizer, redesigned Model Library, and UX enhancements.

#Andromeda #PatchNotes #Update070 #LocalAI

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