Chiza Labs

Chiza Labs

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Neuron

Neuron

An AI-Enhanced Linguistic Tool.

A fully functional, offline-first dictionary engine powered by a local SQLite architecture. Neuron provides instantaneous search results without relying on external APIs, laying the groundwork for advanced Deep-Search AI and Semantic Concept discovery.

Release History

LATEST

Version v2.0.0(June 05, 2026)

Release Notes:

  • 🖼️ IMAGE CAROUSEL: Every word now carries a horizontal gallery of AI-curated visuals. Swipe through up to 3 images per definition. Tap the download button to save any image directly to your device gallery
  • 🧠 DEEPER DEFINITIONS: Two new dimensions to every word - (i)Nuance - contextual usage insights that separate textbook meaning from real-world application (ii)Origin - detailed etymology tracing where words came from and how they evolved
  • 🎙️ VOICE SEARCH: Tap the microphone, speak naturally, and let Neuron transcribe your query. Built with Expo Audio for cross-platform consistency.
  • 🔖 WORKING BOOKMARKS: Bookmarks actually persist now. Tap the bookmark icon on any word detail screen. Find all saved words in your Library. Long-press to remove.
  • 🌐 SMART OFFLINE MODE: Neuron detects your connection status automatically. Online? Words enrich themselves with AI visuals as you browse. Offline? Your cached library works flawlessly. No dead ends.

Version v1.2.0(May 08, 2026)

Release Notes:

  • 🌌 THE AI EVOLUTION: Neuron is no longer limited to a local database. It is now a growing, living linguistic engine.
  • 🔍 Universal AI Search: Can't find a word locally? Neuron now 'unearths' it using Groq (Llama 3.3), generating a standard definition, origin story, and usage on the fly.
  • 💾 Persistent Learning: Every word discovered via AI search is automatically saved to your local SQLite database for permanent offline access.
  • ✨ Auto-Update System: Introducing a new Splash Screen engine that checks for soft-updates (UI fixes) and hard-updates (new APKs) seamlessly.
  • ⚡ Instant Knowledge: Refined etymology rendering and faster database indexing for a smoother search experience.
  • 🛡️ Error Resiliency: Implemented AbortController and exponential backoff for AI lookups to handle spotty network conditions.

Version v1.1.0(April 20, 2026)

Release Notes:

  • 🚀 BIGGEST UPDATE YET: Integrated high-speed AI and dynamic visual processing to turn a simple dictionary into a living exploration tool.
  • 🧠 Deep Search Intelligence: Powered by Groq (Llama 3.3), the app now provides etymology and modern usage examples for your local library.
  • 🖼️ Visual Discovery: Every word now fetches a contextually relevant, high-definition image via the Unsplash API.
  • ⚡ Instant Recall: Thanks to new Cloudinary integration and local SQLite persistence, fetched details are saved to your device for instant offline viewing.
  • 🎨 Refreshed UI: Experience a cleaner, bolder look with our updated 'Unearth' and search interface.
  • 🛠️ Under the hood: Migrated backend to ES Modules, implemented AbortController logic to prevent app hangs, and reduced AI latency from 5s+ to under 1.5s.

Version v1.0.0(April 18, 2026)

Release Notes:

  • ⚡ Offline Dictionary Engine: Integrated a 86,036-word local SQLite database for lightning-fast lookups.
  • 🏗️ Batch-Seeding Architecture: Optimized the initial database setup using SQL batch-insertion for stability on mobile hardware.
  • 🔖 Refined Library System: Bookmark specific words with a decoupled 'My Library' view.
  • 🛡️ AI Guardrails: Implemented maintenance-aware state handling for upcoming Deep Search features.
  • 🔍 Enhanced Search UI: Real-time search filtering with part-of-speech indicators and archaic word cross-referencing.
  • 🛠️ Technical: Migrated from JSON-only lookups to a persistent SQLite relational database with is_favorite schema logic.