PRODUCT CHANGELOG & UPDATES

Platform Capabilities & Release Architecture

Track continuous feature updates, AI model performance improvements, and official commerce integrations shipped across the AutoBiz platform.

v2.6Latest ReleaseSeptember 2026

Trilingual Voice Notes, WhatsApp Direct Reply Takeover & In-Chat Receipts

Deep upgrades enabling audio voice note comprehension in Sinhala, Tamil & English, smart WhatsApp mobile app direct reply auto-pause (echo detection), and conversational bank deposit slip attachment capture.

Voice Note Audio AI (OpenAI Whisper)

Transcribes customer audio voice notes in colloquial Singlish, formal Sinhala, and Tamil, generating instant context-aware text replies.

WhatsApp Mobile App Direct Reply & Auto-Pause

Business owners can reply to customers directly from their WhatsApp mobile app. AutoBiz automatically detects merchant messages and pauses the AI so staff can chat uninterrupted.

Bank Slip Receipt Attachment Capture

When buyers upload transfer slips, the AI acknowledges receipt, links the screenshot directly to the pending order in the dashboard, and prompts staff for safe verification.

Islandwide Delivery Fee & COD Rules

Dynamic delivery fee computation based on customer city/postal code with configurable free shipping thresholds and cash on delivery surcharges.

v2.5Omnichannel & CRMAugust 2026

Meta-Approved Broadcast Campaigns & Omnichannel Inbox

Unified multi-channel customer synchronization across WhatsApp Cloud API, Instagram DMs, and Facebook Messenger with compliant outbound marketing.

Official WhatsApp Broadcast Campaigns

Send Meta-approved promotional templates with dynamic customer name and coupon variables, achieving 98% open rates via official Cloud API.

Instagram DMs & Facebook Messenger

Single unified inbox bringing Instagram DMs, story replies, and Facebook Messenger chats into one shared team console.

Abandoned Cart Re-engagement

Automatically follows up with shoppers who left products in their chat cart within Meta’s compliant 24-hour service messaging window.

Live Human Co-Pilot & 1-Click Takeover

Staff can monitor AI dialogues in real-time, click "Take Over" to reply manually, and have the bot automatically pause until handed back.

v2.4Commerce CoreJuly 2026

Autonomous In-Chat Order Taking & Real-Time Inventory Sync

End-to-end conversational checkout that collects customer recipient details, applies discount promo codes, and reserves inventory in real time.

Conversational Checkout Engine

Extracts recipient name, delivery street address, and Sri Lankan mobile numbers (+94 / 07x) directly from unstructured chat text.

Live Stock & Variation Sync

Real-time SKU tracking for sizes, colors, and stock counts. The AI proactively informs buyers if a requested size is currently sold out.

Promo Codes & Discount Vouchers

Validates percentage or flat LKR coupon codes in chat, automatically recalculating totals and recording redemption history.

Instant Order Tracking Numbers

Generates unique order IDs (e.g. #ABZ-8921) and dispatches automated confirmation summaries and order updates directly in chat.

v2.3AppointmentsJune 2026

Google Calendar 2-Way Sync & Concurrency Lock Engine

Enterprise appointment booking engine equipped with distributed Redis locks, buffer intervals, custom operating hours, and automatic Google Calendar synchronization.

2-Way Google Calendar Synchronization

Checks live availability, books confirmed slots, generates Google Meet links, and synchronizes external calendar modifications instantly.

Distributed Redis Concurrency Locks

Eliminates double bookings and race conditions when multiple customers request overlapping appointment time slots simultaneously.

Operating Hours & Holiday Overrides

Configure distinct working hours per day, buffer times between sessions (e.g. 15 mins), and custom dates for holiday store closures.

Automated WhatsApp Reminder Alerts

Sends timed appointment reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before scheduled consultations, drastically reducing customer no-show rates.

v2.2Knowledge BaseMay 2026

Website URL Scraper, File Ingestion & Knowledge-Gap Inbox

Rapid knowledge base onboarding via automated website URL crawling, multi-format document parsing, and proactive capture of unhandled customer queries.

1-Click Website URL Crawler

Recursively crawls merchant website pages, store policies, and FAQ sections into high-density vector embeddings in under two minutes.

Multi-Format Document Ingestion

Upload product manuals, warranty guides, and price sheets in PDF, DOCX, or TXT formats with automatic semantic chunking.

Self-Learning Knowledge-Gap Inbox

Captures customer questions the AI cannot answer with high confidence, letting merchants supply the official answer once to train the agent permanently.

Strict Anti-Hallucination Grounding

Constrains AI answers exclusively to merchant-verified facts. The bot never invents discounts, unapproved delivery promises, or fake inventory.

v2.1Online StoreApril 2026

Hosted Online Mini-Storefront Builder & Catalog Manager

Free mobile-optimized web stores hosted at autobiz.lk/shop/[slug] with direct WhatsApp cart integration and bulk catalog management.

Instant Hosted Web Storefront

Every merchant receives a responsive online store with hero banners, custom brand colors, category tabs, and SEO meta tags.

Product Catalog with Custom Add-ons

Support for multiple product images, item descriptions, variant pricing (e.g. S / M / L), and customizable buyer note fields.

Direct WhatsApp Cart Checkout

Customers can build a cart on the web store and click "Order on WhatsApp" to transfer their selected items directly into chat.

Bulk CSV Product Import & Export

Effortlessly migrate existing product catalogs from Excel or CSV files with automated column mapping and price updates.

v2.0FoundationMarch 2026

Official Meta Cloud API Architecture & Prepaid LKR Wallet

The core platform launch introducing official Meta Cloud API connectivity, transparent Sri Lankan Rupee wallet billing, and isolated multi-tenant security.

Official Meta WhatsApp Cloud API

Direct server-to-server connection with Meta infrastructure eliminating unofficial QR-scraping risks, 99.9% uptime, and Green Tick eligibility.

Prepaid LKR Wallet & Zero Subscriptions

Transparent pay-as-you-go billing starting from Rs. 1,000 via local bank transfer with deposit receipt upload and no surprise USD charges.

Multi-Tenant Isolation & AES-256 Encryption

Enterprise architecture with per-merchant data isolation, AES-256-GCM token encryption, and automated database backups.

Real-Time Analytics & Audit Ledger

Comprehensive dashboard tracking message delivery rates, peak conversation hours, AI resolution percentages, and total sales revenue generated.

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