Fabla - Audio Diary Kit1.10.2

Transform your daily diary research experience with Fabla, an app designed to make participation easier and more convenient. Developed by the CTSA AppHatchery in collaboration with leading psychologist and researcher Dr. Deanna Kaplan, PhD and the Departments of Spiritual Health and Preventive Medicine at Emory University, Fabla re-imagines the traditional daily diary methodology by harnessing the power of voice recording technology on your smartphone.

Key Features:

1. Stream-of-Conscious Speech Recording: Fabla allows research participants to effortlessly record their nightly diary entries using their own voices. No need for pen and paper or sitting at a desk - simply speak your thoughts wherever you are.

2. Prompted Entries: Respond to prompts pre-specified by researchers to capture valuable insights about your daily experiences. Whether it's stress levels, mood, or other study-specific topics, Fabla makes it easy to log your thoughts on the go.

3. Unlimited notifications. Participants and researchers can set an unlimited number of notification reminders to complete entries, so that schedules are individually tailored and research participation is never forgotten.

4. Review and Manage Recordings: After making a recording, you have the option to review it before deciding whether to save or delete it. Fabla puts you in control of your data.

5. Secure Cloud Storage: Saved recordings are automatically uploaded to a secure, Emory-hosted, password-protected, and encrypted cloud. Your data is safe and can only be accessed by the research team through our highly secure server.

6. Privacy Protection: Deleted recordings are instantly and permanently removed from your device and the study, ensuring your privacy is respected at all times.

Fabla - Audio Diary Kit empowers both researchers and participants by making daily diary research simple and efficient while harnessing the power of daily speech. Say goodbye to the burden of manual entries and hello to the convenience of voice recording. Make your contribution to research effortless and enjoyable with Fabla.

Join the research revolution - download Fabla now and be part of groundbreaking daily diary studies like never before. Your voice matters!

Version History • **Smoother recording waveform** — The audio waveform now animates fluidly as you record, with bars that ease in gently instead of jumping or flickering.
• **More reliable uploads** — The app now automatically retries if a connection drops during a submission, and won't hang indefinitely on a slow network.
• **Audio recordings now include proper duration** — Recordings are saved in a format that correctly stores timing information, so playback always shows the right length. 1.10.2 1d ago • **Quickstart Help Tab** — Find video walkthroughs of app features directly in Settings, so you can get up to speed without leaving the app.
• **First-Time Walkthrough** — New users are greeted with a guided tour the first time they reach the home screen, making it easier to get started right away.
• **Diary History Fix** — Diary entries no longer disappear from your history when you skip the timer question, so your records stay complete and accurate.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.10.1 Sep 8 • Study Update Alerts — You'll now receive a prompt whenever your researcher publishes an update to your study, keeping you in sync without any extra steps.
• Redesigned Settings Page — Your participant details, contact researcher button, and study update option are now all in one easy-to-find place.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.10 Jun 30 • **Smarter Notifications** — Reminders now stay accurate no matter where you travel, so you'll never miss a diary window after changing time zones.
• **Better Diary Submission Reliability** — Improvements behind the scenes mean submission issues are caught and flagged faster, reducing silent failures.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.22 Jun 4 • Incentives page: View your total compensation at a glance with the new compensation card.
• Survey stability: Improved reliability when finishing and submitting web view surveys — reduced freezing on the web view screens.
• Submission accuracy: Fixed an issue where submitted surveys occasionally appeared as "awaiting submission" despite being sent.
• Activity calendar: Active Days count now correctly reflects distinct days with at least one submission.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.21 May 11 - Webview Fix: Changed the wording in the web view for more clarity 1.9.20 Apr 2 - Improved Fabio Interactions: Enhanced aesthetics on login screens
- Better Error Handling: Clear error messages when completing onboarding without internet or if something goes wrong
- Consistent Study Schedule Information: Unified wording across onboarding and calendar views
- Enhanced Summary Page: Improved visibility of error messages and response formatting
- Clearer Leave Study Process: Updated messaging to explain the study exit process
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.19 Mar 27 - Fixed Webview: Resolved issue where functional links showed 404 error pages
- Fixed Reminder Crashes: App no longer crashes when setting personal reminders
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.18 Mar 10 - Web view Bug Fix: Unable to access surveys due to an error
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.17 Feb 21 - Better Web view Experience: Confirmation popup to prevent accidental skipping of survey forms
- Multiple Submission Tags: Clear indicators for diaries that allow multiple submissions
- Clearer Instructions: Updated terminology and messaging throughout the app for better clarity
- Real-Time Goal Diary Tracking: Fixed completion counter not updating immediately after submission
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.16 Feb 15 - Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.15 Jan 19 - Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.14 12/12/2025 - Improved WebView Survey Questions: Better error handling for questions with online surveys, with CORS support for Chromium platforms.
- Improved Protocol Update: No more diary duplication from updating your onboarding settings.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.13 12/05/2025 - Improved Calendar Display: Optional diaries don't show up on the calendar page
- Smarter Notifications: Fixed notifications firing for already completed diaries
- Better Offline Experience: Improved handling when completing web surveys without internet
- Faster Instruction Screens: Resolved delays when viewing instruction prompts
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.12 11/07/2025 - Improved Login Experience: Clear messages when your participant ID is already in use
- Enhanced Free Response Questions: Updated design for better usability
- Better Offline Diary Submission: Proper confirmation messages when submitting diaries offline
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.11 10/18/2025 - Improved Incentive Screen: Updated design with cleaner layout
- Enhanced Timer Meditation Questions: Refreshed design for better user experience
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9.10 09/28/2025 - Bug Fixes & Improvements: We’ve squashed minor bugs and fine-tuned the app for a smoother experience. 1.9.9 09/08/2025 - Internet Connectivity: Fabla now detects when you’re offline, saves all your diaries, and lets you upload them all at once when you’re back online.
- Calendar Date Selection: You can now select previous dates.
- Bug Fixes & Improvements: We’ve squashed minor bugs and fine-tuned the app for a smoother experience. 1.9.8 08/23/2025 - Bug Fixes & Improvements: We’ve squashed minor bugs and fine-tuned the app for a smoother experience. 1.9.7 08/08/2025 - UI cleanup and minor fixes 1.9.6 06/23/2025 - Bug Fixes & Improvements: We’ve squashed minor bugs and fine-tuned the app for a smoother experience. 1.9.5 05/30/2025 - Incentives page now shows rewards across all studies.
- Updated time picker with durations (no more AM/PM).
- UI and language improvements across onboarding, calendar, and surveys.
- Better visuals: fixed calendar color issues and ghost display.
- Fixed an issue where some Qualtrics surveys weren’t recognized as complete. 1.9.4 05/17/2025 - You can now skip optional questions when filling out diaries.
- New home screen design that helps you focus on what matters most.
- Calendar and Incentives pages have been completely redesigned for better clarity and insights.
- Bug fixes include smoother timer chime volume, improved onboarding behavior, location permission handling, and visual glitch fixes.
- Behind the scenes: improved tracking, troubleshooting, and study support tools. 1.9.3 05/01/2025 - Time Picker Questions: New question type lets participants select a time—perfect for time-based prompts!
- Smarter WebView Experience: Loading indicators help users know when web-based content is still loading.
- Polished Image & Video Prompts: Images and video prompts have a new modern fresh look!
- Improved Timer Chime: A new sound plays when timers start—cleaner, calmer, better.
- Bug Fixes & Stability: General improvements for a smoother experience. 1.9.2 04/09/2025 What’s New in This Update!
- Flexible Study Start Dates: Participants can now choose when to begin, making studies more personalized.
- Enhanced Question Types: Add instructions to questions, use a built-in meditation timer, and even submit images or videos!
- Seamless External Surveys: Improved support for Qualtrics & REDCap, with submission confirmations right in the app.
- Smart Push Notifications: Send custom messages to individual participants based on their needs.
- Edit Your Onboarding Settings: Need to make changes? Now you can adjust your participation settings anytime.
- Back-End Overhaul: Studies are now easier and faster to deploy than ever before.
- Maaaany Bug Fixes: We’ve polished things up for a smoother experience.

Try it out now! 1.9.1 03/11/2025