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            <title><![CDATA[April 2026: Bankai Voice, Command Palette, Deep Research, and Workspace Search]]></title>
            <link>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[April 2026 Copera newsletter: Bankai voice AI launches, the Command Palette is rewritten, Deep Research 2.0 ships with plan cards, Gantt charts come to Boards, and 60+ bug fixes land.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember last month, when we said we were building something big for Copera's first birthday? This is it. <strong>Bankai</strong>, your new voice superpower, is officially here — along with a completely rewritten <strong>Command Palette</strong>, a second-generation <strong>Deep Research</strong> experience, a brand-new <strong>global workspace search</strong>, <strong>Gantt charts for Boards</strong>, and <strong>Super Copera Email</strong> AI that actually learns from how you work. And yes, we still squashed <strong>60+ bugs</strong> along the way.</p>
<p>This is the biggest release we've ever shipped. Here's everything new in April.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-bankai--your-voice-superpower">New: Bankai — Your Voice Superpower<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-bankai--your-voice-superpower" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Bankai — Your Voice Superpower" title="Direct link to New: Bankai — Your Voice Superpower" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Most people speak at 150 words per minute but type at 40. <strong>Bankai</strong> closes that gap. Hold a key anywhere on your computer, speak naturally, and Bankai handles the rest — whether that means dropping formatted text at your cursor, answering a question with AI, navigating Copera hands-free, or having a full spoken conversation.</p>
<p>Bankai is available in the <strong>Copera Desktop App</strong> and operates in five modes:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Omni (default)</strong> — Just talk. Bankai figures out whether you're dictating, asking a question, or issuing a command</li>
<li class=""><strong>Dictation</strong> — Your speech becomes polished, formatted text at the cursor — works anywhere in Copera and anywhere else on your computer</li>
<li class=""><strong>Ask</strong> — Ask a question by voice, receive an AI answer pasted inline</li>
<li class=""><strong>Commands</strong> — Navigate Copera with your voice: "go to general", "join the huddle", "toggle zen mode"</li>
<li class=""><strong>Chat</strong> — A walkie-talkie conversation with AI, complete with spoken responses</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Interactive training wizard</strong> — Enable Bankai from your profile menu and you'll walk through a hands-on onboarding: a typing-speed challenge, a voice-speed comparison that shows your real multiplier, and guided practice through each mode. You earn your Bankai.</p>
<p><strong>Personal stats</strong> — See your words spoken, time saved, sessions, streaks, and mode breakdown on the Bankai History page. Milestone celebrations fire at 1,000 / 10,000 / 50,000 words and at your first hour saved.</p>
<p><strong>Your settings, your way</strong> — Fully customizable keyboard shortcuts (platform-aware: Ctrl+Win on Windows, Fn on Mac), per-user custom vocabulary so your unique terms transcribe correctly, microphone selection, and a clipboard toggle. Full language support — dictate in English, Portuguese, or Spanish and Bankai responds in kind.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/bankai/overview">Learn about Bankai</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/bankai/voice-modes">Voice Modes</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/bankai/keyboard-shortcuts">Keyboard Shortcuts</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/bankai/tips-and-best-practices">Tips &amp; Best Practices</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-command-palette--completely-rewritten">New: Command Palette — Completely Rewritten<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-command-palette--completely-rewritten" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Command Palette — Completely Rewritten" title="Direct link to New: Command Palette — Completely Rewritten" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>The Command Palette has been rebuilt from the ground up as the universal action surface for both keyboard users and Bankai voice. Press <code>Ctrl+K</code> (or <code>Cmd+K</code>) from anywhere and:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Single-character shortcuts</strong> — <code>@</code> for people, <code>#</code> for channels, <code>/</code> for commands, <code>!</code> for actions, <code>$</code> for boards, <code>&amp;</code> for docs, <code>?</code> for help — each prefix filters the palette instantly</li>
<li class=""><strong>Pre-expanded entities</strong> — When you search, Copera shows real, specific actions ("Join the Product Huddle") instead of abstract commands ("join")</li>
<li class=""><strong>91 available commands</strong> — Navigate anywhere, create anything, run any action — without touching the mouse</li>
<li class=""><strong>Voice-powered</strong> — Every command is available to Bankai Command Mode, so you can dispatch them by speaking</li>
</ul>
<p>Under the hood, the palette now searches everything in your workspace — channels, people, boards, documents, tasks, transcriptions, AI chats, and more — with full access control so you only ever see what you're allowed to.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/command-palette/overview">Learn about Command Palette</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/command-palette/quick-navigation">Quick Navigation</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-global-workspace-search">New: Global Workspace Search<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-global-workspace-search" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Global Workspace Search" title="Direct link to New: Global Workspace Search" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>A brand-new, lightning-fast workspace search that covers <strong>everything</strong>: channels, messages, inboxes, documents, boards, tasks, files, people, voice transcriptions, and AI chats. All in one place, all respecting your permissions.</p>
<p>Open it from the top bar or through the Command Palette. Search once, find anything. This also powers Bankai's "Ask" mode when it needs to pull context from your workspace — so asking "what did Maria say about the Q3 launch?" actually works.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-ask-copera-ai--deep-research-20">Improved: Ask Copera AI — Deep Research 2.0<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#improved-ask-copera-ai--deep-research-20" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Ask Copera AI — Deep Research 2.0" title="Direct link to Improved: Ask Copera AI — Deep Research 2.0" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Deep Research got a major UX upgrade, plus a brand-new completion experience:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Research plan card</strong> — When a question warrants deep research (or when you click the Research chip), Copera AI shows you a plan first: an AI-generated title, editable sub-questions you can add to or remove, and a depth selector</li>
<li class=""><strong>Three depth tiers</strong> — Choose <strong>Standard</strong> (quick), <strong>Deep</strong> (thorough), or <strong>Very Deep</strong> (exhaustive, with recursive follow-up research)</li>
<li class=""><strong>60-second auto-start countdown</strong> — The plan launches on its own if you don't touch it, with a ring animation that pauses when you edit</li>
<li class=""><strong>Cancel anytime</strong> — Don't want to wait? One click dismisses the research and switches back to a regular AI answer</li>
<li class=""><strong>Completion notifications</strong> — Switch tabs while a research runs. You'll get a bell notification, a desktop push, and a mobile push when it's done</li>
<li class=""><strong>Completion stats</strong> — Every finished research now shows "Research completed in X minutes · Y citations · Z searches" — at-a-glance context for how deep the investigation went</li>
<li class=""><strong>Image generation polish</strong> — Generated images now open in a lightbox with a download button, and you'll see a clean skeleton while they render</li>
</ul>
<p>The whole Deep Research experience is significantly faster, cheaper, and smarter under the hood — so we can give it to you with no wait, no limits, no nonsense.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/deep-research">Learn about Deep Research</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/image-generation">Image Generation</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-super-copera-email--ai-that-learns-from-you">Improved: Super Copera Email — AI That Learns from You<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#improved-super-copera-email--ai-that-learns-from-you" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Super Copera Email — AI That Learns from You" title="Direct link to Improved: Super Copera Email — AI That Learns from You" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Our Inbox AI took a huge leap forward. The spam filter, the auto-trash, and the AI drafts all got smarter, and your Inbox now finally feels like it understands you.</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Smarter spam detection</strong> — The spam guard now weighs seven different signals before deciding (sender reputation, domain reputation, your correction history, prior correspondence, full email content, Reply-To analysis, and more). It's much harder to fool, and much gentler on legitimate mail</li>
<li class=""><strong>Auto-trash that learns</strong> — Trash 2+ emails from the same sender and future emails from them are automatically trashed — no waiting for AI to figure it out. Rescue an email and that sender is permanently protected. Your actions teach the system directly</li>
<li class=""><strong>Smarter AI drafts</strong> — Auto-drafts now see the full thread context and your actual name (not your email address). A new "steering" field lets you refine the draft by typing or dictating instructions like "make it warmer" or "don't mention the meeting" — then Regenerate</li>
<li class=""><strong>Gmail-style Archived folder</strong> — A proper Archive tab between Spam and Trash, with hover actions and bulk archive</li>
<li class=""><strong>Per-user notification modes</strong> — For shared inboxes, each member now chooses their own preference: All / Important Only / Needs Reply Only / Muted. Your teammate's inbox settings don't force yours</li>
<li class=""><strong>Thread summaries on 2+ emails</strong> — Previously required 3 emails; now a 2-email back-and-forth gets a summary too</li>
<li class=""><strong>Mark as unread closes the thread</strong> — Like Gmail — mark unread and you're back to the inbox list, not stuck on the thread</li>
<li class=""><strong>Mobile push notifications</strong> — New inbox emails now push to your phone, and anything you read on mobile clears on web (and vice versa)</li>
<li class=""><strong>Deep-linked notifications</strong> — Click an email notification and you land directly on the thread, with the specific email scrolled into view and highlighted</li>
</ul>
<p>If you haven't turned on Super Copera Email yet, now's the time.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/inbox/ai-features">Learn about Inbox AI</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/inbox/managing-emails">Managing Emails</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-gantt-view-for-boards">New: Gantt View for Boards<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-gantt-view-for-boards" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Gantt View for Boards" title="Direct link to New: Gantt View for Boards" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Boards got a proper Gantt chart — the one you've been asking for:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Canvas-rendered timeline</strong> — Smooth scrolling and zooming even on boards with thousands of tasks</li>
<li class=""><strong>Drag to schedule</strong> — Move tasks, resize durations, and drag a connector dot between two tasks to create a dependency</li>
<li class=""><strong>All four dependency types</strong> — Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, and Start-to-Finish, each with optional lag/lead</li>
<li class=""><strong>Live date propagation</strong> — Drag a task and watch its dependents cascade in real time</li>
<li class=""><strong>Critical path highlighting</strong> — Instantly see which tasks are driving the project's end date</li>
<li class=""><strong>Milestones, progress bars, today line, and weekend shading</strong> — All the polish a real Gantt needs</li>
<li class=""><strong>Export to PNG or PDF</strong> — Share your plan with anyone, dependency arrows included</li>
<li class=""><strong>Full keyboard navigation</strong> — Arrow keys, bulk select, and screen-reader support</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/views/gantt-view">Gantt View</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/overview">Boards Overview</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-highlight--draw-on-your-screen">New: Highlight — Draw on Your Screen<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-highlight--draw-on-your-screen" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Highlight — Draw on Your Screen" title="Direct link to New: Highlight — Draw on Your Screen" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>A new annotation tool inside the Copera Desktop App: <strong>Highlight</strong> lets you draw directly on your screen anywhere on your computer — perfect for presentations, screen shares, tutorials, or just pointing at things during a meeting. A global overlay you can summon from anywhere, with drawing tools, text, and markers.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/highlight">Learn about Highlight</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-virtual-office">Improved: Virtual Office<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#improved-virtual-office" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Virtual Office" title="Direct link to Improved: Virtual Office" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Virtual Office got significant polish:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Real room audio isolation</strong> — Walk into Room A and you genuinely stop hearing Room B. No more audio leakage between rooms</li>
<li class=""><strong>Screen share scoping</strong> — Screen shares stay inside the room they were started in — no more surprise sharing across the whole office</li>
<li class=""><strong>Guest admission done right</strong> — When a guest knocks on a locked room, they're actually isolated until a member admits them. No hearing the room's audio while waiting</li>
<li class=""><strong>Position persistence</strong> — Walk somewhere, refresh, and you spawn right back where you were — not at the lobby center</li>
<li class=""><strong>Smart guest spawning</strong> — Multiple guests joining the same room now spread out automatically instead of piling up on the same spot</li>
<li class=""><strong>Waiting guest badges</strong> — Pulsing badges on rooms with pending knocks, visible from anywhere on the map. Click to jump to the room</li>
<li class=""><strong>Invite from huddle view</strong> — A new "Invite Guest" button in the huddle header</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/virtual-office/overview">Virtual Office</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-copera-community--single-sign-on">New: Copera Community — Single Sign-On<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-copera-community--single-sign-on" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Copera Community — Single Sign-On" title="Direct link to New: Copera Community — Single Sign-On" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>If you've signed up for the Copera Community, you can now jump straight in from your workspace — no extra login needed. One click, you're there.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-developer-platform--public-apis">New: Developer Platform — Public APIs<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#new-developer-platform--public-apis" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Developer Platform — Public APIs" title="Direct link to New: Developer Platform — Public APIs" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We're opening Copera up more for developers:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Public Drive API</strong> — A new <code>/public/v1/drive</code> endpoint set (tree navigation, search, file metadata, download URLs, multipart upload, folder creation) authenticated via Personal Access Tokens</li>
<li class=""><strong>Public Search API</strong> — Programmatic access to the new global workspace search via your PAT</li>
<li class=""><strong>Public Board API extensions</strong> — Update and delete table row endpoints, plus update row description endpoint</li>
<li class=""><strong>Developer Mode "Copy ID"</strong> — Right-click any file, folder, or breadcrumb in Drive to grab its ID for API calls</li>
<li class=""><strong>PAT permissions expanded</strong> — Personal Access Tokens now support Drive access, with a refreshed token management UI</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/developers/starter-application/getting-started">Developer Docs</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-board-automations">Improved: Board Automations<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#improved-board-automations" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Board Automations" title="Direct link to Improved: Board Automations" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Add value automations</strong> — New action lets automations append values to status, dropdown, and other multi-value columns (not just overwrite them)</li>
<li class=""><strong>Automation column link fixes</strong> — Column references in automation rules now stay in sync when columns are renamed or moved</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/overview">Learn about Boards</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-everything-else">Improved: Everything Else<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#improved-everything-else" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Everything Else" title="Direct link to Improved: Everything Else" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>A few more changes worth mentioning:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Forwarded and slow-loading emails render cleanly</strong> — Marketing emails with many tracker pixels no longer take 30-60 seconds to appear, and Gmail-forwarded emails now show their actual content instead of a one-line header</li>
<li class=""><strong>Portuguese transcription summaries</strong> — AI summaries of voice meeting transcriptions are now in the language of the transcription, not the request</li>
<li class=""><strong>Email signatures preserved</strong> — Outgoing replies keep your signature formatting correctly</li>
<li class=""><strong>Faster retries everywhere</strong> — The app recovers gracefully from temporary network hiccups instead of failing</li>
<li class=""><strong>Locale sync in desktop</strong> — The Copera Desktop App now follows your web language preference automatically</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="under-the-hood">Under the Hood<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#under-the-hood" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Under the Hood" title="Direct link to Under the Hood" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>60+ bug fixes</strong> across Inbox, Boards, AI, Bankai, Virtual Office, Command Palette, Notifications, and more</li>
<li class=""><strong>Performance improvements</strong> — Faster email rendering, smarter caching across the board, and smoother animations in heavy views like Gantt</li>
<li class=""><strong>Better error handling</strong> — The app now distinguishes between "please wait and retry" and "you need to sign in again" — fewer cryptic errors, faster recovery</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="happy-first-birthday-copera">Happy First Birthday, Copera<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/april-2026#happy-first-birthday-copera" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Happy First Birthday, Copera" title="Direct link to Happy First Birthday, Copera" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>On <strong>April 28</strong>, Copera turns one year old. What started as an idea about building a better place to work has become a platform used by thousands of teams — and everything you see in this newsletter is the result of a year of listening, iterating, and shipping.</p>
<p>Thank you for being part of this. Thank you for the bug reports, the feature requests, the screenshots at 2 AM, the "hey, what if..." messages, and the patience when things weren't ready yet. None of this exists without you.</p>
<p>There's a lot more coming. But for today — take Bankai for a spin. Try the new Command Palette. Ask Copera AI to research something you care about. See what you can build in an hour that used to take you an afternoon.</p>
<p><strong>Happy birthday, Copera.</strong></p>
<p><strong>— The Copera Team</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[February & March 2026: AI Reimagined, Smarter Email, and 265+ Bug Fixes]]></title>
            <link>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026</link>
            <guid>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[You might have noticed things were quieter than usual. No March newsletter, no big announcements. That was intentional. We've been heads-down building something we're incredibly excited about — and we're not quite ready to reveal it yet. What we can tell you: Copera turns one at the end of April, and we're preparing something big to mark the occasion. Stay tuned.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You might have noticed things were quieter than usual. No March newsletter, no big announcements. That was intentional. We've been heads-down building something we're incredibly excited about — and we're not quite ready to reveal it yet. What we can tell you: <strong>Copera turns one at the end of April</strong>, and we're preparing something big to mark the occasion. Stay tuned.</p>
<p>In the meantime, we didn't stop shipping. Over the past two months, we made <strong>Copera AI significantly more powerful</strong>, added <strong>AI superpowers to your Inbox</strong>, overhauled our <strong>notification system</strong>, and squashed <strong>265+ bugs</strong>. Here's everything we built while we were "quiet."</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="copera-ai--significantly-more-powerful">Copera AI — Significantly More Powerful<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#copera-ai--significantly-more-powerful" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Copera AI — Significantly More Powerful" title="Direct link to Copera AI — Significantly More Powerful" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Copera AI got a major upgrade under the hood. It looks familiar, but it's far more capable:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Automatic web search</strong> — Copera AI now decides on its own when it needs to search the web to give you a better answer. No toggle, no extra steps — it just does it</li>
<li class=""><strong>Website-specific research</strong> — Give it a URL and it will search and extract content from that specific site. Perfect for pulling information from documentation, articles, or any webpage</li>
<li class=""><strong>Image generation</strong> — Ask Copera AI to create images and it will generate them right in the conversation</li>
<li class=""><strong>Deep Research mode</strong> — For complex questions, switch on Deep Research and Copera AI will perform thorough web research before delivering a comprehensive answer</li>
<li class=""><strong>Smarter all around</strong> — Better reasoning, better formatting, smoother streaming, and more accurate responses across the board</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/overview">Learn about Copera AI</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/ai-chat">AI Chat</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-ai-superpowers-for-your-inbox">New: AI Superpowers for Your Inbox<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#new-ai-superpowers-for-your-inbox" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: AI Superpowers for Your Inbox" title="Direct link to New: AI Superpowers for Your Inbox" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Your Inbox channels now have AI capabilities you can enable to supercharge your email workflow:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Smart classification</strong> — Turn on AI classification and incoming emails are automatically categorized so you can focus on what matters most</li>
<li class=""><strong>Email summaries</strong> — Get quick AI-generated summaries of long email threads</li>
<li class=""><strong>Priority detection</strong> — AI identifies urgent and important emails so nothing falls through the cracks</li>
<li class=""><strong>Overdue follow-up tracking</strong> — See which threads need your attention with smart follow-up reminders</li>
</ul>
<p>Enable these from your Inbox channel settings — it's like giving your email a brain.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/inbox/overview">Learn about Inbox</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-notifications--rebuilt-from-scratch">Improved: Notifications — Rebuilt from Scratch<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#improved-notifications--rebuilt-from-scratch" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Notifications — Rebuilt from Scratch" title="Direct link to Improved: Notifications — Rebuilt from Scratch" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Notifications got a full overhaul in two phases:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Grouped notifications</strong> — Related notifications are now grouped together, keeping your notification panel clean and organized</li>
<li class=""><strong>Due date notifications</strong> — Get notified when board items are approaching or past their due dates</li>
<li class=""><strong>Notification preferences</strong> — Fine-tune which notifications you receive and how you receive them</li>
<li class=""><strong>Missed call indicators</strong> — Never miss a call — clear visual indicators show when you've missed one</li>
<li class=""><strong>Inbox notifications</strong> — Real-time notifications for new emails, synced across your workspace</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-meeting-channels">Improved: Meeting Channels<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#improved-meeting-channels" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Meeting Channels" title="Direct link to Improved: Meeting Channels" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Meeting channels received several upgrades:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Redesigned transcription viewer</strong> — A cleaner, more readable transcription experience with better speaker identification and navigation</li>
<li class=""><strong>Scheduled meeting bots</strong> — Schedule a recording bot to automatically join and transcribe your meetings, even if you can't attend</li>
<li class=""><strong>Copy transcription to session comments</strong> — Quickly share key moments from a transcription with your team</li>
<li class=""><strong>Transcription sharing</strong> — Share transcription access with team members who weren't in the meeting</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/overview">Meeting Channels</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/transcription/getting-started">Transcription</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-boards">Improved: Boards<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#improved-boards" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Boards" title="Direct link to Improved: Boards" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Boards continued to get more powerful:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Dynamic formula editor</strong> — A new inline editor that makes writing and editing formulas much easier, with live previews and auto-completion</li>
<li class=""><strong>Type casting functions</strong> — New formula functions to convert between text, numbers, and dates</li>
<li class=""><strong>Chat-style row comments</strong> — The row activity panel now uses a modern chat-style layout, making conversations on board rows feel more natural</li>
<li class=""><strong>Paste files into comments</strong> — Drag or paste images and files directly into row comments</li>
<li class=""><strong>Notification automations</strong> — Trigger notifications automatically when board conditions are met</li>
<li class=""><strong>Workflow improvements</strong> — Conditional approvers (route approvals based on field values), bulk status updates across multiple rows, and configurable comment visibility per workflow stage</li>
<li class=""><strong>Image annotations</strong> — Annotate images directly within Copera with drawing tools, text, and markers</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/overview">Boards</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/formulas">Formulas</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/workflows">Workflows</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-inbox">Improved: Inbox<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#improved-inbox" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Inbox" title="Direct link to Improved: Inbox" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Beyond the AI features, Inbox received more polish:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Calendar invitation RSVP</strong> — Receive calendar invitations in your inbox and respond (Accept, Decline, Tentative) directly from the email — no need to leave Copera</li>
<li class=""><strong>Signature formatting</strong> — Email signatures are now properly preserved when sending replies</li>
<li class=""><strong>Smarter spam handling</strong> — If you manually mark an email as spam, AI won't override your decision</li>
<li class=""><strong>Faster thread loading</strong> — Improved caching makes browsing your inbox noticeably faster</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/inbox/overview">Inbox</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-drive">Improved: Drive<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#improved-drive" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Drive" title="Direct link to Improved: Drive" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Better drag-and-drop</strong> — Drag files and folders around your Drive with improved visual feedback and smoother interactions</li>
<li class=""><strong>Improved context menus</strong> — Right-click any file or folder for quick actions, now with better organization and new options</li>
<li class=""><strong>Shared folder improvements</strong> — Clearer visual indicators for shared content and easier access management</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/drive/overview">Drive</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="february-highlights">February Highlights<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#february-highlights" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to February Highlights" title="Direct link to February Highlights" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>In case you missed our February newsletter, here are the biggest features from that month:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Workflow Engine</strong> — Define how work moves through your process with transitions, required fields, approval chains, and SLA tracking with business calendars</li>
<li class=""><strong>Open-Source Starter Application</strong> — Build custom applications on top of your Copera Boards using the @copera.ai/sdk</li>
<li class=""><strong>AI upgrades</strong> — MCP Server support, voice-to-text in AI chat, Ask AI in Feed, and streaming responses</li>
<li class=""><strong>DocSign Templates &amp; ICP-Brasil signing</strong> — Reusable signing templates and legally valid digital signatures for Brazilian organizations</li>
<li class=""><strong>Team mentions</strong> — @here and @channel in text channels</li>
<li class=""><strong>Draft/Publish for documents</strong> — Make changes in draft mode and publish when ready</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026">Read the full February newsletter</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="under-the-hood">Under the Hood<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#under-the-hood" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Under the Hood" title="Direct link to Under the Hood" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>265+ bug fixes</strong> across boards, inbox, AI, meeting channels, chat, documents, notifications, drive, and more</li>
<li class=""><strong>Performance improvements</strong> — Faster image loading with smart pre-sizing, optimized inbox caching, and smoother audio in meeting channels</li>
<li class=""><strong>Safari and mobile compatibility</strong> — Significant improvements to meeting channels on Safari and mobile browsers</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="a-small-housekeeping-note">A Small Housekeeping Note<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#a-small-housekeeping-note" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to A Small Housekeeping Note" title="Direct link to A Small Housekeeping Note" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We're updating our <strong>Privacy Policy</strong> and <strong>Terms of Service</strong> to reflect new features and keep things clear and transparent. The updated documents will take effect in 30 days. You can review them at any time — <a href="https://copera.ai/privacy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://copera.ai/tos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="">Terms of Service</a>. Nothing dramatic — just keeping our policies in sync with the platform as it grows.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="whats-next">What's Next<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-march-2026#whats-next" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to What's Next" title="Direct link to What's Next" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We weren't kidding about the end of April. Copera is turning one year old, and we're celebrating with something we think will change how teams think about their workspace. We can't wait to show you.</p>
<p><strong>— The Copera Team</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[February 2026: Workflow Engine, Open-Source Starter App, and Major AI Upgrades]]></title>
            <link>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026</link>
            <guid>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[February was a shorter month, but we packed in a lot. We shipped our Workflow Engine with SLA tracking, released an open-source Starter Application, and brought major AI upgrades across the platform — plus 80+ bug fixes. Here's everything.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>February was a shorter month, but we packed in a lot. We shipped our <strong>Workflow Engine with SLA tracking</strong>, released an <strong>open-source Starter Application</strong>, and brought major <strong>AI upgrades</strong> across the platform — plus <strong>80+ bug fixes</strong>. Here's everything.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-workflow-engine-sla-tracking--approvals">New: Workflow Engine, SLA Tracking &amp; Approvals<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#new-workflow-engine-sla-tracking--approvals" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Workflow Engine, SLA Tracking &amp; Approvals" title="Direct link to New: Workflow Engine, SLA Tracking &amp; Approvals" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>The biggest release of the month. Boards now support a full <strong>Workflow Engine</strong> that lets you define exactly how work moves through your process:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Workflow transitions</strong> — Define which status changes are allowed, who can make them, and what conditions must be met</li>
<li class=""><strong>Inline transition editing</strong> — Rename transitions directly in the workflow editor</li>
<li class=""><strong>Required fields</strong> — Ensure specific columns are filled before a task can move to the next status</li>
<li class=""><strong>Approval workflows</strong> — Route tasks through approval chains before they can proceed</li>
<li class=""><strong>SLA tracking</strong> — Set time-based goals per status with customizable business calendars. Track how long items spend in each stage and get alerted before deadlines</li>
<li class=""><strong>Per-status visibility</strong> — Control which columns are visible at each workflow stage, keeping your board clean and focused</li>
</ul>
<p>This is a game-changer for teams running structured processes — support queues, hiring pipelines, content approvals, and more.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/overview">Learn about Boards</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-open-source-starter-application">New: Open-Source Starter Application<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#new-open-source-starter-application" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Open-Source Starter Application" title="Direct link to New: Open-Source Starter Application" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We're releasing an <strong>open-source Starter Application</strong> that shows you how to build custom applications on top of your Copera Boards using the <strong>@copera.ai/sdk</strong>.</p>
<p>The idea is simple: <strong>your Boards act as the database</strong>, and you build any frontend you want on top of them. The Starter App gives you a working foundation — a Fastify API, a React frontend with Tailwind CSS, authentication, and everything wired up. From there, you can turn it into anything:</p>
<ul>
<li class="">A <strong>customer support portal</strong></li>
<li class="">A <strong>product catalog</strong> or storefront</li>
<li class="">An <strong>HR self-service portal</strong></li>
<li class="">A <strong>project submission form</strong></li>
<li class="">Anything that reads from or writes to your Boards</li>
</ul>
<p>The current reference implementation is a support ticket portal, but it's designed to be customized for any use case. And you can use <strong>AI tools</strong> — Copera AI, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor — to help you build and customize your app. Just point the AI to your column IDs and the Copera University documentation.</p>
<p>We're also adding <strong>developer documentation</strong> to Copera University with a setup guide, column ID reference, and tips for building with AI.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/developers/starter-application/overview">Learn about the Starter Application</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-ai-gets-smarter">New: AI Gets Smarter<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#new-ai-gets-smarter" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: AI Gets Smarter" title="Direct link to New: AI Gets Smarter" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Several major AI upgrades this month:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>MCP Server Support</strong> — Connect external tools and data sources to Copera AI through the Model Context Protocol. Manage your MCP connections from a new settings UI</li>
<li class=""><strong>Voice-to-text in AI Chat</strong> — Speak to Copera AI instead of typing. Your voice is transcribed and sent as a message</li>
<li class=""><strong>Ask AI in Feed</strong> — Get AI-powered answers and insights directly from your activity feed</li>
<li class=""><strong>Streaming responses</strong> — AI chat now displays responses as they stream in, with smarter tool usage and contextual suggestions</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/overview">Learn about Copera AI</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-meeting-channels">Improved: Meeting Channels<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-meeting-channels" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Meeting Channels" title="Direct link to Improved: Meeting Channels" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Raise Hand</strong> — Request to speak with a dedicated raise hand button, complete with a sound notification and an ordered queue so no one gets skipped</li>
<li class=""><strong>Dynamic tile layout</strong> — Video tiles now resize and rearrange dynamically based on the number of participants</li>
<li class=""><strong>Auto speaker identification</strong> — After a recording, Copera now automatically matches speakers to transcription segments, so you know who said what without manual tagging</li>
<li class=""><strong>Invite preferences</strong> — Customize how you receive meeting channel invites: choose your preferred visual style and notification sound</li>
<li class=""><strong>Virtual Office backgrounds</strong> — Add blur or custom background effects during virtual office sessions</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/overview">Meeting Channels</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/transcription/speaker-identification">Speaker Identification</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/virtual-office/overview">Virtual Office</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-docsign">Improved: DocSign<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-docsign" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: DocSign" title="Direct link to Improved: DocSign" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>DocSign received two major upgrades:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Templates</strong> — Create reusable document signing templates. Set up signature fields once and reuse them across multiple documents</li>
<li class=""><strong>ICP-Brasil Digital Signing</strong> — Full support for Brazilian digital certificates with RFC3161 timestamps, making Copera-signed documents legally valid under Brazilian digital signature law</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/docsign/overview">Learn about DocSign</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-inbox-beta">Improved: Inbox (Beta)<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-inbox-beta" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Inbox (Beta)" title="Direct link to Improved: Inbox (Beta)" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Our email client keeps getting better:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Email attachments</strong> — Full attachment support with inline image rendering</li>
<li class=""><strong>Large file support</strong> — Attachments that exceed email size limits are automatically uploaded to Drive with a download link</li>
<li class=""><strong>Search across all folders</strong> — Find any email across your entire inbox, with search history and recent searches</li>
<li class=""><strong>Purge junk &amp; trash</strong> — Clean up your mailbox by emptying entire folders</li>
<li class=""><strong>Email security details</strong> — View authentication headers and the original email source</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/inbox/overview">Learn about Inbox</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-boards">Improved: Boards<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-boards" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Boards" title="Direct link to Improved: Boards" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Beyond the Workflow Engine, boards got several enhancements:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Nested formulas &amp; rollups</strong> — Formulas can now reference other formulas and rollups, enabling complex calculated fields</li>
<li class=""><strong>Workload view colors</strong> — Choose which column determines task colors in the workload view for better visual grouping</li>
<li class=""><strong>Link modal pagination</strong> — The row linking modal now supports pagination for boards with many rows</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/formulas">Formulas</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/views/workload-view">Workload View</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-chat">Improved: Chat<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-chat" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Chat" title="Direct link to Improved: Chat" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Team mentions</strong> — Use <strong>@here</strong> and <strong>@channel</strong> to notify everyone in a text channel, just like you'd expect</li>
<li class=""><strong>Message reactions</strong> — Reactions now update in real time, even when you're not the one reacting</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/text-channels/mentions-and-notifications">Mentions &amp; Notifications</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-documents">Improved: Documents<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-documents" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Documents" title="Direct link to Improved: Documents" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Draft/Publish</strong> — Public documents now support a draft mode. Make changes, preview them, and publish when you're ready</li>
<li class=""><strong>Mermaid diagrams</strong> — Public documents now render Mermaid diagrams, supporting flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/documents/overview">Documents</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/documents/sharing-and-permissions">Sharing &amp; Permissions</a></p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-calendar">Improved: Calendar<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#improved-calendar" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Calendar" title="Direct link to Improved: Calendar" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Edit events</strong> — You can now edit calendar events after creation</li>
<li class=""><strong>Participant tracking</strong> — See participant status (accepted, declined, tentative) on events</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="under-the-hood">Under the Hood<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#under-the-hood" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Under the Hood" title="Direct link to Under the Hood" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>80+ bug fixes</strong> across chat, boards, inbox, meeting channels, documents, and more</li>
<li class=""><strong>Performance improvements</strong> — Faster message loading in text channels, optimized meeting recordings, and improved caching</li>
<li class=""><strong>Now available in 3 languages</strong> — All system emails now support English, Spanish, and Portuguese-BR</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="copera-university">Copera University<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/february-2026#copera-university" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Copera University" title="Direct link to Copera University" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p><strong>Copera University</strong> continues to grow. This month we added comprehensive documentation for workflows, developer guides, and new comparison pages. If you haven't bookmarked it yet: <a href="https://university.copera.ai/university/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="">university.copera.ai</a></p>
<hr>
<p><em>February was short but packed. Thank you for your continued feedback — it directly shapes what we build. March is looking even bigger.</em></p>
<p><strong>— The Copera Team</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[January 2026: 15+ New Features, 60+ Bug Fixes, and a Complete Video Refactor]]></title>
            <link>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026</link>
            <guid>https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! We've been heads down building, and we have a lot to share. Over the past six weeks, we shipped 15+ new features, 60+ bug fixes, and several major improvements across the entire platform. Here are the highlights.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year! We've been heads down building, and we have a lot to share. Over the past six weeks, we shipped <strong>15+ new features</strong>, <strong>60+ bug fixes</strong>, and several major improvements across the entire platform. Here are the highlights.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="we-heard-you-chat-video--notifications">We Heard You: Chat, Video &amp; Notifications<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#we-heard-you-chat-video--notifications" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to We Heard You: Chat, Video &amp; Notifications" title="Direct link to We Heard You: Chat, Video &amp; Notifications" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Many of you reached out about issues with <strong>messages appearing in the wrong order</strong>, <strong>dropped video connections</strong>, and <strong>notification quirks</strong>. We took this feedback seriously and addressed all of it:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Chat message ordering</strong> has been significantly improved. We fixed multiple issues that caused messages to appear out of order, and conversations now flow much more naturally. We're continuing to refine this — if you still notice anything off, please let us know through the new bug reporting form (more on that below).</li>
<li class=""><strong>Video conferencing</strong> received a complete refactor. We rebuilt core components from the ground up, making muting, unmuting, and screen sharing feel snappy and instant. We've tested rooms with <strong>over 100 participants</strong> without disconnections — a major milestone for stability.</li>
<li class=""><strong>Notifications</strong> have seen major improvements, and we're not stopping here. Throughout February, we're continuing to push updates to make notifications even more reliable. Our mobile app is also getting richer notifications with more context.</li>
</ul>
<p>We fixed <strong>60+ bugs</strong> in total across Chat, Boards, Documents, Drive, and more.</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-sessions--transcription-experience">New: Sessions &amp; Transcription Experience<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#new-sessions--transcription-experience" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Sessions &amp; Transcription Experience" title="Direct link to New: Sessions &amp; Transcription Experience" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We completely redesigned how meeting sessions work. Now, when you open a meeting channel, you'll find all your <strong>past sessions</strong> right there. Each session contains:</p>
<ul>
<li class="">All <strong>transcriptions</strong> with automatic speaker identification</li>
<li class=""><strong>Whiteboards</strong> used during the meeting</li>
<li class=""><strong>Documents</strong> shared in the session</li>
<li class=""><strong>Session comments</strong> — the chat from that specific meeting</li>
</ul>
<p>Plus: per-speaker audio playback, download &amp; copy, and integrated video playback that syncs with the transcript.</p>
<h3 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="ai-powered-custom-actions">AI-Powered Custom Actions<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#ai-powered-custom-actions" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to AI-Powered Custom Actions" title="Direct link to AI-Powered Custom Actions" translate="no">​</a></h3>
<p>One of the most powerful additions: you can create <strong>custom AI actions</strong> saved per channel. For example, set up an "Internal Summary" action that generates a detailed meeting summary for your team, and a separate "Client Summary" action that creates an external-facing recap. Every time you record a new transcription, your saved actions are ready to generate exactly the summaries you need.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/sessions">Learn about Sessions &amp; Transcription</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/transcription/ai-summaries">Learn about AI Summaries</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-board-dashboards--workload-view">New: Board Dashboards &amp; Workload View<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#new-board-dashboards--workload-view" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Board Dashboards &amp; Workload View" title="Direct link to New: Board Dashboards &amp; Workload View" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p><strong>Board Dashboards</strong> are now available in beta. Create custom dashboards with configurable widgets to visualize your project data — charts, summaries, progress tracking — all pulling live data from your boards.</p>
<p>The <strong>Workload View</strong> started as a beta and was quickly validated by our early users. It's now rolling out for everyone. Visualize how tasks are distributed across your team, see each member's capacity at a glance, and spot overloaded team members with color-coded indicators (green/yellow/red).</p>
<p>Boards also got smarter with <strong>AI-powered features</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>AI Formula Generation</strong> — Describe what you need in plain language and AI writes the formula</li>
<li class=""><strong>AI Board Templates</strong> — Generate complete board structures from a description</li>
<li class=""><strong>AI Row Creation</strong> — Quickly populate boards with AI-generated rows</li>
<li class=""><strong>Advanced number formatting</strong> — Currency, percentages, decimals</li>
<li class=""><strong>New formula functions</strong> including <code>ISBLANK</code></li>
<li class=""><strong>Password column type</strong> for using boards as a secure database</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/board-dashboard">Learn about Board Dashboards</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/views/workload-view">Learn about the Workload View</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-chat-enhancements">New: Chat Enhancements<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#new-chat-enhancements" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Chat Enhancements" title="Direct link to New: Chat Enhancements" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Several features your team has been asking for:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>#channel mentions</strong> — Reference any channel in messages and board comments, just like Slack. <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/text-channels/mentions-and-notifications">Learn more</a></li>
<li class=""><strong>Thread Center</strong> — A dedicated hub for all your threads. Browse every thread in one organized view, reply directly without leaving it, or click to jump into the full conversation</li>
<li class=""><strong>Improved thread notifications</strong> — Better control over which threads you follow, with notifications that actually take you to the right place</li>
<li class=""><strong>Forwarded message attribution</strong> — See who originally sent a forwarded message</li>
<li class=""><strong>Group DM rename &amp; convert</strong> — Name your group chats and turn DMs into groups. <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/direct-messages/group-conversations">Learn more</a></li>
<li class=""><strong>Workspace-level mute controls</strong> — Mute all channels at once or set your entire workspace to "Only Mentions" mode from Settings</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/text-channels/overview">Learn about Text Channels</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/text-channels/threads">Learn about Threads</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-video-conferencing">Improved: Video Conferencing<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#improved-video-conferencing" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Video Conferencing" title="Direct link to Improved: Video Conferencing" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Our video conferencing received a <strong>complete refactor</strong>. Beyond the stability improvements:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Snappy controls</strong> — Muting, unmuting, and screen sharing respond instantly</li>
<li class=""><strong>100+ participant support</strong> — Tested and validated with great stability</li>
<li class=""><strong>Fullscreen mode</strong> for distraction-free meetings</li>
<li class=""><strong>Screen share limit</strong> (max 2 simultaneous) for better quality</li>
<li class=""><strong>Resizable P2P video</strong> for one-on-one calls</li>
<li class=""><strong>Meeting channel sounds</strong> with per-user preferences</li>
<li class=""><strong>Double-click to connect</strong> option to prevent accidental joins</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/overview">Learn about Meeting Channels</a> | <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/meeting-channels/joining-and-controls">Learn about Controls</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="command-palette-your-shortcut-to-everything">Command Palette: Your Shortcut to Everything<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#command-palette-your-shortcut-to-everything" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Command Palette: Your Shortcut to Everything" title="Direct link to Command Palette: Your Shortcut to Everything" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We want to make sure you know about the <strong>Command Palette</strong> — press <strong>/</strong> (forward slash) anywhere in Copera and a powerful search bar appears. From there you can:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Search</strong> for any document, channel, board row, or person</li>
<li class=""><strong>Navigate</strong> to any channel or section without clicking through menus</li>
<li class=""><strong>Join a meeting</strong> channel directly from the results</li>
<li class=""><strong>Create a new row</strong> in any board without navigating to it</li>
<li class=""><strong>Send a message</strong> to a channel or person without leaving what you're doing</li>
</ul>
<p>Once you start using it, you'll wonder how you worked without it.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/command-palette/overview">Learn about the Command Palette</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="docsign-fully-available">DocSign: Fully Available<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#docsign-fully-available" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to DocSign: Fully Available" title="Direct link to DocSign: Fully Available" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p><strong>Copera DocSign</strong> is ready for everyone. Send documents for signature, manage signers, and automatically save signed documents — all within Copera.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/docsign/overview">Learn about DocSign</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="new-public-documents-with-optional-seo">New: Public Documents with Optional SEO<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#new-public-documents-with-optional-seo" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to New: Public Documents with Optional SEO" title="Direct link to New: Public Documents with Optional SEO" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Published documents can now be <strong>crawlable by search engines</strong>, and this is entirely optional. Toggle crawlability on or off for each public document, so you stay in full control. Make your help center discoverable through Google while keeping other shared documents private.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/documents/sharing-and-permissions">Learn about Document Sharing &amp; Permissions</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="improved-drive-documents--more">Improved: Drive, Documents &amp; More<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#improved-drive-documents--more" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Improved: Drive, Documents &amp; More" title="Direct link to Improved: Drive, Documents &amp; More" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Drive</strong> — Drag and drop <strong>entire folders</strong> for upload, plus bulk downloads and Office file support (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/drive/overview">Learn more</a></li>
<li class=""><strong>Documents</strong> — Improved import, duplicate with options, better performance on large documents. <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/documents/overview">Learn more</a></li>
<li class=""><strong>Board Automations</strong> — Email integration with Outlook, row recurrence, link source automations. <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/boards/automations">Learn more</a></li>
<li class=""><strong>AI</strong> — Paste images in AI chat, improved conversation management. <a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/collaborate/ai/overview">Learn more</a></li>
<li class=""><strong>Navigation</strong> — Customizable top bar, new themes (Real Dark &amp; Book Paper)</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="desktop-app-updates">Desktop App Updates<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#desktop-app-updates" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Desktop App Updates" title="Direct link to Desktop App Updates" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We shipped <strong>two major updates</strong> for Windows and macOS:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Improved search</strong> — Faster in-app search</li>
<li class=""><strong>Auto-start fixed</strong> — The app now properly starts with Windows</li>
<li class=""><strong>Network stability</strong> — Better handling of network changes and reconnection</li>
<li class=""><strong>Video conferencing</strong> — Fixed issues joining video calls</li>
<li class=""><strong>Better updates</strong> — Smoother app update process</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="mobile-app-updates">Mobile App Updates<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#mobile-app-updates" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Mobile App Updates" title="Direct link to Mobile App Updates" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Our iOS &amp; Android apps are receiving significant improvements:</p>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Better call handling</strong> — Receiving and joining calls is more reliable</li>
<li class=""><strong>Faster messaging</strong> — Receiving messages and mentions is noticeably faster</li>
<li class=""><strong>Richer notifications</strong> — More context and information at a glance</li>
<li class=""><strong>Smoother animations</strong> — More polished overall experience</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="beta-features-virtual-office--inbox">Beta Features: Virtual Office &amp; Inbox<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#beta-features-virtual-office--inbox" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Beta Features: Virtual Office &amp; Inbox" title="Direct link to Beta Features: Virtual Office &amp; Inbox" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Two exciting features in <strong>open beta</strong>:</p>
<p><strong><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/virtual-office/overview">Virtual Office</a></strong> — A visual workspace where your team is represented in interactive rooms. Walk into a room to start talking, see who's available, and recreate the spontaneous interactions of a real office.</p>
<p><strong><a class="" href="https://university.copera.ai/university/communicate/inbox/overview">Copera Inbox</a></strong> — A full email client inside Copera. Send, receive, and manage emails without leaving your workspace. Shared team inboxes, signatures, threads, attachments, and more.</p>
<p><strong>Want beta access?</strong> Email us at <strong><a href="mailto:beta@copera.ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="">beta@copera.ai</a></strong> and let us know which features you'd like to try.</p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="copera-goes-global">Copera Goes Global<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#copera-goes-global" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Copera Goes Global" title="Direct link to Copera Goes Global" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>After <strong>Web Summit Lisbon</strong> in November, we kicked off February at <strong>Web Summit Qatar</strong>, and the response has been incredible. We've welcomed new clients from the <strong>Middle East</strong> and <strong>Europe</strong>, and we're just getting started.</p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="introducing-copera-university">Introducing: Copera University<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#introducing-copera-university" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Introducing: Copera University" title="Direct link to Introducing: Copera University" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We're launching <strong>Copera University</strong> — your go-to resource for getting the most out of Copera. It's a comprehensive documentation hub with step-by-step guides, feature walkthroughs, and best practices for every part of the platform.</p>
<p>Whether you're setting up your first workspace, learning how to use Board Dashboards, or exploring advanced features like transcription and AI summaries, Copera University has you covered. It's available in <strong>English</strong> and <strong>Portuguese</strong>, and coming soon <strong>Spanish</strong>, with more content added every month.</p>
<p><strong>Bookmark it:</strong> <a href="https://university.copera.ai/university/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="">university.copera.ai</a></p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_hAPT" id="better-support--bug-reporting">Better Support &amp; Bug Reporting<a href="https://university.copera.ai/newsletters/january-2026#better-support--bug-reporting" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Better Support &amp; Bug Reporting" title="Direct link to Better Support &amp; Bug Reporting" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<ul>
<li class=""><strong>Need help?</strong> Click the <strong>?</strong> icon anywhere in Copera to get immediate assistance</li>
<li class=""><strong>Found a bug?</strong> Use the new <strong>"Report a Bug"</strong> option in the same menu. You'll be notified when the bug is resolved</li>
<li class=""><strong>Faster response times</strong> — Our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM</li>
</ul>
<p>Your feedback is what drives these improvements. Keep it coming.</p>
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<p><em>Thank you for being part of the Copera community. Every bug report, feature request, and piece of feedback helps us build a better product.</em></p>
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