Changelog

What’s new in Embry

Everything we’ve added, improved and fixed, newest first.

  • 33 new changes
  • 22 improved changes
  • 10 fixed changes
  1. Latest

    Group tags and mentions

    Every group now has its own tag, so posts can find their way to the people who need to see them.

    • New: Each group has a unique tag, like #IVFNottingham. Use it in a post or comment and it appears on that group’s page too.
    • New: Mention a group with @ (for example @IVFNottingham) to send its members a notification.
    • New: When you create a group, Embry suggests a tag based on its name.
    • Improved: Group pages have a new cover, a clearer header and a sidebar with the group’s details.
    • Improved: A redesigned groups hub that makes it easier to browse and find your groups.

  2. Email codes and a way to reach us

    Accounts are now confirmed by email, and there’s a proper way to get in touch with the team.

    • New: A Contact us page. Send the team a message, or email support@embry.uk.
    • New: New accounts confirm their email address with a 6-digit code before signing in.
    • New: Password reset and verification emails now come from Embry.
    • Improved: Signing up with an email that’s already registered sends a note to that address instead of revealing that the account exists.
    • Improved: Refreshed sign-in and sign-up pages.

  3. A brand new inbox

    Direct messages have moved to the Inbox, with a cleaner layout and notifications for new messages.

    • New: A notification pops up when a new message arrives. Tap it to open the conversation.
    • New: Search your conversations and filter to unread ones once you have six or more.
    • New: A “New messages” divider shows where you left off, and a pill lets you jump to new messages without losing your place.
    • Improved: Messages now live under Inbox. Old links still work.
    • Improved: The message box grows as you type and shows a character count as you near the limit.
    • Improved: Embry asks you to confirm before blocking someone.
    • Fixed: Messages that failed to send no longer disappear.
    • Fixed: Sent messages are no longer occasionally dropped or shown twice.
    • Fixed: Empty conversations no longer show up in the other person’s inbox.
    • Fixed: You can now select and copy message text.

  4. A fresh new look

    A new homepage, and the whole of Embry moves onto the same warm navy, cream and coral style.

    • New: A new homepage that walks through every stage of the journey and what you’ll find at each one.
    • Improved: The feed, groups, journal, inbox, Library and sign-in pages all share the new colours and type.
    • Improved: Dark mode is now a warm charcoal that’s easier on the eyes.
    • Improved: Softer pastel avatars and group colours.
    • Improved: Embry and Library articles are easier to find in search engines.

  5. A tidier navigation bar

    Getting around Embry is simpler on both desktop and mobile.

    • Improved: A redesigned navigation bar, with a clearer unread badge for messages.
    • Fixed: Small fixes to the AI assistant, messages and the homepage feed preview.

  6. A steadier feed

    The feed stays put while you read.

    • Fixed: The live feed no longer jumps around while new posts load.
    • Fixed: Long text no longer spills out of posts, replies and journal entries.

  7. Your private journal

    A quiet place to write things down, plus a round of smaller improvements.

    • New: Journal: write down how you’re feeling, organised by day. Only you can see it.
    • New: Unblock someone you’ve blocked, right from the conversation menu.
    • Improved: A featured article card on your home feed.
    • Improved: The AI assistant has a new design.
    • Improved: The homepage shows a preview of what the feed looks like inside.

  8. Reactions, reworked

    Responding to a post is quicker and tidier.

    • New: A single React button. Hover or press and hold to pick a reaction.
    • New: A comment and share bar under every post, with a summary of how people reacted.
    • New: Answers to common questions on the homepage.
    • Improved: When you’re signed in, the header and footer link straight to your home feed and to feedback.

  9. Feedback page and hashtags

    Tell us what’s working and what isn’t, and let hashtags lead you to the right group.

    • New: A Feedback page in the header, with an optional field to tell us where something happened.
    • New: Hashtags in posts and comments link to matching groups.
    • Fixed: Floating buttons no longer cover the message box or buttons at the bottom of a page.
    • Fixed: The Library’s featured article no longer overlaps the category filters on small screens.

  10. Direct messages and an AI assistant

    Talk to other members privately, or ask the assistant when you’re stuck.

    • New: Direct messages: private one-to-one conversations with other members.
    • New: An AI assistant for general IVF questions and help using Embry. It’s not a doctor, and it will point you to your care team for anything personal.
    • New: Block or report a conversation if something doesn’t feel right.
    • New: Send feedback to the team from any page.

  11. Search, and sign in with Google

    Find anything on Embry, and sign in the way that suits you.

    • New: Search across groups, posts and Library articles from the header.
    • New: Sign in with Google or Facebook.
    • Improved: A new home feed layout with your profile, trending groups and quick links.
    • Improved: Restyled sign-in, sign-up and password reset pages.

  12. New brand, new homepage

    Embry gets its first proper identity.

    • New: A new homepage that explains what Embry is and who it’s for.
    • New: Light and dark mode, with a toggle in the header.
    • Improved: A new look and feel across the site.

  13. Groups arrive

    Find people at the same stage, at the same clinic, or nearby.

    • New: Groups: browse by category, join the ones that fit, and post to them.
    • New: A short welcome when you join, so Embry can point you to the right places.
    • Improved: Updated sign-in and sign-up forms.

  14. The Library opens

    Trusted, practical reading for every step of treatment.

    • New: The Library, starting with guides to stimulation protocols, injection anxiety, the two-week wait, insurance, and talking to your partner.
    • New: Tell us whether an article was helpful.
    • Improved: A cleaner, easier-to-read home feed.

  15. The feed and anonymous names

    Share how you’re doing without sharing who you are.

    • New: The home feed: post an update, reply in threads and react to others.
    • New: Everyone gets a random name and four-digit tag, so you never have to use your real name.
    • Fixed: The Sign in button is no longer hidden on the homepage.

  16. Accounts

    The first step towards a members-only community.

    • New: Create an account and sign in with your email and password.

  17. Hello, Embry

    Where it all started.

    • New: Embry’s first homepage went live.