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Every week we round up what's happening in the AI companion app world: new platforms, feature updates, pricing changes, and anything else that might shape your choice of the right app.
Weekly Roundup September 5, 2026 7 min read
IFA 2026 Brings Physical AI Companions, Kindroid's Paid Conversion Jumps 25%
Physical AI companions debut at IFA Berlin, Kindroid's V2 drives a 25% increase in paid conversions, Sharp launches a second Poketomo character, and Grok spins off its 3D companions into a standalone app.
Read moreWeekly Roundup August 26, 2026
Mihoyo Shuts Down Two AI Companions, UK Bans Candy AI Ad, and Kindroid V2 Goes Live
Weekly Roundup August 18, 2026
Candy.ai's Live Action 2.0, Nomi's Memory Upgrade, and DreamGF's New Voice Engine
Weekly Roundup August 11, 2026
Replika Memory Tags, Nomi Group Chat, and DreamGF's Realism Boost - AI Companion Roundup
Deep Dive August 4, 2026
AI Girlfriend Games and Simulators: How They Differ From the Platforms in Our Directory
Weekly Roundup July 30, 2026
This Week in AI Companions: A New Name Is Climbing the Search Charts
Weekly Roundup July 24, 2026
This Week in AI Companions: Proactive Chats, and an AI Wedding Makes Headlines
Weekly Roundup July 17, 2026
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