What's new in Ping

A few stubborn bugs had made themselves at home in Ping. We've shown them the door — everything should run a little more smoothly for your family now.

You can now connect your children directly with children from other families. Send an invitation by email or share a link, and each family chooses which of their children to connect — with no need to add each other as trusted adults first. Simple, and safe by design: every connection is parent-approved on both sides.

How parent-approved connections work →

Got a promo code? You can now redeem it directly in the app. We've also made it easier for grandparents and other trusted adults to choose a profile photo — so children recognise who they're talking to at a glance.

Walkie-talkie is here. Children can start a session with a friend or family member and talk back and forth — voice messages that auto-play in sequence, just like a real walkie-talkie. Tap the radio icon in any chat to begin. As always, parents can turn it on or off for each child individually.

See how Ping's features work →

A round of behind-the-scenes fixes and polish to keep Ping running smoothly for your family. Nothing your children will notice — which is exactly the point.