# The most popular new Aha! features launched in Q3 2026 > Source: > Published: 2026-10-07 14:36:17+00:00 # The most popular new Aha! features launched in Q3 2026 "Customers often describe a small problem. The problem right in front of them. They do not imagine that you could deliver on their wildest dreams." Aha! CTO and co-founder Dr. Chris Waters recently shared this on [Teresa Torres' podcast, *Just Now Possible*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIx1QNHDU4). He was talking about thoughtful product discovery — and the delight of giving customers more than they ever thought to ask for. We brought that same ambition to a busy Q3 2026. This quarter, we introduced new ways to bring customer research into product plans, explore designs with prototypes, and give Elle (the AI assistant) more work to do. Let's start with Elle. New [AI skills](https://www.aha.io/blog/introducing-skills-for-elle-in-aha-software) let you define how recurring work (such as market research and feature specs) should be done. Define a skill once, and Elle applies it automatically at the right time. When you have recurring tasks, you can put Elle on [a schedule](https://www.aha.io/blog/introducing-scheduled-ai-tasks-in-aha-software) and get notified when the results are ready. And with [MCP connectors](https://www.aha.io/blog/introducing-mcp-connectors-give-elle-access-to-the-tools-you-use), you can give Elle secure access to information in tools like GitHub, Jira, Sentry, and Slack. **See how to put Elle to work in our next live tutorial on Oct. 22, 2026.** **Register now —>** We also launched the [Aha! desktop app](https://www.aha.io/blog/introducing-the-aha-desktop-app-for-mac-and-windows) for Mac and Windows. There, you can chat with Elle, review to-dos, and update product plans without another browser tab. And there is a new [space for Elle in **My work**](https://www.aha.io/blog/elle-the-ai-assistant-is-now-the-focus-of-the-my-work-screen), too. Start a chat or return to an earlier conversation alongside your records, to-dos, and documents. You also have more ways to explore designs before development begins. [Compare different directions for prototypes](https://www.aha.io/blog/create-multiple-prototype-variations-with-ai), apply your own [design system](https://www.aha.io/blog/use-your-design-system-when-you-create-prototypes-in-aha-roadmaps), and put realistic concepts in front of customers sooner. For PMs eager to get hands-on experience building with AI, we recently hosted an AI Builder Day with Pragmatic. We gave participants free access to Aha! Builder, shared advice on AI app building, and challenged them to create an application that solves a real problem. Congratulations to the creators of the [winning apps](https://www.aha.io/blog/winning-apps-from-ai-builder-day)! **Interested in future AI Builder Days?** **Sign up here to be the first to know —>** Let's take a look at the top features launched across Aha! software in Q3: ### New in Aha! Roadmaps This quarter, we added more depth to prototyping in Aha! Roadmaps and made it simpler to involve the teammates you work with often. - **Compare multiple prototype variations:** Ask Elle to[generate several approaches](https://www.aha.io/blog/create-multiple-prototype-variations-with-ai) from a feature description, then review them side by side on a whiteboard before choosing one to develop further. - **Make prototypes that match your product:** Set up a[reusable design system](https://www.aha.io/blog/use-your-design-system-when-you-create-prototypes-in-aha-roadmaps) with your colors, typography, layouts, and components. Then, apply it automatically to prototypes you create with Elle. - **Reach frequent collaborators at once:**[Create user groups](https://www.aha.io/blog/create-user-groups-to-streamline-communication-in-aha-roadmaps) for the people you regularly work with, then @mention them in comments, assign to-dos, or add them as watchers in one step (available in[Aha! Roadmaps Enterprise+](https://www.aha.io/roadmaps/pricing) ). ### New in Aha! Discovery Now, it is easier to get research out of the interview archive and into the conversations and decisions that follow. - **Share interview clips on Microsoft Teams and Slack:** Ask Elle to identify key moments in an interview, then[share clips](https://www.aha.io/blog/share-customer-research-interview-clips-in-microsoft-teams-and-slack) so teammates can watch and discuss the feedback. - **Give participants more control over scheduling:** Let customers schedule and[reschedule interviews](https://www.aha.io/blog/automate-customer-interviews-with-aha-discovery) themselves. Calendars and confirmation emails update automatically when plans change. - **See the impact of your research:** Use[11 ready-made reports](https://www.aha.io/blog/11-new-reports-highlight-your-customer-research-activity) to track interview activity, spot recurring themes, understand customer coverage, and connect research to your product roadmap. ### New in Aha! Ideas Portal admins now have more control over the customer experience — from the emails customers receive to the settings that shape the portal. - **Send on-brand customer updates:** Customize[email templates](https://www.aha.io/blog/send-better-emails-to-customers-who-share-product-feedback) with your logo, colors, fonts, and dynamic details. And send from a verified company domain with[Aha! Ideas Advanced](https://www.aha.io/ideas/pricing) . - **Navigate portal settings faster:** Use the updated portal[settings](https://support.aha.io/aha-ideas/support-articles/ideas-portals/ideas-portal-settings~7444660578472674584) (now organized by experience area) or search by keyword to quickly find options for branding, feedback, access, email, and more. ### New in Aha! Whiteboards This quarter, whiteboards became a stronger place to develop an idea visually before you commit to a direction. - **Visualize user journeys with AI:** Ask Elle to create a[user flow diagram from an epic or feature description](https://www.aha.io/blog/visualize-the-user-journey-on-a-whiteboard-with-ai) so you can align on the intended experience before development begins. - **Turn visual ideas into prototypes:** Convert a user flow, sketch, wireframe, or screenshot into an[interactive prototype](https://www.aha.io/blog/convert-whiteboard-diagram-to-interactive-prototype) with Elle — no written prompt required. ### New in Aha! Builder Aha! Builder took a big step forward, with more ways to start from work you already have and prepare an application for broader use. - **Move beyond a flaky spreadsheet:** Upload an XLSX or XLSM file and have Elle transform its data, formulas, and macros into[an intuitive application](https://www.aha.io/blog/turn-fragile-spreadsheets-into-reliable-applications-with-aha-builder) . Tailor it with integrations, permissions, and more. - **Set up access for the right people:**[Configure authentication](https://www.aha.io/blog/our-ai-app-builder-includes-built-in-authentication) , manage users, and[define specific user roles](https://www.aha.io/blog/build-ai-coded-applications-with-the-right-user-access) . You can also document[exceptions or accepted risks](https://www.aha.io/blog/ai-app-builder-custom-security-reviews) with built-in security and privacy reviews. - **See how the application behaves before rollout:** Test workflows with[virtual users](https://www.aha.io/blog/test-ai-built-apps-with-virtual-users-in-aha-builder) , apply your[design system](https://www.aha.io/blog/use-your-design-system-when-you-create-ai-apps-with-aha-builder) , and[connect the application](https://www.aha.io/blog/connect-ai-applications-created-with-aha-builder-to-3000-tools) to more than 3,000 tools and services. ### New in Aha! Knowledge Longer product documents are easier to maintain and navigate in Aha! Knowledge. - **Manage product information more efficiently:** Use[find and replace](https://www.aha.io/blog/3-new-ways-to-better-manage-key-product-info) to quickly update repeated text across a document, take[bulk actions](https://support.aha.io/aha-roadmaps/support-articles/workspaces/files~7444638153153504703) on attachments, and navigate long notes and articles with a[sidebar table of contents](https://support.aha.io/aha-knowledge/support-articles/knowledge-bases/visitor-experience~7400459389524760840) . Give yourself more time to discover what your customers need — and imagine what you could build to delight them. That is what this quarter's updates are designed to support. With routine work handled by Elle, you have more time to listen to customers and explore promising ideas. We will keep building tools that help you turn those insights into products people love. **Start a free trial today** These features are now available to Aha! customers. Our suite of tools includes [Aha! Roadmaps](https://www.aha.io/roadmaps/overview), [Aha! Discovery](https://www.aha.io/discovery/overview), [Aha! Ideas](https://www.aha.io/ideas/overview), [Aha! Whiteboards](https://www.aha.io/whiteboards/overview), [Aha! Builder](https://www.aha.io/builder/overview), [Aha! Develop](https://www.aha.io/develop/overview), [Aha! Teamwork](https://www.aha.io/teamwork/overview), and [Aha! Knowledge](https://www.aha.io/knowledge/overview). Use each product individually or combined to help teams deliver even greater value. Sign up for a [free 30-day trial](https://www.aha.io/signup/) or [join a live demo](https://www.aha.io/demo?referrer=%2Fblog%2Fthe-most-popular-new-aha-features-launched-in-q3-2026) to see why more than 1 million product builders trust our software to build lovable products and be happy doing it.