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Official FBReader news. New features and releases, third-party plugins, plans, tech details, etc. https://fbreader.org
To our users on iOS 16
We know at least one major issue with FBReader on iOS 16: the selection menu does not appear, so you cannot copy the text or make a bookmark. There is no workaround, sorry.
We prepared an update that fixes the problem, but we currently experience issues with the App Store review. We are working to manage this as soon as possible.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
3.1 beta 40 for Android returns all TTS engines to the list, fixes the incompatible cache issue and replaces the broken Yandex translator with DeepL.
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2.0β16 is a minor update that fixes a few issues with network catalogues found since the previous release. It also brings a long-awaited standalone installer for Windows.
MSIX file is installable on Windows 10 and 11. On older versions of Windows, you can unpack it manually and run the app at your own risk.
Today we release FBReader 1.1.4 and FBReader SDK 0.99.4 for iOS.
📚 Fixed letters truncation in some fonts, e.g. Academy Engraved LET
📚 Vertical text scrolling speedup
📚 The app adds SVG images support
📚 The SDK customers can add new image formats via third-party libraries; our sample code provides SVG support via SVGKit
New FBReader 1.1.0 for iOS.
📚 Added continuous vertical scrolling in single column mode.
📚 Added the 'page-turning threshold' option. It defines the minimum distance you need to swipe text to turn the page.
📚 The renderer uses colours from embedded CSS styles. You can disable these colours in the preferences.
📚 Broken Yandex translator replaced with DeepL.
📚 Implemented full synchronization of bookmark styles with desktop FBReader. Using the desktop version, you can add and remove styles.
📚 OPDS support is delayed again :( Expected very soon.
📚 Simultaneously, we released iOS SDK 0.99.3, which includes all the 1.1.0 changes.
The first part of the challenge is complete. FBReader 2.0 beta came to all three major desktop OS. The build for Mac is available on the Mac Store.
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2.0β6 for Linux: fixed awkward snap bug, implemented dark theme, added line-by-line scrolling, and more
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Status update: a beta uploaded to the Snap Store, we are waiting for a manual review to release it to the public. More details: https://forum.snapcraft.io/t/auto-connection-request-for-fbreader/27663
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Minor release 1.0.24 for iOS is on the AppStore. The update is fully compatible with the iOS 15 and iPhone 13 series. Major version 1.1, with network catalogues and new rendering features, is coming by Christmas.
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3.1 beta 33 for Android
* Fixed losing position between runs issue
* Added preferences export/import (on Android 4.4 and newer)
* Improvements in mobi and ePub engines
FBReader 3.1 beta 30 brings two fixes:
1) Reading aloud is stable again. We finished the major UI change. Following updates will bring new features, including manual text substitutions and text-to-speech for PDFs.
2) There was an issue with downloading files with names longer than 255 bytes. Fixed.
The beta is already downloadable from our site, the Google Play release is on its way. An update for the stable version, named 3.0.31, will be released tomorrow. The only change is the long file name fix.
FBReader for Android and iOS is on sale. Up to 40% off, depending on OS and country. The sale ends in a few days.
Have a happy 2021!
Sale on both Android and iOS. 30-50%, depending on platform and country. The discount on Google Play ends on 2nd December. The App Store sale continues till 6th.
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FBReader Premium for Android 3.0.27 and 3.1 beta 24 are in the store. The release improves the stability of reading aloud.
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FBReader 1.0.21 for iOS coming with iPhone 12 series compatibility and brings scalable image view. Long tap a picture in text, and pinch to zoom.
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Android update. 3.1 beta 41 fixes the bookmarks sync and accidental control keys appearance during swiping. It also includes a lot of internal changes, mostly in the rendering engine. Available on Google Play (beta track) and our site.
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The first update for Android since April 2021 is out. Packages are available on the Play Store (for beta testers) and from our site.
3.1 beta 39 starts a new cycle of Android updates; we will release the next one later in August.
This version adds the permission to access the filesystem on Android 11+, implements support for new bookmark styles added via the desktop version, and fixes minor issues in text-to-speech.
4.5 months later, we reached milestone #2. Since the release 2.0beta15, FBReader is not just a reader. It becomes a powerful network catalogues browser. Delivered with four built-in catalogues (two in English, two in Russian), the app allows adding your preferred OPDS sources. Other features include the navigation history, network search, and bookmarking. And, of course, downloading/purchasing the books.
The catalogues browser still needs some polishing, and your bug reports are very welcome.
The update for Windows is on Microsoft Store, and the version for Linux is on Snap Store (beta channel). MacOSX package is available for download from our site.
As the project approaches the 2.0 release, we plan to publish long-awaited stand-alone package for Windows later in July.
2.0β13 for desktops: shortcuts in reading mode, bookmark current page button, and a number of minor improvements.
Already released for Linux and Windows, the Mac version is under review in the Store.
The new beta for desktops is in stores: Ukrainian 🇺🇦 localisation, custom bookmark styles, import multiple files dialogue, and more.
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2.0β7 published for Windows and Linux. Mac package is coming next week.
Mouse click pages turning, text navigation by clicking the footer, deleting books from the library and the cloud, and more new features.
Finally, it's officially on the Snap Store. Still in beta quality. That means there are several known significant issues. E.g., bookmarks are still not functional. We are working to fix that and release a stable version in the next few weeks.
And yes, we will publish builds for Windows and Mac very shortly, as well as the AppImage for Linux.
Built on Qt6. To be released on https://snapcraft.io/store by the end of November.
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Android version 3.0.35/3.1 beta 35 shipped with a new catalogue of free books (in Russian). Books by Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, and other popular science writers in project Всенаука.
Obsolete versions users can add the catalogue manually, use https://vsenauka.ru/opds.
3.1 beta 31 is out
* New option values: you can prevent the screen from sleeping for two or five minutes.
* E-ink themes now available for all devices. Use “The screen is e-ink” option in the “Appearance” section to force.
* Fixed opening files from external file managers.
* Minor fixes.
We release an update of the stable version, that adds the external manager fix, later this week.
Android beta page on fbreader.org
3.1 beta 29 for Android released.
Text-to-speech interface updated, logic fixed. Added dialogue borders on e-ink devices.
Permanent page with installable packages.
3.1 beta 26 ready for download from the site and on Play Store. Better colour scheme for e-ink devices, Android 11 screen support, and minor improvements.
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3.1 beta 25 is the first release of FBReader Premium that is available for download from our site. It is also uploaded to the Google Play store as usual.
If both Google Play Services and Huawei AppGallery are not installed on your device
OR
if your device is an Onyx e-ink reader,
you can run the beta for free. On other devices, you are prompted to buy the license. Currently only available on Google Play.
The changes include Polish LitRes ebook store (https://litres.pl) integration, and experimental Onyx devices support.
FBReader for Android 3.0.26 and 3.1 beta 23 uploaded to the Google Play. The release fixes keeping of current book between runs. Both free and Premium versions are updated.
Starting from this update, the betas are available only for devices with Android 4.2 and higher (earlier version were available for 4.1 as well).
New FBReader Premium (for Android) distribution strategy coming soon.
Currently, the only legal way to get the Premium is to buy and download it from the Google Play. This makes Premium unavailable for devices with no Google Play.
The new scheme makes the app available from three sources.
a) Google Play (for a fee)
b) Huawei App Gallery (for a fee)
c) https://fbreader.org site (the package would be downloadable for free)
If your Android includes Google Services, and does not include App Gallery, you have to pay via Google Play to run Premium. Vice versa, if the device has App Gallery only, you have to pay via the Huawei store. If both are installed, you can select. Finally, if your device misses both, you can run the Premium for free.
The bad news is that if you have paid via Google Play, and switched to a pure Huawei device, you have to pay again.
We reserve the right to add more stores to this scheme in the future.