Release
Release notes.
Version 1.24.4
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.24.2
Reader Menu
Reader menu "Look Up" and "Translate" are no longer available because of an issue with an upcoming os version. They have been replaced with a "Define" action to show dictionaries and a new "Open …" option to lookup selected text on Wikipedia, translate it with Google Translate and DeepL or to query any other service.
Please note that "Define" is not available on macOS because this feature is somehow not supported on that platform.
Version 1.24.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.24.0
Dusk Theme
New dusk reader theme with dark mode option.
Version 1.23.1
macOS Sonoma Compatibility
Optimized for the new operating system.
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.23.0
iOS 17 Compatibility
Optimized for the new operating system.
StandBy Widgets (iPhone)
Support for the new iPhone StandBy mode widgets. Tip: Use the random quote widget to start your day with one of your article highlights.
Lock Screen Widgets (iPad)
Widgets are now also available on the iPad lock screen. You can choose between the included article or annotation widgets in different sizes.
Version 1.22.5
Reader Themes
New grey reader theme in addition to day, sepia, night and black.
Version 1.22.4
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.22.3
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.22.2
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.22.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.22.0
iOS 16 Compatibility
Optimized for the new operating system.
Lock Screen Widgets
Additional lock screen widgets to see your latest, unread, favorite or random articles.
App Shortcuts
New shortcuts to bookmark, list articles or annotations and export them in text, markdown or json format.
Version 1.21.0
New and additional reader preferences and options.
Font Size
Select a preset or custom font size to adjust to your needs.
Line Height
New line spacing option to fine-tune your reading experience.
Reader Themes
Choose between new theme fonts or select any preinstalled system font.
Black Mode
Additional true black mode to complement existing day, sepia and night.
Page Margins
Adjust or customize page margins and vertical spacing for full screen layout.
Content Layout
Multi column page layout and resize limit to max width options.
Reading Direction
New preference for standard or reverse right-to-left and vertical reading direction.
Version 1.20.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.20.0
Annotation Menu
Context menu to copy, share or link annotations.
JSON Format
Additional json format for article metadata export.
Version 1.19.2
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.19.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.19.0
iOS 15 Compatibility
Optimized for the new operating system.
Safari Web Extension
New extension to save articles for reading later.
Quick Note (iPad)
Integration with Apple Quick Note to add links to articles or annotations.
Version 1.18.2
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.18.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.18.0
Annotation Styles
New annotation styles (highlight, underline, dashed, dotted, double, wavy) and colors (yellow, red, green, blue, purple, orange).
Annotation Widget
Additional widget to show your latest or random quotes.
Version 1.17.0
Widgets
New widgets to list your latest, unread, favorite or random articles.
Version 1.16.0
Reader Controls
Tap the top or center to show/hide navigation and toolbar controls.
Auto Hide Controls
Setting option to automatically hide all reader controls when reading.
Full-Screen Mode
Setting option to hide the system status bar while reading articles.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Additional space shortcut to go to the next page.
Version 1.15.2
Library Search (Mac)
Search articles by title, website or abstract.
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.15.1
Reader Night Mode
Preference for automatic or disabled reader night mode.
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.15.0
Library Layout
Optimized library layout.
Context Options
Context menu now also includes options to share or export an article.
Version 1.14.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.14.0
Big Sur Compatibility
Support for the new operating system.
Version 1.13.3
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.13.2
Maintenance
Bug fixes and optimizations.
Version 1.13.1
iOS 14 Compatibility
Optimized for the new operating system.
Sidebar Collections
In addition to tags, collections let you view all articles or unread and by website.
Font Sizes
New extra large font size.
Version 1.13.0
iOS 14 Compatibility
Optimized for the new operating system.
Sidebar Navigation
New sidebar layout and tag navigation.
Scribble Support (iPad)
Use your Apple Pencil to write annotations by hand.
Version 1.12.0
Sort Options
Additional option to sort your library by unread articles.
Version 1.11.2
Maintenance
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version 1.11.1
Context Menu
Use the context menu to access actions such as read, information, tag, favor or delete for an individual article. Long press or right-click an item in your library to show the menu.
Reader Modes
With system dark mode, reader modes day and sepia automatically adjust to night mode. When app light/dark mode is enabled, you can now manually choose day, sepia or night mode.
Version 1.11.0
Mouse and Trackpad Support
Articles + now also supports external mouse or trackpads to navigate and perform common actions. To use this feature, you need an iPad with iPadOS 13.4.
Additional Keyboard Shortcuts
In addition to navigation and annotations, more shortcuts for actions like copy, define or search have been included. Hold down the command key on your iPad to see all available shortcuts.
Context Actions
Shortcuts for common tasks like notes, highlights or copy are also available as context actions. Select some text and right click or control click to show the corresponding context menu.
Text Selection
Handling of selected text has been improved and should work more reliable.
Version 1.10.1
Maintenance
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version 1.10.0
Universal Purchase
Enjoy Articles + on your iPhone, iPad and Mac with one single subscription for all platforms.
In case you previously downloaded Articles + for Mac, it is recommended to install the new compatible app.
You can download it from the Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/articles/id1301189222?mt=12
Version 1.9.4
Maintenance
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version 1.9.3
Maintenance
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version 1.9.2
Maintenance
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version 1.9.1
Parser
Improved article parser.
Version 1.9.0
Share Extension
Bookmark extension has been updated for the new iOS 13 card layout and is now available for macOS as well.
Version 1.8.3
Maintenance
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version 1.8.2
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the arrow keys to go to the next/previous page or article.
Version 1.8.1
Maintenance
Various optimizations and bugfixes.
Version 1.8.0
Articles + for Mac
Articles + is now also available as a refined and optimized native Mac app.
Version 1.7.2
Maintenance
Various optimizations and bugfixes.
Version 1.7.1
Optimized for iOS 13.1
Support for the new operating system and devices.
iPadOS Support
Optimized and redesigned for the new iPadOS operating system.
Multiple Windows (iOS 13)
You can now open multiple instances of the app in separate windows on iPad.
Version 1.7.0
Optimized for iOS 13
Support for the new operating system and devices.
System Dark Mode
The new system dark mode is easy on your eyes and helps you focus.
State Restoration (iOS 13)
Continue reading where you last left off.
Version 1.6.1
Maintenance
Support for upcoming iOS versions.
Version 1.6.0
Siri
Siri now knows your most recent articles. Simply ask: "Hey Siri, show my bookmarks list in Articles".
Shortcuts
Each time you access an article, it is donated as a Siri Shortcut. Siri learns your routines and can show suggestions.
Version 1.5.2
Orientation Lock
Setting option to lock the screen orientation (iPhone only).
Widget Bugfix
Layout fix for iPad Pro devices.
Version 1.5.1
Font Size XXL
Super extra large font size option.
Version 1.5.0
Maintenance
Various optimisations and improvements.
Version 1.4.1
Italian Translations
Articles + has been translated into Italian.
Version 1.4.0
Spanish Translations
Articles + has been translated into Spanish.
Version 1.3.1
Library Options
Choose how your articles are sorted (date, title) and displayed (grid, list).
Sidebar Bugfix
Fixes an issue where the sidebar could end up in an invalid state.
Version 1.3.0
Dark Mode
Are you reading during the night? The new app-wide dark mode is easy on your eyes and helps you focus.
Design Enhancements
Articles + now uses large titles and search in the navigation bar, a sidebar navigation and grid layout for iPad.
Version 1.2.3
Article Export
Export article metadata and annotations as text or markdown or all your articles in csv and json format.
iPad Pro Support
Support and optimizations for the latest iPad Pro models.
Version 1.2.2
FAQ
App support includes now answers to frequently asked questions.
Credentials Bugfix
Fixes an issue with keychain credentials when restoring the app on a new device.
Version 1.2.1
View Website
Open the article's original website directly inside the app.
Shared Links
Link detection for the bookmark extension has been improved and now also supports text based content.
Medium Links
Fixes an issue with Medium's new link format.
Version 1.2.0
Today Widget
View and access your recent articles or see your bookmark statistics from the Today widget.
Version 1.1.2
iOS 12 Compatibility
Support for the new operating system and devices.
Version 1.1.1
Unread Articles
The app icon badge shows you the number of currently unread articles and a reminder notification will be scheduled.
Version 1.1.0
Spotlight
All your bookmarked articles are now indexed and available in Spotlight search.
Version 1.0.8
Recent Articles
Force touch on the app icon lets you directly access your recent articles.
Version 1.0.7
Maintenance
Various optimisations and improvements.
Version 1.0.6
Search
Full text search inside articles.
Version 1.0.5
Maintenance
Various optimizations and improvements.
Version 1.0.4
Sepia Theme
In addition to day/night, a new sepia reader theme is now available.
Version 1.0.3
Drag and Drop
Import articles by dragging links from Safari or Mail to your library.
Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)
Articles + now supports bookmarking and rendering pages in AMP format.
Version 1.0.2
Article limit increased
The free edition allows to bookmark 30 articles per month.
Version 1.0.1
Translations
Articles + is available in French and German.
Version 1.0.0
Initial release.
Version 0.9.0
Beta release.