9.15.2
2023-11-15
Have you ever felt following series was not enough? Well so did we, so now you can follow authors and narrators as well!
When you're following an author or narrator you'll get a notification when a book they've written or narrated is added to the app.
You can also enjoy a more organised view of My Books, as 'Started' and 'Not Started' books are now in separate tabs. Happy listening and reading!
9.15
2023-11-06
Have you ever felt following series was not enough? Well so did we, so now you can follow authors and narrators as well! When you're following an author or narrator you'll get a notification when a book they've written or narrated is added to the app.
You can also enjoy a more organised view of My Books, as 'Started' and 'Not Started' books are now in separate tabs. Happy listening and reading!
9.14.2
2023-10-31
We want to make your listening and reading experience as smooth as possible. In this release we have focused on:
• Chromecast! Now you can easily connect to Chromecast from the audioplayer.
• Bug fixes and general improvements.
We are constantly working on improving BookBeat and we value your feedback. Please send your comments and requests to feedback@bookbeat.com - we'll be happy to hear from you!
9.14.1
2023-09-25
We want to make your listening and reading experience as smooth as possible. In this release we have focused on:
• Chromecast! Now you can easily connect to Chromecast from the audioplayer.
• Bug fixes and general improvements.
We are constantly working on improving BookBeat and we value your feedback. Please send your comments and requests to feedback@bookbeat.com - we'll be happy to hear from you!
9.14
2023-09-19
We want to make your listening and reading experience as smooth as possible. In this release we have focused on:
• Chromecast! Now you can easily connect to Chromecast from the audioplayer.
• Bug fixes and general improvements.
We are constantly working on improving BookBeat and we value your feedback. Please send your comments and requests to feedback@bookbeat.com - we'll be happy to hear from you!
9.13.2
2023-07-24
We’re very excited about this one! In BookBeat version 9.13 we present to you…
• Chapter names! You can now see the chapters in some of our audiobooks and we also show you how long they are so you easily know whether you have time for just one more chapter.
• We’ve added an inbox so you won’t miss any new releases or books that are added to series that you’re following.
• We have optimized the app's battery usage for a more battery-efficient summer.
9.13.1
2023-07-07
We’re very excited about this one! In BookBeat version 9.13 we present to you…
• Chapter names! You can now see the chapters in some of our audiobooks and we also show you how long they are so you easily know whether you have time for just one more chapter.
• We’ve added an inbox so you won’t miss any new releases or books that are added to series that you’re following.
• We have optimized the app's battery usage for a more battery-efficient summer.
9.12.0
2023-06-28
This is where the books are, no matter where you are going to be this summer.
We have a brand new login and signup, and of course we’ve fixed some bugs for you.
So, sit back, relax and let the good books roll.
9.11.0
2023-03-24
The days are getting brighter and warmer. Enjoy a good book while you catch up on some vitamin D. If you’re new to BookBeat (or if you haven’t checked in with us in a while), check out some of our neatest features:
• Get a notification when the book you’ve been waiting for is released in the app.
• Write your own and like other people’s book reviews.
• Hold down on a book cover to open the Book menu.
9.10.0
2023-02-15
We don't have any big updates this time. We keep working on bug fixes, improving our communication with our users and making things better overall. So instead of listing features, we just want to remind you to take care of yourselves and each other this spring. We'll take care of your books.
9.7.2
2022-10-10
We continue improving our design in the app! Here’s what’s new:
• New presentation of books in lists
• New tabs in the search for a smoother path to your result
• Bug fixes
9.6.1
2022-06-10
A fresh new app version is here!
• What’s so fresh about this release? Well, have a look at the book detail page. We have redesigned it for a better overview and also more information about the book.
• We have added a new larger size for the iPad widget that shows more book recommendations.
• As usual we've fixed some bugs to add to BookBeats overall freshness.
9.6
2022-06-03
A fresh new app version is here!
• What’s so fresh about this release? Well, have a look at the book detail page. We have redesigned it for a better overview and also more information about the book.
• We have added a new larger size for the iPad widget that shows more book recommendations.
• As usual we've fixed some bugs to add to BookBeats overall freshness.
9.5
2022-04-19
Spring is around the corner, enjoy the sun and a new version of BookBeat!
• Want to search but don’t know what for? No worries, we’re giving you search tips now.
• Improved accessibility for easier navigation in book lists.
9.4
2022-03-01
New year, new release!
• Follow series! Go to a Series to follow, and then receive a notification when a book is added to the series. Under Home, you can access a list of all series you're following.
• New design! Fonts and buttons are updated in the app.
• The Find a Book feature is now also available under Search.
• As usual we have fixed some bugs and made some improvements to make your listening and reading experience as good as possible.
9.3.1
2022-02-02
Fresh snow on the ground and a new fresh release. Santa has dropped off some gifts!
• A better search experience! Soon you’ll be able to see your search history and get search suggestions. This will make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for.
Merry Christmas from BookBeat!
9.3
2021-12-20
Fresh snow on the ground and a new fresh release. Santa has dropped off some gifts!
• A better search experience! Soon you’ll be able to see your search history and get search suggestions. This will make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for.
Merry Christmas from BookBeat!
9.1
2021-09-24
The leaves are falling, but Bookbeat is spiring with new features!
• Don’t know what to read next? Try our new Find a Book feature!
• Check out our remake of the Categories page!
• You can now add bookmarks in e-books.
• As usual we have fixed some bugs to make your experience even smoother.
8.4
2021-01-14
A lot of great things are happening: Winter is coming, 2020 is over and BookBeat 8.4 is here! Here’s what’s new:
• We want you to stay informed! You can now get notifications when an upcoming book that you have saved is released and ready to be enjoyed.
• We want you to be inspired! Your personal book recommendations can now also be found directly on your home screen.
• We want you to be happy! As usual we have fixed some bugs and made general improvements so that your BookBeat experience is as jolly as possible.
8.3
2020-11-19
Now that the leaves have fallen and it’s getting darker outside, we want to light up your autumn with a special release. We present BookBeat 8.3. and this is what’s new:
• Hey Apple Watch user! We have cooked up a special treat for you: You can now finally download your audiobooks to your watch and enjoy listening without your phone around.
• Always looking for the next book? For iOS 13 or newer, we have changed the view when finishing books. You can now also choose to get recommendations for your next book based on what you’ve been listening to or reading. Why not start the next part of the series right away for example?
• As usual we have fixed some bugs and made some improvements to make your listening and reading experience as cozy as possible.
8.2.1
2020-10-14
We’re working with full steam ahead and present to you BookBeat 8.2. with a bunch of great improvements!
This is what’s new for this version:
• We have a new download menu! You can now choose whether you want to download E-book, audio book or both of them and if you’re wondering how much space the files are going to need, you can now see this in advance.
• You can now also follow your download progress in the audio player.
• For all the lovers of book series, we have now made it easier to keep track of their reading order. If we are missing the part number, you will now be able to see the release year instead.
• We have improved the user experience and will now let you know if data synchronization should take a little longer.
• And as usual we have tinkered a little here and there, fixed some small issues and improved the app to give you the best possible audio book experience!
8.2
2020-09-19
We’re working with full steam ahead and present to you BookBeat 8.2. with a bunch of great improvements!
This is what’s new for this version:
• We have a new download menu! You can now choose whether you want to download E-book, audio book or both of them and if you’re wondering how much space the files are going to need, you can now see this in advance.
• You can now also follow your download progress in the audio player.
• For all the lovers of book series, we have now made it easier to keep track of their reading order. If we are missing the part number, you will now be able to see the release year instead.
• We have improved the user experience and will now let you know if data synchronization should take a little longer.
• And as usual we have tinkered a little here and there, fixed some small issues and improved the app to give you the best possible audio book experience!
8.1.1
2020-09-09
Autumn's on its' way and that means it's time to update BookBeat. Here's what we've been working on during summer:
• We are continuing to improve our new e-book reader! Some updates are included in this version.
• For all you iOS 13 users: You can now use our slider to choose your intervals for forwarding and rewinding. This gives you more individual options!
• We have also done some work on our bookmarks to improve your audio book experience.
• And as per usual we've been tinkering with all kinds of things to make your audio book adventure as smooth as possible!
8.0.1
2020-06-23
• We're finally launching our new e-book reader! The newcomer supports more types of books and delivers a better reading experience, especially for books with pictures. If you've had a problem with books skipping several pages, then that's also history now.
• Do you like to fall asleep with audio books or to change your playback speed? For users of iOS 13, we have a new and more flexible slider-function to adjust your playback speed and choose your sleep timer settings.
• You don't like the slider? Change back to the old ways in your settings.
• We have pimped the way we are showing books in the app. Go in and see how stylish it looks! The same goes for your search results. It's now even easier to find what you are looking for.
• If you are using CarPlay, you can now access your 25 most recent audio books.
• BookBeat goes Denmark! You can now use your app in Danish if you want.
• As usual we have polished and fixed some small things here and there, to make your audio book experience as smooth as possible.
8.0
2020-06-12
• We're finally launching our new e-book reader! The newcomer supports more types of books and delivers a better reading experience, especially for books with pictures. If you've had a problem with books skipping several pages, then that's also history now.
• Do you like to fall asleep with audio books or to change your playback speed? For users of iOS 13, we have a new and more flexible slider-function to adjust your playback speed and choose your sleep timer settings.
• You don't like the slider? Change back to the old ways in your settings.
• We have pimped the way we are showing books in the app. Go in and see how stylish it looks! The same goes for your search results. It's now even easier to find what you are looking for.
• If you are using CarPlay, you can now access your 25 most recent audio books.
• BookBeat goes Denmark! You can now use your app in Danish if you want.
• As usual we have polished and fixed some small things here and there, to make your audio book experience as smooth as possible.
7.6.4
2020-05-18
· Who falls asleep first, you or the chapter? Find out with our new sleeptimer function "End of track".
· Our Apple Watch app will no longer start automatically when you start listening from your iPhone or iPad. This will make it easier to control the watch remotely.
· Do you like it when your apps answer you with feeling? We have added just the thing for you! Several of our menus now have haptic feedback. A small tremble for your hand but a huge step for our app.
· It will now work better for you to rate books when using the app with VoiceOver.
· Several improvements and bug fixes.
7.6.3
2020-05-08
· Who falls asleep first, you or the chapter? Find out with our new sleeptimer function "End of track".
· Our Apple Watch app will no longer start automatically when you start listening from your iPhone or iPad. This will make it easier to control the watch remotely.
· Do you like it when your apps answer you with feeling? We have added just the thing for you! Several of our menus now have haptic feedback. A small tremble for your hand but a huge step for our app.
· It will now work better for you to rate books when using the app with VoiceOver.
· Several improvements and bug fixes.
7.6.2
2020-04-28
· Who falls asleep first, you or the chapter? Find out with our new sleeptimer function "End of track".
· Our Apple Watch app will no longer start automatically when you start listening from your iPhone or iPad. This will make it easier to control the watch remotely.
· Do you like it when your apps answer you with feeling? We have added just the thing for you! Several of our menus now have haptic feedback. A small tremble for your hand but a huge step for our app.
· It will now work better for you to rate books when using the app with VoiceOver.
· Several improvements and bug fixes.
7.5.0
2020-03-31
· Fall asleep on your own terms! Our sleeptimer has received a makeover and it will now be easier for you to find back to where you dozed off.
· We have also optimized your "History" section and you will now get a better yearly overview over the books you've listened to in the past.
· We have tweaked our audio player! It will now be easier to start it up again after a period of inactivity.
· The overall performance of the app has also received some love. It's never been faster to log in, change profiles, sync data and browse through our books.
7.4.2
2020-02-14
Leave your phone at home or throw it in the bin! With BookBeat's new app for the AppleWatch you can now stream books straight to your watch.
All you need is an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later and an internet connection via wifi or eSIM and that's it! Listen to your favorite books without needing to have your phone close by. Perfect for the gym, a run, while you're out taking a walk or even for the couch. Download support is planned for the future.
Other news for this version:
· We have fixed a crash problem that occured when starting the app on Apple Watches Series 2 and 3.
7.4
2020-02-11
Leave your phone at home or throw it in the bin! With BookBeat's new app for the AppleWatch you can now stream books straight to your watch.
All you need is an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later and an internet connection via wifi or eSIM and that's it! Listen to your favorite books without needing to have your phone close by. Perfect for the gym, a run, while you're out taking a walk or even for the couch. Download support is planned for the future.
Other news for this version:
• Your custom bookmarks now get the right timestamp.
• We've fixed a problem with sharing on social media.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
7.3
2020-01-20
• Bug fixes and improvements
We are constantly working on improving BookBeat and we value your feedback. Please send your comments and requests to feedback.uk@bookbeat.com - we'll be happy to hear from you!
If you enjoy BookBeat, you will make us very happy by leaving a nice review in App Store.
7.2
2019-12-10
Christmas comes early this year! We've been working hard in Santa's workshop to be able to give you this update filled with christmas gifts.
• You made a wish - we developed! You can finally add your own bookmarks in your audio books so go ahead and add a bookmark wherever you want in your book. You can even add a note if you need one!
• Do you also sometimes sit and wonder when certain books will be released? Upcoming books are now visible in the app and you can save them in My Books. Never miss the next hit by your favorite author again!
• If you're using accessibility features then we have now improved navigation in the app for you by tweaking the naming of tabs.
• Every now and then little bugs find a way to creep into the app. We have found some of those creepy crawlies and gotten rid of them. Among other fixes, your app will now let you know if you are trying to download more books than you have space for.
7.1
2019-11-12
• You can now filter and sort books in your my books and my history screens
• We've had a little work done – our mini player and download bar have been redesigned
• The dark side is getting even darker. No, not really, we've just fine tuned our dark mode function
• Various bug fixes and improvements
7.0.3
2019-10-23
• Hello darkness, my old friend – we've improved dark mode so that the colors are even more spot on.
• This version fixes a bug that caused the audio player to misbehave when changing the playback speed.
• System notifications have been redesigned and can show more information.
• We've added a book's average rating to it's detailed information.
7.0.2
2019-10-12
• We've updated BookBeat for iOS 13 – yay!
• Welcome to the dark side! BookBeat now supports dark mode so that you can find a bed time story without waking yourself up with a bright screen.
• Organize and prioritize! You can now sort your books and your history in more ways. Find the sorting option that works best for you.
• We've improved accessibility features for rating books.
• We've also introduced high contrast color variants so that our visually impaired listeners can enjoy a more accessible app experience.
7.0.1
2019-10-04
BookBeat 7.0.1
• We've updated BookBeat for iOS 13 – yay!
• Welcome to the dark side! BookBeat now supports dark mode so that you can find a bed time story without waking yourself up with a bright screen.
• Organize and prioritize! You can now sort your books and your history in more ways. Find the sorting option that works best for you.
• We've improved accessibility features for rating books.
• We've also introduced high contrast color variants so that our visually impaired listeners can enjoy a more accessible app experience.
7.0
2019-09-19
BookBeat 7.0
• We've updated BookBeat for iOS 13 – yay!
• Welcome to the dark side! BookBeat now supports dark mode so that you can find a bed time story without waking yourself up with a bright screen.
• Organize and prioritize! You can now sort your books and your history in more ways. Find the sorting option that works best for you.
• We've improved accessibility features for rating books.
• We've also introduced high contrast color variants so that our visually impaired listeners can enjoy a more accessible app experience.
6.6.1
2019-09-13
BookBeat 6.6.1
Our most stable version yet – filled with bug fixes and improvements for the audio player, e-book reader and downloads.
Updates:
• We have improved voiceover support to work better with scrolling and profile changing.
• If you're using other apps that give voice feedback (like driving directions) BookBeat will now take the backseat and let the other app take precedence so you can hear where you're supposed to be going.
• Our device synching has been improved to better handle newer bookmarks on slow networks.
• You can jump forward and back in your book straight from your smart watch.
Bug fixes:
• We have fixed a bug that could cause a crash when downloading big books on older devices.
• We have fixed some percentage rounding errors in downloads.
• We have fixed a bug that could cause the related books section on the book info page to jump around.
6.6
2019-08-20
BookBeat 6.6
Our most stable version yet – filled with bug fixes and improvements for the audio player, e-book reader and downloads.
Updates:
• We have improved voiceover support to work better with scrolling and profile changing.
• If you're using other apps that give voice feedback (like driving directions) BookBeat will now take the backseat and let the other app take precedence so you can hear where you're supposed to be going.
• Our device synching has been improved to better handle newer bookmarks on slow networks.
• You can jump forward and back in your book straight from your smart watch.
Bug fixes:
• We have fixed a bug that could cause a crash when downloading big books on older devices.
• We have fixed some percentage rounding errors in downloads.
• We have fixed a bug that could cause the related books section on the book info page to jump around.
6.5.1
2019-06-20
BookBeat 6.5.1
• Our categories have gotten a little makeover and now have a new look that will help you find your next favourite book even more quickly.
• You can now see other books from the same author for a certain book.
• Navigating between screens has been made even more seamless.
• The listen and read buttons now sticks to the top of the screen when you scroll through a book’s information. This makes it a lot easier to access these buttons.
• VoiceOver and CarPlay improvements.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
6.5
2019-06-07
BookBeat 6.5
• Our categories have gotten a little makeover and now have a new look that will help you find your next favourite book even more quickly.
• You can now see other books from the same author for a certain book.
• Navigating between screens has been made even more seamless.
• The listen and read buttons now sticks to the top of the screen when you scroll through a book’s information. This makes it a lot easier to access these buttons.
• VoiceOver and CarPlay improvements.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
6.4
2019-05-12
BookBeat 6.4
• We’re now even more hands-free! Skip forward and backward using Bluetooth devices, or any headphones that allow you to fast forward and rewind!
• The hands-free bonanza doesn’t stop there – you can also skip forward and backward using your steering wheel in cars that are compatible with CarPlay!
• Accessibility is important, that’s why we’ve improved voice-over on all book cards.
• Now when you tap pause on the mini player while in the app, you have the option to close the mini player as well.
• Bugfixes and improvements.
6.3
2019-04-19
BookBeat 6.3
It’s spring cleaning time! We’ve cleaned by improving old features and introducing new ones:
• We’ve improved our voiceover function in the audio player, so that those who use the function can navigate the app more easily.
• This release includes a new design for our series screen.
• We’ve improved performance in the app so that it runs more smoothly if you have a lot of books.
• BookBeat has gone on a diet! Kidding! We would never! But going forward we will use less disk storage on your device when you download the BookBeat app.
• Our e-book reader has gotten an upgrade – we've made diverse improvements that make your reading experience more enjoyable.
6.2
2015-12-07
BookBeat 6.2
• We’ve introduced split screen for iPads – you can now have two apps open, side by side while using BookBeat. Open up that dictionary app and expand your vocab, or fall into a deep wiki hole inspired by your latest read – the options are endless.
• Feel like your audiobook is playing too sloooooooowly? We’ve introduced a whole bunch of additional playback options so you can listen at your preferred pace.
• Shake it, baby! Now you can snooze your sleep timer by shaking your device.
6.1.1
2015-12-07
BookBeat 6.1.1
• Some audiobooks now have tracks. This lets you jump to different sections in the book you're listening to.
• When you view books in lists, you may notice that they now have a new fresh look. We’re pleased as punch with the new look.
• iPad update deluxe! Enjoy a wider array of content on a wider screen.
• Various bug fixes.