9.2.4
2024-04-08
We have of course been tinkering in the background to make sure our app is functioning in tip top form, but this update is all about bringing back a highly requested feature. Yes, swiping articles is back! You can now open an article, swipe left and read the next article, or swipe again and again, there is no end to the swiping fun one can have, oh… and we even track your position in the home feed, so when you are done reading, we’ll put you right back in the feed at the last article you looked at, Nice! Stay tuned, as we have much more in the pipeline.
8.3.5
2023-05-09
We would like to say we are back with a bang for this release, but for most of you, this is just a mere maintenance release that fixes some bugs, and has some behind-the-scenes updates… you know, the yawn-inducing stuff. However, for those of you who love a full-screen image, then we have an all-new gallery experience just for you! Galleries now offer thumbnails of upcoming images, and have more gesture controls, among other cool things for you to enjoy while you pinch and zoom!
8.3.4
2023-04-03
From time to time we release maintenance updates that fix some things and lay the foundations for things to come. This release is one of those “things” releases. We fixed that annoying iPad crash some users experienced when you rotated the device whilst reading an article. We have also updated some behind-the-scenes logic that fixes some minor UI/UX issues and squashed a few more bugs for good measure. We have much bigger changes in the pipeline, so stay tuned, we think you are going to love them.
8.3.1
2023-02-09
This update is small but significant. Firstly we have fixed more bugs, especially around stability. We also carried out some important maintenance in the background to make sure things run smoothly without issues.
It’s not all developer fun, this release also sees our Long Read articles get a lick of paint, they have been spruced up to show a bit more gravitas to the content.
Although not a big update this time, the team are hard at work on some very big app changes coming down the line. We can’t wait to show but until then, happy reading.
8.1.2
2022-09-05
Have you been experiencing issues with commenting? Keep getting that “Oops” error when trying to post or even read comments? Yeah, that one, a pain in the neck right?
Well, we have managed to squash that nasty bug for the majority of cases, Just remember you need a display name to be able to post a comment, you can check if you have one by going to the My Account tab, and tapping “My Details”.
8.1.1
2022-08-22
What this update does, is fix an issue that your audio playback was being taken over when using this app, no more will your listening pleasures be disturbed. We have naturally fixed some other pesky bugs too, but please continue to use the in-app feedback for the app if you are experiencing any issues. Until next time.
7.1.6
2022-03-30
Here is a mighty fine maintenance update that resolves some issues a very small group of users were seeing.
Have you been logged in and tried to view the comments, only for them to simply not appear? If you did, then we believe that annoying bug has now been fixed. We also fixed some other minor issues and cleared out a few cobwebs.
We’ll be back soon with a far more interesting update… honest.
7.1.5
2022-02-07
As promised, we are back with a big update! So what goodies do we have for you this time?
1. Comment History! If you love to comment, and see how your comments are being received, then head to the My Account tab and you will see a new option to access “My Comments”. You can even load the original article from there too.
2. Have you ever tried to watch a Live Video only to find it doesn’t work? A right pain we know. This has now been fixed, so grab a snack and enjoy!
3. Finally, one for you techies, we of course fixed a bunch of bugs, updated dependencies and frameworks all to keep your experience silky smooth
We aren’t finished though, the team is working on some rather cool personalisation features, so stay tuned for more to come in future releases!
7.1.3
2021-12-02
This release is all the boring stuff you don’t care about… architecture changes, platform changes, bug fixes… all very exciting for a developer, but for us mere mortals, all a bit meh! Fear not, we have some big changes in the pipeline, so stay tuned, the next one should be far more fun for us normal folk!
7.0.7
2021-09-20
This release is about fixing bugs and updating dependencies in the backend, to help reduce some crashes a few users have been experiencing. We have also made some additional fixes around logging in to commenting, that some users were experiencing.
We do have a much bigger commenting update on the way, with a whole new native experience and we can’t wait to share it with you. So hang there commenters, it’s almost ready.
6.6.0
2021-01-07
This release is a bug fix update to keep your experience as smooth as possible. We will be back soon with a much bigger update. #StaySafe
6.5.3
2020-11-25
This release is a bug fix update to keep your experience as smooth as possible. We will be back soon with a much bigger update. #StaySafe
6.5.1
2020-10-28
In our first autumnal update, we would like to announce a big update to Voice Over Mode. This one is for our accessibility users, and it now actually works and rather well too! There are still improvements for us to make, and we will be continuing to work on this over the coming months, but for now we hope you like the new experience, and if you have any comments, please use the App Feedback option in “My Account” to let us know.
We have also fixed a bunch of bugs, including the black screen issue when trying to play a video, reported by a small number of users.
#StaySafe
6.4.4
2020-10-01
Commenting comes to the app! All you need to do is Sign In to join the conversation. We will be improving commenting over time, so stay tuned for future updates. We have also included some minor fixes behind the scenes to keep the app running smoothly.
6.4.3
2020-09-18
New for this release: Home screen Widgets and Puzzles are back!
- You can now add your very own news widgets to the home screen to live with all your apps. You can choose from small, medium and large widgets, and you can customise the widget by flipping it over and selecting your favourite news topic. You can even have multiple versions of the widget side by side, running different news topics at different sizes!
- PUZZLES! Yes they are back, you can now do the daily crossword on your commute, or relax at home and with a Sudoku puzzle and a brew. You can find the puzzles in your Navigation at the top of the screen in your My News tab
Also included are the usual bug fixes and behind the scenes work for future features and a smooth experience.
6.4.1
2020-09-03
Just a small update to keep thinks moving forward, improvements for this release include:
• More improvements to a battery drain issue some users are experiencing. We will continue to monitor this going forward.
• The app will no longer require your location, or ask for permission to use it.
• The usual bug fixes and some polishing.
Commenting update: It’s still being worked on and we hope to switch the service back on again soon.
6.3.3
2020-08-04
This update marks a big change for User Accounts and Commenting going forward in order to address a number of issues. In this release, we have updated the user accounts back end, what does this mean for you?
• You will be automatically logged out of your account upon installation, so you will need to log back in again. We are sorry for the small inconvenience but it is a necessary step to ensure your data security. If you don't remember your login details, you can use the "Forgot Password" feature to reset it.
• Commenting on articles is temporarily suspended. This feature is getting a huge overhaul, and will be turned back on again as soon as possible, we are very sorry but this is just unavoidable at this time due to the new user account security.
Also in this update is a fix for a small number of users that have been experiencing battery drain while the app is not being used. We will continue to monitor this issue going forward, if you are still experiencing battery drain in the background with this release, please use the in app feedback to get in touch.
6.3.1
2020-05-27
We have added a new feature in this shiny new release:
"Manage Your Storage". This will allow you to free up valuable room on your device, as well provide you a way to remove saved content much faster. You can find this feature in the My Account section.
As always, we included some fixes and behind the scenes work preparing the app for future updates.
6.2.9
2020-05-05
Announcing the brand new Express App! The app has been rewritten from the ground up to give you the best experience possible! Here are just some of the highlights:
- Don't have time on your commute to read an article? Bookmark it for reading later!
- Brand new Discover section to make it easy to find news that interests you. You can even add those topics to your top navigation in My News
- All new Tag navigation. Tap any tag in at the top of an article, or it's footer to see more related articles. You can even tap the tags in the Article Teaser cards too!
- Even more Tag Goodness! If you like a Tag, why not save to your favourites! Tap the plus button at the top of a Tag Page and we'll save it in the new Discover section and add them to you "My News" Navigation as well.
- Is there a journalist you really like to follow? Well now you can follow them in the app. Tap their name in the byline to see their profile and follow. We will save them in the new Discover section and add them to you "My News" Navigation as well.
- All new Dark Mode! It will work with your device settings or you can turn it on and off manually in the "My Account" section.
Change the font size and colour contrast of the article text to what works best for you.
There is a whole lot more to discover too, and we won't be stopping there, we have many more new features on the way so stay tuned! StayHome - StaySafe - ProtectTheNHS
5.6.1
2018-05-16
Bug fixes and performance improvements
5.6
2018-04-26
Updated video player, performance improvements and bug fixes.
5.5.3
2017-12-27
Performance enhancements
5.5.2
2017-07-05
Performance enhancements
5.5.1
2017-04-26
Performance enhancements
5.5
2017-02-25
Performance enhancements
5.4
2017-01-18
Push notifications
Performance and stability improvements
5.3
2016-10-26
Thank you for all the feedback we have received over the last 12 months. We are proud to present the new Express App.
This update includes performance and stability improvements.
We endeavour to make the Express app the best it can be. Please email us at digitalproduct@express.co.uk with any suggestions and feedback you have
5.2
2016-10-07
Thank you for all the feedback we have received over the last 12 months. We are proud to present the new Express App.
This update includes:
• New design for section pages, navigation and article pages
• Faster loading of stories
• Improved video player
• More galleries
• Offline Mode to read the top stories of the day without internet connection
We endeavour to make the Express app the best it can be. Please email us at digitalproduct@express.co.uk with any suggestions and feedback you have
5.1
2016-10-04
Thank you for all the feedback we have received over the last 12 months. We are proud to present the new Express App.
This update includes:
• New design for section pages, navigation and article pages
• Faster loading of stories
• Improved video player
• More galleries
• Offline Mode to read the top stories of the day without internet connection
We endeavour to make the Express app the best it can be. Please email us at digitalproduct@express.co.uk with any suggestions and feedback you have
4.0.3
2015-01-26
Minor bug fixing
4.0.2
2014-03-13
Bug fixed
4.0.1
2014-02-19
Minor bug fixes.
4.0
2014-02-17
New navigation and article pages design
3.2
2012-09-27
Added support for iPhone 5 screen resolution
3.1.1
2012-07-24
- Fixed bug that was causing crashes on iOS 5.0
- Fixed bug affecting iPhone app when advert disappears in story articles.
3.1
2012-06-21
- Minor improvements on iPhone and iPad apps.
3.0
2012-03-29
- New iPad version available
- General Improvements
- Minor Fixes
- Facebook sharing functionality improved.
2.4
2012-03-09
- General Improvements
- Minor Fixes
- Pull to refresh functionality added.
This update also aim to improve memory and battery life usage. In order to achieve that many internal changes have been made. If you are experiencing any issue please uninstall and reinstall the app.
2.3
2011-11-11
- Fixed issue of article scroll view occasionally jumping to the top.
- General improvements
- Integrated new Twitter API available for iOS 5 devices and above.
2.2
2011-10-11
- Articles timestamps fixed.
- Improved performances when launching the app.
note: The app supports offline storage, but connectivity is required when launching it for the first time.
2.1
2011-10-03
- Fixed bug in app link sharing
- Scrolling improved in article view
note: The app supports offline storage, but connectivity is required when launching it for the first time.
2.0
2011-09-19
- Complete redesign of the user interface.
- Autorotation enabled for landscape orientation.
- Image pixelation avoided over 3G networks.
- Performances generally improved.
- New menu action “increase articles’ text font size”.
1.2
2011-04-04
- Performances improved
- Smoother animations
- Better usability
1.1.2
2011-03-17
- Twitter sharing fixed