3.23.0
2024-04-15
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This release contains updates to comply with regional consent laws in the US as well as minor bug fixes and improvements.
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The Espresso team
3.22.0
2024-03-28
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This update includes further design tweaks in support of our new font, and fixed an over-caffeinated copy/paste issue that appeared for some users in the last version.
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The Espresso team
3.21.0
2024-03-08
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This update includes an update to our typeface, making for a more enjoyable reading experience.
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The Espresso team
3.20.0
2023-11-30
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This update includes a fix for reading The World in Brief on older devices and an update to contact information for support at The Economist
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The Espresso team
3.19.1
2023-10-31
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This update includes a fix for saving preferences in the new Data Privacy Manager; the new privacy manager provides greater transparency for our Advertising partners. The update also includes some enhancements to app performance and stability
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The Espresso team
3.19.0
2023-10-26
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This update includes migrating to a new version of our Data Privacy Manager which provides greater transparency on our Advertising partners, as well as some enhancements to app performance and stability
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The Espresso team
3.18.0
2023-10-16
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This update includes a change to verify in-app purchases, deep links to The Economist app, and a fix for unsubscribing to The World In Brief newsletter from the app
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The Espresso team
3.17.0
2023-09-20
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This update includes background updates to support different subscription types from the Economist, and reducing the number of screens in the first app open sequence so you can get to the news briefing more promptly
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The Espresso team
3.16.0
2023-09-04
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This update includes some improvements to app review reporting, The World In Brief newsletter sign up, and automating the publication of The Intelligence podcast
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The Espresso team
3.15.0
2023-08-23
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This update includes fixes for sharing the Quote of the day and Fact of the day, along with more app performance reporting improvements
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The Espresso team
3.14.0
2023-08-14
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This update includes updates to performance reporting, accessibility updates, and a small font resize bug fix
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The Espresso team
3.13.0
2023-07-26
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This update includes improved journeys for managing privacy settings, a fix to save Functional data preferences so you can personalise For you article topics again, and a fix for a login bug that was asking some people to log in twice
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The Espresso team
3.12.0
2023-07-10
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This update includes some fixes to improve app stability and performance
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The Espresso team
3.11.0
2023-06-28
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This update includes some additional information for new subscribers to understand what’s included in the subscription, and new store images to better illustrate the experience.
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The Espresso team
3.10.0
2023-06-16
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This update includes a major update to the frameworks we use to develop the Espresso app, security fixes, and performance improvements
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The Espresso team
3.9.1
2023-05-30
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This update includes fixes for known crashes and improves app stability
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The Espresso team
3.9.0
2023-05-23
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This update includes more ways to subscribe to Espresso, you can now buy an annual subscription
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The Espresso team
3.8.5
2023-05-10
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This version of Espresso includes an improvement for the way we manage our data privacy updates
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The Espresso team
3.8.0
2023-04-20
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This update allows you to set your data privacy preferences.
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The Espresso team
3.7.0
2023-03-22
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This update improves the app stability related to error handling.
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The Espresso team
3.6.0
2023-03-09
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This update includes a few notification related bug fixes and improves app stability.
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The Espresso team
3.5.0
2023-02-20
17 Feb - 3.5.0
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This update includes fixes for a few audio issues and design fixes on tablets.
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The Espresso team
3.0.0
2022-11-03
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This update not only includes performance improvements, and audio player fixes, we’ve been listening to your feedback and are thrilled to share some major updates to Espresso
• Espresso is now available on iPads and tablet devices
• Miss catching up on previous days? Sign up to The World In Brief newsletter in My account
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
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The Espresso team
2.15.0
2022-09-21
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We’ve made quite a few improvements to Espresso recently, along with an update to the audio player, we’d like to share
The World in brief audio is now updated 3 times a day, the recording follows a couple of hours after the article is updated
A new crossword at the weekend to help you unwind
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
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The Espresso team
2.14.0
2022-08-08
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This update includes small design tweaks (attention to detail is important to us!) and under the hood changes to improve app performance.
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in.
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com.
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The Espresso team
2.13.0
2022-07-13
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This update includes more under the hood changes to keep things more efficiently, and to improve app performance and stability.
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.12.0
2022-06-29
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes usability improvements which help you navigate backwards in the app; you can now swipe back from articles to the main tabs and swipe down to close the audio player
Important
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2.11.0
2022-06-13
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes more under the hood changes to keep things running smoothly, improve app performance and stability.
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.10.0
2022-06-01
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes under the hood changes to enhance app performance
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.9.4
2022-05-19
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes the following
Underlying changes in iOS to improve performance and security
Dark mode improvements
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.8.0
2022-05-04
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes the following improvements
• Topic selection messages
• Exit article navigation for Chart of the day and Cartoon of the week
• Fix on certain screens when device font settings are set to very high/large
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.7.0
2022-04-21
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes the following improvements
• Audio continues to play after interruption (e.g. alarm or reminder)
• Ability to skip audio backwards or forwards on locked device screen
• Design optimisation for Cartoon of the Week
• Ability to set notifications if skipped during onboarding
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Do let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.6.0
2022-04-11
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes
• A new My account area to help you manage your subscription from the app
and the following improvements
• Ability to expand images in articles
• Design and stability enhancements
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Do let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.5
2022-03-21
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This update includes the following improvements
• Immersive reading experience with transparent status bar
• Copy/paste text in articles
• Hyperlink accessibility
• Weekly articles in chronological order
• Design and stability enhancements
Important
If you are a subscriber to The Economist, you will be prompted to log in
Do let us know what you think by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
2.4.2
2022-03-14
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
This version includes updates for
• Correct published date for articles
• Articles you have read will show a tick mark
• Pick up where you left off with audio
Important
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2.4.1
2022-03-02
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We’re thrilled to share the new look Espresso from The Economist
We’ve kept the things you told us you loved; the rich, full-flavoured shot of daily global analysis from the editors of The Economist to get you up to speed, fast.
• Top stories for essential analysis
• “The world in brief”, a news summary, now updated regularly throughout the day
• Five short articles offering finishable quick reads and analysis on key developments
In addition some tempting extras
• Audio versions of articles plus a podcast to enjoy hands-free
• A zingy blend of Fact of the day, Quote of the day and Chart of the day
• Selected content in the “For you” tab, updated weekly
• Daily quiz to tickle your grey cells
What else is new?
• Slicker design for a more accessible reading experience
• Time to read highlighted on each article
• Improved dark mode for more comfortable reading
We hope you like it, do let us know what you think by emailing us at espresso-app@economist.com
Important
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1.9.8
2021-02-26
- Minor Fixes and Enhancements
1.9.4
2020-08-03
- Minor bug fixes & enhancements
1.9.2
2020-06-23
- Minor bug fixes & enhancements
1.9.0
2020-05-11
We have brought back Espresso’s markets and currencies page. It features the latest values of seven leading stockmarket indices from around the world, prices for Brent crude oil and for gold, and exchange rates for the most important global currencies. You can also customise the currency pairs.
This page was removed last year because of problems with the data. These have been resolved. We hope you enjoy your improved app.
1.8.10
2020-03-24
At The Economist, we’re prioritising the health and well-being of our staff. For more information, please see our regularly updated FAQs for COVID-19 in settings, FAQ
1.8.9
2019-12-27
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8.6
2019-11-14
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8.5
2019-10-21
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8.4
2019-08-07
- Bug Fixes & Improvements
1.8.3
2019-07-31
- Minor Bug Fixes
1.8.2
2019-07-23
- Minor Bug Fixes & Improvements
1.8.1
2019-07-17
- Fixes the Quote of the Day Issue
- Minor bug fixes & improvements
1.8.0
2019-07-15
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
1.7.2
2019-06-14
- subscription page updates
1.7
2019-05-01
The markets and currencies page has been suspended for maintenance.
1.6
2019-03-21
Battery use and bug improvements.
1.5.16
2018-10-17
Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.5.15
2018-09-13
Fix for a crash that could occur when certain ads were viewed.
1.5.14
2018-08-20
Fixed the problem where some advertisements stopped background audio from playing.
1.5.13
2018-08-17
Minor bug fixes.
1.5.12
2018-07-09
Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.5.9
2018-01-08
- Fix for crashes on iOS 9 devices
- Other minor bug fixes and changes
1.5.8
2018-01-03
Updated launch screen.
1.5.7
2017-12-11
Improved iPhone X support
1.5.6
2017-11-20
- iPhone X support
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements
1.5.5
2017-10-16
Fixed an issue that caused the Quote of the Day to display incorrectly on some screen sizes.
1.5.4
2017-09-18
- Added night mode.
- Added ability to switch direction of currency conversions.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.5.3
2017-09-07
- Added night mode.
- Added ability to switch direction of currency conversions.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.5.1
2017-07-12
- Minor bug fixes
1.5.0
2017-06-28
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.3.13
2017-05-10
- Simplified experience for first-time users.
- Other bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.3.8
2017-04-11
Major improvements to the loading speed of the app
1.3.7
2017-03-07
Various improvements and minor bug fixes
1.3.6
2017-02-13
Minor improvements and bug fixes