7.0.1
2024-04-19
A functional change — accidental swipes on your lock-screen playback controls can no longer dramatically change your position in an audiobook — plus bug fixes and preparation for our next round of major features.
7.0.0
2024-04-03
We've added support for the Māori language, addressed some rare downloading issues, and made preparations for our next round of features.
6.5.0
2024-03-19
We have some important bug fixes in this release.
6.4.4
2024-02-12
We've addressed a number of rare crashing bugs in this release.
6.4.1
2023-12-13
A new design for Home Screen widgets, plus more fixes for crash scenarios.
6.3.0
2023-08-23
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.
6.1.0
2023-05-30
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
6.0.0
2023-04-28
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
5.2.1
2023-02-27
Libby's widget for your Home Screen will once again display your current audiobook (or book, or magazine) in iOS 16+.
5.2.0
2023-02-02
We've made a number of reliability improvements and fixes, especially around downloaded content.
5.1.0
2022-02-28
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
5.0.5
2021-08-02
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
5.0.0
2020-12-14
Libby has a Home Screen widget! (iOS 14+)
4.1.0
2020-09-01
Sharing and data export are coming to Libby! These are great ways to tell your friends what you're reading at your library.
Recently we added support for 10 languages. By default Libby uses the language of your device, but you can configure your Libby language in the Settings app. If you have feedback on our translations, please let us know through Menu => Get Some Help.
4.0.0
2020-06-03
Behind-the-scenes improvements to pave the way for language support and accessibility. Soon, you can use Libby in 10 languages!
3.0.7
2020-03-26
We've revised and improved the experience when things go wrong, and you need to restore access to the app without losing your data.
3.0.6
2020-03-08
We've fixed a rare situation where Libby would fail to launch, showing only a blank screen.
3.0.5
2020-02-18
Notifications are now available in Libby! In this 3.0.5 release, we've fixed an issue with storage that in rare cases could cause lost tags or settings.
3.0.4
2020-01-28
Notifications are now available in Libby! In this 3.0.4 release, we've corrected support for unsubscribing from email notifications.
3.0.3
2020-01-08
Notifications are now available in Libby! In this 3.0.3 release, we have also made some changes that improve touch support throughout the app on iPads in iOS 13.
3.0.1
2019-10-30
In 3.0.0 we released Dark Mode, many compatibility improvements for iOS 13, and preparatory support for notifications (coming soon). In this 3.0.1 release, the launch screen is darker in Dark Mode, and we've identified and fixed a device synchronization issue, as well as some rare cases of lost tags and cards.
3.0.0
2019-10-15
Dark mode!
As well as preparatory support for notifications (coming very soon), iOS 13 compatibility improvements, audio and CarPlay crash fixes, and plenty of polish.
2.0.3
2019-07-15
This release fixes a bug related to opening loans with a cellular connection (ie, when you're not on Wi-Fi). We've also recently addressed some Bluetooth audio gremlins, and introduced first-class support for CarPlay, and made a number of Very Nice Refinements.
2.0.2
2019-07-06
This release substantially improves the CarPlay experience. We've also fixed an issue with bluetooth audio controls.
Version 2.0.0 introduced some very nice refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.0.1
2019-07-01
This release includes a fix for pausing and resuming audiobooks via Bluetooth headphones (including Airpods).
Version 2.0.0 introduces some nice refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.0.0
2019-06-21
This release introduces some Very Nice Refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
1.8.1
2019-02-15
So much is new in Libby!
* The Shelf Summary view displays the most important information across your loans, holds, tags and activities.
* Borrow and place holds on the same title at multiple libraries.
* Track your reading progress for every loan on your shelf.
* Borrow directly from your tags list.
* When searching your library, jump to any page of results by tapping on the page divider.
* We've simplified the display of wait list information.
* We've fixed several bugs that occasionally cropped up when opening (and reopening) your books and audiobooks.
* Every aspect of the app has been given a touch of polish.
We have big plans for the year ahead! Let us know your thoughts in the app: Menu => Help & Support.
1.7.0
2018-10-06
We've worked hard on some behind-the-scenes things in this release. Notable improvements include:
* Library card verification is fully built-in to the app — signing into your cards is much clearer and easier now.
* We've addressed a theoretical loophole where WiFi-only downloads might have continued on a cellular connection.
* Launching the app is smoother and a tiny bit faster.
* Several causes of audio playback errors (where an exclamation mark is shown in the play button) have been fixed.
* The home bar is hidden while reading books (iPhone X/XS/XR).
* We've fixed some problems with resuming downloads in iOS 12.
1.6.1
2018-06-16
Libby has an Academy! Watch short video lessons to learn how to manage your downloads, return loans, and use advanced features when listening to audiobooks. We're adding new lessons all the time.
Also in this release:
* We have rebuilt offline support for iOS 11+ devices from the ground up.
* We've laid the foundation for notifications — coming soon.
1.6.0
2018-06-09
Libby has an Academy! Watch short video lessons to learn how to manage your downloads, return loans, and use advanced features when listening to audiobooks. We're adding new lessons all the time.
Also in this release:
* We have rebuilt offline support for iOS 11+ devices from the ground up.
* We've laid the foundation for notifications — coming soon.
1.4.0
2018-04-16
Brand new!
* Look up words in your system's dictionaries when you're offline.
* You can also search inside your book when offline.
* Libby suggests some tag names when you create a new tag.
* Faster cover images that use less of your data.
* We've added more libraries where you can get an Instant Digital Card (if you're an eligible resident, of course).
* Popovers are more intelligent about appearing above the keyboard.
* Fixes for some rare but unpleasant crashes.
Not quite brand new but recent!
* A guided welcome. Libby asks you questions that get you signed into your library quickly, and using your favorite reading device.
* A guided menu. We've reorganized the menu to show you the information you need the most. Detailed configuration options are tucked away if you need them.
* Setup Codes. Already have Libby on one device? Copy all your cards to your other devices in about 2 seconds.
* Much better support. Get in touch with us by asking a question, reporting a problem, suggesting an idea or taking our survey. If you have any difficulties using Libby, let us know!
* "Format" as a list preference. You can now exclude ebooks from Libby's results if you're only interested in audiobooks, or vice versa.
* When listening to an audiobook, you can tell Libby to sleep at the end of the current chapter. Just swiped down on the sleep button (it's the crescent moon).
* Sort your holds by estimated wait time.
* Many little details, design enhancements and bug fixes.
1.3.4
2018-03-09
There's so much new in Libby!
* A guided welcome. Libby asks you questions that get you signed into your library quickly, and using your favorite reading device.
* A guided menu. We've reorganized the menu to show you the information you need the most. Detailed configuration options are tucked away if you need them.
* Setup Codes. Already have Libby on one device? Copy all your cards to your other devices in about 2 seconds.
* Much better support. Get in touch with us by asking a question, reporting a problem, suggesting an idea or taking our survey. If you have any difficulties using Libby, let us know!
* "Format" as a list preference. You can now exclude ebooks from Libby's results if you're only interested in audiobooks, or vice versa.
* When listening to an audiobook, you can tell Libby to sleep at the end of the current chapter. Just swiped down on the sleep button (it's the crescent moon).
* Much improved support for iOS smart color inversion — when you want to explore Libby in the dark.
* Sort your holds by estimated wait time.
* Relink your card with one or two taps when your library needs you to sign in again.
* Many little details, design enhancements and bug fixes.
1.3.3
2018-01-16
In this release, we've addressed problems with toggling audio playback using system controls (like the lock screen buttons, or hardware buttons). We've also nixed two obscure crashes, and Libby now displays all messages from back-end services during library card login. A modest release, but stay tuned, there's lots of good stuff coming in 2018!
1.3.2
2017-11-10
In this release, we've substantially reduced the amount of synchronization data that is transmitted while you're playing an audiobook, and we've taken care of a few uncommon crash bugs.
In the previous release, we focused on reliable audio buffering and playback. We rewrote the audio subsystem from the ground up, to play downloaded and streaming audio quickly and dependably.
1.3.1
2017-11-07
Reliable audio buffering and playback. We've rewritten the audio subsystem from the ground up, to play downloaded and streaming audio quickly and dependably.
Also:
* iPhone X layout for the lucky few.
* When reading, screen is prevented from dimming for 10 minutes plus your iOS auto-lock setting.
* Common content should never leak across books.
* Having problems? Send us your diagnostic log via email. (Menu => Libby => ...scroll down...)
* Many minor bugs fixed.
1.3.0
2017-10-14
Every line of code buffed and polished for iOS 11.
We're hard at work on stability fixes right now, especially when opening books and listening to audiobooks. If Libby's working great for you, you won't see a lot of new stuff in this release. If you've been having problems, hold tight, we're working on it. :libby-in-a-hard-hat-emoji:
1.2.0
2017-08-01
Libby has a new look!
Recent improvements:
- Wait List information (by popular demand!)
- Borrowing History on title details screen
- Choose a card on the Borrow confirmation screen (if you have multiple cards)
- Clearer explanations when something can't be borrowed or renewed or returned
- Press on an image in a book to zoom into it
- Deeper contrast and darker text for Dark lighting in reader
- Tap audiobook speed button up to 2.0x (swipe down on it for 0.6x to 3.0x)
- Searching for a library by name shows the most relevant branch
- Searching for libraries is more efficient and reliable
- Much simpler "Send to Device" screen
- Device Preferences menu is now at the top level
- Spinnable book covers, just for fun
- Many bugfixes and performance tweaks!
1.1.0
2017-06-16
Version 1.1.0
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• Many bug fixes!
• Many performance improvements!
We appreciate all your feedback. If you have a suggestion, or if you have a bug report, let us know! There's a support form in the Feedback menu panel, or you can email us at newappbeta@overdrive.com. If you're enjoying the app, please leave us a rating and review.
1.0.4
2017-04-06
Version 1.0.4
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• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
• Support for several forthcoming new features.
Version 1.0.3
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• Downloading is significantly improved, especially background downloads and downloading multiple titles at once.
• Downloaded books and audiobooks open much faster.
• View state is restored when the app is relaunched.
• List pagination has been simplified.
• Many bugs are squished.
We appreciate all your feedback. If you have a suggestion, or if you have a bug report, let us know! There's a support form in the Feedback menu panel, or you can email us at newappbeta@overdrive.com. If you're enjoying the app, please leave us a rating and review.
1.0.3
2017-03-23
• Downloading is significantly improved, especially background downloads and downloading multiple titles at once.
• Downloaded books and audiobooks open much faster.
• View state is restored when the app is relaunched.
• List pagination has been simplified.
• Many bugs are squished.
We appreciate all your feedback. If you have a suggestion, or if you have a bug report, let us know! There's a support form in the Feedback panel, or you can email us at newappbeta@overdrive.com. If you're enjoying the app, please leave us a rating and review.
1.0.2
2017-01-06
- Fixes for several crashes.
- In certain conditions, attempting to sign in could spin forever — this has been fixed.
- A new launch screen.
- Haptic feedback on supported devices.
1.0.1
2016-12-22
Audiobooks now play across file boundaries.
The app can download your loans in the background, and downloading is faster and more stable.
Several crashes during playback of audiobooks and readalong ebooks have been addressed.