3.52.0
2024-04-19
This release includes general improvements and bug fixes.
3.51.0
2024-04-05
This release contains updates to comply with regional consent laws in the US as well as minor bug fixes and improvements.
3.50.0
2024-03-19
You can now listen to the latest podcast episodes directly from the Home tab. We’ve also made some general improvements and fixed some bugs.
3.49.0
2024-03-08
We fixed an issue affecting audio tracks that continued playing after the miniplayer had already been closed.
3.48.0
2024-02-21
You might have noticed that we've updated the app with new typefaces, making for a more enjoyable reading experience. You can also now listen to the latest podcast episodes directly from the Podcasts+ tab.
3.42.0
2023-11-17
Performance improvements around audio playback
You can now skip 10 seconds back and forth within your audio directly from the Lock Screen
Podcast tab caching improvements
We fixed an issue that arose for some people when trying to download a Weekly Edition
Improved accessibility on paywall screens
3.41.1
2023-11-10
This update resolves a problem that previously prevented the playback of audio articles directly from both the Home and Explore screens.
3.41.0
2023-10-31
We have made improvements to the way we display immersive articles to ensure all content can be consumed as intended. Plus, we have resolved some defects and made performance enhancements.
3.40.2
2023-10-24
You can now subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ directly from the app and get access to our full podcast portfolio.
If you’re already a subscriber, you can continue listening to podcasts as before.
3.40.1
2023-10-18
Fixed a bug preventing navigation away from paywalls.
3.40.0
2023-10-16
This release incorporates improvements to the weekly edition download process, interactive articles, along with bug fixes and performance enhancements
3.39.0
2023-10-06
We’ve made further improvements to Weekly Edition Downloads, and made it clearer which different content types you’re navigating to from the Home tab and section pages, such as The World Ahead.
3.38.0
2023-09-22
- We’ve made it easier to differentiate and navigate between different content types from the home and hub screens
- Improved performance of article swiping behaviour
3.37.0
2023-09-14
- We’ve made it easier to differentiate and navigate between different content types from the home and hub screens
- Improved performance of article swiping behaviour
3.36.1
2023-09-07
- Improvements to text selection functionality
3.36.0
2023-08-23
- Introduced ‘Pull down to refresh’ interface improvements across key areas of the app
- Reliability improvements to audio queue function
- Accessibility improvements
- Fixed an issue which stopped iOS users from being able to highlight and look-up text
- Improved accessibility of links on iOS
3.35.0
2023-08-07
New ‘tap tab’ action that allows you to go back up to the top of the screen on Home, Weekly, Saved and Explore tabs.
Design updates enabling better distinction between content types.
Fixed the audio play buttons in the ‘More from’ section.
3.34.0
2023-07-25
You can now access all of The Economist podcasts in one place. Tap on the “Podcasts” tab in your bottom navigation bar to explore and start listening.
3.33.2
2023-07-15
In this release we’ve made it easier to spot when content is from our 1843 magazine section
3.33.0
2023-07-10
In this release we’ve made it easier to spot when content is from our 1843 magazine section
3.32.0
2023-06-26
- We’ve introduced a new navigation method to make it easier to find your way around the sections in the weekly editions.
- We’ve also been working on some performance improvements - tabs will now load faster when you are switching between them.
- We’ve fixed an intermittent issue where an edition did not fully complete.
3.30.0
2023-06-08
- Resolved issues with the audio player around incorrect tracklist information
- Improvements to the audio player interface
- Improved navigation by moving app settings to Home
3.29.0
2023-05-17
Fixed a bug where downloads were being wrongly deleted after an app restart
Improved rendering of full screen images
Improvements to App start up times
3.28.0
2023-05-05
Bug fixes and improvements
3.27.0
2023-04-13
General improvements and bug fixes
3.26.0
2023-03-30
This release includes a number of improvements, including:
- The ability to watch videos embedded in articles
- New ordering of content in the weekly edition that reflects your geographical region
- More consistent headlines across the app
- Date stamps on queued audio tracks so you can see when they were published
- Bug fixes
3.25.0
2023-03-21
The world in brief, our daily podcast for catching up quickly on the global stories that matter, is now available in the app. Find it at the top of the Home tab and start listening by tapping the speaker icon.
A new Podcasts section in the Explore tab makes it easier to find your favourite shows and discover past episodes.
General improvements and bug fixes.
3.24.5
2023-03-09
This release introduces a change in the Free trial term for our Monthly subscription
3.24.3
2023-02-23
General improvements and bug fixes
3.19.0
2022-11-01
• We've made some improvements to edition downloads, they will now download quicker
• Other general improvements and bug fixes
3.18.0
2022-10-17
General improvements and bug fixes
3.17.0
2022-09-23
General improvements and bug fixes
3.16.0
2022-09-08
What have we been working on?
This update allows you to build a tracklist for narrated audio articles, adding tracks to the end of the existing list or the existing article.
You can build the queue from the ‘Weekly’ tab for individual articles, whole sections or the entire edition.
We’ve also fixed bugs and made small improvements.
3.14.0
2022-07-25
• Fixed a bug in the search sorting function
• Various bug fixes and improvements
3.12.1
2022-07-13
Bug fixes and improvements
3.12.0
2022-06-21
• Regional optimisation of the background download of the weekly edition
• General improvements
3.11.0
2022-05-31
• General improvements
3.10.1
2022-05-20
• Fixed an issue with long load times when playing audio from download
• A refresh of the navigation bar
• General bug fixes
3.10.0
2022-05-19
• Fixed an issue with long load times when playing audio from download
• A refresh of the navigation bar
• General bug fixes
3.9.0
2022-05-04
This release contains various bug fixes and improvements.
3.8.1
2022-04-25
• Stability improvements
• Better support for articles linking out to a web view
3.8.0
2022-04-14
Article gifting is now available - subscribers can now give anyone free access to 5 stories every month
3.6.1
2022-04-05
This update resolves an issue some users were experiencing with viewing articles
3.6.0
2022-03-17
• Improvements to the home page
• Improvements to Light/Dark mode, you can now synchronise with device settings
• General improvements and bug fixes
3.5.0
2022-03-15
• Improvements to the home page
• Improvements to Light/Dark mode, you can now synchronise with device settings
• General improvements and bug fixes
3.4.2
2022-02-21
This version contains a fix that addresses a crash some users may have been experiencing
3.4.1
2022-02-11
Fixed an issue that was causing crashes on some iOS devices
3.4.0
2022-02-03
In this release we have made improvements to the layout of the home screen and Explore pages that make it easier to find stories you like. We've also fixed some bugs and made some general improvements.
3.3.0
2022-01-20
In this release we have made some general improvements and bug fixes including:
• Fixed issue with wired and wireless audio controls not working properly
• Fixed audio reloads after losing network connectivity
• We now automatically clear up old editions from your device, saving device storage space and improving app performance
3.2.0
2021-11-10
• Introduced new "The world in brief" carousel, which replaces the morning briefing
• Fixed an issue with Android performance on start up
• Fixed an issue with access to searched articles when offline
• Fixed a crash when using the menu button on weekly
3.0.12
2021-09-21
• Improvements and bug fixes for edition download mechanism
• Audio performance and stability improvements
2.30.2
2020-12-04
- Background performance improvements
2.30.1
2020-11-25
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.30.0
2020-11-18
Background bug fixes and visual improvements
2.28.1
2020-10-15
Improvements to article layouts including optimisations for larger screens.
2.28.0
2020-10-12
Improvements to article layouts including optimisations for larger screens.
2.27.2
2020-10-02
- Fix for audio issue on iPad Pro.
2.27.1
2020-09-29
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.27.0
2020-09-23
All subscribers can now access their Economist subscription from any device - users who don’t have an Economist account will be prompted to create one in the sign-in flow.
2.26.2
2020-09-02
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.26.1
2020-08-25
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.26.0
2020-08-19
Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.25.0
2020-08-05
Bug fixes and improvements. Now you can filter and sort your search results.
2.24.0
2020-07-21
Bug fixes and improvements. Now you can adjust your playback speed in the audio player.
2.23.4
2020-07-10
Bug fixes.
2.23.1
2020-06-29
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.23.0
2020-06-22
Introducing the ability to search for articles.
Bug fixes for usability and battery life.
2.22.2
2020-06-07
- Minor bug fixes & enhancements
2.22.1
2020-05-21
- Bug fixes and minor improvements
2.22.0
2020-05-18
Usability and stability improvements, app tour for new users.
2.21.1
2020-04-15
-Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.21.0
2020-04-07
- Improvements in the stability of the audio player.
- Fix small UI issues.
2.20.5
2020-03-24
Audio Content
At The Economist, we’re prioritising the health and well-being of our staff which means there will be delay in publishing the audio edition to the app and website. We expect the audio content to be published, at the latest, by 10pm UK Time on Thursdays.
For more information, please see our regularly updated FAQs for COVID-19 in settings, FAQ
2.20.4
2020-03-05
- Various bug fixes & performance improvements.
2.20.3
2020-02-25
- Various bug fixes & performance improvements.
2.20.2
2020-02-19
- Various bug fixes & performance improvements
2.20.1
2020-02-13
- Get notified every morning when Espresso is available
- Fixed a critical iPad blocker when playing audio
- Various bug fixes & performance improvements
2.20.0
2020-02-10
- Get notified every morning when Espresso is available
- Fixed a critical iPad blocker when playing audio
- Various bug fixes & performance improvements
2.19.4
2020-01-11
- Bug Fixes & Enhancements
2.19.3
2020-01-01
- Bug Fixes & Enhancements
2.19.2
2019-12-27
- Bug Fixes & Enhancements
2.19.1
2019-12-11
- Bug Fixes & Enhancements
2.19
2019-12-09
- Minor bug fixes & enhancements
2.18
2019-12-03
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.17.12
2019-11-20
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.17.10
2019-11-07
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.17.9
2019-10-30
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.17.8
2019-10-23
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.17.6
2019-10-14
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.17.5
2019-10-03
Welcome to The Economist Today, our new app home page!
Seven stories, handpicked each day, including topical news analysis, one of our columns, a daily chart and highlights from the magazine. Plus a daily podcast
This version also includes bug fixes and performance improvements
2.15
2019-08-30
- Never miss a new issue! Get notified in the app when the new weekly edition is published
- Get an in-app reminder of the last article you read with the new continue reading feature and then easily scroll back to where you were
- Track length. See audio track length in-article before you play
- Various bug fixes and performance enhancements
Keep your Economist app updated for exciting new features over the next few months
2.14
2019-08-08
- Espesso UI update
- Audio tracking improvements
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements
2.13.1
2019-08-03
- Bookmarks bug fix
2.13
2019-07-31
-Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.12
2019-07-15
-Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.11.1
2019-07-05
- Improved functionality of Espresso in Daily picks
2.11
2019-06-28
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Hide article navigation menu on scroll
2.10
2019-06-14
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.9.0
2019-05-27
- Play daily picks podcasts in-app
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.8.2
2019-05-17
Bug fixes and improvements
2.8.1
2019-05-10
This app version includes several performance improvements and new features:
- The order of contents of the weekly edition of The Economist now reflect your region, in the same way that the print edition does
- You can change the font size on any article page and your preferences are automatically saved
- You can switch to night mode on any article page
- You can now download multiple editions of The Economist, including audio versions of every article, for use offline. Click on "Previous editions" in the "This week" tab to add and remove downloads
- When playing audio, you can skip to the next track without having to unlock your screen
2.7
2019-04-18
Performance improvements.
2.6.1
2019-04-09
Deeplink bug fix.
2.6.0
2019-03-23
This version includes many major bug fixes and improvements to the user experience:
- Images load more quickly and more reliably
- Many bugs are now fixed in the audio player, including a bug where the audio restarted randomly
- The navigation bar is now at the top of an article rather than at the bottom
- Bookmarks now refresh reliably
2.5.0
2019-02-10
Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.4.1
2019-01-29
- Added larger text size options
- Fix for a problem where the layout would sometimes go beyond the edges of the screen
- Fix for a problem where articles could get cut off before the end
- Fix for a problem where ampersands (&) were incorrectly displayed
- Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.3.3
2019-01-21
Fix for a bug which caused excessive battery drain and which could cause the app to crash while using the audio edition. We are sorry for the problems this caused.
2.3.2
2019-01-11
Minor bug fixes.
2.3.1
2019-01-02
Version 2.3.1 fixes a problem where content was not viewable offline even if it had been previously downloaded.
Version 2.3 included:
• Text selection, allowing article text to be looked up, shared or copied
• Better error messaging when device is offline
• Fixed a bug where the position in an article was not remembered in some circumstances
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.3
2018-12-17
• Text selection, allowing article text to be looked up, shared or copied
• Better error messaging when device is offline
• Fixed a bug where the position in an article was not remembered in some circumstances
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.2
2018-12-03
Version 2.2 of the app includes:
• Audio auto-downloads. There is a now an option to allow the audio edition to be downloaded in the background (over Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and mobile). It is off by default: you can switch it on in the Settings
• Styling and design changes, especially to This Week
• Fixes for new screen sizes
• Fix for a problem where special reports would not display in some circumstances
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.1
2018-11-26
New in version 2.1:
The way data is handled by the app has been completely rewritten. This means:
• the app is now faster
• the white screen bug on the Daily picks has been fixed
• the Daily picks and This week will update more quickly
• the audio version should now be more reliable
2.0.3
2018-11-08
Version 2.0.3 has various bug fixes and performance improvements.
New in version 2.0:
• Updated designs for Daily picks and article screens
• Option to automatically download content on Wi-Fi or mobile data
• Streaming audio should start much faster now
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.2
2018-10-23
Version 2.0.2 fixes a crash.
New in version 2.0:
• Updated designs for Daily picks and article screens
• Option to automatically download content on Wi-Fi or mobile data
• Streaming audio should start much faster now
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.1
2018-10-17
Version 2.0.1 fixes a crash.
New in version 2.0:
• Updated designs for Daily picks and article screens
• Option to automatically download content on Wi-Fi or mobile data
• Streaming audio should start much faster now
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0
2018-10-16
New in version 2.0:
• Updated designs for Daily picks and article screens
• Option to automatically download content on Wi-Fi or mobile data
• Streaming audio should start much faster now
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
1.9
2018-09-26
New in version 1.9:
• Further performance improvements
• Fix for an issue where Universal Links did not work on iOS 12 in some circumstances
• Fix for an issue where users with a ‘+’ in their email address cannot log in
• Other bug fixes
Included in version 1.8:
• iOS 12 compatibility
• iTunes subscribers are no longer repeatedly asked for their iTunes password
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements