2.0.2
2023-09-26
- Updated for iOS 17.
- Fixed a crash that affects some users upon launch.
2.0.1
2023-06-26
- Fixed crash when pressing Play to proofread under some conditions.
2.0.0
2023-06-20
Renamed app to "VDWrite".
1.7.12
2022-09-27
Fixed the problem with Ivona voices.
1.7.11
2022-09-23
- Added back the ability to rename documents.
1.7.10
2022-09-10
- Updated for iOS 16.
1.7.9
2022-08-13
- Fixed File Manager crash -- hopefully this finally does it!
1.7.4
2021-01-13
- Possible fix for freezing when launching for the first time. This has been reported by a few users but we could not reproduce it.
1.7.3
2020-09-28
- Updated for iOS 14.
- Fixed text selection issue for VoiceOver introduced in iOS 14.
- Text search results now wraps.
- Fixed document renaming from File Manager.
1.7.2
2019-11-13
- Speak word or sentence settings are now working.
- Speech cursor won’t disappear under the editing toolbar.
- Send text is now working.
- Remote audio control are enabled.
- Other minor bug fixes and enhancements.
1.7.1
2019-11-04
- Fixed a crash for iPads using iOS 12.
- Other minor bug fixes and enhancements.
1.7.0
2019-11-01
- Updated to support iOS 13.
- Support for dark mode.
- Fixed bug of iPads having multiple play buttons.
- Other minor bug fixes.
Over the next several months, we'll be updating Writer regularly. Please email us at support@voicedream.com about bug fixes and new features you would like to see.
1.6.1
2017-11-04
- Support for iPhone X.
- Better handle of large accessibility text sizes.
- Minor bug fixes and UI enhancements.
1.6.0
2017-10-08
- Updated for iOS 11.
If you enjoy Voice Dream Writer, please leave us a 5-star review in the App Store! Thanks.
1.5.2
2017-05-29
- Fixed NeoSpeech license issue.
- Minor enhancements and bug fixes.
1.5.1
2017-03-15
- Fixed problem with NeoSpeech voices.
1.5.0
2017-01-11
- Added rhyme search in Word Finder
- Improved meaning search results
- Improved Word Finder usability
- Cursor location more predictable
- Added option for toolbar to be always visible
- Text search and spellchecker go to first result after cursor
- Load ".md" Markdown files
- Listen to Help document while using an external keyboard
- Show keyboard commands (tap and hold Command key)
- Other minor enhancements and bug fixes
1.4.2
2016-09-26
- Fixed highlighting issue introduced in iOS 10.
1.4.1
2016-09-13
- Updated for iOS 10.
1.4.0
2016-03-31
• All premium voices are updated. Please update Voice Dream Reader to version 4 and download all purchased voices again.
• Support for iPad Pro.
• Minor bug fixes and enhancements.
1.3.2
2015-10-10
- Fixed crash in iOS 8
- Fixed issues with Ivona voices
1.3.1
2015-10-08
Do not update if you're running iOS 8.
• Support for 3D Touch
• Short Cuts from Home Screen
• Peek and Pop from File Manager
• Force Tap on Fast Forward Button to temporarily double reading speed
• Fixed issues with large accessibility font size
• Minor enhancements and bug fixes
1.3.0
2015-09-23
We have updated Voice Dream Writer for iOS 9, plus a few new features.
• Split-screen support for iOS 9.
• New free voice available in iOS 9: Alex.
• Support for iOS 9 keyboard shortcut bar.
• Support for iOS 9 Spotlight search (System-wide search from Home screen).
• Preview and print with multiple themes.
• Saving cursor location (local only and not synched through iCloud).
• Minor bug fixes and enhancements.
Note: in iOS 9, 3-finger swipe left or right to show or hide sidebars do not work with Accessibility Zoom enabled.
1.2.1
2015-06-11
- Fixed Add To Dictionary button for VoiceOver users.
- Minor bug fixes.
If you like Voice Dream Writer, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. Thank you!
1.2.0
2015-05-31
Version 1.2.0
- Added new fonts: Dyslexie and Inconsolata.
- Add misspelled word to dictionary so it won't be marked misspelled again.
- Fixed: Sometimes the last edits not saved.
- Fixed: Spellchecker crashes on correcting the last word.
- Fixed: iOS built-in voice freezing.
- Other minor bug fixes and enhancements.
1.1.2
2015-03-20
- Fixed issues running on iOS 8.2, including voice dictation crash.
1.1.1
2015-02-28
- IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a bug in iOS 8.2 that causes crashing with dictation. A fix will be out in a few days.
- Fixed issues with Acapela voices
1.1.0
2015-02-23
- Updated voices: please update Voice Dream Reader and download all voices again.
- Added keyboard shortcut for spellcheck: Command-semicolon.
- Arrow keys to move selected row in the Outline.
- Added "Close" file command in File Actions, keyboard shortcut of Command-W.
- Added option to mark misspelled words visually.
- Markdown special characters are lighter.
- Fixed: More stable when Speak Word When Typing is enabled.
- Fixed: Hide Word Finder button now works with VoiceOver on.
- Fixed: Actions on a word in Word Finder not longer disappear.
- Fixed: Double tap on spacebar to end sentence now speaks the sentence.
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements.
1.0.1
2015-01-29
• Now you can use the voices in Voice Dream Reader. Please update Voice Dream Reader and run it at least once.
• Bugs fixes
1.0.0
2015-01-21
• Initial release for all English-speaking countries.
• This version cannot use the voices in the Reader but the next update will.