News: iOS

FBReader 3.8.18 for Android and 1.2.4 for iOS are now available. These releases include minor bug fixes and an important update to the DeepL translation API.

DeepL has deprecated the old API, and online translation will stop working in earlier FBReader versions after 1st November 2025. We strongly recommend updating to the latest version or switching the online translation feature to Google Translate.

The new iOS release is fully compatible with iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 series.

We’re excited to announce the release of FBReader 1.2 for iOS, featuring major improvements. To ensure a smooth experience, we’re rolling it out gradually and expect it to reach all users within the next seven days.

In this update:

• Full compatibility with iOS 18 and iPhone 16 devices
• Support for Readium LCP (DRM-protected ePub files)
• Upgraded rendering engine, now aligned with our apps on other platforms
• Minor UI enhancements, with notable improvements to the night mode
• Option to share anonymous usage data (you’ll be prompted for consent)

The maintenance update fixes the processing of length CSS properties (sizes, margins, etc.). It also resolves a few issues that might cause the app to crash or freeze.

The update fixes possible crashes during the continuous scrolling.

The renderer displays all the Unicode characters. Previously, only symbols with codes under 0x10000 were supported.

The routine update makes the app fully compatible with the recently announced iPhone 15 series. The SDK is updated to 0.99.6 with the same changes.

New features are coming later this year in FBReader 1.2.