The release 3.0 postponed till end of January 2019. New beta is already on the Google Play. In addition to built-in TTS this version adds

• New file picker feature: you can open files directly from FBReader using your preferred file browser look & feel
• New LitRes store integration in the network library. Not all features of old catalogue are ported, so both catalogues are still available. The main advantages of the new catalogue are:
  • Always correct prices
  • The basket synchronised with the LitRes site and between devices
  • PDF books are visible in the catalogue, purchase/download will be available soon

2.9 is the final subseries in 2.x series. FBReader 3.0, the biggest update since 2016, will be released by the New Year. Version 2.9 does not introduce any new features, but it is built with the latest Android tools, that will be used for 3.0. So if your device is compatible with 2.9, it will be compatible with 3.0 too.

Since 2.9 we release new versions for Android 4.1 and higher. For 4.0.* devices 2.8.13 is the latest version at the moment. We will release critical updates for old devices, if necessary. MIPS and ARMv5 processors are not supported anymore as well.

Fixed in version 2.9:

• Notification issues on Android 8.* and 9.* devices
• Page turning animation freezes
• Sporadic skipping of pages
• Possible crash during synchronization on Android Go devices