- Find publications from anywhere. Type a number like "36-2903" in Spotlight on your Home Screen, and tap the result to open that publication in AFI Explorer. Search works with the number alone, with or without spaces, and with legacy AF names, so "AFI 36-2903" finds DAFI 36-2903. - Open publications with Siri. Say "Open AFI 36-2903 in AFI Explorer" to go straight to it. - Ask questions with Siri and Shortcuts. Say "Ask AFI Explorer" to get an answer without opening the app. Siri reads the answer aloud with the cited publications, and you can pass the answer to other actions in your shortcuts. As in the Answers tab, AI-generated answers can contain mistakes, so check the cited publications. - Bug fixes and reliability improvements.

Search now stays on the Search tab instead of following you between tabs. Publication titles read in normal title case instead of all capitals. Answers come back formatted — headings, lists, and tables instead of plain text — and a new Included Publications view shows what Answers can draw from. Each answer now carries a reminder to check the official publication. On Mac, window sizing, the sidebar, and the Library's empty state are fixed. Also fixed: refreshing repeatedly no longer imports publications twice, bookmarks keep their state, and a failed first load offers a Try Again button.

You can now sort your saved publications in the library — find what you’re looking for faster, your way. Loading states now appear when opening bookmarks and detail views, so the app always feels responsive while content loads. Under the hood, I’ve made networking, downloads, and app launch more reliable.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Bug fixes and security improvements

improve support for pub citations

- You can now discover related publications right from any publication’s detail page - Source cards are now fully tappable for easier navigation - Improved card layouts for a more consistent, polished look - Various UI refinements for better alignment with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

- AI-powered answers now display with rich markdown formatting for a cleaner, easier-to-read experience - Discover trending publications right from the Home tab with our new Popular Publications section - Squashed bugs and polished up the app icon

We've made AFI Explorer better with improvements and fixes: Added comprehensive UI testing to ensure a smoother experience Enhanced error handling throughout the app for better reliability Publications now automatically refresh when you launch the app Fixed text overflow issues in publication cards for cleaner display Updated app icon with a fresh new look Thank you for using AFI Explorer! We're constantly working to improve your experience.

AFI Explorer has been rebuilt from the ground up for iOS 26 and macOS 26: • New AI Answers Tab: Ask questions about popular publications and get instant, intelligent responses • Redesigned Home Screen: Beautiful new interface featuring quick access to recently opened and updated publications • Enhanced Library View: Streamlined organization makes finding and managing publications easier than ever • Improved Search: Faster, more accurate search across the entire publication catalog • Modern Navigation: Refined tab-based interface optimized for both iPhone and Mac • Better Performance: Faster app launch, smoother scrolling, and improved responsiveness throughout • macOS Stability: Fixed navigation crashes and improved reliability on Mac

This update introduces a fully refactored implementation of ChatAFI, along with several security and performance improvements.

AFI Explorer is back with enhanced capabilities to streamline your Air Force publication access on iOS. Dive into the latest update where efficiency meets innovation, tailored for our Air Force personnel. What’s New: ChatAFI: Explore the new, powerful AI features in AFI Explorer! Chat with AI assistants that are trained on popular publications. Stay tuned for expanded document support! Enhanced Search Engine: Locate the exact AFI you need with our improved search functionality. Navigate through the vast library with ease and precision. Personalized Favorites: Mark and manage your go-to publications with our simplified favorites feature, ensuring the information you need is always at your fingertips. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with immediate synchronization to the e-publishing website, ensuring you have the latest version of each publication the moment it's available. Expanded Library: Access an extensive array of publicly releasable Air Force departmental publications and MAJCOM supplements directly through the app. User-Centric Design: Experience a seamless interface with user-driven enhancements, optimized for both new and experienced users. Your feedback is the cornerstone of our continuous improvement. Use the in-app feedback feature or drop us a line at feedback@afiexplorer.com to share your insights. Embrace the evolution of publication access with AFI Explorer – your trusted companion for up-to-date Air Force guidance.

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Thank you for using AFI Exploer! To support continued development and updates, please consider sharing your feedback and buying me a coffee (tap the Information icon to select an in-app purchase). This update includes severe bug fixes and general improvements. New features include: - Publications are now opened using QuickLook to provide improved usability - Use Markup to edit, highlight, and change publications - Favorites are now downloaded locally to the device for offline viewing. You can re-sync each downloaded publication at your convenience. - Improved feedback and support page - Optimized for iOS/iPadOS 15

This update includes sever bug fixes and general improvements. New features include: - Publications are now opened using QuickLook to provide improved usability - Use Markup to edit, highlight, and change publications - Favorites are now downloaded locally to the device for offline viewing. You can re-sync each downloaded publication at your convenience. - Improved feedback and support page - Optimized for iOS/iPadOS 15

This update includes: - Improved search feature lets you search through each publication by keyword, and tabulate the results. Similar to "ctrl + f" on your PC. - MAJCOM supplements now included! - AFROTC publications now included! - New sharing feature lets you use pubs across different apps - 'Text View' is a revolutionary new way to read publications, scaled to fit your device - Support for macOS - Bug fixes and general improvements Keep the feedback coming! Send suggestions to w_walker@icloud.com. Please consider leaving a review if you find this app helpful!

- minor UX/UI improvements - stability improvements and bug-fixes

- New feedback form - Enable multi-window support on iPad - New onboarding feature highlights - Bug fixes and general performance improvements

This update fixes an issue where the search function would not work. It also includes bug fixes and general app performance improvements.

This update includes a new information button for each publication to show the last action and date.

new secure endpoint mirror for data reliability

This update includes bug fixes and implements a new feature to favorite publications.

This update adds initial support for search within documents. More updates and features to come.

This update fixes an issue where the app would crash immediately on start. All Space Force and Air National Guard publications have been removed for the time being. A connection error will now show you when cached results are being shown instead of live results from e-publishing.af.mil. Please send feedback to w_walker@icloud.com