This one's for anyone who lives on our artist pages. New Features Artist pages now open with an animated video background, making browsing feel a lot more alive and immersive. Preview one of an artist's top songs right from their page, no extra taps required. The Dynamic Island now shows whatever song preview is currently playing, even with Needl in the background. Artists with an official logo or wordmark now show it right on their page. Adding to your collection or wishlist got a full rebuild: one button, three clear options. Search got rebuilt from scratch. Results now update in real time as you type, with filters to help you find exactly what you're adding. Improvements The For You view has a new look that makes it much easier to see what you already own from an artist. Your shelf now reflects your collection more accurately. Own every release, see every release. Missing one, see exactly which one. The streaming vs collection comparison view got a design refresh. Tapping a song to preview it now has a new animation and smoother transitions. Bugfixes General stability fixes and small corrections based on what we've been seeing under the hood. This release also includes: Bug Fixing. The little stuff you never see, but we do. Design Polish. iPad navigation got some extra love this time around. Behind-the-Scenes. Backend work to keep everything running smoothly. Engine Tuning. API improvements that should make things noticeably faster. Thanks for using Needl.

Say hello to the Community tab — a brand-new public feed where you can browse everyone's listening sessions, discover new artists, and hear short previews of the tracks people are spinning. Tap into an artist to get AI-powered insights — bio, trivia, and similar artists — right from the feed. Your profile got a major redesign: New layout and design throughout Follow other collectors and message them directly Full listening history, plus streaks to track your daily spins A listening heatmap so you can see your activity at a glance Streak notifications, so you never lose one you've been building Also in this release: Search now has its own tab — dig through your collection or look up new releases without leaving the app Mark records as Signed — a new toggle and badge for autographed copies Smarter wishlist search — new finds show up first instead of records you already own More accurate cover scanning — confirm the exact pressing and year before we show you a price A ton of bug fixes, UI polish, and smoother animations throughout the app Thanks for spinning with us!

NEW Browse Together Scan and browse records with a friend in real time. Hold your phones together or hop on FaceTime, and every find drops into one shared crate you both watch fill up live - with prices, dibs, and reactions built in. Records in 3D Tap "View in 3D" on any record in your collection to turn it into a real, rotatable object. Spin the sleeve, open the gatefold, and slide out the disc. Try Needl Instantly Scan a code in a record store to check a price in seconds - no app download required. Nearby Store Alerts Needl can now surface itself automatically when you're near a partnered record store. Profile, Reimagined Browse your collection and wishlist as a grid. Follow other collectors and explore what they own and want. Free for a Limited Time Records in 3D and Ask AI are free for everyone right now - no subscription required. IMPROVEMENTS - Smoother scrolling and refined, more readable backgrounds on album and wishlist pages - Simplified Insights for an easier-to-scan view of your collection stats - Richer in-store previews when scanning - track previews and collector demand counts - General UI and UX polish throughout the app - New animations and haptic touches on key screens FIXES - General bug fixes and performance improvements - Stability improvements throughout the app

This is our first big update since launch, focused on making Needl faster, more stable, and a lot more enjoyable to use. Here is everything that is new and improved. WHAT'S NEW - Rebuilt search, now powered by Apple Music. Search by artist, album, or name, browse full discographies, and add to your collection or wishlist in a tap. - Scan a barcode to add a record straight to your wishlist. - Add to your wishlist right from Price Check. - Push notifications, so you never miss new followers, messages, or activity. - Shared with You in Discover. See the records friends send you in Messages. - Explore other collectors. Browse anyone's collection and wishlist as a grid, a list, or a fun showcase view, now showing the real color of each record. - Needl is now available in more languages. IMPROVEMENTS - A faster, smoother app across the board, with less lag. - Price Check is quicker and easier to read. - A redesigned Discover with a cleaner monthly listening recap. - A reworked Pressed Monthly recap with story style slides and sharper artwork. - A redesigned profile, activity feed, friends' collections, and Apple Wallet card that feel more native. - A new in-app FAQ, so help is always a tap away. - Behind the scenes reliability and security improvements. BUG FIXES - Fixed app crashes for a more stable experience. - Fixed following, followers, and finding people. - Fixed sending messages. - Fixed missing artist and album artwork, including in Pressed Monthly. - Fixed invite and share links so they open the right place. - Fixed a visual glitch in the wishlist detail view. Thank you for being part of the early Needl community. Keep the feedback coming. It shapes what we build next.