"You do the math. You solve one problem, then the next, and if you solve enough problems, you get to come home." And that was Mark Watney from The Martian. It feels like Mark's words travelled beyond the closed doors of the NASA candidate program, all the way to the Pocket FM office. Choosing a series can be overwhelming. Is this one good? Or that one? So now, during onboarding, you can pick a few genres you love. We'll curate a list of series just for you. Less confusion, better picks. Problem one solved. Finding fresh voices can be tricky, at times. Some of you will now get early access to series by new and upcoming writers. We're calling it Stage. It's where you discover tomorrow's hits today, and support passionate creators with fresh ideas. We've also added a space to explore writer journeys, contest highlights, success stories, and more. Our way of encouraging more creators to write and build the next blockbuster. Problem two solved. We wanted to give users freedom to explore more series. Some of you may also get access to a Monthly Hour Pass, a set of hours every month that you can use on any series you like. Your time, your choice. Problem three solved. This week looked a lot like survival mode. Problems were identified. Solutions were calculated. Experiments were launched. Then came the real twist in the mission log: a few folks from the team were heading off on Valentine's Day leave. At that point, it wasn't just about shipping features; it was about making it home in time. So the team went full Watney: full throttle, zero distractions, problems solved, experiments rolled out. Mission successful. They get to go home now.

Refinement and optimizations for better stability.

Refinement and optimizations for better stability.

Improvements were made and bugs were squashed so that Pocket FM is even better for you.

- Bug fixes and Performance improvements.

The Grinch says it best: “If I can’t find something nice to wear, I’m not going.” Our app clearly took that to heart. After (probably) watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas, it demanded the same treatment. So, our designers gave it a festive makeover. You’ll now see the app dressed for the season; it's warm and smells like gingerbread. But then we watched Dr. Seuss' Grinch. And this line stayed with us: “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.” That sent us on a quest to find the little more. And we found it. Say hello to Recap. Before you hit play, you can now catch a quick, easy gist of the previous ten episodes. It's just enough to remind you who’s who, what changed, and why it all matters. No rewinding. No guessing. Just the story, neatly retold, so you can jump right back into the moment. This Christmas, we’ve paired a festive touch with something truly thoughtful. Because sometimes, the smallest change makes the biggest difference. Merry Christmas!

The Grinch says it best: “If I can’t find something nice to wear, I’m not going.” Our app clearly took that to heart. After (probably) watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas, it demanded the same treatment. So, our designers gave it a festive makeover. You’ll now see the app dressed for the season; it's warm and smells like gingerbread. But then we watched Dr. Seuss' Grinch. And this line stayed with us: “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.” That sent us on a quest to find the little more. And we found it. Say hello to Recap. Before you hit play, you can now catch a quick, easy gist of the previous ten episodes. It's just enough to remind you who’s who, what changed, and why it all matters. No rewinding. No guessing. Just the story, neatly retold, so you can jump right back into the moment. This Christmas, we’ve paired a festive touch with something truly thoughtful. Because sometimes, the smallest change makes the biggest difference. Merry Christmas!

The Grinch says it best: “If I can’t find something nice to wear, I’m not going.” Our app clearly took that to heart. After (probably) watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas, it demanded the same treatment. So, our designers gave it a festive makeover. You’ll now see the app dressed for the season; it's warm and smells like gingerbread. But then we watched Dr. Seuss' Grinch. And this line stayed with us: “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.” That sent us on a quest to find the little more. And we found it. Say hello to Recap. Before you hit play, you can now catch a quick, easy gist of the previous ten episodes. It's just enough to remind you who’s who, what changed, and why it all matters. No rewinding. No guessing. Just the story, neatly retold, so you can jump right back into the moment. This Christmas, we’ve paired a festive touch with something truly thoughtful. Because sometimes, the smallest change makes the biggest difference. Merry Christmas!

Today, we’re daring to challenge Ted Lasso’s famous goldfish theory. He says, "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. It's got a 10-second memory. Be a goldfish!" But we’re here to build experiences that stay with you far longer than that. This release is all about ease and convenience. The app now supports in-app Bluetooth device selection and AirPlay. You can toggle between paired Bluetooth devices right inside the app, and stream or mirror your favourite audio series across multiple devices. Some of you will also notice a new “Trailers for you” section on the homepage. It’s a big step toward helping you discover the series that match your taste. Watch video trailers, explore more confidently, and find your next favourite. We also want you to earn plenty of free coins with Streaks. But we know life and work sometimes get in the way. A small set of users can now restore a missed streak. This is an experiment, and if it performs well, we’ll roll it out to everyone. For clarity and transparency, we’ve added an Unfinished or Hiatus tag to all series that are incomplete and aren’t expected to progress soon. Simply put, these stories currently have no ending. And yes, a few bugs tried to challenge us to a match. They didn’t even know whether we were playing American football or British soccer, very Ted Lasso of them. Either way, they lost. We handled them. Update the app and tell us if these improvements stay with you for more than 10 seconds.

Today, we’re daring to challenge Ted Lasso’s famous goldfish theory. He says, "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. It's got a 10-second memory. Be a goldfish!" But we’re here to build experiences that stay with you far longer than that. This release is all about ease and convenience. The app now supports in-app Bluetooth device selection and AirPlay. You can toggle between paired Bluetooth devices right inside the app, and stream or mirror your favourite audio series across multiple devices. Some of you will also notice a new “Trailers for you” section on the homepage. It’s a big step toward helping you discover the series that match your taste. Watch video trailers, explore more confidently, and find your next favourite. We also want you to earn plenty of free coins with Streaks. But we know life and work sometimes get in the way. A small set of users can now restore a missed streak. This is an experiment, and if it performs well, we’ll roll it out to everyone. For clarity and transparency, we’ve added an Unfinished or Hiatus tag to all series that are incomplete and aren’t expected to progress soon. Simply put, these stories currently have no ending. And yes, a few bugs tried to challenge us to a match. They didn’t even know whether we were playing American football or British soccer, very Ted Lasso of them. Either way, they lost. We handled them. Update the app and tell us if these improvements stay with you for more than 10 seconds.

In the F1 movie, Sonny almost breaks down as he says, "Sometimes there's this moment in the car when everything goes quiet, my heartbeat slows, it's peaceful. And I can see everything, and no one...no one can touch me. And I'm chasing that moment every time I get in a car. I don't know when I'll find it again but man, I want to. Cause in that moment, I'm flying." At Pocket FM, we want to be your wings when you fly. When you drive, when you travel, when you’re on the road, we want to be right there with you, part of your journey. With this release, our focus has been on Car Mode and CarPlay. Car Mode now comes with simple controls and large, easy-to-tap buttons, so you can listen to your favourite series safely while driving. If you’ve downloaded episodes on your phone, you can now play them seamlessly on CarPlay. And yes! We’ve added Streaks to CarPlay too, so your daily streak continues even when you’re listening on the road. Fly. Drive. Listen. But safe. We’ll be with you through it all. And look at the audacity! Some pesky bugs showed up at our car window. Don’t worry, we wiped them clean.

In the F1 movie, Sonny almost breaks down as he says, "Sometimes there's this moment in the car when everything goes quiet, my heartbeat slows, it's peaceful. And I can see everything, and no one...no one can touch me. And I'm chasing that moment every time I get in a car. I don't know when I'll find it again but man, I want to. Cause in that moment, I'm flying." At Pocket FM, we want to be your wings when you fly. When you drive, when you travel, when you’re on the road, we want to be right there with you, part of your journey. With this release, our focus has been on Car Mode and CarPlay. Car Mode now comes with simple controls and large, easy-to-tap buttons, so you can listen to your favourite series safely while driving. If you’ve downloaded episodes on your phone, you can now play them seamlessly on CarPlay. And yes! We’ve added Streaks to CarPlay too, so your daily streak continues even when you’re listening on the road. Fly. Drive. Listen. But safe. We’ll be with you through it all. And look at the audacity! Some pesky bugs showed up at our car window. Don’t worry, we wiped them clean.

Our team booked tickets to a new release and walked into a multiplex. Thirty-five minutes in, we were bored, the movie just wasn’t it. So, we walked into another screen with the same ticket. That one turned out to be worse. Still hopeful, we gave it one last shot. This time, it was a superhero movie, and we loved it. And that’s exactly what inspired us to create the Pocket FM subscription. One simple plan that gives you access to the best of Pocket FM. Listen more, unlock more, and enjoy the ultimate audio series experience. This is a phased rollout. If you don’t see it yet, something even better’s cooking for you. Download the latest update and see for yourself.

As Ernest Hemingway put it, “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” That spirit is in Pocket FM’s DNA! We are better today than we were yesterday, and tomorrow, better than we are today. And this release shall say it all. Auto-login is here! Whether you get logged out by accident or you’re installing the app after that much-needed break, your previous login details will be fetched automatically, letting you jump into the app in a snap. Woah! That rhymes. We have also reimagined a brand new way to control playback speed and sleep timer! Curious how it looks? Download the update now. Hint: Remember vinyl records? Or those DJ console jogwheels you’ve secretly wanted to give a spin? This is a phased release, so not everyone can see it yet. Don’t worry, it’s coming to all soon!

As Ernest Hemingway put it, “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” That spirit is in Pocket FM’s DNA! We are better today than we were yesterday, and tomorrow, better than we are today. And this release shall say it all. Auto-login is here! Whether you get logged out by accident or you’re installing the app after that much-needed break, your previous login details will be fetched automatically, letting you jump into the app in a snap. Woah! That rhymes. We have also reimagined a brand new way to control playback speed and sleep timer! Curious how it looks? Download the update now. Hint: Remember vinyl records? Or those DJ console jogwheels you’ve secretly wanted to give a spin? This is a phased release, so not everyone can see it yet. Don’t worry, it’s coming to all soon!

As Ernest Hemingway put it, “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” That spirit is in Pocket FM’s DNA! We are better today than we were yesterday, and tomorrow, better than we are today. And this release shall say it all. Auto-login is here! Whether you get logged out by accident or you’re installing the app after that much-needed break, your previous login details will be fetched automatically, letting you jump into the app in a snap. Woah! That rhymes. We have also reimagined a brand new way to control playback speed and sleep timer! Curious how it looks? Download the update now. Hint: Remember vinyl records? Or those DJ console jogwheels you’ve secretly wanted to give a spin? This is a phased release, so not everyone can see it yet. Don’t worry, it’s coming to all soon!

As Ernest Hemingway put it, “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” That spirit is in Pocket FM’s DNA! We are better today than we were yesterday, and tomorrow, better than we are today. And this release shall say it all. Auto-login is here! Whether you get logged out by accident or you’re installing the app after that much-needed break, your previous login details will be fetched automatically, letting you jump into the app in a snap. Woah! That rhymes. We have also reimagined a brand new way to control playback speed and sleep timer! Curious how it looks? Download the update now. Hint: Remember vinyl records? Or those DJ console jogwheels you’ve secretly wanted to give a spin? This is a phased release, so not everyone can see it yet. Don’t worry, it’s coming to all soon!

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

- Bug fixes and Performance Improvements

- Bug fixes and Performance Improvements

Our developers walked an extra mile. You can now tap the rank tag on a series to jump straight to the Top 50 list. And while at it, they gave the whole app a power-up. Codes in, bugs out! The office echoed with the clatter of keys. All features got a performance boost. The app is now smoother than ever. In the same vein as the Ranger spacecraft question in Interstellar, "Every time we push her past the limit, replace her parts, rebuild her engines… is she the same ship that left Earth?" Is this just an update or a fresh way to experience Pocket FM? You can find it for yourself.

Our developers walked an extra mile. You can now tap the rank tag on a series to jump straight to the Top 50 list. And while at it, they gave the whole app a power-up. Codes in, bugs out! The office echoed with the clatter of keys. All features got a performance boost. The app is now smoother than ever. In the same vein as the Ranger spacecraft question in Interstellar, "Every time we push her past the limit, replace her parts, rebuild her engines… is she the same ship that left Earth?" Is this just an update or a fresh way to experience Pocket FM? You can find it for yourself.

After a long day at work, the devs team was heading back home. Blame the tedious traffic, one of them asked, "Do you know a shortcut?" Light-bulb moment! "What if we add shortcuts to our app?" You can now do a spotlight search on your devices to find shortcuts like Continue Playing, Search and Downloads. It will help you skip the taps, jump to your favourite actions, and get things done quicker. Some bugs, as usual, tried to sneak in. Caught in action, they tried to flee. But we have got some runners in the house. We chased down the bugs and fixed them.

After a long day at work, the devs team was heading back home. Blame the tedious traffic, one of them asked, "Do you know a shortcut?" Light-bulb moment! "What if we add shortcuts to our app?" You can now do a spotlight search on your devices to find shortcuts like Continue Playing, Search and Downloads. It will help you skip the taps, jump to your favourite actions, and get things done quicker. Some bugs, as usual, tried to sneak in. Caught in action, they tried to flee. But we have got some runners in the house. We chased down the bugs and fixed them.

After a long day at work, the devs team was heading back home. Blame the tedious traffic, one of them asked, "Do you know a shortcut?" Light-bulb moment! "What if we add shortcuts to our app?" You can now do a spotlight search on your devices to find shortcuts like Continue Playing, Search and Downloads. It will help you skip the taps, jump to your favourite actions, and get things done quicker. Some bugs, as usual, tried to sneak in. Caught in action, they tried to flee. But we have got some runners in the house. We chased down the bugs and fixed them.