Hi, I'm feeling better now. This update mainly focuses on fixes around playback (long-text playback / pause→resume) and Help (Intercom). Fix - Reduced cases where long-text playback stops or drains the battery by revising stall detection and recovery. - Fixed an issue where highlight tracking could break on wrapped lines (long text). - Fixed an issue where playback position, Now Playing, and usage-time tracking might not restore correctly after pausing and resuming. - Prevented cases where the position from another item could be restored/saved on resume, and where resume could happen twice. - Improved syncing of user info for Support Chat (Intercom) so it's correctly reflected before opening. - Added a timeout fail-safe when Ask Anything can get stuck on launch. - Fixed an issue where Instapaper imports could truncate article titles. - Improved stability by preventing exception crashes around playback position saving / the database. Most of these are small fixes, but I think stability and the overall experience have improved. If you enjoy the app, I'd be happy if you could leave a review. See you!

Hello, still feeling under the weather. This update focuses on fixes around translation and long-text display. Fix - Fixed an issue where canceling a translation could leave processing stuck; completion now always finishes even when canceled. - Reduced layout load when re-displaying or restoring long text to lessen freezes or shifted positions. - Prevented rare out-of-range accesses during neighbor prefetch while playing, reducing crashes. - Organized syncing and time formatting for user info sent to Intercom support chat so it reaches us correctly. These changes may be subtle, but overall stability should improve. If you enjoy the app, a review would make us happy. See you again!

Hi there, I'm a bit under the weather. This is an urgent follow-up to the previous update. - Fixed the crash on double-tap; added as an urgent hotfix. Fix - Fixed the crash when double-tapping. - Improved first-launch stability to reduce rare cases where the app couldn't start or would crash. - Serialized saving of playback position to stop resume positions from drifting even when position memory is off. - Stabilized paragraph formatting for text imported from Web/Share so blank lines and headings are less likely to be lost. - Prevented the UI from freezing when article loading times out, now returning a placeholder on failure. - Fixed a freeze while waiting for the reading list to initialize. - Fixed a rare crash on the pause-words settings screen and reviewed default values. Most noticeable change: when importing text from screenshots or the web, line breaks are added so the text is easier to read. Please give it a try. If you enjoy the app, we'd love a review. See you soon!

Hello, I'm a bit under the weather. This time we fixed small bugs. Fix - Improved stability around first launch to reduce rare cases where the app couldn't start or would crash. - Serialized saving the playback position so it no longer drifts even when position memory is off. - Made paragraph formatting more stable for text imported from the web or sharing, keeping blank lines and headings intact. - Prevented the UI from freezing when article loading times out; now a placeholder is returned on failure. - Fixed the screen freezing while waiting for the reading list to initialize. - Fixed occasional crashes on the pause-word settings screen and adjusted the default value. The most noticeable change: when you capture text from screenshots or the web, we now add line breaks so it's easier to read. Please give it a try. If you enjoy the app, we'd appreciate a review. See you again!

Hello, I'm running a slight fever. This update is a set of additional fixes. Aside from the iOS 16 issue fixes, the text is the same as last time. Fix - First-time install issue on iOS 16 - Resume behavior when playback position memory is off - Instapaper login - Centering the update banner - Text replacement fixes Change - Requests, questions, and help have moved to Intercom We made various small fixes, but the biggest change is the help service. We previously used Helpshift, but the contract ended, so we moved to a service called Intercom. This changes the screens and flow for sending requests or questions, and the help screen now looks different. Past history will disappear, but overall we think Intercom will be easier to use. We also fixed crashes and odd UI displays in various places. We also adjusted text replacement behavior and playback position memory behavior. If you enjoy the app, we'd be happy if you leave a review. See you again!

Hello, I'm feeling a bit of a headache. This time it's mainly fixes. Fix - Resume behavior when playback position memory is off - Instapaper login - Center alignment of the update banner - Text replacement fix Change - Moved requests/questions and help to Intercom We made various small fixes, but the biggest change is the help service migration. Until now we used Helpshift, but as the contract ended we moved to Intercom. This changes the screens and flow for sending requests or questions, and the help screen appearance. Previous histories are gone, but we believe Intercom will be easier to use. We also fixed crashes in various places and corrected odd UI displays. We further adjusted text replacement behavior and playback position memory behavior. If you like the app, we'd appreciate a review. See you again!

Hi there—my back pain is finally easing up. This release is a collection of small but important bug fixes focused on stability. Fixes - Fixed an issue where the initial screen failed to appear on iPad after the first-install walkthrough on older iOS versions. - Prevented playback from stopping in the background under specific edge conditions. - Made EPUB downloads more reliable. - Stabilized text editing so edits are not lost. - Improved stability when very long reading lists are displayed. - Fixed help videos that occasionally froze. We first addressed the iPad flow that would stall on older iOS versions right after the first-install screen. Next, we kept chipping away at the background playback bug so audio keeps going even under tricky conditions. We also hunted down the unstable behaviors around reading lists, text editing, and help videos to keep everything smooth. Overall this update is all about making the app steadier. If you enjoy the app, a quick review really helps us. See you again soon!

Emergency hotfix to keep background playback running smoothly. Fixes - Stopped playback from pausing in the background - Eliminated the overheating loop caused by repeatedly saving the playback position - Addressed several crashes across the app Improvements - Made it easier to disable automatic text pasting Implementing all the small improvements you send over in a snap sometimes spawns bugs just as quickly—that’s the trap of the AI era we fell into this time. Overall delivery speed keeps improving, but we still miss issues in our own testing. Sorry for the trouble. These were serious bugs, so we rushed out this fix. Hopefully background playback now stays stable. If you enjoy the app, we’d love a quick review. See you next time!

Hello, my winter clothes just arrived. For this update we focused on some low-key improvements. New - Toggle auto-scroll from Settings - Improved the Japanese onboarding explanation on the initial screen Fix - Fixed an issue where the article being played could shift after importing a web article First, you can now turn automatic scrolling on or off during audio playback from Settings. With this change, highlighting and scrolling can each be controlled separately. Next, and this was the most time-consuming part, we made a major refresh to the explanation screen shown right after you install the app. Voicepaper can be hard to explain and learn, so we kept revising the wording. We hope this makes it easier for new users to get started—please share it with friends who might be interested. If you're enjoying the app, we'd love it if you could leave a review. Talk to you again soon!

Hello, I'm happy the weather has been cooler lately. This update brings just a few small improvements. Improvements - Raised the text limit per list to 500 Fixes - Tap interactions on the text editing screen - Issue where "Remember playback position" would not turn off - Display problem right after creating a playlist - Sections that did not support Dark Mode - Adjustments to the paywall screen They are truly minor tweaks, but the main one is the fix for editing on the text screen. We previously added automatic scrolling to follow the reading position, but it caused inconvenience when tapping the text. We fixed that so the scroll position now aligns with the playback point when you tap. Everything else is minor polish. If you notice anything, please feel free to message us. If you enjoy the app, we would be grateful for a review. See you next time!

Burning the midnight oil with a quick maintenance update. This one focuses on small fixes. Improvements -Web text retrieval now completes entirely on the iOS device. -Improved the Voice Speed Change UI to make it quick. Fixes -Resolved scroll position shifts while editing text We recently changed the web text formatting pipeline so it now completes end-to-end on the iOS device. We also corrected a major scroll jump that occurred when editing text screens. Because this update arrives right after the last one, I'm re-sharing the previous release notes here as well. -- ver3.6.8 Improvements -Sped up downloads via Instapaper -Made sharing-based downloads more reliable -Sped up downloads via Evernote -Adjusted line breaks for Evernote downloads -Added playlist copy functionality -Added playlist editing tips -Joined multiple web pages (Plus version) Fixes -Saved text properly when sharing images -Removed extra leading line breaks when saving text If you enjoy the app, a review would mean a lot. See you again soon!

Hello! I'm still waking up early every day to keep building. Once again, this update is all about steady improvements. Improvements - Accelerated downloads via Instapaper - Stabilized downloads from the share sheet - Accelerated downloads via Evernote - Adjusted line breaks for Evernote imports - Added a playlist copy option - Added editing tips when managing playlists - Expanded Web parser to join multiple pages for Plus users Fixes - Resolved empty text when saving from image sharing - Removed unwanted leading line breaks when saving text First, downloads from Instapaper, Evernote, and the share button now run smoothly in the background, so you no longer have to wait on screen. Next, we added a playlist copy feature requested by users, making it easier to duplicate a list for memorization or personal customization. For paid users testing the improved Web parser, it can now merge multiple pages into one item. Finally, we fixed the bug that produced empty text when sharing images and addressed the issue where saved text started with an extra line break. If you enjoy the app, a review would mean a lot. See you again soon!

Hello! My daily routine is finally back on track. This update brings a handful of welcome improvements. Improvements - iOS 26 glass-style UI support - Notification when free listening time is fully restored - Option to keep text segments separate during consecutive camera captures Fixes - Optimized downloads imported via Instapaper - Fixed a crash when opening items from Dropbox - Addressed errors during web page text extraction First up, the app now embraces the glass UI introduced in iOS 26. I honestly didn't expect much at first, but after using it for a while I’ve grown to really like how clean it looks. We’ve also added a notification that lets you know the moment your free listening time is fully recharged. This came directly from user feedback—such a great idea that we just had to build it. Another user-driven improvement lets you decide whether consecutive camera captures should stay split instead of merging into one text. You can try it from the settings inside the camera capture screen. On top of that, we tightened up web article extraction and made a bunch of small tuning tweaks across the board. iOS 26 is still brand new, so if you spot any unexpected UI issues, please head to Settings => Feedback and let us know. We’ll jump on it right away. If you enjoy the app, a quick review would make our day. See you next time!

Hello! I’m getting my daily routine back on track. This update is another set of small but steady improvements. Improvements - Upgraded the article text extraction engine - Upgraded the playback speed adjustment button - Triple‑tap to start playback from a specified position Fixes - Faster Instapaper refresh First, we improved how titles and bodies are extracted when you share a web article or save via Instapaper. Until now we relied on the Pocket service’s engine, but since Pocket is shutting down we’ve built our own. I’ve been working on this recently. As a side benefit, because it’s our own implementation, we can tweak it ourselves. I’m optimistic that extraction accuracy will keep improving quickly. I’d also like to try things like using AI to remove extra boilerplate at the end and to reliably detect multi‑page articles—but I don’t yet know how much demand there is. If any site doesn’t extract well, please let me know from Settings → Feedback. I plan to iterate rapidly based on your input. We also made playback speed easier to fine‑tune. Previously you had to go into Settings, but now you can adjust speed directly from the text screen’s speed button. Other changes include faster Instapaper updates and, in addition to double‑tap, you can now triple‑tap to play from a chosen position. I originally learned iOS programming about 15 years ago to build a text‑to‑speech app. Because I use this app every day, I’m still highly motivated to keep improving it. Thanks to AI, I can now ship things I always wanted much faster—that’s fun, too. With your feedback the chances of making ideas real are higher than ever, so please feel free to send requests. If you like the app, a review would mean a lot. Thanks! See you next time!

Hello, I'm having trouble sleeping lately. This update includes some minor fixes. Fixes: - Improved Instapaper update process - Fixed empty playlist display bug First, I've made Instapaper updates faster and more stable. This issue was fixed thanks to detailed feedback from users who have been using this app for a long time. Thank you so much. Instapaper is a free read-later service for web articles. It's incredibly convenient when used with Voicepaper, so please give it a try. I've also fixed the display bug that occurred when playlists were empty. If you enjoy the app, we'd appreciate a review. See you next time!

Hello, I've been pulling an all-nighter fixing bugs. This update is mainly focused on bug fixes. Fixes: - Optimized app startup - Playlist position memory - Background playback position memory - Fixed crashes during Evernote auto-updates - Fixed crashes during Instapaper updates - Enhanced playback position memory - Improved high-quality voice download popup Bug fixes and new feature development for apps is challenging - just when you think you've fixed one issue, a new problem emerges. It's almost enough to make you cry. This time, I've particularly focused on fixing startup delays that occur when users have large amounts of data saved from older versions. I've been testing various scenarios, but there are so many different cases that it's difficult for me to test comprehensively on my own. If you're experiencing startup delay issues, please contact us through Settings => Feedback, and we'll resolve it. We'd really appreciate it if you could reach out. If possible, please also send us your data backup so we can reproduce and fix the issue on our end. I believe this update should resolve the issues, but if you still experience any problems, I want to fix them immediately. If you like the app, we'd be thrilled if you could leave us a review. Until next time!

Hello, I've been pulling an all-nighter fixing bugs. This update is mainly about bug fixes. Fixes: - Optimized app startup - Fixed crashes during Evernote auto-updates - Fixed crashes during Instapaper updates - Enhanced playback position memory - Improved high-quality voice download popup Bug fixes and new feature development for apps is challenging - just when you think you've fixed one issue, a new problem emerges. It's almost enough to make you cry. This time, I've particularly focused on fixing startup delays that occur when users have large amounts of data saved from older versions. I've been testing various scenarios, but there are so many different cases that it's difficult for me to test comprehensively on my own. If you're experiencing startup delay issues, please contact us through Settings => Feedback, and we'll resolve it. We'd really appreciate it if you could reach out. If possible, please also send us your data backup so we can reproduce and fix the issue on our end. I believe this update should resolve the issues, but if you still experience any problems, I want to fix them immediately. If you like the app, we'd be thrilled if you could leave us a review. Until next time!

Hello, the heat has been exhausting. This update brings detailed bug fixes and improvements. Improvements: - Support for navigation app interruptions - Completely redesigned update and release notes screens Fixes: - Icon bug when moving to top in list screen - Bug where audio stops when opening app during playback - Fixed split downloads from Instapaper - Fixed title issues when downloading from Instapaper - Enhanced playback position memory - Fixed behavior when playback position memory is off - Optimized app launch First, I've fixed Settings => Audio Mix so that Voicepaper's audio won't stop during Google Maps voice navigation interruptions. When set to "Mix with Other Audio," it now coexists with Google Maps voice navigation. I've also completely redesigned the update and release notes screens. This should fix issues where buttons wouldn't respond to taps, and makes them much more readable. Additionally, I've fixed various design bugs and download issues from Instapaper. I've also improved the behavior of the playback position memory toggle feature. Finally, I've optimized data processing during app launch, making startup much faster. If you enjoy the app, I'd be grateful for a review! See you next time!

Hello, it's been hot and tough lately. Well, this update brings bug fixes. Fixes: - Data overwrite bug when switching languages Improvements: - Instapaper behavior First, we've fixed a bug where initial data would be reinstalled when switching device languages. Next, we've improved Instapaper functionality including bulk update stability and list updates during downloads. Instapaper is a service that saves web pages for later reading. Since Pocket has ended, many users have migrated to Instapaper, so please give it a try. If you enjoy the app, we'd be happy to receive your review. See you again!

Hello, I bought a fan. Now, this update brings some pretty big improvements. Change - Auto-paste text behavior - Free playback gauge display - Free playback auto-recovery Fix - Audio interruption handling - Audio speed reset issue First, when you turn on auto-paste for copied text, it now automatically turns off after 30 minutes. Originally, you could turn it off by tapping the button again, but it was a bit confusing, so I decided to implement it this way. Also, the free version has 30 minutes of playback time, which now recovers at regular intervals. The playback time is also displayed with an easy-to-understand gauge. Additionally, I've fixed minor bugs like audio interruption handling and the issue where audio speed would reset. If you like the app, I'd be happy if you could leave a review. See you again!

Hello, it's been too hot and I'm feeling a bit worn out. This time, we have various bug fixes. Fix - Bug where HUD appears after using Instapaper - Instapaper auto-update - Instapaper duplicate article issues - Memory error crashes - Data addition crashes Change - Pull to Refresh now works even when articles are empty Recently, Pocket service ended. So I migrated to Instapaper as a service for importing web articles into Voicepaper. When I used Voicepaper with Instapaper, I discovered many small bugs and usability issues in the Instapaper integration, so I fixed them carefully for my own use. It's a simple service, but it's perfect for saving web articles and importing them into Voicepaper, so please give it a try. Also, I've fixed various crashes that were causing problems. If you like the app, I'd appreciate it if you could leave a review. See you again!

Hello, I can't wake up in the morning. Well, this time it's a simple improvement. - Camera and photo permission message improvements - Auto-play improvements when opening articles - Fixed clipboard lag The biggest improvement is the auto-play setting when opening text. This setting wasn't working properly when playlist repeat was on, so we fixed that. This issue was discovered through user feedback. Thank you! Other improvements include small message enhancements and lag fixes. If you like the app, we'd appreciate a review. See you again!

Hello, my reading has been lagging lately. Well, this is a simple but nice update. New - Enhanced automatic text paste Fix - Fixed crash on startup issue Previously, we added a feature that automatically pastes text from the clipboard when the app starts. This turned out to be more convenient than expected, so I was manually copying text from Mac and creating texts in Voicepaper, but I thought about automating this. So, while the list screen is open, it now reads the clipboard text every second and enables automatic paste if it's new text. This allows you to quickly import text from web articles open on your Mac into Voicepaper. Since copy-paste works between Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, it works perfectly with the automatic paste feature, so please try it. Honestly, it's so convenient that I'm amazed I didn't add this feature earlier. Thanks to user feedback for inspiring this idea. We've also fixed other minor bugs, including the rare crash on startup issue. If you like the app, we'd appreciate a review. See you again!

Hello, suffering from the summer heat! This is a modest update focused on fixes. Fix: - Fixed various crash issues. This update mainly focuses on app stability improvements. We've fixed crashes that occurred during audio skip and freezing issues during data writing, addressing various edge cases. By the way, we added a clipboard paste automation option in the previous update. This feature has been well-received, so we're considering evolving it further. We always welcome feedback on these features and more. If you like the app, we'd be happy if you could leave a review. See you again!

Hello, I'm feeling a bit AI-fatigued. Well, this time we have some nice improvements. New - Word (.docx) file support - Multiple file downloads from Files - .md, pdf, text, epub downloadable from Files and Dropbox - Auto-paste feature for copied text - Additional accessibility features Fix - Fixed multiple crash issues First, we've added support for Word files. You can convert and download them as text from various places like Files, Share, and Dropbox. Second, in recent updates, we added support for Markdown and docx, but there were some support gaps with Dropbox, so we've made all formats supported. By the way, from the Files button, you can access files from various services through installed apps like iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and OneDrive. I noticed this is quite convenient, so I've enabled multiple downloads to improve usability. Through Files, various services can be supported with installed apps. In addition to Box, you can also quickly import data from the recently popular Obsidian. Additionally, I've added an auto-paste feature for copied text. When doing continuous copy and paste operations, this is an option to automatically paste immediately after opening Voicepaper. I've placed it below the paste button. Finally, I've fixed various crash issues and added more VoiceOver accessibility support. If you like the app, I'd be happy if you could leave a review. See you again!