Elisa Kirja Reading App 5.5.6

version 5.5.6

Apr 9, 2024
Version 5.5.6
- Fixes a bug where aubiobook playback started automatically
- Improvements to UI
- Improving login and logout functionality

version 5.5.5

Mar 21, 2024
Version 5.5.5
- Minor fixes for player UI
- Other small improvements

version 5.5.3

Jan 29, 2024
Version 5.5.3
- Smart Search Bar. You can use keywords to search books from your own shelf.
- Other minor fixes and improvements.

version 5.5.2

Dec 18, 2023
Version 5.5.2
- Minor fixes and improvements

version 5.5.1

Dec 11, 2023
Version 5.5.1
- Fixes bookmarks in audiobooks
- Other minor improvements

version 5.5.0

Dec 4, 2023
Version 5.5.0
- Dark Theme now supported!
- Customize the Home view with your own book collections
- New Bookshelf with grid and list layouts
- Fixes highlights in e-books
- Minor improvements and fixes

version 5.4.9

Nov 15, 2023
Version 5.4.9
- New haptic feedback for buttons
- Improved chapter jump functionality in audio player
- Fixes for offline playback
- Minor fixes for a book completed view
- A completed book starts from the beginning if it's opened
- Other minor fixes and performance improvements

version 5.4.8

Oct 16, 2023
Version 5.4.8
- Fixes an issue where playback could start automatically when opening the app
- Fixes an issue where a summary view was not always shown when a book did end
- Fixes for the sleep timer
- Other minor fixes and improvements

version 5.4.7

Sep 26, 2023
Version 5.4.7
- Improves ebook downloads
- Fixes to playback times in audio player widget
- Improves book opening in audio player
- There are small UI improvements all around the app
- Fixes an issue where bookmarks could not be removed
- Support Play/Pause button in wired headsets
- Fixes mixed book descriptions

version 5.4.6

Aug 31, 2023
Version 5.4.6
- Fixes for downloading books
- Fixes for adding books to a shelf

version 5.4.5

Aug 3, 2023
Version 5.4.5
- Fix an issue that caused downloaded audiobooks to not be able to play. (-7 Error) If problem persists, please re-download the book.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

version 5.4.4

Jun 27, 2023
Version 5.4.4
- Fixes a Listen button in Discovery view.
- Fixes a summary view when a book completes.
- Fixes for an audiobook's table of content.
- Other small improvements and fixes.

version 5.4.3

Jun 13, 2023
Version 5.4.3
- Minor fixes for CarPlay
- Fixes for bookmarks and highlights
- Landscape reading for E-Books supported in iPhone
- Fixes an issue where app could crash when tapping play after a long idle period
- Other minor fixes

version 5.4.2

May 31, 2023
Version 5.4.2
- New login
- Small improvements and bug fixes

version 5.4.1

May 16, 2023
Version 5.4.1
- Fix an issue where a sync failure resulted on empty bookshelves
- Fixed a crash

version 5.4.0

May 11, 2023
Version 5.4.0
Improved audiobook interruption experience when a notification comes.
Now minimum iOS version is 15.5 and above
Minor improvements and fixes

version 5.3.10

Apr 30, 2023
Version 5.3.10
Bug fixes

version 5.3.8

Apr 26, 2023
Version 5.3.8
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

version 5.3.7

Apr 13, 2023
Version 5.3.7
Fixes an issue with iOS 12 audio player

version 5.3.5

Apr 3, 2023
Version 5.3.5
- Fix Bluetooth and headset forward and backwards button functionality.
- Fix an issue where last location might disappear.
- Fix an issue that make certain books to not show on the shelf.
- Stability improvements and other bug fixes

version 5.3.4

Mar 24, 2023
Version 5.3.4
- Fix an issue where purchased books might not show in the bookshelf.

version 5.2.0

Aug 15, 2022 Version 5.2.0
• Improvements and fixes done for iPad users
• Fixed issues related with syncing own shelf after adding or removing books
• Fixed some cases where purchased book was failing to open
• Fixed an issue where playback might start automatically after resuming to the app
• Fixed an issue where Audiobooks might restart from the beginning losing last location
• Fixed an issue where playing an audiobook that reached the end will keep its position on the end
• Other minor fixes and improvements

version 5.1.0

May 18, 2022 Version 5.1.0
Improves performance with large book collections.
Improves zooming of ebook pages.
Fixes issues experienced when opening books and saving last reading locations.

version 5.0.4

Feb 18, 2022 Version 5.0.4
You can sort books by name, author's name, date when you added a book to a bookshelf and date when you last read a book.
There's a new filter, which makes it easier to manage a large collection of books.
Fixes a minor layout issue on iPad split screen use and with some older phone models.
Adds a close button to a news view for iOS 12 users.

version 4.3.7

Nov 9, 2021 Version 4.3.7
Fixes a bug in a downloaded audiobook's table of contents. Opening a book might have resulted an error or the playback could have started always from the beginning of the book because of the bug.

version 4.3.6

Nov 5, 2021 Version 4.3.6
Fixes an issue where an audiobook's table of contents showed duplicate chapters.

version 4.3.5

Nov 2, 2021 Version 4.3.5
This update brings AirPlay support!
Improves audio player and fixes some bugs.
Fixes an issue where the bell icon did not open the News on a first tap.
Other small improvements and bug fixes.

version 4.3.4

Oct 13, 2021 Version 4.3.4
Fixes an issue where finished books were shown in Home's "Continue Reading" section.
Fixes an issue where some books were disappearing from Home's "Start Reading" section.
Fixes and improvements for an audio player.
Fixes for sleep timer.
Fixes an issue where a "subscription error" was incorrectly shown for owned books.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

version 4.3.3

Sep 27, 2021 Version 4.3.3
An icon shows if a book is bought.
A book description is expandable.
Some small improvements in the user interface.

version 4.3.2

Sep 14, 2021 Version 4.3.2
- Home view stripes will have a "Show all" button if the list is longer than 10 books.
- Fixed "Shortcut Actions" and an issue that after deleting Audio bookmarks they will re-appear eventually.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

version 4.3.1

Aug 30, 2021 Version 4.3.1
• Now you can see and edit your own contact email when you need help from customer service.
• Minor improvements and bug fixes.

version 4.3.0

Aug 5, 2021 Version 4.3.0
We support CarPlay! It works with iOS 14 devices.
You can recommend any book to a friend using a new Share functionality.
E-Books have Text-To-Speech functionality.
We made improvements to a book detail view.
We also fixed some bugs and made small improvements.

version 4.2.7

Jun 7, 2021 Version 4.2.7
- Fixed an issue that could cause a "Book download limit error" to be shown incorrectly after login and trying to open a first book.
- Fixed an issue where audiobook player could stop working after long period of inactivity.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

version 4.2.6

May 26, 2021 Version 4.2.6
- New visual indicator for the books you own, now you can distinguish what books you bought and which ones are under subscription model!
- Get notified before a book is going to be removed from the subscription collection!
- Quick Actions has been added to the App! Long press Elisa Kirja App icon to see them!
- E-book images now are zoomable! Pinch to zoom or double tap image on the page.
- Fixed an issue when trying to resume playback from Apple Control Center didn't work.
- Fixing issues that some books could not be opened after user switched to different account.
- UI Fixes for iPad
- Fixed crash experienced in Settings.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

version 4.2.5

May 6, 2021 Version 4.2.5
- Minor UI improvements.
- FAQ has been renewed and it's content is more relevant.
- Fix an issue that "Edit profile" button was not showing the correct page.
- Fix an issue that notification was not presenting it's content correctly but just opening the app.
- Fixes for the new sleep timer.

version 4.2.5

6 May 2021 Version 4.2.5
- Minor UI improvements.
- FAQ has been renewed and it's content is more relevant.
- Fix an issue that "Edit profile" button was not showing the correct page.
- Fix an issue that notification was not presenting it's content correctly but just opening the app.
- Fixes for the new sleep timer.

version 4.2.4

Apr 22, 2021 Version 4.2.4
Some UI components has been renewed.
Fix a bug that some downloaded books was deleted when user did logout and back in or after an app update.
Fix an issue that was causing the download progress circle to not be updated.
Multiple minor bug fixes and other improvements

version 4.2.2

Mar 24, 2021 Version 4.2.2
- You'll see some recommendations what to read next when you have finished a book. You may also write a review at the same time.
- Fixed multiple E-Book issues related with image scaling and table of content for certain E-Books
- Fixed an issue that home view was not fully loaded when coming back from Offline.
- Fixed an issue that News was partially hidden under the Mini Player bar.
- Fixed couple of crashes and minor bugs.

version 4.2.0

Mar 5, 2021 Version 4.2.0
• New design for book covers in Home view and Own shelf.
• E-books are coming soon to subscription model! This version includes full support to read E-Books as part of the subscription model!
• New recommended books available inside Home view.
• Bottom bar quick access to latest read or listened book got new design. Always easy access to current book in reading or listening wherever you are in the app.
• Fixed a crash for iPads when tapping the Bell icon in home.
• Other general improvements and minor bug fixes.

version 4.1.10

Feb 17, 2021 Version 4.1.10
Fixes an issue where adding book to a bookshelf sometimes failed and user was logged out.

version 4.1.9

Feb 5, 2021 Version 4.1.9
Better app performance for acconts that have big amount of books.
Now the links that are in some News open the default browser successfully.
Hide the Home Bar while reading an E-Book
Fix: News are now correctly loaded during the login process.
Fix: Some outdated news was still shown after expired time.
Fix: Some application crashes and minor bug fixing

version 4.1.8

Jan 26, 2021 Version 4.1.8
- Fix an issue that was causing bookmarks to not be shown for some E-Books
- Other minor bug fixes and general improvements

version 4.1.7

Jan 13, 2021 Version 4.1.7
- Improvements in audio player for better user experience.
- Improve app responsiveness for users with big amount of books.
- Fix an issue that the audio was continuing playing after bluetooth speaker/headset was turned off.
- Improve the efficiency on the way books are removed from bookshelf
- Fixed some crashes experienced with some devices.
- Fixed an issue that the player will continue playing when user logout.
- Fixed an issue that might not open correctly the selected news article.
- Fix other minor issues.

version 4.1.6

Jan 7, 2021 Version 4.1.6
- Minor bug fixes

version 4.1.5

Dec 15, 2020 Version 4.1.5
Support swipe gesture in Discovery tab to navigate back.
New audiobook speeds 0.9 and 1.1 have been added
Support split screen view for iPads
Support for remove books from bookshelf also when offline
Fix an issue that might cause the news to not update until app is restarted.
Fixing an issue that opening an ebook results in a blank white screen in some devices.

version 4.1.4

1 Dec 2020 Version 4.1.4
Support for key shortcuts when using iPad external Keyboard
Fixed an issue that app could not open external .epub files correctly
Fixed some issues in E-Book reader.
Fixed some issues in AudioPlayer

version 4.1.4

Dec 1, 2020 Version 4.1.4
Support for key shortcuts when using iPad external Keyboard
Fixed an issue that app could not open external .epub files correctly
Fixed some issues in E-Book reader.
Fixed some issues in AudioPlayer

version 4.1.3

Nov 19, 2020 Version 4.1.3
- Add a call to action button when the "Start reading" list is empty
- Minor bug fixes

version 4.1

Oct 21, 2020 Version 4.1
- Fixes for snooze timer.
- Other minor fixes.

version 4.1

21 Oct 2020 Version 4.1
- Fixes for snooze timer.
- Other minor fixes.

version 4.0.7

Oct 7, 2020 Version 4.0.7
• Fixes for some users that experienced login problems.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the app to stop when listening some specific audiobooks.
• Fixed an issue where feedback was not reaching its correct destination.

version 4.0.6

Sep 24, 2020 Version 4.0.6
• added support for seek, next and previous chapter actions for headsets
• added a popup telling if a book has an updated version available
• fixed an issue that caused the password reset from not functioning for some users
• fixed an issue that caused some of the views not refreshing when the disconnected network went back online
• fixed some visual glitches for iOS 14 users

version 4.0.5

Sep 14, 2020 Version 4.0.5
• Added support for multiple headphones which buttons wasn't earlier working with audiobook listening
• Fixed an issue that caused wrong content showing in boookshelf when switching users in same device
• Fixed issues to feedback form that the checkbox to get contacted by customer service was not showing on the newest iOS updates
• Other minor fixes to improve audiobook player

version 4.0.4

Sep 9, 2020 Version 4.0.4
What's new in 4.0.4

- Fixed an issue where some devices was pausing the audiobook playback when the screen was locked.
- Fixed an issue that might lead to lose the last listened location, causing the book to start from the beginning.
- Send Feedback button now works again.

version 4.0.3

Sep 3, 2020 Version 4.0.3
Brand-new audiobook player is here! This update will make audiobook listening smoother than ever.

• 4.0.3 included some bug fixes to new audiobook player
• Nice renewed audiobook player design.
• Listen audiobook now instantly without waiting for download to finish. Attention! Update will remove earlier downloaded audiobooks from your device to free up the disk space.
• You can still download books to your device from book details page (…)-menu before going to trip, cabin, boat, etc. When network connection is not available or very poor.
• Totally renewed audiobook navigation between chapters. Easy way to browse the book and see time left in the chapter and whole book.
• Easy access to all chapters, bookmarks or back to beginning of the book from new table of contents.
• Now you can listen audiobooks while browsing your bookshelf, new books in the catalog or latest news. Always easy access to latest audiobook you are listening.
• Isn’t the book you just bought visible in your bookshelf? Update Home and Bookshelf views now easily by swiping down from the top.

version 4.0.1

Aug 28, 2020 Version 4.0.1
What's new in 4.0.1
- Fix a bug that was causing some network issues.

What's new in 4.0
Brand-new audiobook player is here! This update will make audiobook listening smoother than ever.
• Nice renewed audiobook player design.
• Listen audiobook now instantly without waiting for download to finish. Attention! Update will remove earlier downloaded audiobooks from your device to free up the disk space.
• You can still download books to your device from book details page (…)-menu before going to trip, cabin, boat, etc. When network connection is not available or very poor.
• Totally renewed audiobook navigation between chapters. Easy way to browse the book and see time left in the chapter and whole book.
• Easy access to all chapters, bookmarks or back to beginning of the book from new table of contents.
• Now you can listen audiobooks while browsing your bookshelf, new books in the catalog or latest news. Always easy access to latest audiobook you are listening.
• Isn’t the book you just bought visible in your bookshelf? Update Home and Bookshelf views now easily by swiping down from the top.

version 4.0

Aug 27, 2020 Version 4.0
Brand-new audiobook player is here! This update will make audiobook listening smoother than ever.
• Nice renewed audiobook player design.
• Listen audiobook now instantly without waiting for download to finish. Attention! Update will remove earlier downloaded audiobooks from your device to free up the disk space.
• You can still download books to your device from book details page (…)-menu before going to trip, cabin, boat, etc. When network connection is not available or very poor.
• Totally renewed audiobook navigation between chapters. Easy way to browse the book and see time left in the chapter and whole book.
• Easy access to all chapters, bookmarks or back to beginning of the book from new table of contents.
• Now you can listen audiobooks while browsing your bookshelf, new books in the catalog or latest news. Always easy access to latest audiobook you are listening.
• Isn’t the book you just bought visible in your bookshelf? Update Home and Bookshelf views now easily by swiping down from the top.

version 3.5.9

Jul 16, 2020 Version 3.5.9
Fix a crash when trying to download a big size Audiobook.

version 3.5.8

May 18, 2020 Version 3.5.8
• Open Profile Page without need to login again
• Some improvements in Feedback and Support
• Fixed book cover images not showing when offline mode

version 3.5.7

Apr 20, 2020 Version 3.5.7
Fixed a bug that caused an Audiobook bookmark to be reseted to 0, losing the position saved by it.

version 3.5.6

Apr 2, 2020 Version 3.5.6
• Fixed pause button to work correctly on Apple EarPods
• Other bug fixes and improvements

version 3.5.5

Mar 19, 2020 Version 3.5.5
• Improved audiobook listening with bluetooth devices
• Text highlighting fixed for e-books
• Audiobook listening now usable also when using landscape mode for iPads
• Other bug fixes and improvements

version 3.5.4

Mar 3, 2020 Version 3.5.4
- 'More' tab has been updated
- Fixed a bug where page number was not automatically updated
- Fixed a bug where audio would keep playing even after leaving the book
- Minor bug fixes

version 3.5.3

Feb 12, 2020 Version 3.5.3
• Fixed a bug where book reading progress could reset and might not update correctly to multiple devices
• Bug fixes

version 2.4.5

version 3.5.7

20 апр. 2020 г. Version 3.5.7
Fixed a bug that caused an Audiobook bookmark to be reseted to 0, losing the position saved by it.

version 3.5.8

18 mai 2020 Version 3.5.8
• Open Profile Page without need to login again
• Some improvements in Feedback and Support
• Fixed book cover images not showing when offline mode