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1.18.3
Sync overhaul
Sync overhaul: session reads and unreads write directly to the database as the single source of truth, removing parallel queues and duplicate broadcasts.
iCloud Reader and full articles are now enabled by default for new installs, with a “Refresh on startup” option to pull the latest articles every time Newsbin opens.
Session read overlay updates sidebar badges and the app icon count the moment you mark items read by scrolling.
Folder deletions are broadcast to nearby devices first, preventing deleted folders and feeds from being resurrected.
Hardened RSS parsing: feed HTML is sanitized against unsafe scripts and schemes, image URLs are restricted to http(s), and failed feeds are surfaced in the refresh status.
More reliable StoreKit restores: unfinished transactions are drained on launch and refreshes are coalesced, fixing repeated redelivery and auth prompts.
Faster Subscription screen and various localization and UI fixes.
1.18.2
YouTube and timestamp polish
YouTube feeds: alternate video links are detected and promoted to first-class video items.
“Time ago” labels use a rolling 24-hour and 7-day window for accuracy.
New item counts on refresh match what actually passes your filters.
Smoother sidebar rendering and faster badge updates.
Fixed an iPad duplicate subtitle and “Mark all read” restoring the focused article.
1.18.1
Stability release
Faster list refreshes and fewer duplicate items after large syncs.
Fixed background crashes by guarding database work while the app is suspended.
New per-folder and per-feed Archive action in the article toolbar.
Cleaned up orphaned feeds and duplicate folders left behind by deletions.
Large articles load via the JavaScript bridge after navigation, avoiding crashes.
1.18.0
Group by website
Group by Website: article list sections by source with favicon headers and one-tap mark-as-read.
Optional auto-read: website sections mark themselves read as you scroll past.
New Unreads settings panel and haptic feedback on common actions.
Nearby sync now uses history-based reconciliation — deletions stick, peers catch up after being offline.
More stable iCloud sync, faster startup, and broader localization.
Preserved read state on re-parse and fixed the “Icon Changed” alert on launch.
1.17.0
In-app browser
New in-app browser: open article links without leaving Newsbin (optional).
Snappier scrolling and faster, more accurate unread badges — including nested folders.
Article refreshes and database maintenance now run in the background.
Smoother sidebar and image loading with smarter favicon prefetching.
Fixed background-write crashes, a nearby-sync hang, and backup memory crashes.
1.16.4
Reinstall restore fix
Fixed grandfathered purchase restore after reinstalling Newsbin.
1.16.1
Restore fix
Fixed an issue where grandfathered users could not restore their purchase.
1.16.2
Restore fix, continued
Further fixes for grandfathered users restoring purchases.
1.16.0
Apple Watch companion
Apple Watch companion: browse feeds on your wrist with WatchConnectivity sync and background file transfer.
Nearby sync overhaul: resource-based transport, mutual invites, and phase sync.
Import deduplication via a new ID registry — no more duplicate articles.
More reliable CloudKit background sync with automatic change-token recovery.
Smarter RSS parsing, unified Blogger and Reddit parsers, faster launches.
Migrated app state to Swift’s Observation API for a snappier UI, plus visionOS tuning.
Fixed deletion propagation, sync timeouts, and thumbnail parsing issues.
1.15.1
Restore purchase fix
Fixed an issue where the “Restore Purchase” button was non-responsive.
1.14.0
Free to try
Newsbin is now free to try, with subscription and lifetime unlock options.
New Safari Extension for quickly adding feeds while browsing.
Zoom support for images and an updated app icon.
Resolved an async stutter, improved Blogger and Reddit parsing, and fixed RTL/LTR layout issues.
1.15.0
More reading options
More reading options and improved purchase messaging, plus bug fixes.
1.13.0
Deeper system integration
App Shortcuts, Dock quick actions, and Handoff support.
Improved video detection with fewer false positives.
Better reader-mode detection and batched media scanning.
Updated visionOS styles and expanded localizations with new notification options.
1.12.0
YouTube feeds
Full YouTube RSS support — follow channels like any other feed, with proper media detection.
Force refresh fully clears cached HTML for clean re-parsing.
More robust background syncing and iCloud message handling.
Reduced stale state, clearer error feedback, and updated localizations.
1.11.1
Discovery and polish
Faster, more reliable feed discovery, including redirected feed URLs.
More efficient, lifecycle-aware background media scanning.
Fixed an iPad double-title bug and iOS navigation glitches.
Parsers now skip non-article “demo” pages and fall back to RSS content.
Option to show or hide favicons, plus greatly improved French translations.
1.11.0
Widgets and Spotlight
Widgets on all supported platforms for quick access to your feeds.
System-wide Spotlight search to instantly find articles.
Vastly improved Apple Watch app with faster sync.
New folder support to group and organize feeds.
Major overhaul of article loading, caching, and display.
Better support for non-standard feeds and a large internal refactor.
1.10.4
Faster article loading
All-new HTML loading system with caching, deduplication, and prefetching.
Smarter feed parsing with fallbacks for unusual RSS and Atom formats.
Better video support with cleaner detection and improved thumbnails.
More robust Nearby syncing on a streamlined transport layer.
Cleaner titles and more accurate dates via improved normalization.
1.10.3
Clearer sync status
New sync status indicator with clearer iCloud and device sync feedback.
Refined onboarding with iCloud and nearby sync setup, plus restore-from-backup.
Smoother sidebar and toolbar animations, minor design tweaks, and fixes.
1.10.2
Speed for big libraries
Huge speed improvements for users with lots of feeds.
Edit tags directly with simple built-in tools.
Hide followed feeds that have no unread articles.
More accurate unread badges, improved notifications, and a refreshed article reader.
1.9.0
The big redesign
Complete redesign of Newsbin’s appearance, performance, and sync foundation.
Accent colors everywhere — customize tint, icons, and themes with iCloud sync.
New app icons in multiple color sets.
Redesigned two-column Settings and a dynamic sidebar for Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro.
Completely refactored iCloud and Nearby peer-to-peer sync, plus a new peer backup system.
Improved focus and keyboard navigation, refined toolbars, expanded localization.
Faster startup, smoother scrolling, and modern Swift 6 architecture under the hood.
1.8.4
Smart group fix
Fixed an issue that prevented smart groups from being deleted, plus minor improvements.
1.8.2
Performance patch
Addressed performance and stability issues.
1.8.0
Nearby device sync
Nearby Device Sync: sync articles, read states, and preferences directly between devices — even without iCloud.
Smarter, faster badges with atomic updates and local caching.
Manual sidebar sorting for followed feeds and smart groups.
Smoother animations and better media handling while reading.
Smarter date detection for more feed formats and a new modular logging system.
1.7.1
Badge and feed fixes
Fixed issues with badges, subtitles, and certain feeds.
1.6.2
Stability patch
Addressed stability and performance issues following the 1.6 release.
1.6.0
Ready for iOS 26
Fully updated for iOS 26, macOS 26, and visionOS 26.
Major performance boost from a re-engineered core foundation.
Reader mode now preserves audio, video, and rich embeds.
Smarter iCloud sync for settings, unread counts, and badges.
More viewing options, text size, and row size controls.
1.5.0
Full articles arrive
Read complete articles right inside Newsbin with the new reader mode — no more snippets or click-throughs.
Cleaner, easier-to-read formatting.
Force refresh for instant feed updates.
Faster, leaner, and more reliable overall.
1.4.2
Cleaner imports
More accurate validation when adding new feeds.
Smarter detection powered by improved pattern matching.
Cleaner and more reliable OPML imports, plus general polish.