Narrata: Listen to Articlesv1.1

Released September 20, 2026Major

iOS

The latest major update introduces significant functional expansion, including EPUB support and library search capabilities. As this release lacks sufficient post-launch performance data, the impact remains neutral. Future assessments will focus on whether these additions improve retention metrics.

What changed

New featureAdded Up Next queue for continuous article playback
UXRedesigned full-screen player with easier access to controls and artwork
New featureAdded support for importing and listening to EPUB books
UXExpanded reader customization with new paper styles, fonts, and text sizes
LocalizationAdded support for Polish, Ukrainian, and Spanish languages
PerformanceImproved web and PDF import accuracy and title recognition
New featureAdded library search functionality for titles, highlights, and full text
UXAdded in-app issue reporting from Reader or Settings
PerformanceFixed playback, saved positions, iCloud sync, and downloads
PerformanceGeneral stability improvements

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

New feature
The addition of the Up Next queue and EPUB support expands the core utility for long-form content consumption.

What didn't

Performance
no evidence
The current dataset lacks user feedback or telemetry confirming the efficacy of the fixes for iCloud sync and playback stability.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize monitoring of the new in-app issue reporting tool to capture user sentiment regarding the redesigned player controls.
Assess the impact of the expanded reader customization options on session duration to determine if these features drive higher engagement.
Validate the accuracy of the improved web and PDF import logic through targeted user surveys or error rate tracking.

Original release notes

More ways to listen. More ways to make reading yours.

• Up Next queue. Line up articles in the order you want. When one finishes, the next begins automatically.

• A new full-screen player. Redesigned around your listening, with cover artwork and easy access to your voice, speed, sleep timer, AirPlay, and queue.

• EPUB books. Import a book, listen continuously across chapters, and navigate with Contents in the Reader.

• Your page, your way. Choose from six paper styles, eight reading fonts, and seven text sizes. Your choices sync across devices.

• Three new app languages. Polish, Ukrainian, and Spanish join English, German, and French.

• Better article and PDF imports. More complete text from web links, less clutter, and better recognition of PDF titles, headings, and chapter outlines. Narrata now lets you know when an article appears incomplete.

You can also search your library by title, highlights, or full text, and report an issue directly from the Reader or Settings.

This update includes fixes for playback, saved listening positions, iCloud sync, downloads, and general stability.