Reading sessions feel right now. • The End button actually ends your session and stops the timer, even after a restart. • Live duration ticks as you read. • Log a past session manually, or swipe to delete. • Pages read and current page are now separate fields in the End Session sheet. Safer library. • Fixed a rare bug that could hide books after an update. Any affected books will return automatically on launch. Clearer iCloud sync. • A new onboarding step explains how your library syncs across iPhone and iPad. • The library surfaces a banner when sync is off so you know right away. Small things. • Widget book covers render reliably. • Reading progress persists when you drag the slider. • The ambient orb stays smooth through long sessions. Thanks to the early users whose feedback drove this one.

Fixed color extraction from book covers.

What's New in Epilogue New - Fluid gradient Welcome Back screen — your book's cover colors come alive with an animated Metal shader when you return to the app - Lock screen widgets for current reading and reading streaks - Library sort options to organize your collection your way - Progressive blur reveal for notes and quotes Improved - Reading progress now updates instantly without needing to refresh - Export to Markdown, Obsidian, and Notion now works reliably - Atmospheric gradients fill the full screen with richer color coverage - Claude AI integration with improved response formatting - SwiftData migration complete — faster, more reliable data storage - Live Activity now properly dismisses when you end a session - Cleaned up developer settings for a leaner experience Fixed - Quote saving no longer silently fails during ambient sessions - Export share sheet now appears correctly instead of showing a blank sheet - Welcome Back card now shows the correct book when opening from book detail - Perplexity proxy authentication restored

This update improves the reliability of saving notes and quotes throughout the app.

Fix notes not saving correctly when adding from a book directly.

Feature & Polish Release What's New: - Generic Ambient Mode: Open-ended AI conversations about books, recommendations, and reading life - Reading Journeys: Set reading goals with progress tracking and check-in notifications - Book-specific suggestion pills for contextual quick actions - Polished AI streaming with smooth materializing text effects - Bookstore preference setting (Amazon, Bookshop.org, or local)

Fixed - Self-published books/titles aren't properly displaying in search results. - performance fixes

1. Camera Quote Capture - Multi-column OCR with intelligent detection - Live text recognition with glass overlays - Works with Bibles, textbooks, magazines 2. Siri & Shortcuts Integration - 10+ App Intents for complete voice control - System-wide access from Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight - Save quotes, log pages, update status, and more 3. Siri Examples (Top 3 as requested) - "Continue reading The Odyssey" → Jump into Ambient Mode - "Add a quote to Epilogue" → Save text with dictation - "Log 25 pages in Meditations" → Update progress hands-free 4. Enhanced Google Books Search - Infinite scrolling and ISBN-based search - Better cover quality and metadata Under the Hood (6 Improvements) - Multi-column OCR with 15% gap detection algorithm - Live text recognition with liquid glass overlays - iOS 26 App Intents with system-wide Siri access - Intelligent column sorting prevents text mixing - Spotlight integration for voice-activated search - Enhanced text animation experiments in developer mode

What's New in This Version MARKDOWN EXPORT Export your notes and quotes as beautiful markdown files compatible with Notion, Obsidian, and other note-taking apps. Powered by intelligent title generation using Apple's NaturalLanguage framework. Choose from three export formats and customize what metadata to include. HALF-STAR RATINGS Rate books with precision using half-star increments. Drag to set your exact rating anywhere from 0.5 to 5 stars. BETTER GOODREADS IMPORT Improved book matching and edition selection. Smarter ranking prevents popular wrong books from outranking correct obscure ones when importing your library. FAVORITES SYSTEM Mark your most meaningful quotes and notes as favorites with a golden indicator. Filter your library to see only your favorite captures. IMPROVEMENTS • Intelligent title generation using NaturalLanguage • Batch export with chronological sorting • Reduced Goodreads import popularity bias • Session summaries with water ripple animations • Book completion celebrations

Urgent fix for Ambient mode. Enabled Epilogue for the EU readers out there. Add - https://www.readepilogue.com/terms https://www.readepilogue.com/privacy

Read naturally. Capture everything. Epilogue transforms how you engage with books through ambient intelligence. Simply press record and read – Epilogue listens while you naturally share thoughts, capture quotes, and explore questions. No typing, no interrupting your flow, just pure reading immersion. Key Features: Ambient Reading Mode Get lost in your book, not your phone. Hit the waveform button and start talking. Epilogue intelligently captures quotes, notes, and questions while you read – hands-free and effortless. Smart Library Management Build your personal collection instantly. Scan book covers, search by title or ISBN, or import your Goodreads library. Beautiful cover art automatically enhances your digital shelf. Voice-First Design Everything works through natural conversation. Share a powerful quote, ask a question, or record a reflection – Epilogue understands context and organizes everything automatically. AI-Powered Insights Powered by Perplexity AI, get instant answers about your books, explore themes, and discover connections. Your reading becomes a dynamic conversation. Intelligent Organization Every quote, thought, and insight is automatically organized by book and session. No manual sorting needed – everything is intelligently connected and searchable. Adaptive Aesthetics Each book creates its own visual atmosphere with extracted color palettes and liquid glass effects. Your library isn't just organized – it's beautiful. Why Epilogue? • Read More, Capture More: No more forgotten quotes or lost insights • Natural Interaction: Talk while you read, just like discussing with a friend• Privacy First: Your thoughts stay yours – on-device processing • Beautiful Design: iOS 26's liquid glass UI with ambient gradients • Smart Sessions: Automatic session summaries and key insights • Offline Ready: Core features work without internet Perfect For: • Avid readers who want to remember more • Book clubs seeking deeper discussions • Students capturing research and quotes • Anyone who loves beautiful, thoughtful apps Built with soul in Denver, CO.