Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Washington Post since it was posted on our website on 2013-08-22.
The latest version is 6.57.2 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 6.57.2
posted on 2024-04-19
version 6.56.2
posted on 2024-04-15
The 2024 election season is upon us and we're making it easier than ever for you to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings.
version 6.53.0
posted on 2024-02-15
Experience a visually refreshed interface for our Live Updates articles. We've redesigned the layout to provide a more engaging and intuitive experience for you.
version 6.51.0
posted on 2024-01-31
This release contains performance improvements and bug fixes.
version 6.48.0
posted on 2023-12-12
WASHINGTON — We’ve upgraded your audio experience. Listen to continuous recommended stories on the go and save time.
version 6.45.2
posted on 2023-10-25
WASHINGTON — Introducing a new Recipes experience from The Washington Post. With a database of over 10,000 tested recipes to search and sift through, you'll have a full plate — in the best way.
version 6.42.1
posted on 2023-10-04
This release contains bug fixes and other performance improvements.
version 6.40.3
posted on 2023-08-25
WASHINGTON — We've enhanced your audio experience. Create your own playlists to enjoy articles and podcasts on the go.
version N/A
posted on 2023-07-27
WASHINGTON — We've made it easier to customize your app experience. You can now edit the navigation bar to pick topics of interest.
version N/A
posted on 2023-07-06
WASHINGTON — We've added information boxes in select articles to offer more background context on events.
version N/A
posted on 2023-06-23
WASHINGTON — We've upgraded your For You experience with smarter article recommendations.
version N/A
posted on 2023-05-03
WASHINGTON — We have made it easier to save, share or listen to stories featured in the Top Stories section.
version N/A
posted on 2023-02-23
We've updated our audio player to improve your listening experience. This release also contains performance improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2022-05-17
Headlines will now turn gray on Top Stories once you've read a story.
version N/A
posted on 2022-05-03
We've upgraded our Search tool and fixed some bugs.
version N/A
posted on 2022-03-31
This release contains performance improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2022-03-17
WASHINGTON - Subscribing to push notifications for breaking news just got easier. Open an article and with the click of a button, we'll keep you updated on the most essential news of the day. We're also limiting the number of pop-ups in the app to ease distractions. Thank you for the feedback!
version N/A
posted on 2022-01-20
WASHINGTON - A picture tells a thousand words. Check out our new slideshow feature on the Top Stories tab.
version N/A
posted on 2021-12-20
This release contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2021-11-23
WASHINGTON - We've updated My Post with a fresh design to help you find recommended articles, your followed authors, saved stories and reading history. We've also made design improvements to "The 7" morning briefing.
version N/A
posted on 2021-10-20
WASHINGTON -- Love that story you just read? Subscribers can now gift up to 10 articles with friends and family each month. Tap on the gift icon on the top of any article for more details or to start sharing!
Also, this release resolves a bug with deep linking in the Twitter app. Thanks to everyone who reported this issue.
version N/A
posted on 2021-08-23
We've fixed some bugs related to our video player to improve your viewing experience.
version N/A
posted on 2021-08-05
On our Live Update stories, we've added a new dropdown to help you easily navigate to other stories about the same topic. Check it out for the Olympic Games or other upcoming live events. We've also added padding around graphics to improve your reading experience.
version N/A
posted on 2021-07-26
It's almost time for the Olympic Games! This release contains an Olympics medal tracker and schedule to help you keep on top of the latest from Tokyo this summer. This release also contains bug fixes and other improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2021-06-28
We've adjusted scroll sensitivity to prevent you from accidentally swiping through to a new article before you are ready to move on. This release also contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2021-05-27
You can now adjust the audio speed when listening to articles.
This release also contains bug fixes to stabilize your reading experience, including one to address a bug where breaking news alert previews were showing the last paragraph rather than the first. Thanks to everyone who let us know about this issue.
version N/A
posted on 2021-05-13
This release contains bug fixes and improvements to keep your app experience running smoothly
version N/A
posted on 2021-05-06
In this release, we've redesigned our "Help" form so you can reach us quickly and efficiently if you have any questions or need any assistance. Find it in the settings menu!
We're testing some new audio features on a few stories, so you may notice a special "listen to article" button, where you can listen to the article being read aloud for hands-free catching up on the go! This uses a new and improved computer generated voice which we hope improves your listening experience.
version N/A
posted on 2021-04-29
In this release, we've redesigned our "Help" form to so you can reach us quickly and efficiently if you have any questions or need any assistance. Find it in the settings menu!
We're testing some new audio features on a few stories, so you may notice a special "listen to article" button, where you can listen to the article being read aloud for hands-free catching up on the go! This uses a new and improved computer generated voice which we hope improves your listening experience.
version N/A
posted on 2021-03-25
This release contains a complete overhaul of our articles under the hood. Everything should look and behave the same (except better and faster). Plus, we'll be able to more quickly squash bugs and keep everything running smoothly.
On the Top Stories tab, we've updated some label styles and added some accessibility improvements as well.
version N/A
posted on 2021-03-19
Easily configure your app experience with our new settings page. View and manage your subscription status, adjust your text size, try out "dark mode" and more! Also, if you ever run into any issues, reach out via the "Contact Us" link and we'll be glad to help.
version N/A
posted on 2021-03-04
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2021-02-26
Never miss a story from your favorite Washington Post authors using our new follow author feature. Also, visual improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2020-07-07
To help you stay informed, our editors are curating links to key information about the pandemic, and placing them at the end of each coronavirus article.
version N/A
posted on 2020-05-20
The Washington Post is providing daily live updates, comprehensive guide to the pandemic, and other updates for free, so that all readers have access to this important information about the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up for breaking news alerts to get notifications when major news happens, including updates on the coronavirus outbreak.
version N/A
posted on 2020-03-13
Too busy to read? Tap on the headphones icon on an article to listen to the story.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2019-11-07
Open web articles automatically in the app. Select "open in app" from the browser or device settings.
version N/A
posted on 2019-09-06
We've added new ways to read the news so staying up to date is easier than ever.
* Browse our new “Discover” section for a bold, highly visual presentation of today’s most important and interesting stories curated by Post editors.
* We’ve updated our navigation! You can still go straight to a specific section through the navigation menu, now available at the top of your screen.
version 1,000,000+
posted on 2019-08-05
4.21.1
Ability to select text in an article & Bug fixes.
4.21.0
New top stories carousel in articles for easy navigation and enhancements to sections and articles.
New for subscribers: We're excited to bring you exclusive tools to help you keep up with the news. Saved Stories is now "My Reading List," which will sync saved content between your app and your account on washingtonpost.com. Questions or issues? Please select “Contact us” in the app’s settings.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-07-09
New top stories carousel in articles for easy navigation and enhancements to sections and articles.
New for subscribers: We're excited to bring you exclusive tools to help you keep up with the news. Saved Stories is now "My Reading List," which will sync saved content between your app and your account on washingtonpost.com. Questions or issues? Please select “Contact us” in the app’s settings.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-07-03
New for subscribers: We're excited to bring you exclusive tools to help you keep up with the news. Saved Stories is now "My Reading List," which will sync saved content between your app and your account on washingtonpost.com. Questions or issues? Please select “Contact us” in the app’s settings.
version 4.11.6
posted on 2018-02-09
Bug fixes.
version 3.9.0
posted on 2016-09-13
This release includes bug fixes, and performance improvements.
version 1.3.2
posted on 2013-06-07
Several fixes and updates