BARD Mobile — version history

What’s new in Version 2.2.6 (865): iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 support • Fully compatible with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 • Also supports the two previous iOS versions Improved searching and sorting • Long lists (e.g., Recently Added, Most Popular) are now fully searchable • Improved VoiceOver experience when searching and sorting Bug fixes and improvements • Pausing and resuming downloads now works reliably • Wish List result count updates correctly after deleting an item • Deleted items no longer appear in the Wish List • Braille playback scrolling now works correctly on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 VoiceOver improvements • VoiceOver focus now stays on Now Reading after selecting a book for playback • VoiceOver focus remains in place when selecting “Expand Annotation” Technical enhancements • Implemented Offline Tokens for improved reliability

The newest version of BARD Mobile brings major improvements to performance, accessibility, and ease of use. 1. BARD Login Integration • Updated to the latest BARD Login system • A smoother, more accessible login experience • Improved password reset, EULA review, and Terms of Use acceptance 2. BARD 2.0 Integration • Updated to work seamlessly with the newest BARD system • Better overall reliability and performance 3. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Support • Fully compatible with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 • Also supports the two previous OS versions 4. Updated User Guides • English and Spanish guides now reflect current functionality 5. Bug Fixes and Improvements • Bluetooth headsets (including Shokz) now pause/play reliably • Playback resumes correctly with a single Bluetooth button tap • Get Books search results no longer show duplicates • Music, Magazine, and Series searches now match the BARD 2 website • VoiceOver improvements, including smoother scrolling in long lists • Wishlist items remain accessible after deleting a book 6. Technical Enhancements • Improved monitoring, analytics, and data tracking