This document maintains the official, chronological record of product releases, system configurations, feature updates, and platform optimizations implemented on the Kitaaben book tracking and management platform.
July 31, 2026
V1.11.0•Audio Reader & a Redesigned Reading Screen
Audio Reader (Text-to-Speech): Listen to any PDF or EPUB read aloud, with adjustable speed and instant voice switching — free on your first book, unlimited for Elite members.
Redesigned Reading Screen: A decluttered bottom dock now holds page navigation, zoom, and display controls, with search, cloud save, and your live session timer moved to the top for quick access.
Floating Page-Turn Arrows: Quick, thumb-reachable arrows on the edges of the page, alongside the dock's own controls.
Smarter Reading Chrome: Controls stay on screen longer while you're actually using them, and edge taps no longer flip the page by accident.
July 29, 2026
V1.10.0•In-Book Search, Text Selection & Quote Sharing
In-Document Search: Find any word or phrase instantly across your PDF or EPUB, with match highlighting and next/previous navigation.
Save as Quote: Select any passage while reading and save it straight into your book's reading journal.
Book Bites Quote Sharing: Share your favorite lines from Book Bites directly from Lounge Mode.
StoryGraph Import: Bring your library over from The StoryGraph, alongside the existing Goodreads importer.
July 27, 2026
V1.9.0•ISBN Barcode Scanning & Faster Book Access
Scan to Add: Add a book by scanning its ISBN barcode with your camera — cover art and details fill in automatically via Open Library.
Richer Book Bites: Cover images and a one-tap "want to read" button on every Book Bite.
Faster Reopening: Previously opened PDFs and EPUBs now load instantly from your device instead of re-downloading.
July 24, 2026
V1.8.0•Book Bites & Lounge Mode
Book Bites in Discover: Browse a mobile-first strip of curated fiction summaries and practical nonfiction ideas.
Swipeable Lounge Mode: Move through immersive, full-screen summary cards with responsive pagination and a carefully curated visual palette.
Meaningful Free Preview: Signed-in free readers can explore five complete Book Bites before upgrading; Elite members unlock the full catalogue.
Unlimited Free Shelves: Every reader can now add and import as many books and reading notes as they like, without upgrading.
July 07, 2026
V1.7.0•Sensory Sounds & PDF/EPUB Cloud Backups
Reading Timer with Ambient Sounds: Elevate your focus with immersive chimes and calming bell loops integrated directly into the customizable session timer.
Seamless PDF & EPUB Reading Vault: Align and read your personal digital books (PDF/EPUB) in a responsive landscape/portrait lounge. Premium users can now save files securely to their cloud shelf.
Ambient Floating & Swipeable Reading Timer: A non-obtrusive floating session tracker that can be minimized, dragged, or swiped left/right to close/discard.
Sensory Finished Celebrations: Generous confetti feedback bursts of literary particles triggered automatically whenever you finish the final page of a book.
PWA Offline-First Support: Clean progressive application packaging allowing full install support on both mobile (first visit steps) and desktop platforms.
Daily Read Alerts: Enable customizable email reminder notifications to establish a consistent, focused reading habit.
Completion Celebrations: Beautiful full-screen confetti animations triggered dynamically the moment you mark any book as completed.
High-Fidelity Book Sharing: Share interactive book summaries with mobile-responsive card previews.
June 13, 2026
V1.4.0•Intuitive Reading Timelines & Status Tracking
Chronological Milestone Log: Track page progress and chapter reactions in a structured, chronological journal format.
Smarter Status Adjustments: Seamless transition rules that automatically upgrade To Read books to Reading status as you log pages.
Precise Progress Feedback: Fluidly view your percentage of pages completed on each book cover without cluttered layouts.
June 11, 2026
V1.3.0•Premium Aesthetics & Themes
Kitaaben Premium Experience: Unlock priority recommendation queues, advanced AI tools, and premium visual skin selectors.
Multi-Theme Visual Profiles: Customize your visual reading environment with Sage-toned Botanical, parchment-inspired Vintage, or deep-toned Royal interfaces.
June 10, 2026
V1.2.0•Open Library Search & Vintage Spine Views
Global Book Lookup: Instant book searches indexing millions of records on Open Library. Simply search, click, and populate covers on your shelf.
Aesthetic Book Spine Shelf View: Switch your bookshelf display to a highly detailed, vintage leather book spine layout, simulating a real oak bookcase.
Interactive Progression Monitors: Keep motivation high with gorgeous radial gauges showing yearly goal completion percentages.
June 09, 2026
V1.1.0•Goal Tracking Dial Indicators
Metric Targets Panel: Seamlessly declare your annual target books and dynamically watch your progression expand.
Star Rating Logs: Record personal assessments with an interactive star feedback system mapped directly to your database.
June 09, 2026
V1.0.0•Kitaaben Launch
Foundational Release: Multi-device shelf syncing, offline-first support, and considered typography.