Version History
Here you can find the changelog of The Sydney Morning Herald since it was posted on our website on 2019-08-26.
The latest version is 3.8.2 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 3.8.2
posted on 2024-04-08
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
version 3.8.1
posted on 2024-03-21
In this release we are excited to introduce article search. With this much-requested feature you can now search for any articles that have been published on the Herald.
The search bar can be found on the browse screen, and we have updated the icon to reflect this.
This release also includes bug fixes and performance enhancements.
If you have any questions or would like to leave feedback please do so via the feedback form in Settings.
version 3.7.12
posted on 2023-11-29
Improvements to the article template
Tapping an icon on the tab bar now take you to the top of the screen
Bug fixes
version 3.7.11
posted on 2023-08-11
This update fixes an issue with embedded Tweets in articles.
version 3.7.9
posted on 2023-06-07
Thanks for updating the Herald app. We’ve made some changes to improve your overall experience.
version 3.7.8
posted on 2023-05-16
This update adds Domain Dream Homes to the homepage and fixes a couple of bugs.
version 3.7.7
posted on 2023-04-13
In this release we have updated the homepage sections for Traveller and Good Food.
version 3.7.6
posted on 2023-03-15
This update adds support for Good Food, which soon becomes part of the Herald app and website. We've also fixed some bugs and made performance improvements.
version 3.7.0
posted on 2022-05-11
In this update we've made changes to support the upcoming federal election and we've fixed some bugs.
version 3.6.1
posted on 2022-03-18
In this update we:
- fixed an issue with webviews
- improved app performance
- fixed some crashes
- updated app analytics
- fixed several bugs
version 3.6.0
posted on 2021-12-03
Stay up to date with the latest property news with the addition of property content from Domain. We've added a Domain section to the homepage and you'll also find a new property category in the Browse menu.
version 3.5.0
posted on 2021-11-16
We are continuing to add new sections to the app homepage to help keep you informed. In this update we have added Opinion, Good Food, Drive and Traveller.
In addition, the homepage now refreshes automatically to ensure you're always seeing the latest stories from the Herald newsroom.
version 3.4.0
posted on 2021-10-12
We are continuing to expand the homepage of the app. In this update we've added Business, Politics, World, Lifestyle, Culture and Sport sections.
version 3.3.0
posted on 2021-09-08
In this update we've added new sections to the homepage - Editor's Picks and Sydney. We will add more sections over the coming weeks as we continue building a better homepage experience for both tablet and mobile devices.
version 3.2.0
posted on 2021-08-23
Thanks for using the Herald app. In this update we have added Outbrain content recommendations to articles.
version 3.1.0
posted on 2021-08-13
In this release, we've redesigned our homepage to provide a richer and more immersive experience. The new look homepage allows you to easily find the news that matters to you with tablet-optimized layouts and dedicated sections.
This marks the first steps towards building a better homepage experience across the new Herald app on both tablet and mobile devices.
Also we’ve updated our app navigation slightly, you can now delve further into our sections by clicking on ‘browse’ in the tab bar.
version 3.0.5
posted on 2021-05-31
We’re always making updates and improvements to the Herald app. In this release we’ve made security enhancements and fixed some bugs.
version 3.0.4
posted on 2021-03-30
Thanks for downloading the Herald app. In this update we have fixed an issue with Today’s Paper that was preventing access for some users.
version 3.0.2
posted on 2021-02-25
Thanks for downloading the Herald app. In this update we have fixed a few small bugs.
version 3.0.1
posted on 2020-12-10
We’re always making updates and improvements to the Herald app. In this release we’ve made some bug fixes.
version 3.0.0
posted on 2020-11-30
Thanks for using the Herald app. In this update we've made bug fixes and performance improvements.
version 2.2.3
posted on 2020-11-20
Thanks for downloading the Herald app. In this update we've made performance fixes to resolve some crashes.
version 2.2.0
posted on 2020-10-08
Introducing Daily Sudoku for Premium Digital subscribers. We're focused on providing ongoing improvements to your Herald app experience, and with this update you can now access Daily Sudoku and Daily Crosswords in the 'More' tab.
version 2.1.1
posted on 2020-06-25
We’re focused on making your experience better every time you use the Herald app. In the latest version we’ve improved performance and fixed some minor bugs.
version 2.1.0
posted on 2020-04-29
We’re focused on making your experience better every time you use the Herald app. In the latest version we’ve added support for Sign in with Apple, which allows you to sign in to the app with an Apple ID. This feature is available for devices running Android 7 and above.
version 2.0.6
posted on 2020-03-26
Thanks for using the Herald app. In this update we've made design improvements and fixed some bugs.
version 2.0.4
posted on 2020-02-19
Thanks for using the Herald app. In this update we have fixed a bug with Today's Paper that was causing crashes for some users.
version 2.0.2
posted on 2020-01-08
We have fixed an issue that caused some users to be logged out of the app.
Version 2.0.0 of the Herald app is here! In this major update we introduce a premium subscription tier which gives access to some exciting new features. Daily crossword puzzles are now available in the app, as well as Today's Paper, your digital version of the Herald. Access these new features in the 'more' menu today.
We’re always looking for ways to improve. Please let us know what you think at android@smh.com.au
version 1.3.1
posted on 2019-12-19
We're always making updates and improvements to the Herald app. In this release we fixed a bug that was causing an error in the sections menu.
From previous version (1.3)
- A new menu that gives you access to all of the Herald's journalism
- Familiar sections like letters, Column 8, Good Weekend and the weather
- Easy access to in-depth sections like Good Food and Traveller
We’re always looking for ways to improve. Please let us know what you think at android@smh.com.au
version 1.3.0
posted on 2019-11-19
You can now access all of the Herald’s journalism within the app. It’s our biggest update since we launched. Once you upgrade, you'll be able to access:
- A new menu that gives you access to all of the Herald’s journalism
- Familiar sections like letters, Column 8, Good Weekend and the weather
- Easy access to in-depth sections like Good Food and Traveller
We’re always looking for ways to improve. Please let us know what you think at android@smh.com.au
version 1.2.2
posted on 2019-10-24
We’re always making updates and improvements to the SMH app. In this release we’ve made some bug fixes.
version 1.2.0
posted on 2019-08-21
We regularly update the SMH app so you stay up to speed with the best of our reporting. We’ve made some changes to improve your experience and fixed a couple of bugs.
What’s new in this release:
- Moved “My News” to the tab bar, making it easier to tailor your news experience
- Renamed “Headlines” to “Top Stories”, reflecting that this is where you’ll see the most important stories of the day
We’re always looking for ways to improve. Let us know what you think at android@smh.com.au