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AURA (Article Update & Reading Assistant)

Available on Google Play: 1.0.0-429

This page lists changes starting from the first English release (1.0.0-426). Earlier changes are listed only in Japanese.

Each heading is a version released on Google Play. A heading marked in review is waiting for Google's review. To check your version, go to Settings > Info & support in the app.

1.0.0-429 (released · 2026-11-01)​

  • Rebuilt "Listen" in AURA Brief: one header and two tiles make it clear what to create and play (1.0.0-428)
  • On tablets and unfolded phones, the Brief overview now lays out side by side, and the article you're reading is marked in the list (1.0.0-429)
  • Polished the wording, dates and numbers in English reports (1.0.0-428)
  • Improved coupon handling (1.0.0-429)

1.0.0-426 (released · 2026-10-30; in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand from 2026-11-01)​

  • AURA is now available in English. Choose the language in Settings > Appearance > Language (1.0.0-426)
  • AURA Brief counts English articles with English word tools and tone (VADER). Choose which articles to see with 日本語, English, or Both (1.0.0-426)
  • Keyword feeds can also search Medium, DEV, and Hacker News when you turn them on (1.0.0-426)
  • Listen to AURA Brief · Audio, a short two-host briefing with Jet and Kit (Beta) (1.0.0-426)