ParrotA beautifully crafted e-reader app and companion app for Storyteller, designed for book lovers who want more than just reading — they want an experience.
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Version 0.4.1 (2026-03-12)
Bug Fixes• Fixed fragment restoration crash when multiple EPUB navigator fragments are restored after process death
Read Your WayEvery reader is different, and Parrot embraces that. Customize your reading experience down to the finest detail — choose from multiple fonts, adjust text size with a simple pinch gesture, and set margins and line spacing exactly how you like them. Reading at night? Switch to Dark mode. Prefer a warmer tone? Sepia mode reduces eye strain during long reading sessions. And for those using e-ink devices, we've built a dedicated display mode that looks crisp and natural on your screen.Navigation is intuitive and stays out of your way. Tap the edges of the screen to flip pages, swipe through chapters, or dive into the table of contents to jump to any section instantly. When you want to lose yourself in a story, fullscreen mode removes all distractions, leaving just you and the words.
Listen and Follow AlongParrot isn't just for reading — it's for listening too. Play audiobooks in the background while you commute, exercise, or relax. Control playback directly from your notification bar without ever opening the app.But the real magic happens with Read-Aloud books. As the narrator speaks, the text highlights in real-time, word by word or sentence by sentence. It's perfect for language learners, children developing reading skills, or anyone who loves the combination of seeing and hearing a story unfold. Customize the highlight color and style to match your preference — whether you like a soft yellow highlight, a subtle underline, or bold text. Speed up the narration when you're in a hurry, or slow it down to savor every word.
Track Your Reading JourneyBuilding a reading habit is easier when you can see your progress. Parrot tracks your reading time automatically — see how much you've read today, this week, or this month. Watch your reading streak grow as you read consistently day after day. Discover which books you've spent the most time with, and see how your reading splits between ebooks and audiobooks.Each chapter shows an estimated reading time based on your personal reading speed, so you always know if you have time for "just one more chapter" before bed.
Pick Up Where You Left OffLife is busy, and Parrot understands that. Your reading position is saved automatically, so you can seamlessly switch between your phone, tablet, and desktop without losing your place. Tap a notification and jump straight back into your book — no searching, no scrolling, just reading.
Version History
Version 0.4.02026-03-11
New Features:• Configurable Tap Navigation - Enable/disable tap navigation and customize left/right tap actions (Next Page or Previous Page)• Configurable Double-Tap Timeout - Adjust double-tap detection timing (200-800ms) in Settings under Read Aloud section• Audio Progress Bar Visibility Setting - Choose when to show the audio progress bar: On Tap (with controls) or Never
Improvements:• Moved double-tap detection from JavaScript to native code for more consistent behavior across platforms• Renamed VolumeButtonAction enum to NavigationAction for semantic clarity
Version 0.3.02026-03-10
New Features:• Android Auto Integration - Full Android Auto support with headless playback for listening to audiobooks while driving• Background Audio Playback - Audio continues playing when the app is in the background with proper notification controls• Mini Player - New mini player component that shows current playback state across the app• Chapter Navigation in Media Controls - Skip to next/previous chapter directly from notification or Android Auto• Volume Button Navigation - Use hardware volume buttons to navigate pages while reading
Bug Fixes:• Fixed playback speed not being persisted between sessions• Fixed seek bar not updating when navigating pages• Fixed incorrect ReadAloud starting position• Fixed VisibleSentenceDetector returning not_found on chapter change• Fixed position preservation when changing font size• Fixed multi-audio file playback and chapter completion• Fixed slow audio loading by pre-scanning all SMIL files
Improvements:• Improved synchronization between media playback and reader UI• Better notification metadata with chapter titles• Refactored Android audio playback to a service-centric architecture for better reliability• Improved audio sync on navigation
Version 0.2.02026-02-21
New Features:• CACHED quick filter - Quickly filter to show only cached/downloaded books• DATE_ADDED sort option - Sort your book library by when books were added• Publication date support - Local/imported books now display publication date• Separate underline color for ReadAloud - Customize the underline color independently when using ReadAloud feature• Custom highlight colors - Full support for custom highlight colors with proper alpha/transparency• Auto-scroll to expanded sections in settings for better navigation• Expandable font selection in Reader settings
Bug Fixes:• Fixed series position not showing in UI• Fixed race condition in LocalServerInitializer causing imported books not to appear• Fixed underline color in dark theme and conditionally show color pickers• Fixed highlight color selection and persistence issues• Fixed highlight color alpha being ignored by Readium• Fixed highlight/underline decoration styles• Highlight decoration now refreshes immediately when color or style changes
Improvements:• Fetch reading progress when initializing imported books• Renamed BooksViewModel to BooksListViewModel for clarity• Renamed DATE_ADDED to DATE_PUBLISHED sort option for accuracy• Code cleanup (removed debug logs)
Version 0.1.02026-02-21
New Features:• Multi-User Profiles - Create and switch between multiple user profiles. Each profile has its own reading progress and preferences. Long-press profiles to rename or delete them• Local Book Import - Import EPUB files directly from your device. Automatic detection of readaloud books with audio. Delete imported books from the book details screen• Library Filtering & Sorting - Quick filters: Favorites, Ebook, Readaloud, In Series, Local, Remote. Sort by: Title, Author, Rating, or Date Added. Empty state with "Reset Filters" button when no books match• Reading Progress - Progress bars on book list items. "Downloaded" badge on cached books. Conflict indicator showing local vs remote progress differences• Multi-Server Support - Connect to multiple Storyteller servers. Manage servers from Settings. Skip login to use local books only
Bug Fixes:• Fixed readaloud button not appearing for some books• Fixed crash when playing chapters without audio• Fixed iOS file download issues• Fixed app crash when switching user profiles• Fixed reading position sync errors
Version 0.0.82026-02-17
Bug Fixes:• Fixed crash when restoring app after process death
Improvements:• Improved reader stability and reliability