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iSongCi v1.3.0 Major Update Listen more freely. Read more comfortably. This release advances both listening and reading, so Song lyrics fit more naturally into everyday life. 1. Traditional characters on demand: Show poem text in Traditional Chinese without changing the app language. 2. Adjustable reading speed and pitch: Listen faster or slower to match your mood. 3. Background listening: Keep reading aloud when the app is in the background or the screen is locked, and pause or resume from Lock Screen and Control Center. 4. Speak even in Silent Mode: By default, speech can play aloud when the mute switch is on, so listening continues with headphones or the screen tucked away. 5. Clearer Settings: Reading and data options are better organized, so the preferences you use most are easier to find. If you enjoy this update or have ideas to share, we welcome your feedback and ratings. Your voice helps us make iSongCi even better.
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iSongCi is an offline reading app focused on Song and Five Dynasties ci poetry. It includes 21,592 poems, 1,509 poets, and 1,461 tune patterns. From Today's Ci to the full library, rediscover the beauty of classical Chinese, one verse at a time. [Daily Reading] - Today's Ci: One curated poem each day to gently build a reading habit - Random Ci: Meet a classic from a featured pool of masterworks - Reading streak: Track consecutive days and total reads - Continue reading: Return in one tap to where you left off - Daily reminder: Show author, tune, and opening line; tap to open that poem [Browse the Library] - Browse by poet, tune pattern, and dynasty - Featured selections for bold and graceful schools - Twelve theme collections: spring, autumn, moon, farewell, longing, homesickness, wine, rain, seasons, and more - Themes match imagery keywords across the full library, plus a complete Song ci corpus - List, grid, and card layouts with sorting and collapsible sections - Long-press to favorite, add to a playlist, speak, share a card, jump to a poet [Immersive Reading] - Vertical calligraphy reading with paper-like tones and adjustable font size - Immersive mode hides distractions so the verses come first - Paragraph pinyin to support chanting and literacy - Plain-language appreciation to clarify imagery and context - Tune-pattern introductions, poet bios, notes, and clear stanza structure - System Chinese speech with paragraph highlight so you can listen along - Queue reading: previous and next from favorites, search, and collections - Continuous speech: after one poem ends, auto-continue to the next (optional) - Reading Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (optional) [Favorites and Organization] - Save favorites in list, grid, or card views; create playlists by theme - Group by poet, dynasty, or tune pattern, with multiple sort options - Multi-select editing to add to playlists or remove favorites - Reading history keeps the latest 100 poems - iCloud sync for favorites, playlists, history, and reading preferences [Search and Discovery] - Instant search for poets, tune patterns, and titles - Deep full-text search across 21,000+ poem bodies - Spotlight jumps to featured poems and favorites - Related recommendations to keep exploring [Share Cards] - Thirteen card styles: classic bookish, ink wash, cinnabar seal, silk scroll, vertical calligraphy, and more - Four canvas ratios: classic, square 1x1, portrait 4x5, story 9x16 - Pick verses for the card, or long-press a line to make a card instantly - Optionally show full text and appreciation notes - Fit preview and fullscreen pinch-zoom; save to Photos or share - Or share plain text for easy excerpting [Part of Daily Life] - Home Screen widgets: Today's Ci, Random Ci, Favorites, and Reading Streak - Lock Screen and StandBy widgets keep a fine verse in sight - Control Center opens Today's Ci in one tap (iOS 18+) - Siri and Shortcuts: speak a poem, schedule morning reading, search with keywords - Home Screen quick actions: long-press to customize up to 4 items - Deep links via the isongci scheme for personal reading rituals - Built-in guides for widgets, Shortcuts, usage, and feature tour [A Pure Experience] - Fully offline with the library built in; no network required to read - No ads, no tracking, no account required - Interface in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English - Fifteen Song-inspired themes plus a custom accent; widgets can follow the theme - Tab bar can show or hide Category and Favorites - Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and visionOS - Dedicated Search tab on iOS 26; earlier systems open search from Home iSongCi is not another list of poetry links. It is a quiet, focused Song ci study. Whether you are new to ci or returning after a long time, begin with Today's Ci and give your heart back to the verses. Privacy: Your favorites, playlists, and reading history stay on your device and iCloud account. We do not collect or sell your reading data.
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iSongCi v1.3.0 Major Update Listen more freely. Read more comfortably. This release advances both listening and reading, so Song lyrics fit more naturally into everyday life. 1. Traditional characters on demand: Show poem text in Traditional Chinese without changing the app language. 2. Adjustable reading speed and pitch: Listen faster or slower to match your mood. 3. Background listening: Keep reading aloud when the app is in the background or the screen is locked, and pause or resume from Lock Screen and Control Center. 4. Speak even in Silent Mode: By default, speech can play aloud when the mute switch is on, so listening continues with headphones or the screen tucked away. 5. Clearer Settings: Reading and data options are better organized, so the preferences you use most are easier to find. If you enjoy this update or have ideas to share, we welcome your feedback and ratings. Your voice helps us make iSongCi even better.
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