“We hope that members worldwide will take advantage of this inspired technology that provides immediate and offline mobile access to God’s word,” said Elder Jose L. The English library alone contains more than 2,200 items and the Gospel Library app now provides access to gospel study resources in more than 100 languages. Updates also include adding images and visual styling to the existing content and the addition of many non-English materials. Additionally, users now have access to the Gospel Art Book images, youth activity ideas, years of CES devotionals, and lots of videos. Church magazine issues are added at the end of every month.
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For example, ahead of the new year, the 2014 Sunday School materials were added, as were the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith manual and the 2014 Outline for Sharing Time. Credit: IRIĬontent is being updated to the app multiple times a month whenever the app is within Internet connectivity. The iPad version has redesigned bookmarks and unlimited screens are now enabled. However, users who have been using the Apple 2.5 version, before deleting the 2.5 version, should ensure that their notes are backed up and that they properly signed in using their LDS account username and password.
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When members upgrade from the latest Android and Apple versions, their notes, highlights and other personalizations will not be lost. Credit: IRIĬhurch members are encouraged to upgrade to these latest app versions to take advantage of ongoing development improvements. “We are very pleased to see the increased study of the scriptures and other materials using the Gospel Library app.” The Android version of the Gospel Library app has a new interface with grid layouts, cover art and chapter previews. “We are committed to continually improving its functionality,” said Elder Stanley G. On average an individual uses it just over 15 times per month for scripture study, lesson preparation, videos, music, highlighting, note taking, bookmarking and cross-referencing. Millions of members use the Gospel Library app every month. The Android version now has the same organization of content as the Apple version and the same visual interface design for easier recognition and navigation.” The upgraded Gospel Library app for the Android includes new audio, video, and art. The Apple version has a much improved search function with a dramatically simplified way of grouping and sorting search results. “I’m excited about the helpfulness of the new features for users. “The refinements in these releases will significantly improve a person’s ability to study the scriptures,” said Elder Christoffel Golden Jr. In response to user feedback and in an effort to constantly improve a member’s digital experience with gospel content, the Church has released a major upgrade to the Apple and Android versions of the Gospel Library mobile app improving search, navigation and other key functionality.