Version History
Here you can find the changelog of The Straits Times since it was posted on our website on 2013-08-23.
The latest version is 8.5.8 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 8.5.8.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2024-03-11
WHAT’S NEW
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. In this update, we’ve introduced some elements on the homepage to improve your experience.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help, so that we can assist you directly.
version 8.5.6.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2024-01-28
WHAT’S NEW
Get this update for enhancements and minor fixes. Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help, so that we can assist you directly.
version 8.5.7.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2024-01-28
WHAT’S NEW
In this update, we’ve introduced fixes to improve your app experience.
Please email stics@sph.com.sg if you need assistance.
version 8.5.5.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2023-12-26
WHAT’S NEW
In this update, we have made enhancements that allow you to manage your concurrent logged in devices.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help, so that we can assist you directly.
version 8.5.3.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2023-09-15
WHAT’S NEW
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. In this update, we have made enhancements that allow you to customise your reading experience.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help, so that we can assist you directly.
version 8.5.2.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2023-09-15
WHAT’S NEW
In this update, we’ve introduced enhancements to improve your app experience.
Please email stics@sph.com.sg if you need assistance.
version 8.5.1.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2023-08-21
WHAT’S NEW
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. In this update, we’ve addressed a crash issue that some affected some readers. We’ve also introduced new interactive elements on the app homepage to improve your reading experience.
version 8.4.5.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2023-07-07
WHAT’S NEW
Get this update for minor bug fixes. Please email stics@sph.com.sg if you encounter problems and need help quickly.
version 8.4.3.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2023-05-02
WHAT’S NEW
In this update, we've made minor bug fixes and enhanced the reading experience for subscribers.
Please email stics@sph.com.sg if you encounter problems and need help quickly.
version 8.2.11.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2022-04-14
Get this update for various bug fixes.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 7 (Nougat) and newer.
version 8.2.10.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2022-04-14
Get this update for bug fixes. We’ve also enhanced the reading experience for polytechnic and ITE students.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 7 (Nougat) and newer.
version 8.2.9.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2022-03-29
We’ve enhanced the reading experience for polytechnic and ITE students in this update.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 7 (Nougat) and newer.
version 8.2.4.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-12-27
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. We’ve improved the video playback experience, and addressed various bugs in this update.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have more feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.2.3.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-12-15
We made some improvements in the app experience for subscribers based on your feedback! This update also includes a minor bug fix.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have more feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.2.2.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-12-15
We have made some minor improvements in app experience for subscribers based on your feedback!
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have more feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.2.1.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-11-23
Listen to the news on supported devices with the enhanced text-to-speech feature in this update. This build also includes various bug fixes.
Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.1.20.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-08-31
We’ve addressed some minor login issues in this build.
Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.1.19.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-08-31
We’ve addressed login issues faced by some readers in this update.
Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.1.18.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-08-13
We’ve addressed a YouTube video-related issue faced by some users in this update.
Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.1.15.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-07-26
We’ve addressed the Share button and ad display issues faced by some readers in this update.
Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.1.16.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-07-26
We’ve addressed various bugs in this update, including problems with e-paper downloads and ad display encountered by some users.
Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us. The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
version 8.1.12.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-06-14
Get this update for various bug fixes and enhancements.
Now you can have the latest headlines at your fingertips, by setting up the ST app widget on your home screen.
The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer. Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us.
version 8.1.11.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-05-24
Have the latest headlines at your fingertips by setting up the ST app widget on your home screen.
The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer. Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have feedback for us.
version 8.1.9.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-04-20
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. Get this update for ongoing bug fixes and minor UI improvements.
The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer. Need help or have feedback for us? Please contact stics@sph.com.sg
version 8.1.6.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-03-03
Get this update for various bug fixes.
The ST app supports both phones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
Need help or have a question? Please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.1.5.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-02-05
Get this build for various UI and bug fixes.
The ST app supports both smartphones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
Need help or have a question? Please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.1.4.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-01-18
The app now displays correctly in tablet mode on devices with the “Screen zoom” feature. We’ve also addressed various UI and performance issues.
The ST app supports both smartphones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer.
Need help or have a question? Please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.1.2.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2021-01-04
The ST app now supports both smartphones and tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer. We’ve addressed minor bugs and frontend issues in this latest update.
Need help or have a question? Please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.1.1.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2020-12-10
This app now supports tablets with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and newer. Get this major update for both your tablet and phone for performance, security and UI improvements across all supported devices.
For technical assistance, please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.0.6.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2020-12-10
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. Get this update for latest bug fixes. We continually update the app to keep you abreast of latest developments in today's fast-moving news environment.
If you require assistance or have feedback to share, please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.0.5.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2020-11-06
Get this update for various bug fixes, including improved handling of text-to-speech audio playback. We continually update the app to keep you abreast of latest developments in today's fast-moving news environment.
If you require assistance or have feedback to share, please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 8.0.4.PO(ST)REL
posted on 2020-10-29
Get this update for minor bug fixes.
The ST app now has a new design that allows you to see more articles at a glance, among other UX and performance improvements. The app also supports dark mode if you have Android 10 or newer; go to your device’s Settings > Display > Theme to enable dark mode.
If you have feedback or require assistance, please contact stmobile@sph.com.sg
version 7.2.4
posted on 2020-10-21
Get this update for minor crash fixes and UI improvements.
version 7.2.3
posted on 2020-09-03
Get this update for latest bug and crash fixes.
version 7.2.2
posted on 2020-08-19
Get this update for an e-paper bug fix and minor UX improvements.
version 7.2.1
posted on 2020-08-05
Thank your for reading The Straits Times. Get this update for latest bug fixes and enhancements.
version 7.2.0
posted on 2020-06-24
Get this update for performance and stability fixes.
version 7.1.7
posted on 2020-05-08
In this update, we’ve included support for more video players to improve your experience.
version 7.1.6
posted on 2020-04-19
Get this update for minor fixes. We've improved the handling of download links within articles.
version 7.1.5
posted on 2020-02-17
Get this update for minor fixes. We continually provide updates to improve your reading experience.
version 7.1.3
posted on 2020-01-20
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. Get this update for minor fixes.
version 7.1.2
posted on 2019-12-20
Get this update for minor display fixes. Happy holidays!
version 7.1.1
posted on 2019-11-29
Get this update for various bug fixes. We update the app regularly to continually improve your experience.
version 7.1.0
posted on 2019-11-21
We update the app regularly to continually improve your experience. Get this latest build for various bug fixes.
version 7.0.9
posted on 2019-11-07
Thank you for reading The Straits Times.
We provide regular updates to continually improve your experience.
version 7.0.8
posted on 2019-10-30
In this update, we've addressed issues that some users were facing with loading augmented reality (AR) content.
version 7.0.7
posted on 2019-10-22
Thank you for reading The Straits Times. We've fixed some bugs in this update to improve your experience.
version 7.0.6
posted on 2019-10-15
As a subscriber, you can now log in with your fingerprint.
This hotfix addresses the HTTP:403 error that some users had with the last update.
version 7.0.5
posted on 2019-10-10
As a subscriber, you can now log in with your fingerprint.
We've also addressed some issues in this update to improve your reading and article sharing experience.
version 7.0.4
posted on 2019-10-04
Get this update so that article links you tap on in e-mails lead you correctly to the story in the app.
version 5.6.9
posted on 2018-01-02
Bug fixes.
version 5.2.3
posted on 2016-11-17
Bug fixes and performance enhancement.
version 1.5.11
posted on 2013-05-09
Several fixes and updates