Apex Comics 1.9.0 Release notes

Hey everyone,

1.9.0 is a big step for foldable phones: dual-page reading respects the hinge, and the library stays with you when you fold or unfold. It also adds Binge to chain issues in a series, multi-device sync for Premium, and a dedicated Manga catalog beside weekly Comics in Discovery.

Foldable phones

Apex now treats foldables as first-class reading devices, not just wide tablets.

Dual-page mode keeps a real gap at the hinge so panels stay readable across the fold
Open a series, then fold or unfold: your selection stays; the layout adapts (pane, sheet, or full screen)
Library master-detail aligns to the hinge on the inner display (list | hinge | detail)
Your 1-page / 2-page preference is preserved; compact cover mode still shows a single page
Smoother unfold: memory and page preloading ease briefly when the screen opens wide

Binge (series runs)

On a series detail, a segmented control: Read / Continue, or Binge
Binge auto-opens the next issue in the same series when you finish (unread run, or full reread when everything is already read)
Pre-loads the next local archive earlier so the chain stays smooth
On the first page, swipe back to reopen the previous issue in the run
Leave the reader anytime to stop; no interstitial screens between issues
Multi-select issues in series detail to Binge only the ones you picked

Multi-device sync (Premium)

Settings → Storage → Devices: link a shared cloud folder on each device
One shared sync state in your cloud folder keeps progress, favorites, libraries and stats aligned
Designed for one device at a time; sync before switching to share your latest data with your other devices
Open the app to pull when another device wrote newer data; Sync now pulls or pushes accordingly
Dated daily / weekly / monthly backups are for recovery. Restore replaces this device only
Works with Drive, OneDrive, Nextcloud, and other SAF folders. No Apex account

Manga Discovery (Premium)

Comics and Manga stay in separate catalogs (never mixed in one list)
Compact Comics | Manga switch in Discovery
Publishing now, recently started, and followed manga sections
Filter chips for type (Manga, Manhwa, Manhua) and popular magazines
Search manga titles, open details, follow series locally
Match titles against your library to read locally when you already own the book

Reader page fit

Fit control next to ⋮ opens a clear list: Auto, Fit page, Fit width, or Fit height
Auto picks width or height from the page shape (default); no more fill / cycle / icon-only picker
Fit width and height only pin to the top or side when the page actually overflows
Hidden in dual-page mode; your choice is saved across sessions

Tablet series browser

On large screens, browse the library full-width until you open a series stack
A detail pane then reveals beside the list (no empty half-screen)
Back closes the pane; works for local libraries and Komga alike

X-Ray panel refresh

Glass side panel with soft scrim and smoother open/close motion
Clearer character rows and a richer character dossier layout

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