Sprint 66: January 12 - 23, 2026

Strengthened authentication and access for libraries and patrons, including fixes to SAML sign-in issues and improved token handling for partner integrations.
Resolved several iOS app issues affecting reading and listening, such as access token errors, audiobook playback problems, incorrect or undeletable bookmarks, missing due dates, and confusing sign‑in and activation states.
Improved infrastructure and performance by tuning OpenSearch resources, fixing deployment issues (e.g., Postgres package installation, MinIO in library registry CI), and investigating further registry improvements.
Enhanced collection management tools for partners, adding scripts and utilities to update audience metadata at scale, improve filtered browsing/searching, and resolve errors and dashboard loading issues.
Addressed visual and usability concerns such as dark mode display problems on Android, and searching/browsing for hidden titles in the Palace Manager.

Sprint 65: December 15, 2025 - January 9, 2026

Added support for pausing audiobook playback for phone calls on Android
Fixed an issue where audiobook playback continued on device speaker after bluetooth headphones were disconnected on Android
Fixed an issue where dark mode button text was invisible in audiobook error dialog on Android
Audited Android app for WCAG 2.1 AA
Added missing VoiceOver labels on iOS
Fixed an iOS issue where Palace icon on home screen showed total holds placed, not number of holds ready
Added better error reporting for loan and hold limit reached on iOS
Implemented support for catalog content filtering by audience and genre
Captured initial loan information when available for metered titles and made available in the inventory report
Upgraded Virtual Library Card to Django 6
Deployed Palace Manager v36.3.0 to production

Completed all outstanding tasks for Taylor & Francis content integration and launched in production for NYU