NEW!

Instapaper on the iPhone and iPod touch

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I'm happy to announce the new Instapaper app for the iPhone and iPod touch!

Now you can read saved web pages on the go, even offline, with Instapaper.

Simply install the Instapaper app and download your unread articles when you have WiFi, EDGE, or 3G coverage, then you can read them anytime: on the train, on the bus, on line at the bank, or in space (you never know).

Instapaper saves two versions of each page whenever possible: the Web view and the Text view.

The Web view

 

The Web view is the graphical page with nearly all of its elements intact. Only a few changes are made:

These changes save space and ensure fast updates, even over EDGE.

The Text view

Like the Instapaper web interface, the app also downloads a text-optimized version of each page:

Web view
Text view of the same page
 

The Text view uses ideal fonts and text formatting for maximum readability in either orientation on the iPhone and iPod touch.

It also removes the need to zoom or horizontally pan. No more accidentally side-scrolling from a long text column.

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FAQ

How much does it cost?

It's free! A deluxe version with more features may be released in the future for a reasonable price.

How do I add pages?

On your Mac or PC, install the Read Later bookmarklet.

Or, to install directly on an iPhone or iPod Touch, follow these instructions.

Then, whenever you're on a page you'd like to save with Instapaper, click your Read Later bookmarklet. A brief message will appear if the page saves correctly.

Why aren't some pages displayed?

Some sites prevent standard servers, like Instapaper, to access their content. They often require a login, or they hide the content behind an interstitial ad. I'm sorry, but Instapaper cannot download the content from these sites.

Currently, this includes The New York Times, because their site requires a login.

Can you remember my position in an article?

This is planned for a future version.

Support

Feel free to contact me with support requests: instapaper@marco.org

Before emailing, please make sure that your request isn't on the Known Issues list or addressed in the FAQ above. Thanks!

I'm a regular guy with a day job, so I may not be able to respond quickly, but I'll try to respond to everything.

Blog

Follow the official Instapaper blog for news, sneak peeks, feature discussion, and press.

Known issues

Software is very complex, and nobody's perfect. Here's a list of known issues in the current version:

I'm working to get these resolved as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Version history

1.2 — August 10, 2008

1.0.1 — July 12, 2008

1.0 — July 6, 2008