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Explore four centuries of Taiwan's history through an interactive digital exhibition. Discover primary sources, archival documents, and images across eight distinct historical eras, with an interactive map and thematic threads.
What's New in Isle of Time
1.22
September 17, 2026
A new narration player - On iPhone, the player now fills the screen and scrolls. The progress bar has a mark where each paragraph starts, and you can skip to the previous or next paragraph. A Now Reading card shows the text being read. Tap it to open the article at that paragraph. - On iPad, the player also fills the screen: artwork on the left and controls on the right in landscape, one column in portrait. A list of paragraphs lets you start from any one of them. - Five playback speeds: 0.8×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.5× and 2×. The app remembers your choice. - Articles now mark where you stopped listening. Playback picks up at the start of that paragraph, not in the middle of a sentence. - Today has a new Continue Listening row for volumes you haven't finished. - On the Lock Screen and in Control Center you can skip back or forward 15 seconds, or drag to any point. - Playback now pauses correctly for phone calls, Siri and unplugged headphones. When a volume ends, you can play it again with one tap. - The mini player at the bottom has a new look. Also - Fixed many mispronunciations. Years are now read digit by digit. You can report a wrong reading from the "⋯" menu in the player. - Search works better in English and is now available on Mac. - Connect now sits below Information in Settings.
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What historical periods does Isle of Time cover?
Isle of Time covers eight distinct historical eras of Taiwan's history, beginning with the Age of Exploration and extending to modern Taiwan. This includes periods like Dutch and Spanish colonization, the Qing Dynasty, and the Japanese colonial period.
Can I listen to the articles in Isle of Time?
Yes, Isle of Time features built-in text-to-speech functionality. You can have any article read aloud and continue listening as you navigate through the app.
How does Isle of Time track user progress?
Isle of Time allows users to save articles for later using a bookmark feature and search across the entire archive by title or keyword. It does not explicitly mention progress tracking for learning modules.
What is the learning methodology used in Isle of Time?
The app presents historical information with the clarity of a broadsheet newspaper, drawing from primary sources and archival documents. It encourages exploration at the user's own pace, following thematic threads, or discovering a new reading daily.
Does Isle of Time offer certifications?
Isle of Time is a digital exhibition and does not offer any formal certifications. Its focus is on providing access to historical information and resources.
How often is Isle of Time updated?
The latest version of Isle of Time is 1.14, which was last updated on June 24, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for content and features.
What devices is Isle of Time available on?
Isle of Time is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for mobile and tablet use.
Does Isle of Time have ads?
No, Isle of Time does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free of ads, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.






