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Say goodbye to Adobe authorization next month! Here is an update on the new OverDrive app, set to release mid-September:
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Dear Library Partner,
We're delighted to announce that a new version of the OverDrive app for Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 8 is scheduled for release in mid-September.
This update features the long-awaited elimination of the Adobe Authorization step from the app installation process -- one of your most frequently requested enhancements! To continue to fulfill the requirement for copyrighted materials, users will register for an OverDrive account instead. We expect this change will significantly reduce library support questions and provide excellent benefits to users like syncing reading progress across multiple devices and saving libraries and common searches.
When the new app is released, first-time users will be prompted to create an OverDrive account. There will be no change for existing users who already have an Adobe ID or OverDrive account associated with their OverDrive app, even after they update to the newest version.
Users under the age of 13 will be able to anonymously authorize the OverDrive app without creating an OverDrive account.
OverDrive v3.2 will also feature the following updates:
1) The app name will be shortened from "OverDrive Media Console" to "OverDrive."
2) Users will be able to return Open EPUB titles before the end of their lending period.
OverDrive Help articles and videos will be updated with the release of the new OverDrive v3.2 experience. To help you prepare for the changes, you can watch an overview of the new OverDrive app here: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/playback/Playback.do?id=c4xqf1
Remember, Streaming Video and OverDrive Read formats can be borrowed and enjoyed in two easy steps, and do not require the OverDrive app. Using your digital library has never been easier!
If you have any questions, please contact OverDrive Support via the Support tab in OverDrive Marketplace.