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App versions, maintenance mode, global banners and editorial settings. Edits go into a draft; publishing makes them live for everyone.

Live · v37Draft · v38Change history

App versions

Below minimum: the app shows the Update required screen. Below recommended: a dismissible update prompt once a week.

PlatformMinimumRecommendedLatest releasedSessions below minimum · 7 d
iOS
Changed · was 4.11.0
4.12.2 · 22 Sep0.4% · 1,210 sessions
Android
Changed · was 4.11.3
4.12.1 · 24 Sep1.9% · 4,380 sessions · mostly Android 8
WebAlways the latest deploy · build web-2026.09.28-3 · open tabs reload on next navigation after 30 min

Version adoption · share of sessions

Last 8 weeks
4.124.114.104.8–4.9Newest version at the bottom · colour gets darker with newer versions

4.12 reached 81% of iOS sessions in 3 weeks. Raising the recommended version to 4.12.0 will prompt about 19% of iOS sessions to update.

Maintenance mode

Takes effect immediately, outside the draft. Turning it on shows what will stop working, then asks you to confirm it's you.

OffAll platforms are live
PlatformsConsole always stays available
Duration
to
Allowlist · can still use the product
All staff accountsQA devices (14)203.0.113.0/24

Global banners

One banner shows at a time, highest severity first. Readers can dismiss info banners.

MessageSeverityWhere · whoStatusWindowActions
New in draftInfoAll platforms
Everyone
Scheduled · 1 Oct1 Oct 09:00 → 4 Oct 03:00
BST
WarningStudio
Creators
LiveSince 09:10 · until resolved
Waiting for legal approval in Site pagesInfoWeb and apps
Signed-in readers
Draft2 Oct → 1 Nov
30-day notice
Preview · Reader web, light
Planned maintenance on Sunday 4 Oct, 02:00–03:00 BST. Your streak is safe.

Editorial settings

Used by queues, the Reader and the apps. Lane SLAs change due times for new submissions only.

Newsroom time zone

Schedules and SLAs

Review lane SLAs

Time to first decision

Guest limits

Before the sign-in gate

Teen defaults

New accounts aged 13–17

Direct messagesOff · locked by policyPublic profileOffLeaguesOnQuiet hours21:00–07:00 local
Comment rules

Takes and replies

Takes need a source to earn XPOnTone check before postingOn
Trending

Trending desk rules

Top 5 need a published takeOn

Change history

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VersionPublishedByReasonActions
v38Draft · not publishedSam Okoye3 changes
v37 Live22 Sep, 10:14Jo KimRaise Android minimum to 4.8.0 after crash fix
v36 15 Sep, 16:40Sam OkoyeTrending maximum age 96 h → 72 h
v35 2 Sep, 09:02Lena ParkSlow mode 30 s → 60 s during debate rounds
3 changes in draft v38iOS recommended 4.12.0 · Android recommended 4.12.1 · new maintenance banner · saved 09:48