King James Audio - KJV Bible

KJV Bible App Update: Background Audio Playback Improved

The King James Version Bible app has received an update focused on audio functionality. The latest version improves background audio playback when the screen is turned off, allowing users to continue listening to Scripture without keeping the app open.

The app provides the complete King James Version of the Bible, including all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments in English. Users can read the text or listen to audio narration. The interface is designed for straightforward navigation, making it simple to locate specific books, chapters, or verses.

The KJV translation, first published in 1611 and commissioned by King James I, remains in the public domain. This app delivers that text in a digital format with both reading and listening capabilities.

The update was detected on July 30, 2026, with changes to the app's version number, summary, and description fields on Google Play. The background audio fix addresses a common user request for uninterrupted listening during multitasking or when the device screen is locked.

No other feature changes were detailed in the update. The app continues to function as a dedicated KJV Bible reader and audio player without additional study tools, reading plans, or social features found in some other Bible applications.