Messages from Hobbyist Software
Things always break when there is a new version of iOS8, and this version has more changes than most. I have been working on a huge rebuild of VLC Streamer which adds a bundle of new features and completely revamps the UI. Amongst other things, this makes it much easier to transfer movies through iTunes,
Things always break when there is a new version of iOS8, and this version has more changes than most. I do have an updated version of VLC Remote which makes use of some of the new features, and updates a whole bundle of small things to work with the new screen sizes. I had hoped
iOS8 promises a new way for people to beta test apps where you can easily test beta versions of apps. The TestFlight app which enables this is already available in the US Appstore. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664?mt=8 We have been working hard on new versions for iOS8 and plan to release these as betas as soon as Apple allows
On November 5th, the final iOS7 fix update was released. This was version 3.15, and all should now be well… As always, there more tweaks, updates, fixes and new functionality on the way, but hopefully we’re past the battle with iOS7.
VLC Streamer 3.02 was approved by Apple on the 18th October. This fixes the issue related to movies that had been copied to the device requiring a wifi connection to play. There is one new issue, but it has a quick workaround. If you’re streaming over airplay, then when the screen turns off on your
VLC 2.1 is now out. Congratulations and Thanks to the Videolan team. VLC Remote is ready; We have recently updated our apps on iOS, Android and WP7 to support VLC 2.1. The only thing you need to do is make sure to run the latest version of the setup helper, and the latest version of
VLC Streamer 3 is now live. This should fix most issues related to iOS7, and also gives the UI an update. The remaining issue is related to movies copied to the device – these currently only play if your device is connected to some kind of network – even if you are not ‘properly’ connected.
We just released an update of VLC Remote that supports VLC 2.1 We are trying a new approach to the windows store; Instead of keeping a free version and a paid version, we are switching to one version – but with a free trial. There is no requirement to upgrade to the full features, and
Sat 21 September I just submitted an update to apple which partially fixes the issues related to movies which have been copied to the device. I have requested an expedited review, but I imagine Apple are overwhelmed with iOS7 related updates at the moment, so it may be a while before they can approve the
I’m working hard on getting VLC Streamer ready for iOS7. I am aware of one major issue; When movies have been copied over to the device, they no longer play (or at least – they are very distorted). I have just figured out a workaround (Thu 19th) so I should have an update submitted to
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