Release Note (External) - Radioplayer v.7.6.0(79) - 11/08/2023

Description

This is the second version of 7.6 and the release candidate. Please also see the previous release note.

Bug fixed

• Issues that were leading the end user to a red screen by blocking the app from starting have been resolved. RPHELPDESK-1292. The 1292 fix includes resolution of the following crashes or ANRs:

  • [Google Crash & ANR] com.doublesymmetry.trackplayer.service.MusicService$observeEvents$4$1.emit

  • [Google Crash & ANR] com.radioplayer.mobile.sdl.SdlReceiver.onSdlEnabled

  • [Google Crash & ANR] Unable to start receiver com.radioplayer.mobile.sdl.SdlReceiver

  • [Google Crash & ANR] com.radioplayer.mobile.sdl.SdlService.onCreate

  • [Google Crash & ANR] [libhwui.so] SkSurface::getCanvas()

  • Crash of the app while playing content

  • [Google Crash & ANR] com.google.firebase.FirebaseApp.getInstance

• The extra mile to optimize our app's CPU and GPU usage, resulting in improved overall performance and reduced battery consumption from more app components. Also fine-tuned our approach to minimize battery drain even further. By strategically cutting down the frequency of calls to "now playing" during polling, we're ensuring a smoother experience that won't take a toll on device's battery life. RPHELPDESK-1190

  • The favourites carousel will perform polling only when it is visible to the user and will request an update to Now Playing API every 30 seconds.

  • The Now Playing information for a station currently being listened to will request an update every 10 seconds when playback is in progress.

  • The station detail page will perform polling only when it is visible to the user and will make an update to Now Playing API every 10 seconds.

• Fixed app startup problem in Germany found in 7.6.0 build 78. RPHELPDESK-1339

• The app in France shows recommendations as they are shown in other countries. RPHELPDESK-1196

• When users restarting an HLS content after pausing it, the time resume from the pause moment. RPHELPDESK-1165

• Added user-agent for API requests to Radioplayer Cloud

Supported OS version

Includes all minor versions of a major version, e.g. 12.0.0_r41 after major version 12.0.0.