Podcast Guru Android v2.8.1 Release Notes
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Podcast Guru v2.8.1 for Android! This update brings exciting new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes to enhance your podcast listening experience. Whether you’re a casual listener or a podcast enthusiast, there’s something here for everyone. Read on for the full details!
New Features
Remote Podcast Playlists & Publisher Information
Discovering new podcasts just got easier!
- Network & Publisher Links: See when podcasts belong to a network or publisher, with clickable links to explore more shows from the same source.
- Cross-Podcast Episodes: Some podcasts now include episodes from other shows in their feed, clearly marked so you can subscribe to new favorites with a tap.
Auto-Rewind Feature
Never lose your place again!
- When resuming an episode after a longer break, Podcast Guru now automatically rewinds by 5 seconds to help you recall where you left off.
- This feature skips brief pauses to keep your listening flow uninterrupted.
Strike Integration for Value-for-Value
Support your favorite podcasters with more flexibility!
- New Payment Option: In addition to Alby, you can now use Strike for Value-for-Value contributions.
- Balance Visibility: View your balance in satoshis for a seamless payment experience with either provider.
Smart Playlist Improvements
Enjoy a more balanced listening experience!
- Enhanced Episode Distribution: Smart Playlists now apply episode limits to each podcast individually, ensuring a diverse mix of episodes from all your subscribed shows.
Improvements and Fixes
Rebuilt Download System
We’ve overhauled our download system for a smoother experience:
- Improved Reliability: Downloads are now more stable and efficient, with better handling of interruptions.
- Battery Optimization: Reduced battery usage during downloads.
- Consistent Notifications: Stay informed with reliable download progress updates.
Bug Fixes
We’ve squashed several bugs to make Podcast Guru more stable:
- Download Stability: Fixed crashes that occurred during episode downloads.
- Episode List Reliability: Resolved issues causing crashes when viewing episode lists, including on e-ink devices.
- Sleep Timer Fix: Eliminated crashes when accessing the sleep timer.
- Background Operations: Improved app stability during spotty network connections for uninterrupted listening.
- Additional Stability Improvements:
- Fixed crashes when editing podcast tags.
- Enhanced stability when subscribing to multiple podcasts at once.
- Addressed crashes on specific Android devices.
- Updated core components for better performance and compatibility with newer devices.
Get the Update Now!
Ready to experience the latest version of Podcast Guru? Update to v2.8.1 today and take your podcast listening to the next level! Download or update via the Google Play Store:
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Thank you for being part of the Podcast Guru community! We’re committed to making your listening experience better with every update. Share your feedback with us, and happy listening! 🎧