RSSRadio7 Podcast Downloader 1.05 Submitted for Review

RSSRadio7 1.05 has been submitted to Apple for review. 

Whats New:
  • password protected podcasts are now working
  • you can now configure the look of the podcasts screen between shows and subscriptions, great for those who want a retro "classic RSSRadio" feel
  • you can configure a default action when you tap on a show icon
  • fixed a bug where the screen went black
  • fixed a host of other small bugs
  • optimised background refresh to cope with bad networks and still keep you up to date

 

Update

Here is a short update on where everything is: (updated 8th Oct)

iSitter

iSitters volume control on the parent end is not working in iOS7 (you have to use the device hardware buttons), i cannot find a work around so for now it will be removed.  **update now in store**

RSSRadio Classic

Some downloads are failing (typically with a 404). An update to fix this is expected to pass app review tomorrow (4th).  **update now in store**

 

RSSRadio iOS7

Password protected podcasts are not working. Update to fix expected to pass app review early next week. 

Opening the app will sometimes be met with a black screen, you will need to kill the app from the multitasking to restart it. I am still researching this problem. 

 

Well that was exciting!

So, yesterday was the day that the version of the "old" RSSRadio went out that points users over to the "New" RSSRadio for iOS7. 

I think its fair to say that things didn't entirely go to plan, the version of RSSRadio 7 that was on the App Store® had an issue with downloading over cellular networks. This was due to a change Apple made to iOS7 during the beta process after I had completed and tested that area of the app. 

So overnight i pushed a fixed version, actually i had a lot of fixes ready so the version on the store is significantly improved today.

I'm receiving lots of feedback and its all welcome, i'd like to address 2 negative things here:

 "I hate the new UI, why have you changed it, there was nothing wrong with the old one"

I made this change because I believe its better for the vast majority of users, most people are interested in "what do i have ready to listen to" and "what have i got queued up to play". 

I accept this change won't be for everybody, and that is why i am leaving the current version available on the store.

"Why is this a seperate app, i should get this upgrade for free!" 

Firstly - speak to the guys above! If i just made an update to the current app everyone would be forced into the new UI.

Also, and more importantly, the code for RSSRadio's UI needed significant update so i needed to start again. Its taken 3 months of work to create RSSRadio7 and I don't believe that $0.99 is a large price to pay for that work which has laid the foundation for some great things to come.

RSSRadio has had free upgrades for the last 3 years, my intention is that RSSRadio7 will have free updates for the next 3 years. $0.33 per year thats not too painful is it?