DOWNCASTBLOGKNOWN ISSUESIOS VERSION HISTORY Downcast. A very cool podcast player for iOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and

CarPlay.

DOWNCAST - BLOG

Jun 11, 2017 • George ∞. Parsing feeds has always been one of the more unpleasant parts of Downcast's codebase. Much of that is to blame on the fact that podcast feeds, RSS & Atom, are XML based. XML is incredibly powerful, but nearly all of that power is lost on simple

podcast feeds.

IOS VERSION HISTORY

Performance improvement related to maintenance of podcast/playlist episode statistics. Minimum supported iOS version is now iOS 12.4. v2.9.50. Fixes issue with out of sync counts shown on podcast rows in the podcast list. Fixes issue where iCloud Syncing options were DOWNCAST - KNOWN ISSUES Workaround - On an iPad, tap the play button, then choose video. On an iPhone, tap any other video, dismiss the player, then tap the desired video episode again. Fixed in v2.9.14 ( Fix available in latest beta) v2.9.12. Some users experiencing a startup crash.

LATEST UPDATE

v2.9.62. This updates fixes a bug introduced in v2.9.61 that prevented the player view in the watchOS app from loading on Series 1, 2, and 3 devices. This was caused by a bizarre problem with Apple's Bitcode technology that can affect devices with 32-bit architectures, like the Series 1-3 Apple Watches. The bug still exists, but this update

MAC VERSION HISTORY

v2.10.1. When deleting a podcast or episode, their associated files are now deleted rather than moved to the trash. Fixes issue with AppleScript definition that caused the nowPlayingInfo property to show the same value for play position & duration.; Fixes user-agent used when streaming episodes CARPLAY - DOWNCASTAPP.COM CarPlay. Jan 21, 2016 • George ∞. Downcast's CarPlay support is currently awaiting review now available in the App Store! This is an exciting addition for Downcast. You've been asking for this for a long time and it's finally here. A FEW NOTES ON APP STORE REVIEWS A few notes on App Store reviews. Jan 12, 2016 • George ∞. App Store reviews affect sales, no doubt. That's why so many apps have a nag screen begging for ratings. ICLOUD SYNCING CHANGES iCloud Syncing Changes. Mar 24, 2016 • George ∞. A number of syncing improvements are being introduced in v2.9.13. Performance and reliability are the focus. PUBLISHERS AND USER-AGENTS Publishers and user-agents. Mar 7, 2016 • George ∞. When an application makes a request for a web resource, it includes a user-agent string in that request to identify itself to the server. DOWNCASTBLOGKNOWN ISSUESIOS VERSION HISTORY Downcast. A very cool podcast player for iOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and

CarPlay.

DOWNCAST - BLOG

Jun 11, 2017 • George ∞. Parsing feeds has always been one of the more unpleasant parts of Downcast's codebase. Much of that is to blame on the fact that podcast feeds, RSS & Atom, are XML based. XML is incredibly powerful, but nearly all of that power is lost on simple

podcast feeds.

IOS VERSION HISTORY

Performance improvement related to maintenance of podcast/playlist episode statistics. Minimum supported iOS version is now iOS 12.4. v2.9.50. Fixes issue with out of sync counts shown on podcast rows in the podcast list. Fixes issue where iCloud Syncing options were DOWNCAST - KNOWN ISSUES Workaround - On an iPad, tap the play button, then choose video. On an iPhone, tap any other video, dismiss the player, then tap the desired video episode again. Fixed in v2.9.14 ( Fix available in latest beta) v2.9.12. Some users experiencing a startup crash.

LATEST UPDATE

v2.9.62. This updates fixes a bug introduced in v2.9.61 that prevented the player view in the watchOS app from loading on Series 1, 2, and 3 devices. This was caused by a bizarre problem with Apple's Bitcode technology that can affect devices with 32-bit architectures, like the Series 1-3 Apple Watches. The bug still exists, but this update

MAC VERSION HISTORY

v2.10.1. When deleting a podcast or episode, their associated files are now deleted rather than moved to the trash. Fixes issue with AppleScript definition that caused the nowPlayingInfo property to show the same value for play position & duration.; Fixes user-agent used when streaming episodes CARPLAY - DOWNCASTAPP.COM CarPlay. Jan 21, 2016 • George ∞. Downcast's CarPlay support is currently awaiting review now available in the App Store! This is an exciting addition for Downcast. You've been asking for this for a long time and it's finally here. A FEW NOTES ON APP STORE REVIEWS A few notes on App Store reviews. Jan 12, 2016 • George ∞. App Store reviews affect sales, no doubt. That's why so many apps have a nag screen begging for ratings. ICLOUD SYNCING CHANGES iCloud Syncing Changes. Mar 24, 2016 • George ∞. A number of syncing improvements are being introduced in v2.9.13. Performance and reliability are the focus. PUBLISHERS AND USER-AGENTS Publishers and user-agents. Mar 7, 2016 • George ∞. When an application makes a request for a web resource, it includes a user-agent string in that request to identify itself to the server.

CARPLAY

CarPlay. Jan 21, 2016 • George ∞. Downcast's CarPlay support is currently awaiting review now available in the App Store! This is an exciting addition for Downcast. You've been asking for this for a long time and it's finally here. PUBLISHERS AND USER-AGENTS Publishers and user-agents. Mar 7, 2016 • George ∞. When an application makes a request for a web resource, it includes a user-agent string in that request to identify itself to the server. A FEW NOTES ON APP STORE REVIEWS A few notes on App Store reviews. Jan 12, 2016 • George ∞. App Store reviews affect sales, no doubt. That's why so many apps have a nag screen begging for ratings. DOWNCAST'S USER-AGENTS Examples of Downcast's User-Agents. Below are examples of the current User-Agent strings that Downcast includes in requests for feeds, images, and media files. JSON FEED - DOWNCASTAPP.COM JSON Feed. Jun 11, 2017 • George ∞. Parsing feeds has always been one of the more unpleasant parts of Downcast's codebase. Much of that is to blame on the fact that podcast feeds, RSS & Atom, are XML based.

WWW.DOWNCASTAPP.COM

subscribe-podcast artistName Joel Osteen category Religion & Spirituality description Welcome to the Joel Osteen Daily Podcast. Joel & Victoria Osteen inspire people to reach their dreams, find fresh beginnings and live their best life. Both he and Victoria live

in Houston, TX.

V2.X UPDATE, IPHONE X, V3 SCREENSHOTS v2.x update, iPhone X, v3 screenshots. Oct 4, 2017 • George ∞ I never said I was fast. I really did intend to post updates more frequently, and I still do!

DOWNCAST FOR MAC

Resetting Downcast for Mac's Preferences. If you run into an issue that prevents you from starting Downcast on your Mac. You can usually get past this by resetting Downcast's preferences. DOWNCASTBLOGKNOWN ISSUESIOS VERSION HISTORY Downcast. A very cool podcast player for iOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and

CarPlay.

DOWNCAST - BLOG

Jun 11, 2017 • George ∞. Parsing feeds has always been one of the more unpleasant parts of Downcast's codebase. Much of that is to blame on the fact that podcast feeds, RSS & Atom, are XML based. XML is incredibly powerful, but nearly all of that power is lost on simple

podcast feeds.

DOWNCAST - KNOWN ISSUES Workaround - On an iPad, tap the play button, then choose video. On an iPhone, tap any other video, dismiss the player, then tap the desired video episode again. Fixed in v2.9.14 ( Fix available in latest beta) v2.9.12. Some users experiencing a startup crash.

IOS VERSION HISTORY

Performance improvement related to maintenance of podcast/playlist episode statistics. Minimum supported iOS version is now iOS 12.4. v2.9.50. Fixes issue with out of sync counts shown on podcast rows in the podcast list. Fixes issue where iCloud Syncing options were

LATEST UPDATE

v2.9.62. This updates fixes a bug introduced in v2.9.61 that prevented the player view in the watchOS app from loading on Series 1, 2, and 3 devices. This was caused by a bizarre problem with Apple's Bitcode technology that can affect devices with 32-bit architectures, like the Series 1-3 Apple Watches. The bug still exists, but this update

SIRI SHORTCUTS

Siri Shortcuts - v2.10.0. Apr 16, 2021 • George ∞. This update finally introduces Siri Shortcuts support for Downcast. You'll find a new button called "Siri Shortcuts" on the "More" tab. DOWNCAST'S USER-AGENTS Examples of Downcast's User-Agents. Below are examples of the current User-Agent strings that Downcast includes in requests for feeds, images, and media files. A FEW NOTES ON APP STORE REVIEWS A few notes on App Store reviews. Jan 12, 2016 • George ∞. App Store reviews affect sales, no doubt. That's why so many apps have a nag screen begging for ratings.

WWW.DOWNCASTAPP.COM

subscribe-podcast artistName Joel Osteen category Religion & Spirituality description Welcome to the Joel Osteen Daily Podcast. Joel & Victoria Osteen inspire people to reach their dreams, find fresh beginnings and live their best life. Both he and Victoria live

in Houston, TX.

PUBLISHERS AND USER-AGENTS Publishers and user-agents. Mar 7, 2016 • George ∞. When an application makes a request for a web resource, it includes a user-agent string in that request to identify itself to the server. DOWNCASTBLOGKNOWN ISSUESIOS VERSION HISTORY Downcast. A very cool podcast player for iOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and

CarPlay.

DOWNCAST - BLOG

Jun 11, 2017 • George ∞. Parsing feeds has always been one of the more unpleasant parts of Downcast's codebase. Much of that is to blame on the fact that podcast feeds, RSS & Atom, are XML based. XML is incredibly powerful, but nearly all of that power is lost on simple

podcast feeds.

DOWNCAST - KNOWN ISSUES Workaround - On an iPad, tap the play button, then choose video. On an iPhone, tap any other video, dismiss the player, then tap the desired video episode again. Fixed in v2.9.14 ( Fix available in latest beta) v2.9.12. Some users experiencing a startup crash.

IOS VERSION HISTORY

Performance improvement related to maintenance of podcast/playlist episode statistics. Minimum supported iOS version is now iOS 12.4. v2.9.50. Fixes issue with out of sync counts shown on podcast rows in the podcast list. Fixes issue where iCloud Syncing options were

LATEST UPDATE

v2.9.62. This updates fixes a bug introduced in v2.9.61 that prevented the player view in the watchOS app from loading on Series 1, 2, and 3 devices. This was caused by a bizarre problem with Apple's Bitcode technology that can affect devices with 32-bit architectures, like the Series 1-3 Apple Watches. The bug still exists, but this update

SIRI SHORTCUTS

Siri Shortcuts - v2.10.0. Apr 16, 2021 • George ∞. This update finally introduces Siri Shortcuts support for Downcast. You'll find a new button called "Siri Shortcuts" on the "More" tab. DOWNCAST'S USER-AGENTS Examples of Downcast's User-Agents. Below are examples of the current User-Agent strings that Downcast includes in requests for feeds, images, and media files. A FEW NOTES ON APP STORE REVIEWS A few notes on App Store reviews. Jan 12, 2016 • George ∞. App Store reviews affect sales, no doubt. That's why so many apps have a nag screen begging for ratings.

WWW.DOWNCASTAPP.COM

subscribe-podcast artistName Joel Osteen category Religion & Spirituality description Welcome to the Joel Osteen Daily Podcast. Joel & Victoria Osteen inspire people to reach their dreams, find fresh beginnings and live their best life. Both he and Victoria live

in Houston, TX.

PUBLISHERS AND USER-AGENTS Publishers and user-agents. Mar 7, 2016 • George ∞. When an application makes a request for a web resource, it includes a user-agent string in that request to identify itself to the server. PUBLISHERS AND USER-AGENTS Publishers and user-agents. Mar 7, 2016 • George ∞. When an application makes a request for a web resource, it includes a user-agent string in that request to identify itself to the server.

CARPLAY - DOWNCAST

CarPlay. Jan 21, 2016 • George ∞. Downcast's CarPlay support is currently awaiting review now available in the App Store! This is an exciting addition for Downcast. You've been asking for this for a long time and it's finally here. V2.X UPDATE, IPHONE X, V3 SCREENSHOTS v2.x update, iPhone X, v3 screenshots. Oct 4, 2017 • George ∞ I never said I was fast. I really did intend to post updates more frequently, and I still do!

DOWNCAST IN 2016...

Downcast in 2016 Jan 10, 2016 • George ∞. Downcast had its ups and downs in 2015. I took over development & support at the beginning of 2015 and it has been a learning experience. ICLOUD SYNCING CHANGES iCloud Syncing Changes. Mar 24, 2016 • George ∞. A number of syncing improvements are being introduced in v2.9.13. Performance and reliability are the focus. JSON FEED - DOWNCASTAPP.COM JSON Feed. Jun 11, 2017 • George ∞. Parsing feeds has always been one of the more unpleasant parts of Downcast's codebase. Much of that is to blame on the fact that podcast feeds, RSS & Atom, are XML based.

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