Archive for category BrowseCast
BrowseCast Google+ Page Created
Posted by ChrisD in Android, BrowseCast, Google+ on November 9, 2011
With the new addition to Google+ of having branded pages. I decided to create one for BrowseCast.
If you’re a Google+ user, and better yet, a BrowseCast user 
then why not add BrowseCast to your Circles?
I will endeavour to put up useful information and updates on development as and when.
The BrowseCast Google+ page is here - https://plus.google.com/b/103906208250029081417/
Thanks in advance for your interest.
BrowseCast 5.6 Released to Market
Posted by ChrisD in Android, BrowseCast on November 1, 2011
I’ve been in London the past couple of nights so decided to do some development during the lonely nights. Made easier with the consumption of a few beers ….. Anyway…
Another fairly small release in which the following has been added/changed;
- Added BRITify links for directly within the app. This is mainly for Spotify users so that they can get playlists from just about any BBC Radio station and load them straight into Spotify. BRITify is a website developed by Richard Ablewhite. I added this as I use the site frequently and wanted an easier way to get at the listings. It looks a bit messy as the site isn’t geared for mobile traffic, but it works. Hopefully Richard may mobilize the site at some point in the future. If you use the site, maybe drop him a line requesting it!
- Added long press to Stations view to two you directly to that stations mobile website.
- Tidied up the Dashboard and made two icons for Twitter and Blog subscribing.
- Fixed a couple of bugs
Hope this release doesn’t create any issue for anyone. As ever, feel free to drop me a comment on the Blog, positive/negative whatever.
Development now continues on the tablet version of BrowseCast which I hope to release a version of very soon.
Have a good week.
BrowseCast 5.5.1 Released to Market
Posted by ChrisD in Android, BrowseCast on October 22, 2011
A minor update in this release to remove the requirement on having Google Listen installed. From what I can make out, Google aren’t developing this application any further. So in this release I have added a button to allow you to share the podcast subscription information with any application you wish. For example, BeyondPod (a super fine podcast application + much more!)
I haven’t removed the Send to Google Listen button as most people will still be using it.
Apologies for the lack of updates with this application. I have been working on a tablet version and it’s taking me a bit of time to get adjusted to the new API’s. That’s what taking a break from coding does to you.. That and general work / life balance.
The tablet application is coming along nicely and I hope to have a release before the end of the year.
Thanks to you all for your support of the application thus far. I hope to update this application again soon and add support for Android 4.0.
BrowseCast 5.5 Now Available in the Android Market
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on May 11, 2011
…. Is this thing on? (tap tap tap)
It’s been some time since I posted here and produced some code. My apologies for this, I have a very busy personal/work life at the moment and haven’t had time to sit down and look at BrowseCast in a while.
I spent sometime over the last few days looking at the developer console on the Android Market to see what issues were being logged. It appears since removing Google Adview from the last version the application has been force closing a lot. I sincerely apologise for this and I hope I have rectified in this version.
I have basically re-added the GoogleAdview.jar back into the application buildpath. I haven’t actually added Ads back into the app. I’m hoping this fixes the issue.
In this version I have also removed the Change Log as all changes are logged in the Android Market.
I am aware there are other issues with this app and I hope to look into these as and when I can.
Again, my apologies to those that have been long term users and have uninstalled due to this issue. I will try and keep a closer eye on the developer console from now on and try and fix issues more timely.
Have a good week.
BrowseCast Issue
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on March 7, 2011
I am aware of an issue with BrowseCast that is causing a fair few force closes on some devices. I believe it is to do with the removal of the Ads.
I will look to resolve this at some point this week.
My apologies for the inconvenience caused to those effected.
Have good week.
BrowseCast 5.4.2 Released
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on March 3, 2011
Good evening,
This release sees the use of a new Podcast XML that the BBC is exporting.
It carries many more Podcasts to choose from. There has been a slight format change in the XML in that Genres are named slightly differently. And unfortunately I am unable to filter out Genres without podcasts available.
This of course may change in future revisions of the Podcast XML and I will keep an eye out for any changes to the format.
I hope you enjoy this release.
BBC BrowseCast Update
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on March 3, 2011
There will be some updates to BBC BrowseCast being made over the next few days, namely;
1. The use of a new podcast xml file from the BBC
The new XML has a lot more content available and a slightly different layout for me to parse, but won’t take me long to develop for.
2. Change of application name
I have been advised to change the name of the application and remove the BBC part of it. So therefore the next release will see a rename to “BrowseCast”.
BBC BrowseCast 5.4.1 Released
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on March 1, 2011
Evening all,
Just released a new version to Market.
Sorry that it isn’t that exciting a release, but I have a lot of other “stuff” on at the moment.
BBC BrowseCast 5.4 Released
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on January 9, 2011
Evening all,
I have just released version 5.4 into the Android Market.
No big changes in this version. Below is information on the new release;
- Added support for Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) firmwares.
- Fixed a force close when downloading new podcast xml whilst an orientation change was being made.
As noted on the Market I have an issue with some devices force closing when selecting a station with lots of podcasts available.
If this is happening to you, please get in touch so that I can try to get a handle on it.
Have a good evening.
BBC BrowseCast v5.3 Released
Posted by ChrisD in BrowseCast on October 8, 2010