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Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Henry — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:03:41 GMT

I also spoke too soon. It's still rubbish.

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Beophile — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:28:42 GMT

@ enterfornone

Perhaps I should have done a more thorough investigation of the clock. The clock is stuck for me as well. While the clock always shows the correct time when I switch the clock on, the clock doesn't update to continue showing the current time. That is, the clock continues to show the time it was when I switched the clock on, and does so until I switch to another screen. Obviously this needs to be addressed.

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Chris — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:16:06 GMT

3 radio stations for the UK hardly worth it, especially as Its the paid version. I'll stick to tune in radio!

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Vienna — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:54:31 GMT

Chrisreunion:
So what more does the paid version offer?

Don't know, maybe a clock that's moving ...

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Raeuber — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:53:57 GMT

Hello,

I had the free version on my IPod touch and the AppStore showed the availble update. After download (for free!) I assume I have now the full version on my IPod, because the AppStore shows now the Beoplayer app for 12,99 EUR and that it is already installed on my IPod!

/Räuber

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Chrisreunion — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:26:51 GMT

Everything works fine on my Iphone 4 with IOS 5, I can access all radio stations, which is great! The rest is more or less like before, the only thing I can't access is my Itunes library on the MacMini, although both Remote & LinkRemote apps see the whole library, the BeoPlayer app sees nothing. I ticked all the "share library" boxes in Itunes, but nothing happens..

If you look at the update log on Itunes AppStore, it clearly says that the new version 1.2.3 offered "upgrade to paid version" and "bug fixes", so it looks like you no longer have to pay to access 13,000 + radio stations..?So what more does the paid version offer?

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Vienna — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:54:20 GMT

enterfornone:
However, have you actually checked if the clock was moving?

... clock is not moving ... (BeoPlayer 1.2.3.505M - iphone 3G SW 4.2.1)

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

enterfornone — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:13:18 GMT

It's understandable for anybody getting the full version as an upgrade to be happy (it now is a paid app and does not require in-app purchase, but upgrade is still free).

However, have you actually checked if the clock was moving? Because exactly on iPhone4 and iPad2 for me it doesn't move. I actually paid for a very expensive app and am not happy with a clock that isn't doing what is supposed to.

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated

Beophile — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:39:36 GMT

Unlike those experiencing problems, the new version of the Beoplayer app is working perfectly on my four idevices (two iPhone 4s and two iPad 2). This version seams to be a lot more refined than the free version I previously used on my old iPhone 3Gs. I'm not sure if it is the iPhone (4s v 3Gs) or the software, but the display now stays illuminated when plugged into the Beosound 8, which I rather like (particularly with the clock). Also, while I previously had the free version, the upgrade has apparently brought me up to the full version as I now have access to all the radio stations. I don't recall if the old free version had this but I like the fact that you can, when viewing the clock, swipe to the left or right to change the intensity with which the clock is illuminated. This can be very useful when using the clock in a dark bedroom. In addition, I can now play audio stored on my idevice (including Apple Lossless files!). I noticed that the music browser doesn't include music in my home share library and only includes locally stored music files in addition to net radio stations (but that's OK with me). Moreover, I can now use airplay (with my aTV2). Overall I'm very pleased with this version of the Beoplayer app and can see myself using it (which is not something I did with the old free version).

The only shortcoming in my mind is that the clock is limited to the 24-hour format. There doesn't appear to be a setting to change this nor does the app change the time format to match the time format set for the idevice. It would be nice if there were an option to have the clock presented in the 12-hour format.

Also, there really needs to be an iPad version.

Update: Perhaps I should have done a more thorough investigation of the clock. As others have indicated the clock is stuck for me as well. While the clock always shows the correct time when I switch the clock on, the clock doesn't update to continue showing the current time. That is, the clock continues to show the time it was when I switched the clock on, and does so until I switch to another screen. Obviously this needs to be addressed.

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated ... missing radio station

beopaul — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:00:44 GMT

At least they're consistant. My first purchase was back in 1990 when I bought, among other things, a VX5000 VCR. Within 24 hours I ran into a bug in their firmware for scheduled recordings of weekly shows. They had a fix, but whoever heard of buggy VCR software for a basic function? And don't get me started on the Beosystem 3, or the Beo5 whose screen wouldn't shut off. Don't they have anyone in charge of testing?

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated ... missing radio station

petermc — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:09:38 GMT

Um my iPhone is currently chewing through the battery at an alarming rate since the last software update by Apple. The software update process wasn't exactly flawless either - I had to give the phone to our IT dept to get it up and going again after several failed downloads.

It seems that there are always problems to be ironed out no matter who you are - though B&O does have its fair share of software problems....

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated ... missing radio station

Tod Daniel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:47:03 GMT

This is also why I like the BeoSound 8 approach. B&O speakers BUT keep it Apple when it comes to this download technology!!! After reading so many problems why would i want to invest my money in something that will give me IT problems when my iPod/iPhone have zero problems?

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated ... missing radio station

Tod Daniel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:44:35 GMT

I totally agree with BeoJeff, beautiful systems with terrible software problems. This is why I love Apple so much because - they work! period!

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated ... missing radio station

beojeff — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:13:53 GMT

I'm really appalled that B&O allowed this update to be available with all the bugs it has. Didn't they even test it?? IMHO, B&O needs to fire their entire software devlopment team and have it replaced. The same can be said for the software develpment for the BeoSound 5. Terrible bugs, crashes, and omissions of basic features such as gapless playback. It's a shame that B&O makes such quality speakers, sound systems, and tvs when the horrible software develpment naturally defeats all of the other achievements.

Re: BeoPlayer App Updated ... missing radio station

iPoditiv — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:31:02 GMT

iPoditiv:

My experience with version 1.2.3:

Radiostations: OK

Music: every attempt to click a title shuts down the BeoPlayer

Update to Music: After switching off my iPod 4 4G and switching on I am able to start a title. The app shuts down, but the title is playing on.

The clock: It really shows only the time it has been shown up. If you want to know the actual time you have to switch to another tab and switch back to see the real time and that it is still time for an update 🔔

iPoditiv