- Fix for Last.fm scrobbling being broken during SongDisplay - Fixed a typo in tab navigation - Some smaller UI improvements
Another quick update with a few fixes! - Updated the “A week of technology and creativity” to be unlocked by viewing the details of a song played during the WWDC25 keynote. - Added a missing icon when an artist had a book connected to them - Fixed a bug that prevented some songs from being scrobbled to Last.fm - Fixed a bug that introduced side-scrolling for some records
We have improved some Siri shortcuts and fixed a bug for SongDisplay. You can now ask Siri things like “Show me the locations of this song” or “Show me the awards of this song.” In the background, we’re working on fun content refinements and additions, but you’ll need to wait a bit longer for that!
Bug fixes and improvements (boring, we know but it needs to happens sometimes)
● Fixes & Improvements • Layout fixes for iPad
● Fixes and Improvements • Fixed a bug that prevented you from unlocking the BRAT achievement • Fixed broken background for shortcuts • Fixed a bug that showed an empty section in the settings when Spotify was selected as source • Improved initial loading state
Fixed a bug that allowed you to scroll sideways in the album view
You won’t notice much from this release, as it mainly involves cleaning up code and fixing some performance issues. The only new feature is that you can now turn off auto-save for album swiping.
● Fixes & Improvements • Improved speed of saving albums from the Apple Watch • Improved UI of Artist pages • Added help for the Woman’s achievement
Welcome to our latest update for NowPlaying, where we are excited to share some fresh features and improvements that will heavily improve the Album experience. ● Album Discovery We are excited to introduce Album Discovery, a fresh way to experience music within NowPlaying. It's like walking into a record store filled with endless stacks of albums to explore. As you swipe through, you'll hear a brief preview that instantly captures the vibe of each album. If an album resonates with you, drag the album down to save it to your library. Explore like a true music enthusiast by hiding all titles and artist names for a pure album exploration experience. These albums are sourced from a diverse array of platforms that we detail within the app. We believe this feature will truly enhance your music discovery journey and hope you will love it just as much as we do. ● Album of the day improvements • Our Daily Album feature is now accessible to everyone at no cost. • Experience Daily Album on your wrist with watchOS support. • Stay updated with new Daily Album widgets. • Easily play the daily album straight from your lock screen or control center*. ● New Features & Content • We've added five new achievements, bringing our total to 45. • Discover the value and rarity of each record at a glance. • Seamlessly open any Album in the Vinyl Fetish app if you have it installed. • Improved accessibility by introducing the OpenDyslexic font for those who find large amounts of text challenging. • Albums display associated awards (Juno, Grammy, BRIT, AND Mercury Prize awards for Album of the Year) • You will now find albums you’ve searched for and albums you’ve saved via Album Discovery on the Discover page • Choose to open albums with your preferred streaming service. • Share album links effortlessly from any streaming service. • Start listening directly by long pressing the App Icon ● Fixes & Improvements • Albums load faster with improved content fetching. • Resolved issues with unnecessary scrolling on the achievements page. • Corrected the missing second artist on the Discover page. • Addressed layout issues when using NowPlaying in zoomed display mode. • Fixed login issues with Last.fm and enhanced error messaging. • Improved methods for unlocking color-related achievements. • Made a variety of user interface refinements. • Enhanced the verified content icon for clearer recognition. *Note: Some features are available with Apple Music only. Thank you for being part of our vibrant community. We are committed to continually enhancing your music experience and appreciate your support. Enjoy exploring!
Made some behind the scenes improvements and bug fixes in preparation for some new bigger features!
- UI improvements for Album details - We now let is snow if it’s a christmas song or album - Some smaller performance improvements and bug fixes
- Fixed the album search filter that was tripping up some of you. Now it should work seamlessly for everyone. - Enhanced search results to help you find what you're looking for more easily. - You can now turn off all haptic feedback if that's more your style. - Enjoy faster content fetching for albums, getting you to your music quicker. - Fixed an issue that was preventing people to subscribe to the monthly plan Thanks for using NowPlaying!
We now demonstrate whether a song offers an immersive experience on the Apple Vision Pro, and we’ve resolved a few minor visual issues.
- You can now select Apple Music as a source for SongDisplay. This allows you to use SongDisplay without the need of Shazam and it only displays the song you’re currently playing in the Music app. - Fixed a bug that made the app crash when opening a deep link to an artist page. - Fixed a bug that broke the widget on the lock screen for SongDisplay
- Bug fix which made it hard to turn off Kiosk Mode on iPad - UI improvement for SongDisplay
The fall update for NowPlaying brings a richer experience with enhanced Shortcuts and new content. ## Control Center Integration Easily start scanning the barcode of a CD/LP to explore more about it, or quickly get song info with the control center button. Our new song detection button shows a beautiful Live Activity to display what’s playing. ## Album of the Day Introducing our foray into editorial content with Album of the Day. Whether it’s a fresh release, a classic gem, or a hidden treasure, this feature is here to inspire your listening journey. You can even ask Siri what the album of the day is. ## Live Activity Support The new SongDisplay Live Activity continuously showcases which song is playing around you and is now available on both watchOS and iOS. This feature highlights what's playing, so you’re always in the know. ## Enhanced App Intents & Shortcuts You can now ask Siri to tell you more about the current song. NowPlaying will use the system player or ShazamKit to identify the song and provide all the details you crave. ## AND MORE - New tab bar for enhanced iPad navigation - Refined transition animations - Improved maps with place details to learn more about song origins - All 40 app icons now support dark & tinted modes where needed. - Double-tap to start discovering and listening (watchOS) - Translate lyrics and liner notes - Content fetching is now up to 8x faster! - 2 new achievements are added for you to unlock. - Fixed a bug which caused the UI to break when the zoomed display was turned on. - Lyrics are now on the main details page for even easier access. Got questions? Contact us at contact@nowplaying.page.
The fall update for NowPlaying brings a richer experience with enhanced Shortcuts and new content. ## Album of the Day Introducing our foray into editorial content with Album of the Day. Whether it’s a fresh release, a classic gem, or a hidden treasure, this feature is here to inspire your listening journey. You can even ask Siri what the album of the day is. ## Live Activity Support The new SongDisplay Live Activity continuously showcases which song is playing around you and is now available on iOS. This feature highlights what's playing, so you’re always in the know. ## Enhanced App Intents & Shortcuts You can now ask Siri to tell you more about the current song. NowPlaying will use the system player or ShazamKit to identify the song and provide all the details you crave. ## AND MORE - Improved maps with place details to learn more about song origins - Content fetching is now up to 8x faster! - 2 new achievements are added for you to unlock. - Fixed a bug which caused the UI to break when the zoomed display was turned on. - Lyrics are now on the main details page for even easier access. Got questions? Contact us at contact@nowplaying.page.
- Enhanced performance for faster content retrieval - Resolved various UI bugs for a smoother experience
- Fixed a bug which prevented SongDisplay from starting on iPad - Added a nicer representation of Lyrics during SongDisplay
- Ensured Media & Apple Music access is granted for Shazam functionality - Resolved layout issues with larger text settings - Added option to hide the familiar faces section in the Discover tab - Fixed duplicate paywall presentation during onboarding - Corrected bug that dismissed the current song upon unlocking an achievement
Fixed a bug that made NowPlaying crash for some people.
NEW FEATURES - Siri Enhancements: Enjoy a sleek song preview when you ask Siri about the current track. - Search Filters: Narrow your searches by Songs, Albums, or Artists. - Expanded Streaming Options: Now supports Amazon Music and Pandora. - SongDisplay Redesign: It’s now more clear what and how to use SongDisplay and it now features the History - Added a new Achievement ENHANCEMENTS - Brand Revamp: Updated to a bright yellow for a more distinctive NowPlaying vibe. - Onboarding Experience: Media permissions now come with context for a smoother start. - Navigation Update: History tab removed. Access SongDisplay History via the SongDisplay tab and search history in the Search tab. - Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with unlocking the School and Darkside of the Moon features. - Renamed Unlockables to Achievements which makes things more clear
Fix issue where WWDC unlockable icon would not show on iOS
Fixed a bug where it would sometimes match with the wrong Album
Improved Performance: We’ve ironed out some bugs to ensure a smoother, more seamless trivia experience. Exclusive WWDC 2024 App Icon: Celebrate WWDC 2024 with our special edition icon, now available for a limited time. Enjoy the event with a fresh new look for your app!