Release Notes: Flow v1.5.0

What's New

Major Updates

• Flow Neuro Engine V6: Complete overhaul with DataStore migration for crash-safe storage, advanced word normalization, cold-start recommendations, stable persona evaluations, enhanced content similarity, and improved feed diversity.

Music Features

• Parametric Equalizer: New audio settings with customizable EQ presets for different genres, playback speed/pitch/bass boost controls, and persistent user preferences.
• Playback Improvements: Better error handling with retry logic, enhanced download management, and switched from NewPipe to InnerTube API for reliability.
• Screen Redesigns: Modularized and redesigned music screens, artist players, and media menus for a cleaner look.

Video Enhancements

• Auto Brightness: New gesture support for automatic brightness adjustment during video playback.
• Player Fixes: Resolved minimization issues, added landscape mode support, and fixed background playback with queue integration.

UI/UX Polish

• Loading Effects: Improved shimmer animations for better loading states.
• Appearance Screen: Complete redesign for consistency.
• App-Wide: Enhanced performance with debounced writes, crash handling, and network monitoring.

Development & CI

• GitHub Actions: Automated CI/CD pipeline for Android builds.
• README Updates: Added release and nightly build download badges.

Bug Fixes

• Video player minimization and landscape mode issues.
• Music queue and playback notification problems.
• Empty gaps in music search and other UI inconsistencies.

Technical Improvements

• DataStore integration for atomic, crash-safe data handling.
• Refactored music utilities, download services, and player extensions.
• Backward-compatible schema migrations.

📋 System Requirements

• Android 5.0 (API 21) or higher
• Minimum 2GB RAM recommended

Full Changelog: v1.4.0...v1.5.0

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