This release includes fixes & additions since the v0.1 release, and introduces a few new features and platforms. Although marked alpha, it should be at least as stable as v0.1 for the same features & platforms.
New:
- Platform support for Haiku (see notes) and Android (see notes).
- Haiku: Requires R1 B5 or up, SDL2/Mesa bug (BLock unlock, issue #6400) => https://dev.haiku-os.org/ticket/6400
- Android: API 27+, supports Android & Android/Google TV.
- Server: Use Desktop start file for Linux Video/GUI mode instead of systemd service. (experimental)
- Local media feature added to NCS. Configured via INI file. (experimental).
Notes:
- Multi-room playback partially validated.
Known Issues:
- Subtitles: PGS works, text-based not yet.
- Android 9: Some specific files result in a crash due to a presumed AAudio issue.
Binaries provided:
- APKs for Android, NC Player & Server.
- Windows installers for NC Player & Server.