We’re trying something out for the next release of the gadget.  That’s right, a public beta.  If you’re a regular reader or just randomly here, you get a sneak peak at the next version of the gadget.

We are looking for feedback on features, bugs, comments, anything at all really.  We’re especially interested in migration to the new gadget as it can cause some issues in older installs.  Also, you may want to back your favorites up before installing (just in case).

Download XM Online Radio 1.7 BETA Gadget (Beta has ended)

One last note:  Since the gadget file name is different, you’ll see a second icon in your gadget panel.  Just click “Show Details” on the bottom left and look for the 1.7 version.

We’ll run down a very quick list of changes to this version:

• Code completely re-written for stability and speed
• InfoSave checkbox removed
• XM logo clickable, creates links flyout
• Logout link now exists In links flyout
• Channel flyout redesigned, tighter look and feel
• Live channel search added to channel flyout
• Images optimized
• Player themes! (5 including the default)
• Settings panel modified a bit
• Persistent settings fix instructions inside settings now
• channel flipping more stable now

That’s the short list, but quite a few changes were made under the hood, so those are mostly the additions.

Have fun and let us know if anything goes wrong! 

Note: Just made a quick update to the beta gadget.  Links are renamed, Stream changing should be smoother, flyout close on search auto-un-mutes the gadget. (04/03/2008)

Note 2:  Made a couple bug fixes.  Also added a link to the links flyout called “Update Channel List”, hopefully this will help out people looking for channel updates without re-adding the gadget. (04/04/2008)

Note 3: More changes: Channels flyout reconfigured with the collapse and expand buttons re-expanded and on top of the channel search, the channel search bar has had some cosmetic changes made to it and the overall flyout is 25px longer. Also tweaked the start buttons. (04/05/2008)

Note 4: Almost there: Channel search re-colored and a search button added for re-searching after section change and for more confortable feel for some users. Red theme added to the player themes. (04/06/2008)

Thanks,
BuildAGadget Staff

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
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