Release Notes¶
Version 1.1.1 - Latest Release¶
Released: January 2025
🎉 What's New¶
📹 Enhanced Camera Overlay System
- Fixed camera preview visibility and surface lifecycle management
- Improved 16:9 aspect ratio for professional appearance
- Dynamic positioning that updates instantly when changed in settings
- Enhanced corner positioning to avoid control overlap
🛡️ Comprehensive EULA Integration - Professional End User License Agreement dialog on first launch - Legal compliance with checkbox acceptance requirement - View EULA option available in settings anytime - Proper commercial software licensing terms
🎨 UI/UX Improvements - Fixed double logo display issue in main toolbar - Resolved settings screen layout using full screen properly - Better debug area sizing and scrolling - Cleaner Material Design 3 interface - Improved dark mode compatibility for EULA dialog
⚙️ Technical Enhancements - Improved GitHub Actions with dynamic versioning from .version file - Enhanced error handling for USB device disconnections - Better logging system for troubleshooting - Optimized build configuration for Google Play Store release
🔧 Stability & Performance
- Comprehensive crash prevention during USB disconnects
- Professional fallback screens maintain stream continuity
- Enhanced surface management for camera operations
- Improved memory management and resource cleanup
🏗️ Under the Hood¶
Build & Release Optimizations: - Enabled ProGuard minification and resource shrinking - Proper release signing configuration - Debug and release build variants - Optimized APK size and performance
Professional Error Handling: - Graceful USB device disconnect recovery - Stream continuity with fallback content - User-friendly error messages and notifications - Automatic reconnection when devices are restored
🎯 Perfect For¶
- IRL Streamers - Professional mobile streaming anywhere
- Content Creators - High-quality capture card integration
- Event Coverage - Reliable streaming with error recovery
- Gaming Streamers - Console capture with mobile freedom
Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release¶
Released: December 2024
🚀 Initial Features¶
📱 Core Streaming Functionality - USB Video Class (UVC) capture card support - Real-time video preview with proper aspect ratio - RTMP/RTMPS streaming to any platform (Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) - Multiple quality presets: 1000, 3000, 5000 kbps bitrate options
🎥 Camera Integration - Picture-in-picture camera overlay system - Resizable and repositionable overlay - Front and back camera support - Toggle overlay on/off during streaming
⚙️ Professional Features - "Be Right Back" blackout mode - USB device auto-detection and connection - Professional error handling - Material Design 3 interface
📱 Device Compatibility - Android 7.0+ support (API 24) - Phone and tablet responsive layouts - USB Host Mode requirement - Comprehensive permission handling
🛡️ Stability Features - Crash prevention mechanisms - USB disconnect handling - Resource cleanup and memory management - Professional fallback screens
Upcoming Features¶
Version 1.2.0 (Planned)¶
- Audio Enhancements: Improved microphone integration and audio quality
- Streaming Presets: Quick setup for popular streaming platforms
- Advanced Overlay Options: Text overlays, logos, and branding
- Performance Metrics: Stream health monitoring and statistics
Version 1.3.0 (Planned)¶
- Cloud Integration: Stream settings backup and sync
- Advanced Controls: Scene switching and transition effects
- Multi-Camera Support: Support for multiple USB capture devices
- Recording Features: Local recording while streaming
Future Considerations¶
- Android TV Support: Big screen streaming interface
- Plugin System: Third-party extensions and integrations
- Advanced Analytics: Detailed streaming performance insights
- White Label Options: Custom branding for enterprise users
Getting Support¶
📞 Technical Support¶
- Documentation: docs.gazer.penguintech.io
- Support Portal: support.gazer.penguintech.io
- Email Support: [email protected]
🐛 Report Issues¶
Found a bug or have a feature request? We'd love to hear from you:
- GitHub Issues: github.com/penguincloud/android-rtmp/issues
- Email: [email protected]
- Community Discord: discord.gg/gazer-community
📱 System Requirements¶
- Android Version: 7.0 (API 24) or higher
- USB Support: USB Host Mode required
- Capture Cards: USB Video Class (UVC) compatible
- Internet: Stable connection for streaming
- Storage: 50MB+ available space
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