Windows 10 out now!

Microsoft officially released Windows 10 a few days ago.
From my testing, the current version of Twit View appears to be working perfectly!

If you are having any issues with the app on Windows 10, don't hesitate to email me at RLBLabs@outlook.com

New Twit.tv Website

Yesterday, Twit went live with a completely redesigned version of their website.
This caused a few minor things to break in the Windows 8.1 version of Twit View, an update has been pushed out and should be in the Windows Store in the next few days.

v2.3 - Google Drive Backup & Syncing

Changelog for v2.3:
[new] Google Drive backup & syncing
[new] Independent volume control
[new] User Interface improvements

[fix] Background audio stuttering/static bug.
[fix] MyTwit list no longer disappears while refreshing feeds.

Urgent Update: Video Playback and Resuming Issues fixed.

I woke up this morning to find Twit View completely broken!
Seems there was a slight change with the servers twit.tv hosts their on-demand video content on (audio feeds were unaffected).

I have just submitted an update to both the Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone stores, so expect to get the update in the next day or so!

You can now watch "Inside TWiT" in Twit View

After setting up a way to automatically add all new shows earlier this month, I decided to go ahead and by hand add twit.tv's only unofficial show "Inside Twit". The app pulls all of this shows data directly from YouTube so there are a few minor restrictions/inconveniences: such as lack of an audio only option and proper download support.

Twit View for Windows 8.1:
v2.2.0
[new] Inside Twit
[fix] Tech News 2Night cover art.

2.1.1 -
[new] Settings Menu - UI customization options

[fix] Live Stream loading issues
[fix] Offline Mode:
  -   App stuck on splash screen during initial launch
  -   Downloaded episodes not showing
  -   Crash when returning online

[fix] Updated cover art for live shows


Twit View for Windows Phone:
v1.2.1
[fix] Live stream schedule not detecting correct timezone.

v1.2.0
[new] Inside TWiT

[fix] Tech News 2Night bugs.
[fix] OMGcraft not displaying episode number.

Major Update: App now automatically detects new TWiT shows!

I just pushed out an update for both Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8 that causes Twit View to connect to the twit.tv servers and see if any new shows have been added to their lineup, you no longer have to wait for me to update the app to get your new twit goodness! Rejoice! :)

Below you can see all the other new features and fixes for each platform.

Twit View for Windows 8.1 (v2.1)
[new] Automatically detects when new shows are added to Twit.tv lineup.
[new] Redesigned Show Pages
[new] MyTwit now has short decription of each episode in the list.
[new] Improved Play-To Support
[new] UI Performance Improvements (updated to Callisto 1.4.0)
[new] Initial Setup: Added Live Tiles setting

[fix] Crash when mediakeys are pressed.
[fix] Unable to scroll MyTwit when in snapped mode.
[fix] Broken download links.
[fix] Streaming live video with Play-To lags/stutters.
[fix] Context menus now popup at correct position.
[fix] Updated show icons


Twit View for Windows Phone (v1.1)
[new] Automatically detects when new shows are added to Twit.tv lineup.
[new] Updated current shows cover art.

Twit View for Windows 8.1 (v2.0) Update

The official 8.1 build of Twit View is now live in the windows store!

Also, the RT version of Twit View (for Surface and other ARM-based tablets) is now working and in the Windows Store again. So go forth and download! :)

Store Link: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/twit-view/913f0a59-3594-4e89-8087-c8aa7eeda021

Changelog v2.0
[new] Windows 8.1 Compatibility
    -   Performance Improvements
    -   Improved app window resizing
    -   Added Large Tile support
[new] Live Tiles (Wide and Large tiles only)
    -   Display upcoming live shows on tile (enable in options menu)
    -   Updated "Now Playing" tiles.
[new] Play To button added to video pages.

TWiT View is now on Windows Phone 8!

I have finished porting the app to Windows Phone 8. You can now download the app from the link below.

Windows Phone Store link - http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/twit-view/3acfa4f1-2f16-44e7-bf3f-b7029847a670

Note - If you find any bugs or have a feature request, please email me at TwitViewWP@outlook.com

App Description: 
Listen, watch, and download TWiT.tv content on your Windows Phone 8 device.

Major Features:
 - Cloud Syncing & Backup - Sync favorite shows and watch history across multiple Windows Phone & Windows 8 devices with Microsoft Skydrive.
 - Integrated IRC chatroom.
 - Download episodes to view locally on your device.
 - MyTwit: Bookmark favorite shows to easily keep track of new episodes.

Free trial version is ad supported with no time-restrictions. Downloads only available in paid version.


The TWiT.tv Netcast Network with Leo Laporte features the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech, along with over 20 other top-ranked online shows.

TWiT® and the TWiT Logo are registered trademarks of TWiT LLC

TwitView for Windows 8 - Update v1.2.0

As long as the update doesn't break anything, this should be the last update until Windows 8.1 comes out next month! I've already started transitioning the code to 8.1 so expect another update as soon as Microsoft allows developers to submit 8.1 versions of their apps to the store.

Also, the Windows Phone 8 version of TwitView is nearing completion! After I have dealt with a few minor issues and added the finishing touches, I should be able to submit the app for certification sometime later this week. ;)

Changelog: v1.2.0
[new] Faster startup time!
[new] Updated to new TWiT.tv live stream
    *    Adaptive live stream - May take up to a minute for the stream to find the best quality for your connection.
    *    Added button to change video quality (High Quality, Low Quality, or Adaptive).
[new] Cloud Settings page
    *    When setting up syncing, asks if you want to sync to most recent backup if available or overwrite it and create a new one from the current device.
    *    Displays last backup time.

[fix] Crash when one of the MyTwit feeds fail to load.
[fix] OMGcraft not loading correctly.
[fix] Downloads bugs
[fix] Schedule - Show names now wrap to the next line if too long.
[fix] Finally aligned 'TWiT Live' text on Live Stream Page.

Known Issue: On Windows 8.1 Preview some videos may fail to load. If pressing 'retry' multiple times doesn't work, try changing to a different video quality.

TwitView for Windows 8 - Update v1.1.2

This update fixes the crashing at startup problem that started happening yesterday. Twit.tv updated their calendar and it inadvertently broke the app, I have fixed this issue and just submitted the update to microsoft, so hopefully you will see it in the store in the next few days.

If you need your twit fix faster than that, I can send out this update directly to you.

Just email TwitViewRT@outlook.com, remember to tell us what kind of device/architecture you are using (either 32-bit, 64-bit, or ARM) so we can send you the right version of the update!
Please note, installing an update before it gets approved by Microsoft requires you to unlock your system in order to sideload the app. Although this is a fairly easy and straightforward process that I can explain in a email, but there are potential security issues in doing so. 

Changelog:
[fix] Crashing on startup.
[fix] Default IRC username error.
[fix] Scanning for downloads crashes app when no downloads are found.

TWiT View for Windows 8 - Update 1.1.0

This major update focused heavily on the backend of the app, therefore there should be very few noticeable changes at the user level. I completely changed how the app saves and tracks the episodes you watch. With this new database system I implemented, we can now easily share information (MyTwit, History, etc.) across devices and keep them sync with Microsoft's SkyDrive cloud storage service.

If you encounter any problems or bugs with this update, please email me at TwitViewRT@outlook.com

P.S. - If you're wondering about the lack of updates as of late, I'm currently busy porting this app to Windows Phone! So be sure to check this blog for more news about my progress in the next few weeks.

1.1.0 Changelog:

[new] Cloud Syncing & Backup - Sync History and MyTwit across multiple Windows 8 devices with Microsoft Skydrive.

[new] Options Menu - Ability to scan local media folder for downloaded files.

[new] Ability to increase Playback Speed (1.5x to 2x)

[new] Chat username now defaults to "TwitView". 

Update 1.0.7

This update addresses the issues with the new Windows 8.1 Preview + fixes for various bug reports I received over the past week.

Changelog:
[new] MyTwit now displays up to 16 episodes.

[fix] Live stream not working on Windows 8.1 Preview
[fix] App crashing when video put into snapped view.
[fix] Play To feature not working on live stream.
[fix] History not saving correctly.
[fix] "The Social Hour" and "TWiT Live Specials" audio feeds failing to load.

Windows 8.1 Preview - Live Stream Issue

UPDATE 6/29/13 - New update has fixed this issue.

Last night I installed the new Windows 8.1 Preview and noticed the live stream wasn't working in the current version of Twit View (1.0.6) in the app store. 

I was able to fix this issue and immediately submitted a new update to the Windows Store. It usually takes Microsoft around 5 days or so to approve an update and get it into the store, so you can expect to get the fix sometime next week.


Since the live stream is such an important part of the app, I will send anyone running the 8.1 preview an early copy of this update if they want to test it and get it sooner. Just email TwitViewRT@outlook.com, remember to tell us what kind of device/architecture you are using (either 32-bit, 64-bit, or ARM) so we can send you the right version of the update!

Warning - Installing the update before it gets approved by Microsoft requires you to unlock your system in order to sideload the app. Although this is a fairly easy and straightforward process that I can explain in the email, please note there are potential security issues in doing so. 

Update 1.0.6

This update focuses mainly on fixing live stream crashing issues and a few minor graphical glitches introduced in the last update.

Since submitting the update to Microsoft last week I've noticed a few issues: Play To no longer works on the live stream, and History list appears to be randomly resetting. Both of these problems will be addressed in the next update.

Changelog for 1.0.6:
[new] Added social network links to About App page.
[new] Homepage now focuses on TWiT Live at startup.
[new] Other minor UI changes.

[fix] History, MyTwit, and Downloads lists loading late and causing UI pop in.
[fix] Live stream crash when pausing video. Stream now completely stops when pause button is pressed, restart stream by simply pressing again.

Update 1.0.5

6-17-13: App just passed certification! Check the windows store for update.

I submitted a new update to Microsoft earlier this week, hopefully it will pass certification and will be ready to download from the store in the next few days or so. I will update this post when the download is live.

In this update, I completely changed how the app pulls data down from the twit.tv servers. Instead of loading all the shows at once on launch, it now loads each show individually on demand. Only the shows added to your MyTwit will load at startup.This should help reduce the amount of time it takes to load the app.

Changelog for 1.0.5:
 [new] Faster startup and loading times.
 [new] Media Controls - Skip ahead (60 seconds) and Skip back (15 seconds).
[new] Pin shows to Windows Start Screen.
[new] Button on homepage for easier access to current downloads.
[new] Error messages when app fails to connect to the twit.tv servers.
[new] Ability to check for new episodes on each Show Page (Refresh button).

[fix] Show icons duplicating and causing crashes.
[fix] MyTwit not detecting favorite shows correctly.
[fix] Live stream video looping and other connection issues.
[fix] Ads displaying incorrectly.
[fix] Minor UI bugs.

If you find any bugs in this update, please contact me at TwitViewRT@outlook.com

TWiT View launches on Windows 8!

After months of hard work I can finally say my app is now officially in the Windows 8 App Store!

Store Link

Description

Listen and watch TWiT.tv content on your Windows 8 device.

The TWiT.tv Netcast Network with Leo Laporte features the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech, along with over 20 other top-ranked online shows.

Before purchasing, please download the trial version of this app to ensure compatibility with your devices.
"Trial version" is ad supported and fully featured with no time-restrictions. You can upgrade to the ad-free version at anytime from within the app or on this Windows Store page.

TWiT® and the TWiT Logo are registered trademarks of TWiT LLC.

Features

• Watch live and recorded shows in HD or Audio.
• Download episodes to view locally on your device.
• Background audio (show continues to play even when you switch apps!).
• Integrated IRC chatroom.
• PlayTo Support (select "Devices" from the Charm Bar on any page with playing video).
• Bookmark favorite shows and easily keep track of new episodes.

Privacy Policy

TWiT View - Privacy Policy

TWiT View does not collect, store, or share any personal identifying information.

This application collects browsing information for the sole purpose of remembering user's watching history and favorites. The information is synced between the user's computers, and is never transmitted to the developer. At this time, third-party cloud storage services (Microsoft SkyDrive) is implemented for history-syncing across devices. If browsing history is synced with any third party services, it will be solely at the discretion of the user of the application.

Microsoft services are also used to displays ads, please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

If there are any questions or violations regarding this privacy policy you may contact us at our email.

Last Updated: 8/14/2013