v1.3.0

Noctune MVP - Week 1 Update

Thank you all for the incredible support on Noctune’s MVP launch!
This week, we’ve focused on squashing bugs, polishing the experience, and laying the groundwork for upcoming features.
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Bug Fixes

• Fixed: Two songs played simultaneously due to delayed requests
• Fixed: Clearing playlists and search history after signing out now works properly
• Added: Automatic update notifier — you’ll now be alerted when a new version is available

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UI Improvements

• Added: Subtle animations to improve transitions and overall app feel
• Polished: Various UI elements for consistency and visual clarity
• Improved: App responsiveness for faster navigation

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Search History

• Persistent: Search history now saves previous searches for easy revisit
• Added: Option to delete all search entries

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Dark & Light Mode

• New: Noctune now supports both Dark Mode and Light Mode — choose what you love!

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Improved Playlist Experience

• Added: Tap any song in a playlist to start playing it instantly
• Improved: Playlists now feel smoother and more intuitive

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Smarter Noctune Sync

• Spotify Import: Import your Spotify playlists by pasting a link
• Background Sync: Now runs in the background — even if the app is killed
• Instant Restore: Playlists are stored in a Redis hashmap and restored instantly when reopening the app

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Coming Soon

• Cloud Sync for Downloads: Upload and stream your downloaded music from any device
• Playlist Migration from YouTube Music: Just like Spotify sync, but for YT Music
• Android Auto & Bluetooth Support: Take Noctune on the road!

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What's Changed

• Bug Fixes: GetStarted looping and Unknown Artist Issue by @Pallavi-Madhu in #188
• Dev by @3-stardust-7 in #189
• feat: cleared user search history from Redis on logout by @Pallavi-Madhu in #190
• migration issue fix by @krishnanx in #191
• feat: implement full edge-to-edge layout with safe area and translucent system bars on Android by @3-stardust-7 in #192
• feat: Liked Songs logic given by @Pallavi-Madhu in #193
• feat: implement dynamic update banner with version check logic by @3-stardust-7 in #194
• ip changed to server by @3-stardust-7 in #195
• toggling dark mode by @Sree-Lakshmi-Dileep in #196
• TimerModal LightTheme done by @Pallavi-Madhu in #197
• feat: Implement playlist delete by @3-stardust-7 in #198
• delete disabled by @3-stardust-7 in #199
• fix: ensure playlist is removed from Redux state by @3-stardust-7 in #201
• Notification dies properly by @Pallavi-Madhu in #202

Full Changelog: v1.2.0...v1.3.0