Rivet Remote

IMPROVEMENT: Improved handling of audio source selection in various modes (node suppression and stereo)

FIX: Fixed bug that caused the inability of program-only streams playback

NEW: Native iPad support. Improved handling of landscape screen orientation
FIX: Fixed issue with streaming audio from external audio devices that do not support noise suppression

FIX: Fixed bug that caused some Bluetooth audio devices not recognized in Rivet and broken video recording while using these devices

FIX: Fixed issue that caused low video quality issue and compression artifacts s in recorded streams (mostly at 1080p 25 fps and 50 fps resolution)

NEW: Added ability to remotely change Rivet settings from the dashboard during broadcasting from iOS device
IMPROVEMENT: Improved still frame, silent audio, slow connection detection mechanisms
FIX: Fixed issue that caused gaps in the contributor and program feed telemetry graphs
FIX: Fixed bug that caused the current FPS value not to appear in the Rivet dashboard
FIX: Fixed bug that caused the flashlight button not to work during broadcasting
FIX: Fixed the bug that caused incorrect FPS displayed in the Rivet dashboard

NEW: Ability to hide Rivet Stream information (IP addresses, etc.) from client apps. Use setting in Rivet Stream settings to enable this feature
FIX: Fixed bug that caused audio/video synchronization issues in the recorded file
FIX: Fixed bug that caused recording not working if Apple’s AirPods were used as an audio device during streaming
FIX: Fixed bug that caused recorded file not saved if the audio source was changed during a streaming session

FIX: Fixed bug that caused bitrate issues with HEVC stream

FIX: Fixed bug that caused a broadcasting restart after switching the camera
FIX: Fixed bug that caused "No SRT connection" status not being detected
FIX: Fixed bug that caused encoding artifacts during broadcasting

IMPROVEMENT: Improved audio sampling rate handling (44.1 and 48 kHz)
FIX: Fixed incorrect PTS values returned from compression session
FIX: Fixed bug that caused the inability to switch to the front camera during the streaming session while streaming at 480p or 360p resolution
FIX: Fixed bug that caused external audio inputs not working on iPhone 12 and newer devices

FIX: Fixed streaming capability with iOS 15
FIX: Fixed bug that caused a crash and black video preview state upon stream start in some conditions
FIX: Fixed bug that caused the incorrect view of picture-in-picture player
FIX: Fixed bug that caused a crash when the audio session was initialized

IMPROVEMENT: Improved quality of video resizing (Rivet uses bicubic resizing now)
IMPROVEMENT: General stability and reliability improvements
FIX: Fixed multiple crash conditions in the app

IMPROVEMENT: Improved behavior with iPhone 12 devices

FIX: Fixed issue that caused UI to freeze upon headset disconnection
FIX: Fixed issue that caused static noise upon reconnection of the stream with no external microphone connected
FIX: Fixed issue that caused blank program feed statistics not reported correctly
FIX: Fixed issue that caused incorrect telemetry data being reported when program feed is disabled in the broadcast
FIX: Fixed issue that caused an application crash when the connection to the contributor feed can not be established
FIX: Fixed issue that caused the inability to turn on the flashlight if the front camera was selected for broadcast initially
FIX: Fixed issue that caused an application crash upon audio session destruction stop broadcast operation

- IMPROVEMENT: Stream availability detection prior to broadcast
- FIX: Fixed issue that caused some program feed only streams to be unable to load
- FIX: Fixed issue that caused a crash when the front camera is used while local recording is enabled
- FIX: Fixed issue that sometimes caused a crash upon stream termination
- FIX: Fixed issue that caused the app to crash when the stream encryption was configured for contributor and program feeds
- FIX: Fixed issue that caused incorrect statistics reports for disconnected program feed
- FIX: Fixed issue that caused telemetry data not to be sent after stream reconnection
- FIX: Fixed issue that caused slow connection status not to be available for program feed
- FIX: Upgraded crash reporting tool that caused crash conditions
- FIX: Implemented minor user-interface fixes for Stream ID feature

* NEW: Compatible with Rivet Pro plan
* NEW: SRT Stream ID support

* NEW: Stereo audio streaming support on iOS 14.X and compatible devices
* IMPROVEMENT: Reintroduced the ability of HEVC streaming
* FIX: Fixed audio/video synchronization in locally recorded files

* IMPROVEMENT: Thoroughly refactored and upgraded video broadcast engine
* IMPROVEMENT: Increased tap area for manual focus/exposure settings
* IMPROVEMENT: Bettered streaming latency on contribution and program feeds
* IMPROVEMENT: Implemented a mechanism to send a blank frame instead of a still frame when video streaming is disabled
* FIX: Fixed issue which caused exposure settings to reset when switching between program and contribution streams in PinP
* FIX: Fixed issue which caused incorrect audio source selection in some streaming scenarios
* FIX: Fixed issue which caused incorrect camera to be used on broadcast start in 360p and 480p resolutions
* FIX: Fixed issue which caused noise suppression to not be applied during first 2-3 seconds of the broadcast

*FIX: Fixed a bug that caused the recording function not working with iOS version 14 and later

* IMPROVEMENT: Redesigned and improved user interface. The interface has been improved for streams that only have contribution or program feed.
* IMPROVEMENT: Significantly reduced latency of program feed playback
* IMPROVEMENT: Ability to turn automatic echo cancellation mechanism on and off
* IMPROVEMENT: Improved handling of interruptions during streaming (app going to background, phone call, etc.)
* IMPROVEMENT: Improved handling of audio capture device switching during the broadcast
* IMPROVEMENT: Improved handling of audio capture device disconnection during the broadcast
* IMPROVEMENT: Added broadcast duration timer in the broadcast window
* IMPROVEMENT: Ability to control program feed latency settings from within the app
* IMPROVEMENT: Input fields validation
* FIX: Fixed issue where mute microphone button was displayed for streams that only have program feed
* FIX: Fixed issue causing the app to sometimes crash on stop broadcast

* NEW: Ability to switch between contributor and program feed picture-in-picture views
* NEW: Ability to move picture-in-picture window
* NEW: High-quality local backup recording. Ability to configure resolution and bitrate of local recordings.
* IMPROVEMENT: Improved low-latency playback of the program feed
* IMPROVEMENT: Change default camera stabilizing selection to improve general performance
* FIX: Fixed issue caused program feed playback failure when switching between frontal and rear camera
* General UI/UX bug fixes and improvements

* NEW: Ability to record a local copy of broadcasted video file to device’s storage
* NEW: Ability to use Rivet without return feed (contribution only mode)
* NEW: Ability to use Rivet to playback SRT feed without streaming (playback mode)

* IMPROVEMENT: Smooth camera exposure control
* IMPROVEMENT: Ability to set passphrase and latency of the return feed independently from contribution feed
* IMPROVEMENT: Smooth transition between the frontal and rear camera

* FIX: Occasional application crash when leaving the broadcast window
* FIX: Fixed bug caused the black (empty) stream upon Bluetooth device disconnect
* General UI/UX bug fixes and improvements