Watch Player

New in v4.0:
- Expansion of the player on the Apple Watch with features that watchOS 5 offers
- Maintenance of all functionalities also for older Apple Watch
- Transfer from iPhone to Apple Watch is displayed on the iPhone as a percentage
- CarPlay

Minor bug fixes.
Thank you for using WatchPlayer.

** Version 3.0.6 fixes minor bugs, one download bug. **

** Version 3.0.4 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.3 fixes minor bugs, one download bug. **

** Version 3.0.2 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.1 fixes a nasty Download Bug. Big sorry. **

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

** Version 3.0.5 fixes one download on Apple Watch. **

** Version 3.0.4 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.3 fixes minor bugs, one download bugs. **

** Version 3.0.2 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.1 fixes a nasty Download Bug. Big sorry. **

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

** Version 3.0.4 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.3 fixes minor bugs, one download bugs. **

** Version 3.0.2 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.1 fixes a nasty Download Bug. Big sorry. **

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

** Version 3.0.3 fixes minor bugs, one download bugs. **

** Version 3.0.2 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.1 fixes a nasty Download Bug. Big sorry. **

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

** Version 3.0.2 fixes minor bugs. **

** Version 3.0.1 fixes a nasty Download Bug. Big sorry. **

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

Please Note:
In rare cases, it is necessary to delete WatchPlayer on Apple Watch after the update and reinstall it.

** Version 3.0.1 fixes a nasty Download Bug. Big sorry. **

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

Please Note:
In rare cases, it is necessary to delete WatchPlayer on Apple Watch after the update and reinstall it.

** What's new in v3.0 **
- Revised player (iPhone and Apple Watch)
- Downloaded episodes play in order of the main list
- The arrangement can be chosen freely
- Import individual episodes from other podcast apps or WebURLs
- Direct download to Apple Watch possible

** For information and tips **
www.watchplayer.de

Please Note:
In rare cases, it is necessary to delete WatchPlayer on Apple Watch after the update and reinstall it.

-> Always check out FAQs at www.watchplayer.de

New in v2.2.8:
- You can now add Podcast Episodes directly from Downcast, Overcast or Castro or any other URL containing an Audio File. If you use these Apps as your primary podcast App, you don't need to handle your feeds in WatchPlayer. Just use the sharing menu in these Apps to copy the episode details to WatchPlayer. It will download automatically and is then prepared for transferring to Apple Watch.
- Fixed some bugs

New in v2.2.7:
- Fixes a bug which caused workout tracking failures with 3rd party apps
- Fixes a bug with importing audio files

New in v2.2.6:

- WatchPlayer on iPhone is now updating your feeds in background on device (optional)
- sends local push if there are new episodes to download (optional)
- Added FAQs in Settings
- Tweaked iPhone UI a bit
- Fixed some bugs

New in v2.2.7:
- Fixes a bug which caused workout tracking failures with 3rd party apps
- Fixes a bug with importing audio files

New in v2.2.6:

- WatchPlayer on iPhone is now updating your feeds in background on device (optional)
- sends local push if there are new episodes to download (optional)
- Added FAQs in Settings
- Tweaked iPhone UI a bit
- Fixed some bugs

New in v2.2.6:

- WatchPlayer on iPhone is now updating your feeds in background on device (optional)
- sends local push if there are new episodes to download (optional)
- Added FAQs in Settings
- Tweaked iPhone UI a bit
- Fixed some bugs

Watch Player Version 2.2.5

I decided to remove the progress indicator on Apple Watch. This has caused irritation to many users in the past because it is not accurate and unreliable. Therefore, the display of files in transmission on the iPhone is now accurate.

So, if files are marked as in transmission on the iPhone, then that's true. Even if the transfer time takes several hours. As often described, developers can not influence transmission speed.

Best leave iPhone and Apple Watch close together after the start of the transfer...

+ Easier way to send Pods to Apple Watch by simply press transfer button of each Pod
+ Visual marker on iPhone to provide a status when a transfer is in progress
+ Number of active Transfers are listed in Section Header
+ Cancellation of transfers on iPhone is now possible
+ Complication to launching WatchPlayer from Watch Face
+ Bug fixes

Watch Player Version 2.2.4

+ Option for a rare situation to resample a “problematic” file which do not play on Apple Watch to 64kbps/AAC so that it will be played on Apple Watch. Resample a file by sliding left on Episode
+ Bug fixes

Watch Player Version 2.2.2

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Consolidation of library views
+ Bug fixes

### iPhone
+ From the sharing menu of iOS, it is now possible to copy individual audio files from e.g. iCloud Drive or Dropbox to WatchPlayer.
+ To do this, use “sharing” in iOS to copy the file, e.g. from the "Files app".
+ If the podcast has a website per episode, you can now access the shownotes in WatchPlayer too.
+ Redesigned the process to transfer episodes to Apple Watch
+ Bug fixes

Now you have three ways to transfer podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer podcasts from your iPhone to the Apple Watch (you must be very patient)
2. Download podcasts with your Apple Watch on your Apple Watch (you must be very very very patient and adventurous for it)
3. Use the "Files app" and the sharing menu.

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is no longer supported in 3rd party apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

Watch Player Version 2.2.3

+ Option for a rare situation to resample a “problematic” file which do not play on Apple Watch to 64kbps/AAC so that it will be played on Apple Watch. Resample a file by sliding left on Episode
+ Bug fixes

Watch Player Version 2.2.2

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Consolidation of library views
+ Bug fixes

### iPhone
+ From the sharing menu of iOS, it is now possible to copy individual audio files from e.g. iCloud Drive or Dropbox to WatchPlayer.
+ To do this, use “sharing” in iOS to copy the file, e.g. from the "Files app".
+ If the podcast has a website per episode, you can now access the shownotes in WatchPlayer too.
+ Redesigned the process to transfer episodes to Apple Watch
+ Bug fixes

Now you have three ways to transfer podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer podcasts from your iPhone to the Apple Watch (you must be very patient)
2. Download podcasts with your Apple Watch on your Apple Watch (you must be very very very patient and adventurous for it)
3. Use the "Files app" and the sharing menu.

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is no longer supported in 3rd party apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player Version 2.2.2
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[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Consolidation of library views
+ Bug fixes

### iPhone
+ From the sharing menu of iOS, it is now possible to copy individual audio files from e.g. iCloud Drive or Dropbox to WatchPlayer.
+ To do this, use “sharing” in iOS to copy the file, e.g. from the "Files app".
+ If the podcast has a website per episode, you can now access the shownotes in WatchPlayer too.
+ Redesigned the process to transfer episodes to Apple Watch
+ Bug fixes

Now you have three ways to transfer podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer podcasts from your iPhone to the Apple Watch (you must be very patient)
2. Download podcasts with your Apple Watch on your Apple Watch (you must be very very very patient and adventurous for it)
3. Use the "Files app" and the sharing menu.

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is no longer supported in 3rd party apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player Version 2.2.1
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NEW IN 2.2.1:
- Bug Fixes
- Search iTunes Store on Apple Watch by your voice and add Podcast Feeds

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Fixing continuous play (for good this time, hopefully)
+ Put Player in Main Page View for better multi-tasking
+ Added iTunes Top 50 Charts (DE & US)
+ Added fyyd.de Public Library

### iPhone
+ Bug fixes

Now you have TWO ways to transfer Podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer Podcasts from your iPhone to your Apple Watch (you have to be very patient for this)
2. Download from your Apple Watch to your Apple Watch (you have to be very very very patient and adventurous for this)

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player Version 2.2
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[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Fixing continuous play (for good this time, hopefully)
+ Put Player in Main Page View for better multi-tasking
+ Added iTunes Top 50 Charts (DE & US)
+ Added fyyd.de Public Library

### iPhone
+ Bug fixes

Now you have TWO ways to transfer Podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer Podcasts from your iPhone to your Apple Watch (you have to be very patient for this)
2. Download from your Apple Watch to your Apple Watch (you have to be very very very patient and adventurous for this)

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player Version 2.1.2
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New in 2.1.2:
- Bug fixes

New in 2.1.1:
- Improved download methods
- Cellular connection is supported

Now you have TWO ways to transfer Podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer Podcasts from your iPhone to your Apple Watch (you have to be very patient for this)
2. Download from your Apple Watch to your Apple Watch (you have to be very very very patient and adventurous for this)

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Enhanced UI
+ You can now TRY to download Podcast Episodes directly with Apple Watch

### iPhone
+ Improved Stabilisation
+ Added a Tutorial, access via Settings inside Watch Player

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer


[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player Version 2.1.1
***************************

New in 2.1.1:
- Improved download methods
- Cellular connection is supported

Now you have TWO ways to transfer Podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer Podcasts from your iPhone to your Apple Watch (you have to be very patient for this)
2. Download from your Apple Watch to your Apple Watch (you have to be very very very patient and adventurous for this)

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Enhanced UI
+ You can now TRY to download Podcast Episodes directly with Apple Watch

### iPhone
+ Improved Stabilisation
+ Added a Tutorial, access via Settings inside Watch Player

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer


[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player Version 2.1
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Now you have TWO ways to transfer Podcasts to your Apple Watch.
1. Transfer Podcasts from your iPhone to your Apple Watch (you have to be very patient for this)
2. Download from your Apple Watch to your Apple Watch (you have to be very very very patient and adventurous for this)

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ Enhanced UI
+ You can now TRY to download Podcast Episodes directly with Apple Watch

### iPhone
+ Improved Stabilisation
+ Added a Tutorial, access via Settings inside Watch Player

[ATTENTION]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the Apple Watch, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer


[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player version 2.0.1
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[BEST ADVICE]
+ Be very patient while you transfer files to the Apple Watch from your phone or try to download an Episode direkt from your watch onto your Apple Watch
+ This process is 100% controlled by the operating system. This is a good thing since then energy consumption etc. are perfectly organised
+ Keep a close distance to your iPhone while transfer since connection losses to end in stallments of the App

[NOTE]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way (i know) to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the clock, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 1. and 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ There are now 3 Pages (swipe left and right)
+ Graphically enhanced player on the AppleWatch
+ 2-pages added (swipe left/right)
1. Podcasts on the Watch
2. iPhone Control
+ Podcasts are played continuously
+ Switch between podcasts possible
+ Play position is synchronized with iPhone (pressing thumbs)
+ Delete podcast on the watch is now possible again
+ Playback speed adjustable

### iPhone
+ Multiple downloads in background possible
+ Added Player on iPhone App
+ Player can be controlled via the Watch
+ Podcast logos are displayed on the main screen
+ Podcast directory saves already listend episodes
+ Directory can be updated via PullToRefresh
+ Play position is synced with Apple Watch

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

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Watch Player version 2.0
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[BEST ADVICE]
+ Be very patient while you transfer files to the Apple Watch from your phone or try to download an Episode direkt from your watch onto your Apple Watch
+ This process is 100% controlled by the operating system. This is a good thing since then energy consumption etc. are perfectly organised
+ Keep a close distance to your iPhone while transfer since connection losses to end in stallments of the App

[NOTE]
-> Since watchOS4 / iOS11, the WatchApp of audio apps on the Apple Watch is *automatically* started. There is no way (i know) to stop this. You can only switch off this behavior globally for all apps in the Watch settings. Therefore, on the second page of the WatchApp of WatchPlayer you will find an iPhone control screen.
-> The percentage transfer progress can only be seen on the clock, no longer on the iPhone.
-> iTunes File Transfer is not possible anymore

[HOW TO]
1. Select Pods from Main View
2. Press leftmost button in ToolBar on Main View to select Pod for transfer
3. Do 1. and 2. with other Pods if you like
4. Press most left Button in NavigationBar to start the transfer

[NEW]
### Apple Watch
+ There are now 3 Pages (swipe left and right)
+ Graphically enhanced player on the AppleWatch
+ 2-pages added (swipe left/right)
1. Podcasts on the Watch
2. iPhone Control
+ Podcasts are played continuously
+ Switch between podcasts possible
+ Play position is synchronized with iPhone (pressing thumbs)
+ Delete podcast on the watch is now possible again
+ Playback speed adjustable

### iPhone
+ Multiple downloads in background possible
+ Added Player on iPhone App
+ Player can be controlled via the Watch
+ Podcast logos are displayed on the main screen
+ Podcast directory saves already listend episodes
+ Directory can be updated via PullToRefresh
+ Play position is synced with Apple Watch

[PERMANENT NOTE]
- The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes very long.
- Volume control is applesided no longer supported in apps. Please use the NOW PLAYING screen on the Apple Watch.

+++ NEW
+ New Player on Apple Watch
+ Should play in background in future watchOS releases
+ Skip forward and back in your Pod

+++ CHANGED
- Video-Podcasts will play only audio due to restricted watchOS API
- Output of sound from speaker of Apple Watch is NO LONGER possible due to restricted watchOS API

+++ PERMANENT NOTE
The transfer process is controlled entirely by the operating system. It sometimes takes a VERY LONG TIME.

+++ NOTE FROM PETER
I am very happy about the positive feedback I received via Email and Reviews! THANKS!!!

- New App Store Review mechanism implemented
- Minor bug fix

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE GREAT REVIEWS!!! <3 <3 <3