INSTACAST DIABLO DOWNLOAD
Finding the download manager isn’t obvious, but once found it provides much more functionality than before. This area doubles as a download manager when podcasts are being downloaded, a progress bar will appear that can be tapped on to reveal the download manager itself. This contextual information varies depending on the tab, but for Subscriptions and Playlists, it displays information regarding the number of subscriptions or playlists you’re subscribed to and how much information has been cached (or downloaded) locally to your device. The three icons are physically replaced by contextual information along the bottom of the display. Overall, I think the new navigation scheme is better than before. It’s easier to navigate Instacast 2.0 as text labels provide ample direction for discovering the podcatcher’s new features. The newly added tab bar conveniently relocates previous filters like Favorites and Downloaded episodes to new smart playlists that are accessible through the Playlists tab. Additional sharing features strive to strengthen online discussion around podcasts thanks to commenting and an HTML5 audio player. Upgraded player controls, playlists, and bookmarks add a new pro-layer of control without dampening the player’s aesthetic or user experience. While some of the changes take some getting used to, others have been improved upon so well that I could not think of going back to an older Instacast. There are lots of little changes that have been made and thus lots of little habits that had to be relearned.
With the features already explained in great detail, I don’t feel the need to recap everything Instacast 2.0 has to offer or explain how it works, but I do want to share some of my experiences with the app post-upgrade. The mini-manual will be a handy reference for getting adjusted to Instacast’s tap-and-hold friendly UI and advanced features. Instead of having to decipher release notes and a summary of bullet point features, Martin Hering of Vemedio has already published an in-depth write-up of everything “version two” has to offer, which includes a couple pro-tips here and there for those who aren’t skimming paragraphs and looking for bolded words. It’s not hard to talk about the latest and greatest features of Instacast 2.0 when the developer has dutifully written his own epic walkthrough of his app’s new features.
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