XM Online Radio 1.7 BETA

We’re trying something out for the next release of the gadget.  That’s right, a public beta.  If you’re a regular reader or just randomly here, you get a sneak peak at the next version of the gadget.

We are looking for feedback on features, bugs, comments, anything at all really.  We’re especially interested in migration to the new gadget as it can cause some issues in older installs.  Also, you may want to back your favorites up before installing (just in case).

Download XM Online Radio 1.7 BETA Gadget

One last note:  Since the gadget file name is different, you’ll see a second icon in your gadget panel.  Just click “Show Details” on the bottom left and look for the 1.7 version.

We’ll run down a very quick list of changes to this version:

• Code completely re-written for stability and speed
• InfoSave checkbox removed
• XM logo clickable, creates links flyout
• Logout link now exists In links flyout
• Channel flyout redesigned, tighter look and feel
• Live channel search added to channel flyout
• Images optimized
• Player themes! (5 including the default)
• Settings panel modified a bit
• Persistent settings fix instructions inside settings now
• channel flipping more stable now

That’s the short list, but quite a few changes were made under the hood, so those are mostly the additions.

Have fun and let us know if anything goes wrong! 

Thanks,
BuildAGadget Staff

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