Rivet for iOS Release Notes

Latest Release: April 13, 2022

VERSION 1.19

• FIX: Fixed issue that caused low video quality issues and compression artifacts in recorded streams. This mostly affected 1080p streams at 25 fps or 50 fps.

VERSION 1.18

• NEW: Added ability to change Rivet settings remotely from the dashboard while broadcasting from iOS device
• IMPROVEMENT: Improved still frame, silent audio, and 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 to not appear in the Rivet dashboard
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused the flashlight button to not work while broadcasting
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused incorrect FPS to display in the Rivet dashboard

VERSION 1.17

• 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 recorded files
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused recordings to not work if Apple AirPods were used as an audio device during streaming
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused recorded file to not save if the audio source was changed during a streaming session

VERSION 1.16

• NEW: Can now download session log files internally.
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused bitrate issues with HEVC stream

VERSION 1.15

• FIX: Fixed bug that would restart the broadcast after switching the camera
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused “No SRT connection" status to not be detected.
• FIX: Fixed bug that caused encoding artifacts during broadcasting

• IMPROVEMENT: Improved behavior with iPhone 12 devices

VERSION 1.10

• 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 reporting incorrectly
• 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 an application crash upon audio session destruction stop broadcast operation

VERSION 1.9

• 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

VERSION 1.8

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

VERSION 1.7

• 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

VERSION 1.6

• 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

VERSION 1.5.3

• FIX: Fixed a bug that caused the recording function to not work with iOS version 14 and later

VERSION 1.4

• IMPROVEMENT: Redesigned and improved user interface. 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 broadcast
• IMPROVEMENT: Improved handling of audio capture device disconnection during broadcast
• IMPROVEMENT: Added broadcast duration timer in 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 app to sometimes crash on stop broadcast

VERSION 1.3

• 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
• IMPROVEMENT: General UI/UX bug fixes and improvements

VERSION 1.2

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