It took longer than expected, but the feed7 2.0 update now is
finally just around the corner. While it is not a rewrite from
scratch, it's close - feed7 comes with a complete new,
database-based caching engine that required rewriting or at least
reviewing every single line of code - but fear not, on the surface
it will look & behave just like version 1 - but is now faster,
supports more content to be cached without loosing performance and
requires just about 1/3 of the memory earlier versions did.
Besides supporting Mango goodness like fast app switching aka
multitasking there are also some other new features: image caching,
search, pinnable feeds and folders on your home screen and more. So
- this is more than just an update for Mango. It's a real big
update and it requires some preparation:
- Beginning in the next 24 hours, we are rolling out a
public beta to Marketplace. feed7 2.0 was in a
friendly user test for a while now but now everyone can try it out.
If you want to participate, let us know your Live Id (send it to support@feed7app.com) - we
will send you a direct download link. You don't have to be a
Developer to participate - everyone with a Mango-enabled device
can!
- feed7 will be in public beta for 1 to 3 weeks - depending on
your feedback.
- During this time, we will be disabling the current Live
Tile service. Live Tiles will stop working for V1.0 users! Live
Tiles will behave completely differently in V2.0 and there is no
easy migration scenario. Please mind that this Live Tile service
was in Beta until now anyhow, so we ask for your understanding we
won't have a soft migration this time. For users that
won't have the ability to upgrade to Mango anytime soon, this will
mean that they won't have a Live Tile for a longer time. But we're
looking into this to find a solution for those users.
- feed7 2.0 final will launch some time in October, depending on
Beta feedback.
That's it for now - please take your chance to join the beta and
give feedback!