Hello community, today I want to present to you the work done on Tempo in recent months. This new version brings improvements to Android Auto, a first use of the OpenSubsonic API, synchronized song lyrics and the ability to customize the home screen. As usual, Tempo is free and open source, by the community and for the community. You can follow the development on [Github](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo) and you can download it from F-Droid as well. If you appreciate the work put into Tempo, remember that you can star the project on [Github](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo) or make a [donation](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/a.cappiello)! It’s not much but it’s useful to help the project grow and give visibility to the app.

After an all-too-long development phase, I'm opening the new year with a new version of [Tempo](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo). This new version brings with it **Android Auto** support, one of the most requested features of all time. Other new features include support for Chinese and Korean languages, an update to the French localization, the implementation of landscape viewing of the media player and more. [You can find Tempo on Github ready for download](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo/releases): it’s free, it’s open source and it’s made by the community for the community. If you appreciate the work put into Tempo, remember that you can star the project on Github or [make a donation](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/a.cappiello)! It’s not much but it’s useful to help the project grow and give visibility to the app.

Hi everyone, Dedicated to those looking for an Android client to listen to their music from a Subsonic server, here is **Tempo**. You can find it on [Github](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo/releases/tag/3.5.8) ready for download with the November update: it's free, it's open source and it's made by the community for the community. If you appreciate the work put into **Tempo**, remember that you can [star the project on Github](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo)! It's not much but it's useful to help the project grow and give visibility to the app.

Hey c/selfhosted, Third month since initial release, third update post. For those not familiar with it, [**Tempo**](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo) is an open-source and lightweight music client for Subsonic, designed and built natively for Android. The core aim is to provide a stable and appealing alternative to existing Subsonic clients and perhaps convince some hesitant users to take the leap into the magical selfhosted world of music. [**Tempo**](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo) is available for free on [GitHub](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo/releases) and [IzzyDroid](https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/com.cappielloantonio.tempo), with an upcoming release on F-Droid. If you find value in [**Tempo**](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo), your support is invaluable. You can show your appreciation by giving the project a star on GitHub or [considering a small contribution](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/a.cappiello). Now, let's dive into what's new this month. New Features: - Material You Dynamic Themes - Download requests for unplayed podcast episodes - Filter for undownloaded podcast episodes - Support adding songs as favorites while offline - External Storage for offline file downloads - Track download with codec and bitrate Definition - Folder download - Language picker in App Settings with Automatic Per-App Language Support - Added german localization Bug Fixes: - Resolved scrobbling issue with last track - Fixed issue opening podcast channels from catalog view - Handled Null Track Numbers with Set Placeholder - Manually encoded username for URI Streaming and CoverArt fetching - Numerous other small bugfixes Other Changes: - Added Downloaded File Title to Notification - Improved download indexing - Started Preparations for F-Droid Release - Aligned SurfaceColors with recommended Material You colors - Updated status bar and music player background colors - Dependencies update - Code cleanup Future plans: - The elephant in the room – Android Auto support. It's the great absentee right now and remains the sole open issue on GitHub. If you have doubts, perplexities, if you have any ideas or have come across any bugs, feel free to reach out. Even just to say "hello". [**Tempo**](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo) was born from a tough period, the pandemic, and it provided purpose during those seemingly endless days. Seeing that this effort is repaid by your kind words makes me think that those dark times for me are not totally to be forgotten. Lastly, I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has provided feedback, contributed to the code, or offered a donation. As a gesture of gratitude, I'm planning to create a README section on GitHub listing the names of contributors. If you'd like to be part of it, let me know. For donors who prefer to remain anonymous, your wishes will be respected. https://imgur.com/a/6uEQpka antoniocappiello

Hey c/selfhosted, It's been a month since I released [**Tempo**](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo), a lightweight music client for Subsonic on Android. For those who are new here, **Tempo** provides seamless integration with your Subsonic server, offering easy access to your entire music collection right on your Android device. The app is designed to enhance your music listening experience, prioritizing your preferences and listening history without relying on magic algorithms. Today I'm happy to share some updates and improvements that have been added to **Tempo**. Here's a brief rundown of the latest features: New Features: - Global Shuffling Mode: I think you understand what it does, just a single click to shuffling through the entire music library. - ReplayGain Functionality: I would love more users to test it out and provide feedback. - Server-Controlled Transcoding Settings: You now have the option to let the server control transcoding settings, Provided the server supports this feature. Fixes and Enhancements: - Checking the presence of the music equalizer. - Tap to Open music player in Full Screen now works. - Improved Search: A pesky search problem has been fixed, allowing for more accurate and efficient searches. - Browsing by folder works as you'd expect.   I want to thank all the users who have been providing valuable feedback and helping me improve the app. For all the changes, even the smallest ones, you can visit the project's Github page. Reminder: Show Some Love with a **Star on GitHub!** If you appreciate the effort put into developing Tempo, I would be absolutely delighted if you could show some love by giving the project a star on GitHub. Not only does it help the project grow in visibility, but it's also a personal pleasure knowing that Tempo is making a positive impact on the community. As always, thank you for your support and stay tuned for more updates in the future. [You can download the new release now! ](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo/releases) AntonioCappiello

Hey all, I wanted to share an exciting lockdown-project that I've been working on called Tempo, an open-source and lightweight music client built specifically for Subsonic servers on Android. Tempo puts you, the user, at the center of your music listening experience. With a sleek and intuitive interface, Tempo enhances your music journey based on your listening history, randomness, and even integrates with Last.fm for optional scrobbling support. Key Features of Tempo: - Seamless integration with your Subsonic server. - Clean and user-friendly interface. - Stream music directly from your Subsonic server, with offline mode (actively being developed). - Create, edit, and manage playlists. - Gapless playback. - Rudimentary Chromecast support for streaming to compatible devices. - Optional Last.fm integration for scrobbling, if supported by your Subsonic server. - Activate transcoding on your server to optimize streaming with a transcoding profile. Tempo is currently in the alpha phase of development, and as the sole developer behind the project, I'm actively working on improving the app. Your understanding and patience are greatly appreciated. If you find Tempo useful, please consider supporting the project by starring it on [GitHub](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo). Your stars help promote the app to a wider audience and encourage further development. Check out some screenshots of Tempo [here](https://github.com/CappielloAntonio/tempo). I'm excited to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have. Let's build Tempo into the go-to music client for Subsonic on Android, together! antoniocappiello