More MetroSpec updates on the way, addressing bugs and adding improvements

It was only the other twenty-four hour period when nosotros looked at MetroSpec hit version one.5, implementing a number of features, including support for Live Tiles on Windows Telephone 7.8 and eight. We've now been informed of a few updates that are currently existence published to the store that should address a number of bugs users take been experiencing since downloading and installing the latest build.

So what do these updates that are on the horizon contain? The first is already submitted to the Store, with the second in tow:

V1.5.1982.ane

This minor update fixes a bug when saving game artwork to your movie library from the World of Spectrum search / game details page. It's currently being certified as we speak and should be pushed out to Windows Phones soon. But wait, at that place'due south more.

V1.5.1982.2

This follow-upwards release, which is the second minor update since version 1.5 was pushed out a few days agone, will address more bug and expand the i minute sound limitation before requiring users to upgrade to the full version of MetroSpec. Information technology's quite the major release since information technology will enable those with first generation hardware to enjoy Spectrum titles. Here'south the full alter log:

Addresses performance issues on slower, outset generation hardware (Samsung Omnia 7, Samsung Focus, HTC mozart, etc.)
An sound issue has been fixed, which saw the depression notes of in-game music being skipped
The free sound time limit in the free version of MetroSpec has been increased from 1 infinitesimal per game session to 5 minutes
A problem with the incorrect emulation of a specific Z80 didactics has been looked into and resolved.
The consequence with converting some tape-based titles (.tzx / .tap) to snapshot format subsequently loading has been resolved.

You can download MetroSpec from the Windows Phone Store, too as the advertizement-supported free version (left QR code). There are a number of restrictions in the free release, including a maximum of two pinned tiles and game import limitations.

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