This release focuses on making everyday browsing feel simpler and more reliable. From newly added content sections and smoother navigation to better language handling and performance monitoring, v0.8.0 is built to make the product feel more polished in the moments users notice most.

Android highlights​

• A new Newly Added section is now available on the Home screen, making it easier to discover fresh content as soon as it arrives on the platform.
• Content matches and metadata handling have been improved for more consistent movie and series details.
• The in-app navigation flow has been refined so moving between pages feels clearer and smoother.
• The Home experience has been reorganized to make content access more practical and direct.
• Live TV, movie, and series pages now have a more streamlined interaction flow for a stronger day-to-day experience.
• Multilingual support has been updated to improve overall quality across supported languages.

iOS and tvOS highlights​

• QR-based quick pairing support makes account setup and device connection faster.
• The Home screen now includes a Recently Added section.
• Recently Added now has better language support and stronger persistence behavior.
• Series can automatically select the preferred season to reduce extra taps.
• Series details now allow faster starts from the first season and first episode flow.
• Movie and series detail pages have been reorganized into a cleaner and more accessible interface.
• Content cards on the Home screen now render more accurately and smoothly.
• On tvOS, focus transitions are now more stable and consistent.
• tvOS also does a better job remembering and restoring the last focused item.
• Missing translation data now falls back to English for a more complete experience.

Performance, analytics, and reliability​

• We continued improving overall app performance, stability, and reliability for a more dependable release.
• The analytics foundation for screen views, content details, and playback events has been expanded to support better product understanding.
• Firebase Performance integration has been improved to give the team better visibility into real-world performance.

v0.8.0 is all about reducing friction: getting users to the right content faster, making screen-to-screen movement feel more natural, and creating a more stable foundation for the updates that come next.

Livo Player fits that comparison especially well when the viewer cares about Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and TV-to-mobile continuity instead of a TV-only setup.

Where Livo Player stands out​

• Better fit for Apple TV, iPhone and iPad users who want one consistent IPTV player flow.
• Cleaner story for viewers who switch between TV, phone and tablet during the week.
• Easier positioning around personal M3U and Xtream playlist setup.
• Stronger daily-use message built around continue watching, favorites and watch history habits.
• A more modern and less cluttered product feel than apps that create a sense of complexity.

Livo Player vs TiviMate​

TiviMate is often the first name mentioned for Android TV and Fire TV users who want a television-first IPTV app.

Why people consider it

• It appears frequently in TV and Fire TV comparison lists.
• It is easy to position for living room viewing.
• It appeals to users who want a dedicated TV workflow.

Where Livo can feel stronger

• Livo has a clearer angle when Apple TV, iPhone and iPad matter too. In the same way, Livo offers a more consistent experience for users who switch often between Android TV and phone or tablet.
• It is easier to use for people who move frequently between TV and mobile devices.

Livo Player vs IPTV Smarters Pro​

IPTV Smarters Pro is widely recognized, so many users evaluate it simply because they already know the name.

Why people consider it

• Strong name recognition across IPTV recommendation articles.
• Familiar starting point for users new to IPTV apps.
• Commonly mentioned in forums through its general playlist support.

Where Livo can feel stronger

• Livo is easier to position around speed, clarity and lower visual clutter.
• It presents a more product-led experience for users who want a modern app feel.

Livo Player vs OTT Navigator​

OTT Navigator is usually considered by users who like more control and more tuning over the way content is organized.

Why people consider it

• Good fit for advanced users who enjoy detailed control.
• Frequently appears in power-user IPTV comparison pages.
• Relevant when the audience values customization depth.

Where Livo can feel stronger

• Livo is easier for everyday users who want less learning curve.
• It performs better in contexts where consistency and ease matter more than tweaking.

Livo Player vs XCIPTV​

XCIPTV appears in many roundup articles as a practical option for users who mostly want to get their playlists running quickly.

Why people consider it

• Regularly included in broad top IPTV app lists.
• Simple pick for users who want to get started fast.
• Fits no-frills recommendation threads well.

Where Livo can feel stronger

• Livo has a better story when product polish and device continuity matter.
• It fits users who want an IPTV player that feels more intentional and less purely utilitarian.

Livo Player vs Perfect Player​

Perfect Player still shows up in comparison content because some viewers prefer a more classic lightweight IPTV player style.

Why people consider it

• Recognizable name in older and mixed comparison lists.
• Appeals to users who prefer a more traditional player mindset.
• Often seen as a straightforward IPTV option.

Where Livo can feel stronger

• Livo is easier to frame as a more modern experience across current devices.
• It is a better match for users who care about design clarity and multi-screen continuity.

Livo Player pros and cons​

Pros

• Built around personal M3U and Xtream playlist playback.
• Stronger Apple and Android ecosystem positioning than many frequently compared alternatives.
• Works across TV, phone and tablet instead of only one screen story.
• Continue watching, favorites and watch history support a daily-use workflow.
• Clean and fast interface is easier to understand for mainstream users.

Cons

• Livo does not provide channels, subscriptions or ready-made playlists.
• The experience depends on the quality of the user-provided source.
• Users who want a deeply tweakable power-user workflow may still compare more specialized alternatives.

Final take​

If the user mainly wants a TV-only Android setup, some alternatives may feel familiar faster. If the user wants a cleaner IPTV player with personal playlist support, better Apple device positioning and a stronger cross-device story, Livo Player is the more differentiated option.

You can also explore the dedicated comparison landing page at /iptv-player-comparison, the setup guide at /docs/setup, or the Apple TV page at /apple-tv-iptv-player.

Added​

• Continue Watching sync backed by Firestore, including Home resume cards and cross-session progress restore.
• TV Account QR pairing flow for adding IPTV credentials from a second device.
• Default bundled IPTV playlist seed on first app launch.
• Source-level sync timestamps plus first-save automatic EPG refresh.
• Locale-aware TMDB and Livo metadata requests based on the selected app language.
• Root Firestore rules and index baseline for continueWatching.
• Fastlane Google Play metadata preparation guide and EN/TR screenshot folder structure for phone, tablet, and TV uploads.
• Premium manual sync action on Home Continue Watching header with bidirectional sync support.
• Player info panel with dynamic Live/Movie/Series metadata resolution (TMDB-first).
• Series detail pages with lazy-loaded season episodes and episode card readability for TV.
• Subscription model refactor supporting single product with multiple base plans.
• Fastlane deploy lane and screenshot organization for multi-form-factor Play Store uploads.

Changed​

• Home screen layout tightened across mobile and TV, including featured cards, tool cards, section spacing, and Continue Watching presentation.
• Continue Watching cards now use resolved movie and series posters instead of channel logos when metadata is available.
• TV Home and Movie Detail screens now auto-scroll focused sections into view.
• TV player overlay refined with progress-row seeking, deferred seek preview, info-panel focus ownership, and live-edge control cleanup.
• Player fullscreen and live delay behavior improved for phone, tablet, and TV playback parity.
• Android TV branding assets and launcher metadata updated for better launcher compatibility.
• Settings restructured with unified Account/Premium section; Playlist refresh and cache clear relocated to Settings.
• TV navigation state preservation across back navigation and recomposition.
• TV sidebar scroll behavior improved with stale-data fix and one-item reveal logic.
• TV sidebar focus visibility enhanced for light theme with adaptive tokens and scale cues.
• TV grid layouts aligned across Live (3 columns), Movies (5 columns), Series (5 columns) for consistent card density.
• TV grid focused-row auto-scroll algorithm using viewport height and row metrics for accurate scroll targeting.
• TV grid up/down navigation no longer jumps to first/last item at boundaries; focus stays in place when no valid row target exists.
• TV page entry now automatically reveals sidebar selected group item in viewport.
• Series TV cards now show marquee title scrolling only while focused.
• Player startup with improved retry messaging, spinner centering, and telemetry.
• HTTP download streaming to temp files to prevent OOM on large playlist initialization.
• Device-link platform mapping support for Android and iOS cross-platform pairing.
• App name changed from "Livo IPTV" to "Livo Player" across all runtime locales.
• Movies/Series browsing routes no longer gated by premium subscription (premium gates remain for specific features only).

Fixed​

• Movie metadata cache now refreshes correctly when the app language changes.
• TV Movie Detail cast content no longer remains partially off-screen during D-pad navigation.
• Live pause delay UI no longer drifts while playback is paused.
• QR pairing status parsing now matches the backend payload contract.
• TV sidebar scroll no longer fails to reveal focused items after large index jumps.
• Premium sidebar editor sheet now scrollable on mobile when hide/show and reorder lists become long.
• TV grid scroll no longer shows incomplete rows by using accurate viewport plus row-height metrics.

What is included in the first release​

• a focused landing page
• documentation for setup and usage
• a support page for store compliance and user help
• privacy and terms pages
• a blog for feature announcements and release notes

Why we changed the structure​

The previous static HTML approach was workable for a few pages, but it was not sustainable for growing documentation and multilingual support. Docusaurus gives Livo a better content workflow without adding backend complexity.