Changelog

Security & Encryption

• New security modes: Off, Ask every time (Allow/Deny dialog), and Pre-shared Key.
• Encryption: ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, intended to make network eavesdropping harder when a key is used (not audited).
• Status badges in the discovery list (Encrypted, Key required, Waiting for approval).
• Anti-replay protection on Multicast groups via monotonic session counters.

WFAS Protocol v2

• Explicit protocol versioning with zero packet overhead.
• "Update required" dialog with direct download links on client/server version mismatch.
• Improved packet loss concealment using exact sequence and sample position filling.
• New Packet size and Target latency settings for granular network control.

System & Settings

• Linux: Native audio engine (libpulse-simple) without compile-time dependencies. Automatically mutes local speakers when capturing system audio.
• Windows: Audio device selection based on WASAPI IDs instead of display names.
• Windows Firewall helper button to automatically allow required UDP ports.
• Migrated settings to a structured config file with transparent auto-migration.

Command Line Interface

• New wfas executable for full CLI control (start server/client, discover, monitor).
• Live audio spectrum visualizer right inside the terminal with selectable themes.
• IPC communication to control an already running GUI instance from the terminal.
• wfas config subcommand to read/write settings via CLI.
• Integrated installer to add wfas to the system PATH (plus wfas.1 man page).

Onboarding & App Updates

• New welcome screen and in-app "What's New" viewer on first run/update.
• Automatic GitHub release checking with "Update available" dialogs.
• Optional Ko-fi support popup shown after extensive use, with exponential backoff.
• Dedicated welcome message for the first run of the CLI.
• New "Open Source Licenses" section in settings.

Automation & Scripting

• New Automation and Scripting section in settings to generate commands without opening the app manually.
• Export actions (start, stop, connect) as Custom URIs (wifiaudio://) for NFC tags and shortcuts.
• Export actions as Broadcast Intents compatible with Tasker, MacroDroid, or adb shell am broadcast.
• Save actions as named presets that can be reused, edited, executed on the fly, or shared.

Playback & Battery

• New Blackout screen function: dims the screen to save battery while audio continues to play (double tap to wake).
• In-app hints for keeping the app in foreground and unlocked for better playback stability.

Improved Microphone

• Automatically applies native Android Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Noise Suppression, and Automatic Gain Control to improve voice quality.
• Early audio session preparation (prewarm) to reduce the delay when unmuting.

Settings & Interface

• Reorganized settings screen: Audio, Security, Automation, Advanced, Info.
• Extended explanation of why microphone permission is required for system audio capture (MediaProjection on Android 10+).
• New informative note regarding VPNs (multicast discovery fails over VPN; suggests manual unicast IP).
• New toggle for Haptic feedback on interactions.
• Splash screen dynamic colors extended to Android 14+.

Desktop

• Native C audio engine (WASAPI on Windows, Core Audio tap on macOS), no more VB-Cable or BlackHole required
• Microphone routing redesigned: Off / Virtual Microphone / Mix Into Stream, plus a mute button
• System tray support with Start Minimized and Close to Tray options
• Connection/disconnection sounds, smarter network interface detection
• Linux: available as .tar, AppImage, and on the AUR

Android

• Fixed a long-standing bug where the stream would silently stop playing audio
• Holds a low-latency Wi-Fi lock during streaming, fixing stutter after ~30 seconds caused by the radio going to sleep
• Packet loss now fades the last good audio frame instead of producing an audible click
• Mic mute button mid-session; faster reconnect via an explicit disconnect message

Desktop

• Package size reduced by roughly 70-80% through build optimization
• Auto-launch on startup and instant server mode on launch
• Auto-connect to a saved IP with a priority ranking system
• Fixed "ghost server" entries lingering in discovery after the server closed

Android

• Smart auto-connect to a saved IP with priority management
• Two new Material You home screen widgets (Server / Client controller)
• Two Quick Settings tiles: Server toggle and Auto-Connect trigger
• App shortcuts via long-press on the home screen icon

Desktop

• Full support for native WFAS, RTP, and HTTP streaming from one app
• Built-in web server serves an AAC/Opus player to any browser on the LAN
• Material You dynamic color engine
• Network interface selection to bypass VPN routing issues

Android

• Same WFAS / RTP / HTTP protocol choice, playable via VLC, Kodi, or any browser
• New 3-page onboarding explaining each protocol
• Full English and Italian localization

Desktop, Mar 6

• Replaced the JavaSound backend with FFmpeg for better stability
• Linux: virtual audio cable creation fully automatic
• Manual IP entry for networks that block auto-discovery

Android, Mar 1

• Reworked audio buffer logic for lower latency
• Server-side volume control from the UI or physical buttons
• Manual IP connection option