• v1.0.0-beta.1 a172e62ef9

    spalencsar released this 2026-05-20 19:30:16 +02:00 | 109 commits to main since this release

    First public beta release of BearWave.

    BearWave is a KDE-focused desktop internet radio app for Linux, built with Qt 6, QML, KDE Frameworks, and Phonon. This beta is intended for testers, contributors, and technically comfortable Linux users.

    Highlights

    • Internet radio playback via the Radio Browser API
    • Station browsing for Top, Germany, Netherlands, and quick world/genre filters
    • Local search, sorting, favorites, and resume support
    • MPRIS integration and system tray support
    • German and English UI support via system locale
    • Improved compact layout behavior
    • Refined repository structure, branding, README, and CI

    Platform status

    • Primary target: Linux
    • Primary desktop target: KDE Plasma
    • Best-supported environment right now: Arch Linux
    • Source-first release, no official Flatpak or AppImage yet

    Known limitations

    • Still in beta, not yet a final 1.0 release
    • Broader distro support is not yet validated to the same standard
    • Some desktop integration details may still need refinement

    Recommended install paths

    • Build from source
    • Use the included PKGBUILD on Arch Linux

    Feedback welcome

    • Bug reports
    • Plasma integration issues
    • Playback regressions
    • Distro-specific build and install problems
    • UI issues in compact layouts
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