Subj : The new Sonos app just leaked and it might just fix the S2 app's To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Apr 10 2024 20:00:06 The new Sonos app just leaked and it might just fix the S2 app's many problems Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:57:43 +0000 Description: Leak suggests the revamped S2 will make setting up Sonos speakers easier and will fix the app's unintuitive UI. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Audio brand Sonos may soon completely redesign its S2 app by making it easier to set up its devices as well as strengthen connectivity between its many speakers. Itll also introduce several new customization options. This nugget of information comes from TheVerge which claims to have received screenshots of the revamp from sources close to the matter. According to the report, the company is removing all the navigation tabs at the bottom, replacing tabs with a search bar to help soundbar owners find music quickly. The home screen will serve as a central hub consisting of scrollable carousels housing playlists and direct access to streaming services. Of course, you will be allowed to customize the layout to your liking. You can tweak the settings of a soundbar through the Your System section on the app. The Now Playing screen will see revisions as well. Both the shuffle and repeat buttons are going to be present on the page. Plus, the volume slider in the mini-player will appear no matter where you are in the app. Love it or hate it For some people on the internet, this update has been a long time coming. The Verge shared links to posts from the Sonos subreddit of people complaining about how terrible the S2 app is. One of the more passionate rants talks about the softwares poor functionality, as the Redditor was unable to turn off their speakers alarms remotely despite it being connected. Most of the reviews on app stores are positive, however several users on the Google Play Store listing do complain about an unintuitive UI and strange connection problems. People either love S2 or they hate it. There doesnt seem to be any real middle ground. The Verge states the S2 update will roll out for Android and iOS on May 7th although the date could change. Future plans Its worth mentioning that this isnt the first time weve heard about the redesign. Back in February, Bloomberg published a report detailing some of Sonos plans for 2024 such as their on a revamped mobile app codenamed Passport. At a glance, it appears Passport is the future S2 upgrade as the news site talks about how itll help users set up and control Sonos products. Originally, the update was supposed to come in March, but the brand ran into development issues and were forced to delay it. Bloombergs piece goes on to mention two new Sonos devices, codenamed Duke and Disco. The latter is said to be a set of earbuds able to connect to Wi-Fi. Its supposed to be their take on the Apple Airpods . Not much is known about the Duke, but it does share a name with a pair of Sonos headphones that were discovered back in late March on the Bluetooth SIG website. 91Mobiles dug through the page revealing itll allow music streaming over Wi-Fi, its slated for a June launch, and should cost $450. These next couple of months are looking to be a busy time for Sonos. But as always, take the info in this leak with a grain of salt. Until we learn more, check out TechRadar's list of the best soundbars for 2024 . You might also like The cheapest Sonos sales and deals for April 2024 A massive Sonos launch could soon bring a next-gen Roam 2 plus its first headphones Sonos headphones: what we know about the rumored Sony WH-1000XM5 rivals ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/the-new-sonos-app-just-leaked-and -it-might-just-fix-the-s2-apps-many-problems --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .