Web Recent Updates - Streamit Laravel - Documentation

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[v2.0.0] – 30 Dec 2025 (BREAKING CHANGE)

New – Skip Intro support added for movies, episodes, and videos, allowing users to bypass intros during playback
New – Next Episode indicator with auto-play implemented for seamless continuation of episodic content
New – Clips module introduced, enabling playback of short clips from movies, videos, and TV shows
New – Forward & Backward seek controls enabled in the video player, configurable via the admin panel
New – Media library restructured with module-based organization for scalable and efficient content management
New – Trailer preview auto-play with mute/unmute control during trailer playback
New – BunnyCDN integration for improved streaming performance and content delivery
New – Bulk upload support added in admin for faster content management
Update – UI/UX enhancements and layout refinements across multiple screens
Update – API optimization using Redis for improved performance and reduced response times
Update – Video player enhancements for improved playback stability and controls
Update – Previously, admins could set plan durations as weekly, monthly, or yearly. The weekly plan has now been deprecated. To align with current OTT platform standards and pricing practices, the weekly plan option has been removed in the latest update.
Update – Admin dashboard settings made dynamic
Fix – Enforced device session refresh after plan upgrade; users are prompted to log out from other devices
Fix – Profile limit handling corrected when switching to a lower-tier plan, with preference-based profile removal

Note for Existing Users:
This release includes breaking major changes. If you are updating from an older version, it is mandatory to follow the pre-update steps before upgrading.

Please refer to the documentation below and complete all mandatory pre-update instructions before applying this update:

https://documentation.iqonic.design/streamit-laravel/mandatory-pre-update-guide-major-update/mandatory-pre-update-steps-for-web

Skipping these steps may result in errors or data issues after the update.

[v1.6.2] – 05 Sep 2025

Fix – Form design issues resolved for better UI consistency
Fix – Media Library now shows the latest uploads first
Fix – Profile image upload and display issue corrected
Fix – Bulk action functionality fixed across all pages
Fix – Bulk notification deletion issue resolved
Fix – Alignment issues corrected across all forms
Fix – Watch count and like count now correctly displayed on videos
Fix – Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

[v1.6.1] – 13 Aug 2025

New – Global & Content-Specific SEO Settings — Optimize your website’s search visibility like never before with powerful SEO controls. Set SEO globally for your entire platform or fine-tune it for individual movies, shows, and more to attract the right audience and boost discoverability
Fix – Minor bug fixes and validation issues resolved

[v1.6.0] – 11 Aug 2025

New – Introduced VAST and Custom Ads Integration — Seamlessly embed ads into your content using industry-standard VAST tags or your own custom ad sources. Enjoy full control over ad placement, format, and frequency, along with the option to enable “Skip Ads” for a better viewer experience
Fix – Resolved Vimeo player issues
Fix – Fixed Watch Count issues
Fix – Fixed other minor bugs and implemented UI improvements

[v1.5.1] – 27 Jun 2025

Fix – Resolved issues with the search option not returning accurate or complete results
Fix – Fixed the bug where the “Continue Watching” feature did not resume correctly for episodes
Fix – Corrected display fix errors on the “Coming Soon” page
Fix – Fixed profile-related security issues
Fix – Fixed issues related to adding/removing items in the watchlist
Fix – Ensured the next episode plays correctly when the current episode is rented
Fix – Added proper validation checks for embedded video URLs
Fix – Enhanced validation logic and added more descriptive, user-friendly validation messages
Fix – Minor bug fixes

[v1.5.0] – 11 Jun 2025

New – Subtitle Support Added: Users can now enjoy movies and shows with subtitle support in multiple languages. Subtitles can be toggled on/off directly from the video player
Fix – Resolved multiple tax calculation issues in subscriptions
Fix – Device type-wise plan data issue fixed
Fix – Website > Security Control – Added a switch to disable Parental Control, similar to the mobile app
Fix – Coupon restore and permanent delete action issues have been resolved
Fix – Add to Watchlist button issue fixed on the homepage
Fix – TMDB import now correctly fetches TV poster images
Fix – Minor bug fixes

[v1.4.1] – 10 Jun 2025

New – Trailer Skip – Users can now skip trailers and jump straight into the main content!
New – Next Episode Button – Users can now continue watching effortlessly with a “Next Episode” option available before the current episode ends, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted viewing experience
New – Embed Code Support – We’ve added support for embedded codes, making content sharing and integration smoother than ever

[v1.4.0] – 31 May 2025

New – Now manage your content streaming with flexible options — offer access via Pay-Per-View or Subscription Plans. Perfect for monetizing premium content your way!
FIx – Addressed minor bugs and UI inconsistencies across various modules.

[v1.3.1] – 17 May 2025

New – Boost your sales with Coupon Discounts! Users can now apply promo codes during subscription checkout for instant savings and special offers.
New – Total control for Admins! Easily assign and manage user subscriptions right from the dashboard—perfect for handling offline payments or custom plans.

[v1.3.0] – 09 May 2025

New – Enhanced profile security – Parents can now lock their profiles with a PIN to prevent child access, and only authorized users can update the PIN via OTP verification
Fix – Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

[v1.2.9] – 07 May 2025

New – Introduced Chromecast support on the user website for enhanced streaming capabilities
Fix – Resolved issue with banner list not displaying correctly
Fix – Fixed TMDB image loading issue within the banner list
Fix – Corrected “Play Now” button not working in the episode list after loading more items.
Fix – Addressed CSS issues in the episode list’s “View More” functionality.
Fix – Fixed image deletion issue in the Media Library

[v1.2.8] – 24 Apr 2025

New – Introduced Banner Management for Admin with full frontend integration on the Home, Movie Detail, TV Show Detail, and Video pages
Update – Optimized the Dashboard and Detail screens for a smoother and faster user experience
Fix – Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

[v1.2.7] – 01 Apr 2025

Fix- Invoice tax amount missing and Paystack payment error on plan purchase
Fix- Errors during new user sign-up and login (Error 419)
Fix- Watchlist movies still visible after deactivation and sync issue between website and app.
Fix- TMDB ID upload and import errors preventing image and data fetching
Fix- Most Viewed/Liked counts not matching admin panel
Fix- Profile issues: change password not working, missing username in edit screen, new profile addition error, and profile images not loading
Fix- Device limit issue after logout and Chrome login showing on the wrong device
Fix- No success message after payment
Fix- Revenue graph now shows two decimal places
Fix- Dashboard edited names not updating in-app
Fix- Plan edit with negative values caused infinite loading
Fix- Duplicate reviews on double submit
Fix- “Watch Now” button incorrectly visible on Coming Soon videos
Fix- Next episode autoplay and Continue Watching features not functioning
Fix- Minor bug fixes and improvements

[v1.2.6] – 14 Feb 2025

New- Introduced email password functionality, including normal login, forgot password, and change password features
Fix- Resolved CSS issues in RTL mode and improved responsive design for the dashboard and overall site on tablets and other devices
Fix- Fixed Paystack and Flutterwave payment issues on the website
Fix- Addressed minor bugs and performance improvements

[v1.2.5] – 01 Feb 2025

Update – Admin panel color changes now reflect on both the dashboard and website
Fix – Resolved home page slider issue in RTL mode
Fix – Addressed minor UI issues on the website

[v1.2.4] – 24 Jan 2025

Fix: Video URL play issue

[v1.2.3] – 23 Jan 2025

Update: Play trailer without login
Fix: Resolved MP4 video type issues affecting player
Fix: Video quality issue
Fix: Minor bug fixes and code optimizations

[v1.2.2] – 10 Jan 2025

Fix – Total revenue graph displays the incorrect amount
Fix – Searching for “Active Status” shows “Inactive Status” data
Fix – Validation for trailer and video URLs now correctly applied based on the selected URL type in the “Add New Movies” section
Fix – Restrict movie release visibility until the set release date
Fix – Continue watching toggle button deactivated now ensures movies do not display in the “Continue Watching” section of the app
Fix – Banners marked inactive in the admin panel were still displayed on the website
Fix – Videos marked inactive in the admin panel appeared in the “Continue Watching” section
Fix – Error displayed when adding a new profile

[v1.2.1] – 08 Jan 2025

Update – Code optimization and resolved minor bugs
Fix – Application logo display issue
Fix – Media upload functionality issue
Fix – Subscription payment processing issue