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Highlights

• More bugs!
  • Queuing can be a little weird
  • Edit tab UI is broken
• Improved overall polish across the app, with smoother animations and more consistent visuals.
• Better large-screen layouts on iPad and macOS, including richer multi-column experiences where space allows.

Now Playing & playback

• Now Playing adapts to your screen size, automatically switching between a dual-panel experience and a simpler single-panel layout when space is tight.
• The Now Playing window presentation is cleaner (no redundant “window title” repeating track/artist info that’s already visible in the player).
• Lyrics are more comfortable to use on macOS, including better behavior when manually scrolling.
• The Aurora visualizer is more refined, including smoother transitions when pausing and a more consistent layout across platforms.

Mini Player

• Playback progress visuals are more reliable on larger displays (waveform/scrubber stays in sync as playback continues).
• Waveform styling is clearer, making “played vs. unplayed” portions easier to distinguish.
• More controls are available at larger sizes (including additional actions and easier access to playback options).
• Shuffle and repeat options are available from the track context menu.

Library, playlists, and everyday usability

• Drag and drop support:
  • Drag tracks into playlists.
  • Drag tracks out to Finder (macOS).
• Playlist management improvements:
  • Remove tracks from playlists via context menu.
  • “Add to playlist” now correctly shows your playlists.
• Navigation and interaction fixes across common music views for more predictable behavior.

iPad & large-screen layout upgrades

• More Apple Music–style layouts on supported screens:
  • Artists, playlists, and other browsing views can use a two-column layout when there’s enough room.
  • Dual-pane layouts can be resized, and toolbars follow along as the window changes.
• Rotation and layout behavior on iPad is more consistent when switching between portrait and landscape.

Visual consistency & UI polish

• Toast notifications have an updated look (glassier style) and gentler animations (fades instead of slides).
• Track rows are more consistent across the app, using a flexible layout designed to look good at multiple sizes.
• Numerous small design consistency improvements (spacing, padding, icons, and view-specific styling) to make Ensemble feel more cohesive across platforms.