Kodi 16.0 out of beta

Kodi 16 has been in beta for a while, and working great,  but not everyone is comfortable living on the bleeding edge when it comes to the HTPC :). So now’s the time to go grab the update. FYI – the Kodi site has been experiencing some issues lately (seems to be back now), so don’t be surprised if you need to wait a bit to get the bits.

We are proud to announce the release of Kodi 16.0. Kodi 16 is a heavy under-the-hood improvements release, but let’s review some of the more prominent features coming out.

  • Event Logging
  • Long Press
  • 4:3 Non-linear Stretch
  • Add-on Manager Changes
  • Music Library Improvements
  • Start of integration of ADSP (Audio Digital Signal Processing) handling (no add-ons shipped yet)

  • Improve image resizing and caching algorithm to improve image quality of images

  • Added support for the musicbrainz “ARTISTS” tag in id3v2, ape, xiph.

  • Many, many more…

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  • Andrew, are you always

    Andrew, are you always updating once it gets official? I’m absolutely terrified about 3rd party plugin support so I have been holding off for quite a while.

    • I generally update each BETA.

      I generally update each BETA. Risk is FUN :).

      • your SAF is clearly lower

        your SAF is clearly lower than mine! lol. Jokes aside though, have you for the most part found compatibility with your plug-ins and setups? Or just worth the extra work? I’m thinking I really should update just can’t find the time to work on it in case it breaks anything *coward*

        • Can’t remember the last time

          Can’t remember the last time something broke due to a Kodi update.

          • babgvant wrote:

            Can’t

            [quote=babgvant]

            Can’t remember the last time something broke due to a Kodi update.

            [/quote]

            you realize i HAVE to upgrade now and if anything breaks i’m flying to the UK, right? 🙂

          • Mike Garcen wrote:

            you

            [quote=Mike Garcen]

            you realize i HAVE to upgrade now and if anything breaks i’m flying to the UK, right? 🙂

            [/quote]

            Sounds great. Let me know what you drink, I’ll make sure to put some in the trolley the next time I step out to the shops.

  • SAF? Is a very belated

    SAF? Is a very belated congratulations in order?