Latest Releases

Web Release 1.33.5 // Wednesday 14th Feb 2024

• Stream experience is no longer muted by default
• Corrected issues with sharing via social media
• Fixed an alignment issue with the new thumbnail styles on Genre pages
• Increased the size of control buttons on the Stream experience
• Referral codes are now tracked across any page on the website, not just sign-up

Web Release 1.32.0 // Wednesday 24th January 2024

• Additional protection against fraudulent wallet transactions.
• Added a filter so viewers can easily find free events.
• Added a notification so Creators can see when a viewer raises hand in the stream.
• Added a participant cap for Video On-Demand, to enable Stream Drops, exclusive content.
• Fixed a problem with Google Sign in effecting new sign ups.
• Fixed a bug with the stream keys email that is sent to creators before a stream.
• Follower count now increases in real time rather than having a slight delay.
• Fixed an issue effecting guests on two-way streams sometimes not being able to hear the host.
• Fixed an issue where updating the display name was not updating in real time.

Web Release 1.31.0 // Thursday 21st December 2023

• New Home Page to describe the Lounges.tv product and everything we have on offer.
• Improved features and pricing page to explain benefits to potential creators.
• Improvements to the sign up page to make it easier for viewers and creators to join.
• Ability to view Showcase entries in the web, not just app.
• Suggested Templates option added to Create drop down with ideas and inspiration.
• Request one-to-one feature added to all profiles as another way of making money as a creator.
• Fixed an issue with the withdrawal flow to ensure creator payments are processed quicker.

Web Release 1.30.0 // Monday 11th December 2023

• Tipping has been added to profiles, allowing creators to receive money outside of an event or video.
• VAT is no longer charged on tips, as it is an optional transaction it does not require viewers to pay VAT.
• Improved the layout of the pop-ups on mobile website.
• Fixed an interaction issue effecting viewer of free events who couldn't interact with the chat or join the stage.

Web Release 1.29.0 // Monday 27nd November 2023

• All new viewing for hosting a stream with improved layout in one way and two way streams.
• Extra visibility in stream for tippers, including a tip leaderboard and top tippers.
• Improving the view for participating in a stream, with added flexibility on view options.
• Improved the layout of chat in the stream on mobile to give more space for typing and chatting.
• Added the ability to share the stream when you are already in the stream.
• Added a pop-out chat so creators can open it on a separate screen while streaming.
• Improved the withdrawal experience for international creators making requests.
• Fixed a series of reported bugs and suggested improvements from our creators and viewers.

Web Release 1.28.0 // Thursday 19th October 2023

• Fixed a checkout issue for specific streams.
• Resolved an error when verifying email during sign up.
• Removed PRS calculation when editing a non PRS event.
• Fixed an issue where some users were stuck in a loop when joining a live event.
• Added missing audience members to the stream participant panel.

Web Release 1.27.0 // Thursday 12th October 2023

• Restructure of the payment system, moving from 76% to 80% split for creators.
• Adding the ability to pay music licensing via the platform.
• Adding age restrictions warning to the stream previews.
• Adding a running balance to creator wallets.
• Increased transparency of pricing by adding a breakdown of earnings to the create forms.
• Streamlined withdrawal requests to be able to pay creators faster.
• Fixing some issues around ending the stream for creators and viewers.