Speccy-Android Release News

A new release of Speccy today:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

Nag-free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

The main change in the Speccy 1.8.2 is the switch to using GLES-accelerated video by default. As the video has become faster, I also increased the number of frames drawn by default, so Speccy should feel much smoother now.

For those who prefer non-accelerated video, it has also been optimized by switching to Android SurfaceViews and improving the synchronization between Java and native parts of the app.

Finally, I have added support for the ZX128k ASCII printer, as opposed to the already supported graphics-only ZX Printer. You should now be able to do execute an "LLIST" command in the ZX128k BASIC :)

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Added ZX128k printer support.
* Enabled video acceleration and increased number of drawn frames by default.
* Enabled SurfaceViews and optimized native thread sync for faster, smoother video.
* Now showing button labels and keyboard with video acceleration enabled.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.

Hello, All!

I have added the WorldOfSpectrum.org site browser to the newest Speccy 1.9, available here:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

Full version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

https://lh4.ggpht.com/o9_sjwsF-N6MX2...yOtlECL0yi1CDv

To enter the WorldOfSpectrum browser, click on the compass icon or select it via a menu option. The browser lets you view information about ZX Spectrum software, including screenshots, and run the
software directly.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added WoS Browser, for instant playback of any Spectrum software from WorldOfSpectrum.org.
* Added Change Log dialog showing up after each upgrade.
* Added "Leave Feedback" option to the change log dialog.

Just released Speccy-Android 1.9.1, with 3D screenshot Gallery and the State Exchange feature:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

Nag-free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

ALL CHANGES:
* Added State Exchange feature, for swapping saved states with other users.
* Added 3D screenshot gallery browser to the File Selector.
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.

https://lh6.ggpht.com/TGmGndmHvHApQT...PyFiqICTXRhu-g

I have released Speccy 1.9.2 for Android this morning:

Full version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe
Free version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

The main additions are native support for MOGA gaming controller and the automatic loading of Spectrum tapes (you do not have to type LOAD "" any more). I have also fixed a bunch of bugs, some of which could lead to crashes, and improved the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA controller support.
* Now automatically starting BASIC tape loader when using a tape.
* Fixed hardware FIREA/FIREB buttons on Xperia Play, MOGA, etc.
* Fixed occassional crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
* Now showing current values of all list preferences.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* You can now share the latest list of changes from the Change Log.
* Gallery has got a new background.

Published Speccy-Windows 1.9 and Speccy-Android 1.9.4 today:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

The Android version adds support for standard Android gamepads (such as Nyko Playpad) to all parts of the app. I also added iCade joystick support and made File Selector faster.

ALL ANDROID CHANGES:
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.

The Windows version adds ZX128 printer support, automatically loads tape images, uses Direct3D instead of outdated DirectDraw, and has proper support for Windows joysticks.

ALL WINDOWS CHANGES:
* Added state saving, with automatic retrieval on startup.
* Added support for the ZX128 printer.
* Now automatically starting BASIC tape loader when using a tape.
* Switched Windows version to use Direct3D in full-screen mode.
* Added proper Windows joystick support.

Hello, All!

There is a newly released Speccy-Android 1.9.9, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, on the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

This release adds the Search Files function and a new toolbar to the File Selector. You should now be able to find your Spectrum files wherever they are on your SD card, something several people complained about. I have also fixed a few crashes and the empty file list problem on devices with no "/sdcard" folder.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added a new, nicer toolbar, fixed at the bottom of the screen.
* Added File Selector "Search Files" function to search for relevant files.
* Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.
* Pressing SEARCH key in File Selector now searches relevant files.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed crash when reporting failed license check.
* Fixed crash in Settings.

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy-Android 1.9.10 today, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator:

Free Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

Nag-Free Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

In this release, I have added a virtual keyboard that looks like a real Spectrum, rather than a generic keyboard I had in the previous Speccy versions.

Hello, All!

I have updated Speccy-Android, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, to version 1.9.11:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full featured version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free demo version)

In this version, I have finally fixed the problem with video going black when Android 2.x is rotated. Also added the ability to show the Android status bar, support for analog joysticks, and separate virtual buttons for frequently used SPACE and ENTER keys.

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added SPACE and ENTER buttons to the virtual joystick controls.
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to show status bar, even if you have no action bar.
* Merged Freeze and Restore into single Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added State Exchange access to the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Collapsed all advanced menu items into single Advanced submenu.
* Made NetPlay a single checkable menu item.
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.

https://lh5.ggpht.com/GTGsumpKiJQ5-a...Q64ToaWtu_60ZI

PS: I have lowered Speccy Deluxe price to $1.99 (or 1.99 euros). People kept complaining that $4.99 was "too much". Let us see if $1.99 is still "too much" :)

Hello, All!

I have just released Speccy-Android 1.9.13, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version

The new release comes with the automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto"), configurable fast-forward speed, better looking WorldOfSpectrum Browser and File Selector, and many other enhancements. See the full list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added shadows to screenshots in the World Of Spectrum browser.
* Now exiting emulation when user presses BACK twice (not once as before).
* Uncheck "Press BACK Twice to Quit" setting to restore original behavior.
* Added "Completely Delete File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.

A huge release of Speccy-Android, my ZX Spectrum emulator, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

Speccy-Android 1.9.14 finally fixes the disappearing sound bug many users complained about. It also brings all the changes I have made to my other emulators over the past month: automatic frame skipping for smoothest possible video, iPega gamepad support, new File Selector UI theme, screenshot shadows, and more. See the complete list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed disappearing audio.
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Existing users should manually set "Draw Frames" option to "Automatic".
* Added optional light UI theme to the File Selector.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.
* Added shadows to screenshots throughout the app.
* Added support for directional pad on iPega gamepads.
* Added explicit "Quit" menu option, for people who cannot find BACK key.
* No longer hiding action bar when MENU pressed, to retain access to items.
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* Fixed license verification crash when no network available.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.


https://lh6.ggpht.com/RZopihTlkLby1m...UUKBROJh4=h900

https://lh6.ggpht.com/si24Pk2S8By3yI...nbi7QLx28=h900

Hello, All!

Today, I've released the next major version of Speccy-Android, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator. Speccy-Android 2.0 is available here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

There have been many changes since the last release. After implementing proper R register emulation and more precise LDIR/LDDR instructions, many more Spectrum applications with protected boot loaders run now. The audio should not skip any more. People who complained about being unable to reassign joystick buttons should be able to do so now. The virtual SSHIFT button has been fixed, and there is a new auto-fire functionality. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Generic joystick buttons can now be assigned and used.
* Fixed SSHIFT button on the vitrual keyboard.
* Added accurate R register emulation, many protected boot loaders run now.
* Added accurate LDIR/LDDR emulation, more protected boot loaders run now.
* Added configurable auto-fire function (see "Auto Fire Settings" option).
* Added new "light" theme throughout the app (see "Light UI Theme" option).
* Added support for Spectrum +3 disk images to WoS Browser.
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Autoloading TRDOS and +3 disks when inserting the first disk.
* Autoswitching to +3 mode when loading +3 disk image.
* Deleting stale states when downloading new file from WoS.
* Fixed audio skipping (disk version of Any Tank, etc).

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Wrapping up this week, I am releasing Speccy-Android 2.1, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

Starting with this version, Speccy runs on Google TV devices updated to Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3 TVs. I have also switched Speccy to the native OpenSLES audio (for minimal latency) and tried to eliminate the last remaining crash issue, having to deal with Android running out of bitmap memory. See below for the complete list of all changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Speccy now runs on Google TVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process (NetPlay still slow though).
* Fixed audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

Hello, All!

Today's release is Speccy-Android 2.1.1, an update to my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

This is a bugfix release. It corrects an unfortunate mistake in the manifest that prevented a switch to the native sound API and fixed selection highlighting in the WoS browser. I have also added the new Grid View mode to the File Selector, for GoogleTV and large tablet owners.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed OpenSLES support (was disabled by mistake).
* Fixed selection highlighting in the WorldOfSpectrum browser.
* Added optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.

The new Speccy-Android 2.1.2, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, has been published to Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

This release adds settings to select ZX Spectrum model and input devices. These settings have previously been located in the Advanced Settings menu that is not easily accessible and harder to operate. I have also added the DropBox support to Speccy. You can now save your games to a DropBox account and retrieve them on a different Android device.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Computer Model" setting for selecting ZX Spectrum model.
* Added "Input Devices" setting for selecting joysticks and mice types.
* Added DropBox support to the File Selector.
* Added "Upload to DropBox" menu option to save game to DropBox.
* Added "Download from DropBox" menu option to load game from DropBox.
* Added "Browse DropBox" menu option to browse DropBox contents.
* Now also deleting main screenshot when "Delete All" selected.
* Now allowing to become NetPlay server even if can't register with global directory.
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Have fun!

Just released Speccy-Android 2.1.4, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

The new release adds compatibility with the x86-based Android devices, including Android desktop emulators, such as AndroVM, Genymotion, or Bluestacks. I have also fixed the mouse support, so you should once again be able to use mouse in The Artist II and other Spectrum drawing applications.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Fixed mouse emulation in portrait mode.
* Fixed mouse emulation with OpenGLES enabled.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have released Speccy-Windows 2.1 today, making all the changes previously introduced into Speccy-Android:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/

Speccy-Windows is free to download and use.

CHANGES:
* Added accurate R register emulation, many protected boot loaders run now.
* Added accurate LDIR/LDDR emulation, more protected boot loaders run now.
* Autoloading TRDOS and +3 disks when inserting the first disk.
* Autoswitching to +3 mode when loading +3 disk image.
* Fixed audio skipping (disk version of Any Tank, etc).
* Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
* Added more realistic "LD R,A" opcode to the Z80 emulation.
* Now automatically starting BASIC tape loader when using a tape.
* Now properly restoring full-screen mode in Speccy-Windows.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have just published Speccy 2.2 for Android and Windows:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full Android version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free Android version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy -- free Windows version

Speccy emulates several Sinclair ZX Spectrum models and their clones. The newly released version adds 64-color ULA+ emulation, customizable color palettes, and several default color palettes. See full change list below:

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ULA+ emulation with 64-color display mode.
* Added "Color Palette" option for changing color palette.
* Added support for custom color palettes for each tape or snapshot.
* If you have Game.z80 or Game.tzx, place colors into Game.pal.
* Added support for global color palette in /Speccy/Speccy.pal.
* Each *.pal file should contain 16 lines with colors in "#RRGGBB" format.
* Made display mode changes more reliable.

Merry Christmas!

Hello, All!

New morning, new version of Speccy, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator. The new Speccy-Android 2.2.1 is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

This release adds two special video effects: the "vertical scanlines" and the "raster". Both will make your screen look like an old, low-resolution LCD. I have also been working with the crash reports accumulated over the last few months and fixed three most common remaining crash causes. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Simulate LCD Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines.
* Added raster effect when both vertical and horizontal scanlines enabled.
* Fixed a crash when surface gets destroyed during display update.
* Fixed a crash when deleting files with special characters in their names.
* Fixed a crash when showing sections in File Selector.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Speccy-Android 2.2.2, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

This release adds tabs to the Settings dialog, for easier navigation, and rearranges some settings to their proper sections. I have also added a new "Emulation" section with Spectrum-specific settings.

ALL CHANGES:
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

The major Speccy-Android 3.0 release has hit the Google Play this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

In this version, I have added the initial Sam Coupe emulation. To enable it, go into Settings->Emulation and select "Sam Coupe" as computer model. All Coupe-specific display modes should work. The SAA1099 sound chip partially works, except for envelopes. If your device has physical keyboard, it will act as Coupe's keyboard. Disk drives do not work yet, I am working on them.

I have also enabled Settings navigation with gamepad and added ability to reassign Moga controller buttons, something many Moga users asked for. Finally, I have fixed the battery drain that occurred when Speccy ran in the background.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Sam Coupe emulation, will improve it in future versions.
* Sam Coupe SAA1099 sound chip works, no envelopes yet.
* Sam Coupe extra keys will work if you have physical keyboard.
* Sam Coupe disk drives are not yet functional.
* Rearranged physical keyboard to accommodate Sam Coupe.
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when Speccy is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

The new Speccy-Android 3.0.2 release is available at the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

In this release, I continue improving the Sam Coupe emulation. Also added the "Hide Title Bar" option to let you hide the action/status bar by default. You can always get it back by sliding your finger down from the middle of the screen.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed tape auto-load feature for Sam Coupe.
* Added SAA1099 amplitude envelopes.
* Added SAA1099 noise frequency settings.
* Properly set SAA1099 volumes.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.

Hello, All!

I have just published Speccy-Android 3.0.3, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

The virtual keyboard got a major overhaul in this version. It has become more sensitive and the keys now click. I have also removed video artifacts at the screen edges and fixed the auto-load function when running software from the World of Spectrum. Finally, there is now fancy background in the portrait mode. I hope you like it :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added decorative background in the portrait mode.
* Added optional click sound to the virtual keyboard.
* Fixed keyboard input sensitivity.
* Fixed left/top edge artifacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Fixed autoload when loading tapes from the World of Spectrum.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.
* Refactored virtual keyboard implementation.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Speccy-Android 3.0.4, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is now available at Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

Among other things, this release adds slow-motion mode, fixes multitouch input wherever it failed to work, and removes scanline effects interference with Debugger and Advanced Settings. Furthermore, for those Kitkat users who got their external SD cards disabled, I have added a workaround that lets you store your Spectrum files on these SD cards. All saves will then go to /sdcard/Speccy, or Speccy's private directory on the SD card. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases where it didn't work.
* Fixed scanline effects in Debugger, etc.
* Made a work-around for external SD card use on KitKat!
* If can't write to external SD card, saving states to /storage/sdcard0/Speccy.
* If Speccy folder doesn't exist, saving states to /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.speccy/files.
* Fixed screen decorations covering ZX Spectrum screen with OpenGLES disabled.
* Fixed sections navigation in the File Selector.
* Fixed recognition of multiple file extensions.

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy-Android 3.0.5 today, improving the sound, adding sensitivity controls for analog gamepad owners, improving the File Selector UI, and fixing a few bugs. If you previously had problems with network play, it should work now.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

ALL CHANGES:
* Improved AY8910 PSG emulation.
* Added slope to rectangular waveforms.
* Added "Analog Joystick Blind Radius" setting for Moga and other analog joysticks.
* Added "Show File Selector Toolbar" option to the File Selector.
* Added "Settings" menu option to the File Selector.
* Fixed NetPlay for people who had problems with it.
* Fixed a File Selector crash, when deleting a file.
* Fixed auxillary files display in the File Selector.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Today, I am releasing Speccy-Android 3.0.6, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

This release majorly improves the ZXSpectrum128 sound emulation, implements a few missing disk controller features to make Sam Coupe work, and fixes many issues users complained about. Have fun and good listening to the new sound :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Majorly improved AY8910 PSG emulation.
* Improved WD1793 disk controller emulation.
* Added "Tilt Joystick Blind Radius" setting.
* Fixed directional pad activated by touching outside.
* Fixed network play, previously broken for some users.
* Automatically enabling TRDOS for .TRD, .SCL, or HOBETA files.
* Added working INDEX flag to WD1793 disk controller emulation.
* Sam Coupe can now partially boot from a floppy.
* Fixed +3 mode selection to happen for .DSK files (was .SCL).
* Fixed virtual keyboard and some gamepads causing application exit.
* Fixed FIREB button to only generate SPACE keypress.
* Switched to table-based PSG envelopes.
* Switched to logarithmic PSG volumes.
* Fixed white noise frequency computation.
* Adjusted noise to be 50% of the melodic volume.
* Adjusted PSG envelopes length.

Hello, All!

Today's release of Speccy-Android 3.0.7, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, includes the new Palette Editor and the option to search and download box artwork for your Spectrum software:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

I have also improved the DropBox support: you will no longer need to enter your password every time you access the DropBox, and after you are done playing, Speccy will automatically upload your gameplay state to DropBox. See below for the complete list of changes, rather lengthy this time:

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Palette Editor, letting you adjust colors at runtime.
* Added "Edit Palette" option to emulator and File Selector menus.
* Added .PAL file display to File Selector and Gallery.
* Now automatically downloading box art images when on WiFi.
* Enable "Download Box Art" in File Selector main menu to download box art.
* Choose "Download Box Art" in context menu to find box art for one game only.
* DropBox no longer requires login every time you open it.
* Gameplay saved back to DropBox after you are done playing.
* Added Gallery support for SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Added DropBox upload from SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Fixed loading color palettes.
* Hopefully fixed "O" button on Sony Xperia gamepads.
* Improved background in portrait mode.
* Upgraded DropBox SDK to the latest version.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have updated my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for Windows, Speccy-Windows, to version 3.0:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/

Among other things, this release introduces preliminary Sam Coupe emulation and greatly improves AY8910 PSG and WD1793 disk controller emulation. As this is the first release in six months, the change list is rather long. See it below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Sam Coupe emulation, will improve it in future versions.
* Majorly improved AY8910 PSG emulation.
* Improved WD1793 disk controller emulation.
* Added SAA1099 PSG emulation.
* Automatically enabling TRDOS for .TRD, .SCL, or HOBETA files.
* Fixed +3 mode selection to happen for .DSK files (was .SCL).
* Fixed recognition of multiple file extensions.
* Fixed tape auto-load feature for Sam Coupe.
* Fixed loading color palettes.
* Added vertical scanlines simulation to Speccy-Windows.
* Added raster effect simulation to Speccy-Windows.
* Added slope to rectangular waveforms.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Today's Speccy-Android 3.1 release adds Spectrum128 extended virtual keyboard, among other things:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

Other changes include customizable backdrop image and the ability to disable it completely, if you do not like it. Kitkat users will find ZIP files working again, while Sony Xperia users should be able to assign and use the "O" button on their gamepads. Finally, you can now assign freeze/restore functions to custom buttons on your gamepad or keyboard, for quick access. See below for the complete change list, rather long this time.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Spectrum128 virtual keyboard, due to high public demand :).
* Added support for extended keys found on Spectrum128 keyboard.
* Added custom key assignments for freezing and restoring state.
* Added fast-change buttons to the Palette Editor interface.
* Added "General | Confirm Freezing State" option.
* Added "Emulation | Virtual Keyboard Type" option.
* Fixed support for .ZIP files stored on Kitkat SD cards.
* Now allowing to remap the "O" button on Xperia Play gamepad.
* Made decorative backdrop optional (see "General | Show Portrait Backdrop").
* You can now supply your own backdrop in /sdcard/Speccy/Backdrop.png.
* No longer showing box art for .ZIP files, as we cannot identify them.
* Moved "Screen Orientation" option to the "Video" tab.
* The "RECORD" hardware key now freezes gameplay state.
* The "PLAY" hardware key now restores gameplay state.
* Gallery now shows box art, as well as screenshots.
* Reordered items in the "Video" tab.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

The next Speccy-Android update is up on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

Speccy-Android 3.1.1 adds easy Wiimote support, gives you full use of the gamepad BACK button, and fixes a few bugs. It will no longer quit if it detects the LuckyPatcher app, although it will still show a warning.

ALL CHANGES:
* Painless Wiimote support with "Input | Wiimote Support" option.
* LuckyPatcher use now accepted, by public demand, but you will see a warning.
* Gamepad BACK button fully usable and assignable.
* Tested Speccy on real a x86-based Android device (Dell Venue 8).
* Fixed scanline effects on x86-based Android devices.
* Moved "Keep Screen On" to the "Video" tab.
* Fixed crashes when downloading DropBox files.
* Fixed crash when setting backdrop location.
* Fixed some Russian translations.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Speccy-Android, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, has been updated to version 3.2:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

In this release, I have replaced the old Layout Editor with the new and shining Joystick Editor that lets you individually resize buttons, change screen location and size. Note that there are separate screen frames for landscape and portrait modes.

The new Speccy also shows current button assignments in the "Assign Keys" dialog and adds the new "Ignore Fake KeyUp Events" option for people whose Bluetooth keyboards cannot properly send KeyUp events. If your keyboard refuses to work, try this option and see what happens.

ALL CHANGES:
* Replaced "Edit Layout" option with "Edit Virtual Joystick".
* Added "Input | Ignore Fake KeyUp Events" option to make misbehaving keyboards work.
* Now showing current key assignments in "Assign Keys".
* Buttons can be individually resized in the Joystick Editor.
* Display can be resized and positioned in the Joystick Editor.
* Added scale, shape, and transparency options to the Joystick Editor.
* Added gravity indication with dotted lines to the Joystick Editor.
* Added backdrop image to the Joystick Editor.
* Added button labels to the Joystick Editor.
* Removed separate joystick size, shape, and opacity settings.
* Removed some outdated code that is no longer relevant.
* Reordered items in the "Input" tab.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have updated Speccy-Android, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, to version 3.3 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

In this release, I have added screen positioning to the Joystick Editor and cleaned up the code, so that it does not keep holding system resources after you exit the app. If you previously experienced slowdowns after quitting Speccy, these problems should be gone now. Starting Spectrum games and switching between emulation and other activities (Settings, WoS Browser, etc) is also faster now, as the utility library is doing less work.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added screen resizing/positioning to the Joystick Editor.
* Added backdrop image to the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed FFWD button toggle mode.
* Fixed defunct processes left by some activities.
* Fixed stale timer thread remaining after exiting a game.
* Fixed DropBox and BoxArt threads left after exiting app.
* Fixed joystick resizing/positioning in the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed backdrop image shifting down after rotation.
* Reduced emulation start time by caching some data.
* Reduced switch times between Settings, Exchange, etc.
* Only starting Google Analytics tracker when needed.
* Keeping just one instance of Google Analytics tracker.
* Removed AdMob library, as the app is not running any ads.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have just released Speccy-Android 3.3.1 and Speccy-Windows 3.3 to the public:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ (free Windows version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full Android version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free Android version)

This release fixes the beeper audio quality. Most clicks, scratches, and distortions should now be gone from the beeper tunes. BASIC key clicks are clear too. The PSG sound has also improved. Please note that the full-featured Windows version is free. I am working to release Linux binaries as well.

ALL CHANGES:
* Improved audio quality, no more clicks and scratching.
* Key clicks in Sinclair BASIC sound normal now.
* Rendering beeper sound separately from melodic channels.
* Made sure rendered sound does not fall behind the audio playback.
* Now killing zombie processes left by some activities.
* Now aligning backdrop to the screen bottom, if it is too small.
* Removed unused and outdated code, resources and bitmaps.
* Fixed default settings initialization.
* Added missing string translations.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

It is holidays in the US, but I have decided to update Speccy a little bit for Android users, even if only to fix that audio crash reported by some users:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

Anyways, Speccy-Android 3.3.2 improves the noise emulation for both AY8910 and SAA1099 PSGs, adds options to selectively use hardware media keys (useful if you like using Speccy while listening to a music player), and enabled the "immersive mode" use on Kitkat+ devices. Get the newest version and waste your weekend playing it :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Improved AY8910 and SAA1099 PSG noise generators.
* Fixed crashes when sound disabled.
* Made hardware BS and DEL keys work properly.
* Added French translation, thanks to Sylvain St-Amand.
* Added "Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
* When enabled, RECORD saves, PLAY restores gameplay.
* Added "Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
* When enabled, FFWD fast-forwards, REWIND replays.
* Added immersive mode support for KitKat and newer.
* Made system UI translucent when immersive mode is on.
* Autohiding title bar when "Hide Title Bar" enabled.
* You must start or finish your fling at the top to toggle title bar.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Today's release is Speccy-Android 3.3.3, bringing five weeks worth of changes and improvements to Sinclair ZX Spectrum fans:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

Full version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe

The improvements include split-screen and pop-up window support on Samsung Galaxy devices, ability to search files by name from the File Selector, bigger screenshots display and bigger Spectrum screen display on Androids with super high resolution screens, and more.

I have also fixed OpenGLES hangups on devices with Mali GPUs (Samsung Exynos, Rockchip, etc), automatic frame skip jitter, and title bar operation. Due to an earlier mistake, accelerated audio and video were off by default. I reenabled them. Also, hiding title bar is now also on by default. When you need the title bar, simply pull it down.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multi-window and mini-window support on Samsung devices.
* Added "Show Box Art First" option to the File Selector.
* Added searching by name to the File Selector.
* Added assembler routines for scaling screen to 1280x960+ pixels.
* Fixed OpenGLES lockups on Mali GPUs.
* Fixed auto frame skip when OpenGLES enabled.
* Fixed flickering border on x86 devices.
* Fixed reenabling UI with a fling on Kitkat+ phones.
* Fixed premature hiding of the title bar.
* You can now fling from the top or the bottom to toggle UI.
* Hiding the title bar is now the default behavior.
* Made screenshots and box art bigger on large screens.
* Reenabled automatic frame skip by default.
* Reenabled accelerated video and audio by default.
* Removed deprecated code, settings, and resources.
* Built package with the latest Android SDK.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy-Android 3.3.4 today, switching to the Material Design theme, updating the UI, and fixing a bunch of UI problems:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

The World Of Spectrum browser shows normally sized screenshots now, and the "Show Virtual Keyboard" option works again, controlling the default keyboard state. Do not forget that you can quickly toggle the virtual keyboard with the KEYS button. Also note that the menus and icons have changed slightly. I switched to the newest Lollipop icons and made menus consistent throughout the app.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the Material Design theme.
* Added "up" buttons to all title bars.
* Revised all menus, making them work uniformly.
* Fixed "Show Virtual Keyboard" setting.
* Fixed screenshots size in the World Of Spectrum Browser.
* Fixed black banding in the Palette Editor.
* Fixed text color in the Gallery.
* Updated all icons to the newest Lollipop versions.
* Retired some icons, replacing them with better fitting ones.
* Removed application name from all title bars, to save space.
* Now defaulting to the "light UI" mode.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

The updated Speccy-Android 3.4 is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

This update adds AndroidTV support and fixes third-party libraries that broke when switching to the newest Lollipop SDK (android-21).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added experimental AndroidTV support. Please, test!
* Added tiles to the File Selector grid view.
* Fixed screenshots and highlight in the State Selector.
* Fixed Moga library to work on Android Lollipop.
* Fixed LVL library to work on Android Lollipop.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the State Exchange.
* Switched to android-21 API, as required by AndroidTV.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

Speccy-Android 3.4.1 is now out of the door and ready for you to try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

There are also new Speccy 3.4 binaries for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/

This release moves the default debug breakpoint from 5800h to 0065h, fixing the 2014 Castlevania remake someone complained about (wonderful game, by the way). There are multiple fixes to the audio in all three versions, with Windows and Linux ports properly emulating PSG noise channels.

Android users should now be able to customize their gamepad buttons without using the touchscreen. Just press the central dpad button to confirm the button assignments. There are new Android settings for disabling automatic tape loading, toggling tape sounds, and converting beeper chirps to a melody.

The Linux port has not been updated since version 1.7, so the new Speccy-Linux release comes with a lot of new features, including accurate sound, ULA+, and Sam Coupe support.

Universal Changes:
* Moved default debug breakpoint to 0x0065 (Castlevania now works).
* Fixed sound tone remaining after disabling melodic sound.

Android:
* Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up from File Selector.
* When assigning keys, DPAD_CENTER button confirms assignments.
* Added "Autoload Tapes and Disks" emulation option.
* Added "Audible Tape Loading" emulation option.
* Added "Melodic Sound" emulation option.
* Cleaned up the grid view in the File Selector.

Windows and Linux:
* Improved AY8910 and SAA1099 PSG noise generators.
* Key clicks in Sinclair BASIC sound normal now.
* Fixed crashes when sound disabled.
* Added "Autoload Tapes and Disks" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Added "-autorun" and "-noautorun" command line options.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

The next Speccy-Android release is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)

Speccy-Android 3.4.2 further improves the user interface with the navigation menu and the tile view, and lets users keep their own Spectrum software database in /sdcard/Speccy/names.dat. This is a plain text file with each line containing two items:

1) The 8-digit hexadecimal CRC32 of the first 256 bytes in the file.
2) The human-friendly software name.

See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
* Added tile view to the File Selector.
* Fixed crash when detecting an outdated version.
* You can add your own game names database in "/sdcard/Speccy/names.dat".
* Enabled application-wide hardware acceleration.
* Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
* Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
* Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
* Speccy now shows up in the Google Play for AndroidTV.
* Improved "What's New" page formatting.

Enjoy!

Today's Speccy-Android 3.5 release comes with a huge list of updates:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

First of all, I have finally optimized Speccy to be used without touchscreen. You can now operate the virtual keyboard with a gamepad, the gamepad BACK key once again exits the emulator, and you can press A+BACK to open the menu. The "Assign Keys" dialog has also been redesigned to be used with a gamepad.

You may have noticed that the World Of Spectrum website has been experiencing problems lately, breaking downloads from Speccy. I have fixed the WoS Browser, making downloads work again.

Finally, I have got an AndroidTV box (ADT-1) and tested my emulators on it, adding the required overscan border and replacing the TV banner with a more a more attractive version. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed downloads from World Of Spectrum.
* Virtual keyboard can be used without touchscreen.
* Removed waveform interpolation for more realistic sound.
* Added floating action button that starts the last played game.
* Added "Show Action Button" option to the Settings.
* Tested on ADT-1 and optimized for AndroidTV.
* Added overscan border on AndroidTV.
* Added hints to the emulator and key mapping dialog.
* Fixed crashes on devices with no web browser (e.g. ADT-1).
* Changed AndroidTV banner image.
* Redesigned key mapping dialog.
* Press same key twice to remove it from assignments.
* Press same key three times to confirm key mappings.
* DPAD_CENTER key no longer confirms key mappings.
* Enabled gamepad-only emulation interface.
* Press BACK on gamepad to exit emulation.
* Press MODE or BUTTON_A+BACK to open menu.
* Press BUTTON_A for joystick FIRE button.
* Press BUTTON_L1 for Spectrum CSHIFT key.
* Press BUTTON_R1 for Spectrum ENTER key.
* Press BUTTON_B for Spectrum SPACE key.
* Press BUTTON_X for Spectrum SSHIFT key.
* Press BUTTON_Y to toggle virtual keyboard.
* Xperia CIRCLE button now acts as BUTTON_B.
* Enabled gamepad-only mode in File Selector.
* FIRE-R, FIRE-Y, and SELECT buttons open File Selector main menu.
* FIRE-X button opens File Selector navigation menu.
* FIRE-L button opens Gallery from the File Selector.
* FIRE-B button now exits File Selector.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

A minor Speccy-Android 3.5.1 update makes virtual keyboard usable with any gamepad and adds the "Reset All Settings" option, in case you want to return to pristine settings without reinstalling the app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe (full version)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added virtual keyboard control from any gamepad.
* Added "General | Reset All Settings" option.
* Pressing BUTTON_R1 now invokes File Selector context menu.

Enjoy!