Automattic / Automattic/pocket-casts-android

Play/Pause :: Delayed on Slow Networks

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[Area] Player UI [Type] Enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

### Description

The Play/Pause Button is delayed on slow networks. This is to be expected, but it would be nice if we could slow a loading icon when the network is slow and buffering is occurring.

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### Step-by-step reproduction instructions

1. Use Pocket Casts on a slow network
2. Attempt to play/pause episodes
3. Notice it has a delay

### Screenshots or screen recording

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### Did you search for existing bug reports?

- [x] I have searched for existing bug reports.

### Device, Operating system, and Pocket Casts app version

Samsung Fold 4, Android 14, Pocket Casts v7.74-rc-1

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by reproducing playback on a slow network with the listed Samsung Fold 4, Android 14, and Pocket Casts version, then trace the play/pause and buffering entry points. Done means a loading indicator appears while playback is delayed by buffering.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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