"The entire app is switching to the company's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology. Previously, it streamed video in various formats like MOV, MP4 and M4V. This provides several benefits for the end user. It lets people switch seamlessly between watching and listening, in addition to offering a horizontal full display option. It'll also make both video and audio streams available to download for offline viewing."
"The technology integrates picture-in-picture for multitasking on products like the iPad. Finally, the updated app will automatically adjust the picture quality to ensure smooth playback in various network conditions, including both Wi-Fi and cellular. The update will be available on most platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, visionOS and the web. It's in beta right now, but the company plans a major rollout this spring as part of the upcoming 26.4 operating systems."
Apple is switching the Podcasts app to HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology, replacing previous MOV, MP4 and M4V streaming. The change enables seamless switching between watching and listening and adds a horizontal full-display option. Both video and audio streams will be available for download for offline viewing. The HLS implementation integrates picture-in-picture multitasking on devices like the iPad and automatically adjusts picture quality to ensure smooth playback across Wi-Fi and cellular networks. The update is currently in beta and is slated for broad rollout this spring with the 26.4 operating system updates on iOS, iPadOS, visionOS and the web.
Read at Engadget
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