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Everything you need to know about Apple AV1 Support

Apple made waves across the video encoding and streaming communities when they announced the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max would have a dedicated AV1 hardware decoder, making them the first Apple devices with official AV1 codec support. We’ve compiled all the details from their announcement, the HLS interest group, and product release notes…

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Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABR): What is it & How Does it Work? [2023 Update]

What is Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) Streaming? Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABR) is a technology used in modern video streaming applications that can dynamically adapt in real-time, in order to provide the best quality for each individual viewer. ABR streams take into account network conditions, screen size and device capabilities and can adjust on the fly to…

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The State of AV1 Playback Support: 2023 – Apple adds iPhone AV1 hardware decoder!

This post was originally published in October 2022. It has been updated with new developments, most recently on September 12, 2023 with news about Apple’s iPhone AV1 decoder. In this post, I’ll be taking a look at the current state of AV1 playback support, covering which browsers, mobile devices, smart TVs, consoles and streaming sticks…

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DRM (Digital Rights Management): The Definitive Guide [2023]

Welcome to our complete guide to digital rights management in 2023. This page provides digital content creators with everything they need to understand how DRM works today to protect video content from unauthorized users. As the digital media landscape evolves, challenging copyright laws and threatening intellectual property like never before, DRM solutions play an increasingly…

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Everything you need to know about Apple’s new Managed Media Source

At their 2023 Worldwide Developer conference, Apple announced a new Managed Media Source API. This post will explain the new functionality and improvements over prior methods that will enable more efficient video streaming and longer battery life for iOS devices. Keep reading to learn more. Background and the “old” MSE The first internet videos of…

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The 20 Best Live Streaming Encoders: Software & Hardware [2023]

In today’s competitive online video market — where quality of experience is table stakes — ensuring your team has the right encoder for your unique needs is key. But where do you start when selecting an encoder? Look no further. Our team of video engineering experts has put together a comprehensive comparison of the best live contribution encoders available in 2023.

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