iOS SDK 4.23.0 introduces support for raw VMAP XML ad schedules in JWAdsAdvertisingConfig and JWPlayerItem objects, enhances compatibility with Google IMA ads, updates the PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file, raises the minimum supported iOS version, and includes bug fixes to improve playback behavior and stability.

New Features

• Support for raw VMAP XML schedules has been added to JWAdsAdvertisingConfig and JWPlayerItem objects.
• Autostart (vpa) and mute (vpmute) parameters are now appended to Google IMA ads.
• The PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file has been modified to clarify that JWPC does not track user-specific data.
• The minimum supported iOS version has been raised to 15.0.

Bug Fixes

• Custom data (.userInfo) is now sent to custom Chromecast receivers.
• When displayInLandscape is true, content remains in fullscreen mode regardless of device orientation.
• Seamless playback continues after exiting Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode.
• Viewers can seek within the DVR window during live streams.

Deprecation

• iOS 14 is no longer supported.

This release includes new support for contextual ad targeting, improved ad loading behavior on iOS, and automatic preroll setup for Dynamic Ads.

New Features

• Contextual segments from videos can be passed from the player to enable more accurate ad targeting.
• iOS respects background ad loading settings providing smoother playback without interruptions.
• Dynamic Ads automatically enables preroll support, ensuring compatibility across embed types.

Broadcast Live has expanded its accepted formats for static ingest points. 

New Features

Broadcast Live now supports RTP and RTP-FEC ingest formats, in addition to the existing SRT and RTMP formats. This update expands input protocol options when creating new ingest points.

Learn how to create a static ingest point using the dashboard or API. 

Android SDK 4.21.0 adds support for loading raw VMAP XML schedules in VampAdvertisingConfig and PlaylistItem objects, upgrades the OM SDK to version 1.4.12, and includes various bug fixes for improved stability and playback behavior.

New Features

• Support for raw VMAP XML schedules has been added to VampAdvertisingConfig and PlaylistItem objects.
• OM SDK has been upgraded to 1.4.12.

Bug Fixes

• OMID ad measurements are now successfully sent via the JWP Android SDK with the OM SDK 1.4.12 upgrade.
• (React-Native) related configurations now reload properly when the player is relaunched, ensuring consistent behavior across lifecycle events.
• Fullscreen dialogs are now correctly dismissed when an activity is destroyed, preventing window leaks and improving lifecycle handling.
• Improved surface lifecycle management prevents ExoPlayer crashes caused by prematurely released surfaces.
• IMA ads no longer reload when returning from the background.

Service release: Hls.js has been updated to support HEVC HLS (M2TS) playback in the JWPC dashboard.

We’ve updated the Broadcast Live UI for a cleaner, more intuitive dashboard experience. We also fixed a DVR bug to enhance your stream previews.

New Features

Creating a Broadcast Live stream is now simpler, with improved support for simulcasting and advanced settings.

For more information, learn how to create a Broadcast Live stream.

Bug Fixes

When previewing a Broadcast Live stream, the DVR is now cleared to prevent viewers from scrubbing back to any content that occurred before the stream went live.

You can now retrieve the bytes_streamed metric in your server-side analytics.

New Feature

Simulcasting functionality has been added for Live Events.

New Feature

For Live Events, you can now simulcast streams to up to three RTMP destinations, such as social media platforms like Facebook or YouTube.

This release includes accessibility improvements for player controls and timestamps, along with refinements to DASH livestream playback behavior.

New Features

• Player controls and timestamps have been updated to meet accessibility contrast requirements.
• Tooltips and screen reader labels have been added to improve control accessibility.

Bug Fix

• MPEG-DASH livestreams without DVR now pause on the last frame, consistent with DVR and HLS streams.

These updates address visual and messaging issues, supporting media management.

Bug Fixes

• When selecting a thumbnail for a vertical video on the media details page, the previews now display correctly in the 9:16 aspect ratio.
• In the preview section for failed MRSS imports, the error message provides clearer information.