HTTP Live Streaming (HTTP LS) is a protocol strongly recommended and actively promoted by Apple as the best solution for online video delivery to mobile devices. But neither the protocol itself, nor its tools offered by the iOS API, implement a full-fledged DRM support. The new version of Adobe Access 4.0 adds this missing functionality to the iOS-devices. Continue reading
It is usually said, that the most important driver behind Apple’s mobile devices popularity is its maximum attention to detail. Small, seemingly insignificant details make up product’s appeal for the end user. But to develop a good application, it is not sufficient to give heed to detail at the user interface level. You need to be aware of and comply with the best practices at all stages of development, from design to support. This paper gives an overview of such best practices presented both by Apple and by independent iOS developers. Continue reading
In the latest iOS based devices, camera is a major driver of popularity of these devices. The capability to capture video and encode it to H.264 High Definition on the hardware level that emerged in iPhone 4, has been accepted enthusiastically by both users and developers of new applications. Continuing our series dedicated to AV Foundation and the related frameworks, in this post we will discuss how to capture a stream from the camera and how to process, save and distribute it. Continue reading