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# MPMediaPlaylistPropertyAuthorDisplayName

App defined name for the playlist.

```
let MPMediaPlaylistPropertyAuthorDisplayName: String
```

## Discussion

This is required for 3rd party apps. Defaults to the app display name when not defined.

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