Document Revision History

This table describes the changes to HTTP Live Streaming Overview.

DateNotes
2016-03-01

Corrected CODECS string for H.264 High Profile level 4.1 to "avc1.640029".

2014-02-11

Added information on supporting multiple closed captions tracks to "Using HTTP Live Streaming."

2013-08-08

Made minor technical corrections.

2011-04-01

Added descripton of closed caption support, best practices for preparing media for iOS-based devices, and description of how to serve key files over HTTPS.

2010-11-15

Added description of timed metadata.

2010-03-25

Updated to include iPad and -optimize option for stream segmenter.

2010-02-05

Defines requirement for apps to use HTTP Live Streaming for video over cellular networks and requirement for 64 Kbps streams.

2010-01-20

Updated links to tools and sample streams. Added documentation of CODECS attribute and video streams with audio-only alternates.

2009-11-17

Fixed typos and corrected URLs for samples.

2009-09-09

Updated to include failover support.

2009-06-04

Added sample code, QuickTime X support. Reorganized document for readability.

2009-05-22

Changed title from iPhone Streaming Media Guide for Web Developers. Added URL for downloading media segmenter.

2009-03-15

New document that describes live streaming of audio and video over HTTP for iPhone.