X Announces Improvements to iOS Live Video Playback
X continues to refine its video options, this time via a new update for its live video player on iOS, which makes better use of the full screen display.
As you can see in this example, the updated live player is more centered, and gives the related chat more focus, while also presenting your various playback options (Airplay, background playback, mini player) on-screen.
Here’s a comparison of the current live format on iOS (left) and the new layout:
It looks a lot better, while the improved comment display will enable more engagement during live streams.
X has been working to improve its live-streaming options, as part of its broader video push. It’s testing out new buttons to make it easier to start a live stream, new elements to improve game streaming in the app, integrations with third-party video streaming platforms, a dedicated video tab, and more.