HLS Timed Metadata
Asked on 06/19/2025
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The topic of HLS Timed Metadata is not directly covered in the provided context. However, there are related discussions on HLS interstitials and Apple Immersive Video technologies that might be of interest.
For HLS interstitials, you can refer to the session titled "Enhance ad experiences with HLS interstitials" from WWDC 2024. This session covers the use of HLS interstitials for ad insertion and other auxiliary content, as well as the new Integrated Timeline API for managing playback sequences. You can start with the Interstitals recap chapter.
For Apple Immersive Video technologies, the session "Learn about Apple Immersive Video technologies" from WWDC 2025 discusses the use of metadata in immersive video experiences. You can explore the Apple Immersive Video metadata chapter for more information.
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