how to download HLS video in iOS App.
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To download HLS video in an iOS app, you can utilize the AVFoundation framework, which provides tools for handling media playback, including HLS streaming. While the specific context provided does not directly address downloading HLS videos, it does mention several sessions that discuss HLS and related technologies.
For example, the session "Discover media performance metrics in AVFoundation" from WWDC 2024 discusses enhancements in metrics for HLS streaming assets, which could be useful for understanding and optimizing HLS playback in your app. You can explore this session to gain insights into handling HLS streams effectively.
Additionally, the session "Enhance ad experiences with HLS interstitials" provides information on using HLS interstitials, which might be relevant if you're looking to incorporate ads or other content into your HLS streams.
If you are specifically interested in downloading HLS content, you would typically use the AVAssetDownloadURLSession
class, which is part of the AVFoundation framework, to manage the download of HLS streams. This class allows you to download HLS streams for offline playback by creating a download task with a URL pointing to the HLS manifest file.
For more detailed guidance, you might want to refer to Apple's official documentation on AVFoundation and HLS, as well as any sample code provided in the sessions mentioned above.

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