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    today
    Change Detected
    Summary
    The Web Player release notes now include version 8.281.0, adding an ad-error event for timed-out HLS interstitial assets and making `SgaiAdBreak.ads` required. The release also fixes Safari timing values and advertising-strategy callback behavior, as well as interstitial ads that failed to time out.
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    Check dated 2026-10-24T14:32:10.000Z thumbnail image
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    7 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    Web Player version 8.280.0, released October 12, 2026, fixes subtitle display, DASH manifest validation, error reporting, and iOS fullscreen behavior during ads. It also adds subtitle overlays to ad layouts so subtitles remain visible during linear ads.
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    Check dated 2026-10-17T14:30:53.000Z thumbnail image
  3. Check
    14 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    Release 8.279.0, dated October 5, 2026, adds fixes for Safari playback stalling and replay behavior, pre-roll ads being skipped, and playback recovery and completion events on older Vizio devices. It also corrects WebVTT subtitle positioning in the player UI.
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    Check dated 2026-10-10T15:24:08.000Z thumbnail image
  4. Check
    21 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    Release 8.278.0 adds controls and UI support for pause ads, events for non-linear ad presentation, and a tweak to disable `SourceBuffer.changeType()` on affected devices. It also improves playback transitions and fixes several playback recovery, audio, advertising, and player cleanup issues.
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    Check dated 2026-10-03T15:23:22.000Z thumbnail image
  5. Check
    28 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    The release notes now include a link to access docs via mcp.bitmovin.com and entries describing UI compatibility fixes on legacy WebOS devices, a PlayReady transition fix, and updates to analytics and HLS interstitial reporting.
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    0.1%
    Check dated 2026-09-26T18:22:05.000Z thumbnail image
  6. Check
    35 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    - The selected subtitle track label no longer displays the number of available tracks, simplifying the subtitle selection UI in the web player. The change affects how the current subtitle choice is presented without altering underlying behavior.
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    0.1%
    Check dated 2026-09-19T20:36:56.000Z thumbnail image

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