vlc4iphone v0.9.5 (previously ZodPlay): Media streaming added

Work appears to be progressing well for ZodTTD’s vlc4iphone homebrew, which has been recently updated to version 0.9.5 Beta. The developer has decided to drop vlc4iphone’s new name, ZodPlay, due to confusion among its users.

The dev’s original intent was to create two separate media player homebrews, with vlc4iphone being based on VLC, while ZodPlay was to be based on FFmpeg and FFplay. ZodTTD has reportedly dropped  ZodPlay for now and will instead be focusing on improving vlc4iphone.

The latest build of that app includes a new media feature that will enable users to stream movies and audio via HTTP and RTSP. ZodTTD’s updates for version 0.9.5 additionally includes a hefty amount of bug fixes, and improved file compatibility. Here’s the changelog for that release (quoting ZodTTD’s site):

• Added a streaming media feature to vlc4iphone, so movies and audio can be streamed
  via HTTP and RTSP!
• Added full support (sound video decoding) for the following video formats:
  • FLV (Flash Video)
  • XviD (DivX)
  • MP4
  • (MPEG4)
  • MOV (Quicktime)
  • H264 (Hi Def)
  • 3GP (Mobile movies)
• Added video playback of WMV movies.
• Added audio playback of OGG in addition to FLAC, MP3, MP2, etc.
• Added a fast forward and rewind feature for videos.
• Fixed up and improved file browsing within the vlc4iphone GUI.
• Fixed many bugs concerning stability

vlc4iphone is currently in the beta phase, with a public release expected to be out as soon as the dev’s experiment team can successfully iron out all of that homebrew’s major kinks. Those interested in sending their suggestions to ZodTTD can visit the dev’s site via the source link below.

[Source] Tim Y.

computer help pc technology iPhone windows explorer Mac OS X windows media macintosh computer microsoft macs book