YouTube will be using HTML5 to playback content on Chrome, Internet Explorer 11, Safari 8 and the beta versions of Firefox browsers. It offers less buffering in videos - the reason Google
attributes to the delay of the YouTube HTML5 rollout. According to Leider, the HTML5's ABR "has reduced
buffering by more than 50 percent globally and as much as 80 percent on
heavily-congested networks." MediaSource extensions will also support
live streaming of games via Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The VP9 codec is also supported by HTML5, delivering higher quality video resolution with a 35 percent bandwidth reduction.This will let users view 4K videos quicker and 15-80 percent faster. Other features in HTML5 include WebRTC for better video broadcasting experience, also encouraged video embedders to use the <iframe> API as it will "intelligently use whichever technology the client supports.
Google has been consistently improving the YouTube experience of users both on PC and on mobile devices. The firm last week updated its YouTube app on Android bringing new features and earlier this month also confirmed the upcoming support for 360-degree videos.
The VP9 codec is also supported by HTML5, delivering higher quality video resolution with a 35 percent bandwidth reduction.This will let users view 4K videos quicker and 15-80 percent faster. Other features in HTML5 include WebRTC for better video broadcasting experience, also encouraged video embedders to use the <iframe> API as it will "intelligently use whichever technology the client supports.
Google has been consistently improving the YouTube experience of users both on PC and on mobile devices. The firm last week updated its YouTube app on Android bringing new features and earlier this month also confirmed the upcoming support for 360-degree videos.
