HTML5 has been one of the most requested upgrades from Twitch users for quite some time, and the change was finally announced at Twitch-Con last year. However, it took quite some time for anything further to be revealed, until a post was made on their blog in late June this year. Flash is a dying breed, Google is actually planning on getting rid of it entirely soon, and if you compare it to HTML5, it does not take an expert to see why. HTML5 is a much lighter and less cpu hungry video player and will help users to get "a smoother streaming experience with faster load times and more consistent delivery of high frame rate broadcasts." According to Noreen McInnis at Twitch's Public Marketing, these are the main benefits of this change:
- Faster loading — we expect streams to start faster, letting you join streams more quickly!
- More consistent video — when your favorite streamers broadcast in 30 or 60 frames per second (fps), many users will see a noticeable improvement in video stability.
- Fewer Interruptions — HTML5 is known for going easy on your CPU. With extended battery life and less overheating, you can keep watching and chatting during those marathon streaming sessions.
How long have you been waiting for this? Have you been able to test the new player? Let us know your experiences in the comments below!
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