Google Cast SDK preview available - August 26, 2022

[cast-sdk-announcements]

Hello Google Cast developers!

We’re providing a preview of the next Cast Web Receiver SDK to allow developers to test their apps ahead of the production release. 

Changes include:

• Upgraded the default Shaka player version to 3.2.11 (which in turn fixes a number of previously-reported issues).

• Playback will now automatically start after stream transfer.

• Deprecated `cast.framework.messages.MusicTrackMediaMetadata#songName`. Use `cast.framework.messages.MusicTrackMediaMetadata#title` instead.

• Added support for dynamic breaks to the embedded timeline.

• Removed `cast.framework.PlayerManager#playString()`.

• Added a new style, `cast.framework.ui.ControlsButton.LYRICS`, for the Like user action.

• Added access to the HTTP response headers for `manifestHandler`, `segmentHandler`, `licenseHandler` of the `PlaybackConfig`.

• Added `customData` to `CommandAndControlManager#ErrorResponseData` when the LOAD_BY_ENTITY message is resolved with an error.

• Fixed audio/video desynchronization issues for HLS live streams.

• Added `cast.framework.PlaybackConfig#enableUITextDisplayer` to render captions in Shaka Player using the DOM.

• Added `cast.framework.CastReceiverOptions#shakaVersion` and `cast.framework.CastReceiverOptions#useShakaForHls` to allow receivers to use Shaka Player for HLS playback.

Developers can test the new Web Receiver SDK before release using the preview URL at https://www.gstatic.com/cast/sdk/libs/caf_receiver/preview/cast_receiver_framework.js. This preview period will last 3-5 weeks. For those using Shaka player, we suggest you test streaming content for an extended period of time.

Best regards,

Google Cast SDK Team