“Smart volume” ensures spoken parts are understandable by reducing content volume
Based on server-side content access, only works if all participants have access
GroupActivityprotocol needs to be implemented for content objectsA Group session object will be provided by system to adjust playback
GroupSessionobject gives access to participants, has API for syncing dataThe entire communication is end-to-end encrypted
The shared experience doesn’t have to be video/audio, could also be the creation of a document or anything else like drawing together
App needs to iterate on sessions (
AsyncSequenceobject)Loading up assets for shared experience while joining a session possible
After join called, there’s a
GroupActivitychannel to sync data (any actions possible)Posting events possible, e.g. when someone pauses, notifies others in channel
Also supports playback syncing via Web on macOS
Meet Group Activities
Learn more about the framework powering SharePlay, and discover the different types of shared experiences you can implement for people who use your app. Explore a high-level overview of the framework’s architecture and concepts, including how Group Activities and AVFoundation work in tandem, and learn how to implement it into your app. This is a great starting point to know more about SharePlay and how to integrate Group Activities in your apps.
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