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Roku OS 8.1 is now rolling to production, & will continue rolling out in phases over the coming weeks until its available on all currently-supported Roku devices. For a complete list of media updates & API modifications, review our developer release notes: https://t.co/jUww93IyyS

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The new "series" mediaType allows a channel to use its own logic and the bookmark position stored in their backend service to determine the precise playback position that makes sense for the given user.

https://t.co/7dyso3WGJ0

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Use the new StoreChannelCredData() method (introduced in Roku OS 8.1) to store custom tokens in roChannelStore to automatically sign-in users the first time they launch your channel from a new device (if previously authenticated on a different device).

https://t.co/GdyfCnQBCH

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Our new channel adapters simplify the implementation of server-side ads with the Roku Ad Framework, regardless of the manifest server you're using. Adapters are provided for Uplynk, Adobe, Brightcove/OnceUX, Yospace, AWS Elemental MediaTailor, & Google DAI https://t.co/zNn76mJ7tx

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Roku OS 8.1 introduces new memory-level notifications API, which can be used to notify a channel when it enters low- and critical-memory states. Use this API as a trigger to programmatically free up cannel memory when needed: https://t.co/rJmRIntQkq

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Incorporate our new "isEntitled" parameter into your channel's transaction validation logic to increase customer retention and automatically inherit Roku’s latest billing best practices, without making additional channel modifications.

https://t.co/qpClO3w9X5

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Roku OS 8.1 (now rolling to production) includes several content meta-data and media updates, including an update to PlayReady 3 on select devices and the introduction of Widevine DRM in a "beta" state.

https://t.co/jUww93IyyS

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Designate a channel for "billing testing" to verify transactions on their in-channel products while the channel is side-loaded. This new feature provides access to the developer console for debugging & logging real purchases against the Roku Channel Store

https://t.co/NxVTuOlXdU

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@cassidoo @StackOverflow Unfortunately, there's no functionality to have the numbers appear as non-asterisks

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@cassidoo @StackOverflow Given the limitations of the old development model, your best option is to use a pin dialog with 6 numbers, per the suggestion in the forums

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With RAF 2.0, developers can now implement RAF natively from a SceneGraph channel — https://t.co/dfNi7Hz6On

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New features in Direct Publisher: 4K support, Nielsen DAR, and a new layout option. See more: https://t.co/Pls06HdDjS

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Roku OS 7.6 introduces a BrightScript profiler & APIs for TVOD billing and voice input. Review the full feature list https://t.co/jsCJ1iDOgd

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Read our blog to find a list of the SDK1 visual screen and associated event components that'll be deprecated https://t.co/CkiC2iaYy9

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Looking for a BrightScript developer for your team?Create your own posting in the Jobs section on our LinkedIn page: https://t.co/QI2U6yk5M2

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We'll be ending support for the visual screen components that were part of our original “SDK1" https://t.co/ekann3ZMo0

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#FeatureFriday Give your brain a workout by installing Text Twist by TransGaming Interactive Limited: https://t.co/1EUcuFfhkn

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Read our blog to find a list of the SDK1 visual screen and associated event components that'll be deprecated https://t.co/XLzzdZcFkb

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Roku Direct Publisher is a way to update your channel to RSG. Details included in our new blog post: https://t.co/JowFYfOADI