On 08/07/2024 13:27, Dale wrote:
I don't know about cell phones but if using the youtube app, I'd think
it would know what you are using and the resolution too.
BBC iPlayer, ITVx. Along with the other Freeview apps for Channels 4 and 5.
To me, it
looks like it would be best for everyone to only download what is needed
and no more.
You'd think. Trouble is - most people DON'T think!
It saves bandwidth of the server, bandwidth for the user
as well. Most people have unlimited nowadays but still, one would think
a company like youtube would see the benefit of only sending enough
resolution to get the job done. If they do that for millions of users,
it would have to save them some amount of money. I'd think anyway.
Youtube doesn't (yet) have a monopoly on streaming, fortunately ...
Cheers,
Wol
