October 2021 Summaries

The October 2021 release announcement for videosdk.live highlights several enhancements and updates, including a user dashboard that lists and details live streams, with a new date range filter for usage tracking. The RTC Javascript prebuilt v0.1.15, Javascript SDK v0.0.16, and React SDK v0.1.9 all introduce pin participants with three layout options: GRID, SIDEBAR, and SPOTLIGHT. Additionally, comprehensive documentation has been prepared for SDK and API integrations, covering various video and audio calling features and live stream APIs. Code samples for the Javascript SDK and new features are available across multiple frameworks, while new REST APIs provide details on meetings, sessions, and recordings. Users can engage with the community and seek support through a Discord Community for any queries or assistance.

This September 2021 release announcement from Videosdk.live highlights new enhancements to the user dashboard, including simplified API key creation, a site tour tutorial, and the ability to join the Discord community from the console. Additionally, the company is launching its RTC JavaScript prebuilt SDK v0.1.12, which includes features like smoother navigation for 100+ participants and a join screen with minimal configuration. The announcement also marks the launch of new iOS SDK v1.0.0 and Flutter SDK v0.0.4, which offer easy-to-use real-time audio and video calling capabilities with full flexibility and customization.

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