Release 8.48 13/04/2026
We’re pleased to release the 8.48 version of the Blue Billywig Online Video Platform.
- Channels header now shows a “Notify me” option for upcoming soft embargoed live streams instead of “Watch now”
- Extendable list fields now support configurable pre-filled options
- Real-time analytics have been sunsetted from the OVP dashboard
- Updated the Channels embed code for improved compatibility
- Ad statistics reports now include VAST service view data
- Updated the default Prebid Cache endpoint ahead of the previous provider’s deprecation
- Fixed fullscreen not working correctly in React on iOS
- Fixed smart playlists using dynamic filters not loading in Channels
- Fixed closing the “Recommended settings” pop-up also dismissing the “Advanced upload” panel
- Fixed the subtitle language dropdown not updating after changing a clip’s language in “Generate subtitles”
- Fixed analytics metrics no longer displaying abbreviated numbers in dashboards
- Fixed errors when downloading thumbnails
- Fixed an issue with VPAID XML missing an MP4 fallback
- Fixed Shorts Shelf playing the wrong item
- Fixed Facebook and Instagram export queue items staying stuck in “new” status
- Fixed manual report generation failing across all publications
- Fixed the “both” label placement preview SVG in Content Protection settings
- Fixed Content Protection causing a self-redirect loop on certain domains
- Fixed video title appearing twice in Channels single player layout
- Fixed project analytics KPI cards displaying only 2 per row instead of 4
- Fixed text in Channels descriptions being incorrectly split across lines
SDK
- Fixed iOS player briefly flashing controls and playing audio before muting on autoplay
- Fixed iOS player settings dialog remaining on screen after navigating away
- iOS SDK now recovers HLS playback after prolonged network outages