Release 8.58 31/08/2026

We’re pleased to release the 8.58 version of the Blue Billywig Online Video Platform.

  • Admins can now request Scriptix and Scribit.pro themselves.
  • Ad views (VAST) are now included in ad-stats reporting.
  • DASH streams now label the audio language per track, so language selection works properly on multi-language content.
  • Dashboard loads a little faster. We defer some third-party scripts until they’re needed.
  • Implemented multiple security enhancements.
  • Fixed sharing to a specific timestamp via a channel deep link.
  • The player no longer briefly starts the main video before a pre-roll ad.
  • Fixed the player’s fit mode when entering and exiting fullscreen.
  • Fixed player navigation when a seek offset is used.
  • Casting now keeps the playback time updated during a Chromecast session.
  • Resolved several player stability and memory issues for smoother long sessions.
  • Ad targeting parameters for outstream video are now filled in correctly.
  • The Mediaclips folder view no longer jumps back to the root when switching between the sidebar and list layouts.
  • Content-protection policy changes now take effect immediately instead of after a delay.

SDK

  • The ad-pod indicator and remaining-time countdown now show during ad breaks (iOS & Android).
  • The skip button now appears on skippable ad breaks (iOS).
  • No more Bluetooth permission prompt on player load. There’s now an opt-in Bluetooth-free Cast build (iOS).
  • The Flutter channel player now respects safe-area insets.