Software Decoding and the Future of Mobile Video.
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| Title: | Software Decoding and the Future of Mobile Video. |
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| Authors: | Ozer, Jan jozer@mindspring.com |
| Source: | Streaming Media. May/Jun2025, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p30-37. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Video codecs, Video coding, Video compression standards, Content delivery networks, Video compression, Video processing |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the challenges and developments in software decoding for mobile video, particularly regarding the AV1 and VVC codecs as alternatives to H.264 and HEVC. As of 2025, hardware decoding for AV1 on mobile devices remains limited, prompting companies like Meta to promote software-only playback and develop benchmarking tools like VCAT. The analysis reveals that while VVC is approximately 7% more efficient than AV1 in encoding, it demands significantly more CPU resources for playback, which could limit its usability on lower-end devices. The article also discusses encoding practices, efficiency comparisons, and the implications for content delivery in mobile environments. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Engineering Source |
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