Hello. I want play video files on an iphone, but it would make the app's file size huge. So the only thing left is to play it from a server. I have a Dropbox account, but I don't know were to start. Any help? Can you lead me to a tutorial or give me one here?
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iOS Playing Video From Dropbox
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Dropbox has open API's to acces them, shouldn't be that hard.
And Dropbox has a slow download speed I have noticed, I rather opt for renting a small server or so.
And Dropbox has a slow download speed I have noticed, I rather opt for renting a small server or so.
I doubt DropBox would be 'cool' with an App playing back video from its servers for a number of users. Its original intention was to allow a few people to share larger files that wouldn't transmit over normal channels (e-mail).
Plus, if it does have a slow download, as the previous poster suggests, doesn't this also suggest that playback in a streaming situation would be poor?
I also agree the server rental (or running your own?) is the way to go. Dropbox isn't designed to work the way you are requesting
Plus, if it does have a slow download, as the previous poster suggests, doesn't this also suggest that playback in a streaming situation would be poor?
I also agree the server rental (or running your own?) is the way to go. Dropbox isn't designed to work the way you are requesting
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YouTube. You can set your video to private where only those with the link can view it.
YouTube. You can set your video to private where only those with the link can view it.
