More Leopard Features Unveiled: Full-Screen QT, DVD Player, more

MacRumors · Jun 26, 2007, 12:00 PM

In addition to the recently leaked ZFS Read/Write beta, AppleInsider has found hidden Leopard features.

Quicktime player has reportedly been updated to include support for full-screen movie playback without the need for a QuickTime Pro key.

DVD Player is also reported to be set for Blu-Ray and HD DVD disk support as well as the opportunity to add DVD cover art and change movie region support on the fly. The site had previously reported that DVD Player would a fair amount of attention in Leopard. The site does not make it clear, however, whether this support is in the current build, or is rumored for future builds.

Leopard's version of iChat now supports Google's GTalk (a report confirmed by MacRumors sources as well). If more protocol support is desired, Apple has built in the ability to set the default IM client so users can use a 3rd party program (such as Adium). AppleInsider reports that this configurability extends even into Dictionary.app, which can now use either the built-in Oxford dictionary or Wikipedia.

psychofreak · Jun 26, 2007, 12:03 PM

Wikidictionary! Awesome...

Hopefully it will have an option to automagically use Wikipedia when an Oxford definition isn't available...

xUKHCx · Jun 26, 2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

DVD Player is also reported to be set for Blu-Ray and HD DVD disk support as well as the opportunity to add DVD cover art and change movie region support on the fly.

On the fly?
Don't we already get that? - Pop another region disc in and it asks to change and does so accordingly.
Would this mean an end to the 5 time limit? - I really hope so

Southernboy · Jun 26, 2007, 12:06 PM

Does this indicate the death of Quicktime Pro? I hope so.

dartzorichalcos · Jun 26, 2007, 12:17 PM

Good news that Blu-ray will be supported.

Dany M · Jun 26, 2007, 12:17 PM

Does that mean a new mac since how can dvd player support blu ray or HD if the imacs don't already? OR a separate external box or somethin...?

bentmywookie · Jun 26, 2007, 12:18 PM

iChat already supported GTalk via the Jabber protocol. Is this some "other" type of support?

Corrosive vinyl · Jun 26, 2007, 12:18 PM

I never saw the use in QT pro, with apps like VLC being totally free and able to play everything QT does with full screen. Does the addition of bluray and HDVD mean bluray drives in upcoming macs? Nice to see almost forgot about apps like DVD player being updated!

tutubibi · Jun 26, 2007, 12:19 PM

Wow, full-screen playback!
What are they going to think of next?

vincebio · Jun 26, 2007, 12:19 PM

i almost collapsed on the floor and passed out when i saw a story about macs...

thejadedmonkey · Jun 26, 2007, 12:19 PM

Little things like this are going to make Leopard a really good and well rounded OS release I think.

sionharris · Jun 26, 2007, 12:19 PM

great news about quicktime. no more zooming in to pretend it's full-screen!

Markleshark · Jun 26, 2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

If more protocol support is desired, Apple has built in the ability to set the default IM client so users can use a 3rd party program (such as Adium).

For some reason, this isnt computing with me. What does this now mean for me? (As an Adium user)

LimeiBook86 · Jun 26, 2007, 12:21 PM

These are all excellent additional features. I guess that feedback note to Apple I sent about Fullscreen QuickTime might of nudged them in the right direction.

The DVD Player & iChat news are also very welcome. Yay

GulGnu · Jun 26, 2007, 12:22 PM

It sure took Apple long enough to wise up - nothing has probably hampered QT adoption like the lack of a fullscreen mode in the player, when all the (free) competitors had it for ages. Full Screen is essential for a lot of video viewing.

sionharris · Jun 26, 2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GulGnu

It sure took Apple long enough to wise up - nothing has probably hampered QT adoption like the lack of a fullscreen mode in the player, when all the (free) competitors had it for ages. Full Screen is essential for a lot of video viewing.

yes, especially with the dock at the bottom of the screen.

macpro2000 · Jun 26, 2007, 12:23 PM

I'm guessing most people already know that you can text message via ichat with cells phones in the format +1XXX-XXX-XXXX. The article makes it sound like it's a new feature. I use it all the time and works great.

Peterkro · Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Southernboy

Does this indicate the death of Quicktime Pro? I hope so.

No not really,present movie,poster frame,looping etc are all still part of Quicktime Pro.

Kyle? · Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM

I would doubt that QT Pro will be abolished. You still get editing and full codec support with QT Pro, which I doubt they'll be able to give away for free because of all the licensing costs associated with the various codecs provided in QT Pro. It is well past time for full screen support in basic QT however, which the Quick Look and Cover Flow demos hinted at.

Mydel · Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markleshark

For some reason, this isnt computing with me. What does this now mean for me? (As an Adium user)

Yeah I dont get it too. Does it mean that adium will work as a "plug in" for ichat??

theheyes · Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM

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DVD Player is also reported to be set for Blu-Ray and HD DVD disk support as well as the opportunity to add DVD cover art and change movie region support on the fly.

SWEET.

Does this mean HDDVD and Bluray drives will be coming as BTO options in the new consumer macs?

em500 · Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM

Long overdue, but finally, full-screen QT! That has got to be one of the most stupid artificial restrictions they've ever come up with. Yes, I know there's a million ways to do this already, and that the QT player is a pretty stupid app anyway, but it's the principle of the thing. If I buy a $2000 computer the last thing I expect to do is hoop-jumping of any kind.

iPoodOverZune · Jun 26, 2007, 12:25 PM

It looks under-the-hood changes are more appealing and shall i say 'top secrets'

pengu · Jun 26, 2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corrosive vinyl

I never saw the use in QT pro, with apps like VLC being totally free and able to play everything QT does with full screen. Does the addition of bluray and HDVD mean bluray drives in upcoming macs? Nice to see almost forgot about apps like DVD player being updated!

While VLC has played back some content I couldnt view with QT Pro & Plugins, it's never a pleasant experience. it crashes on almost every time i quit, and is generally a pain to use.

also, QT Pro does more than just full screen. for editing/combining/resizing video it can be a great tool.

ITR 81 · Jun 26, 2007, 12:28 PM

Come on Apple and give us a R/W Hybrid HD DVD and Blu Ray drive.

I want a Mac Book Pro with this setup.

Jun 26, 2007, 12:00 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	More Leopard Features Unveiled: Full-Screen QT, DVD Player, more In addition to the recently leaked ZFS Read/Write beta, AppleInsider has found hidden Leopard features. Quicktime player has reportedly been updated to include support for full-screen movie playback without the need for a QuickTime Pro key. DVD Player is also reported to be set for Blu-Ray and HD DVD disk support as well as the opportunity to add DVD cover art and change movie region support on the fly. The site had previously reported that DVD Player would a fair amount of attention in Leopard. The site does not make it clear, however, whether this support is in the current build, or is rumored for future builds. Leopard's version of iChat now supports Google's GTalk (a report confirmed by MacRumors sources as well). If more protocol support is desired, Apple has built in the ability to set the default IM client so users can use a 3rd party program (such as Adium). AppleInsider reports that this configurability extends even into Dictionary.app, which can now use either the built-in Oxford dictionary or Wikipedia.

Jun 26, 2007, 12:06 PM	#4
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Jun 26, 2007, 12:18 PM	#8
Corrosive vinyl macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2006	I never saw the use in QT pro, with apps like VLC being totally free and able to play everything QT does with full screen. Does the addition of bluray and HDVD mean bluray drives in upcoming macs? Nice to see almost forgot about apps like DVD player being updated! __________________ "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." "Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. " -Einstein

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tutubibi macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: localhost	Wow, full-screen playback! What are they going to think of next? __________________ SENKAS - Software that usually works

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Jun 26, 2007, 12:03 PM	#2
psychofreak Retired Join Date: May 2006 Location: London	Wikidictionary! Awesome... Hopefully it will have an option to automagically use Wikipedia when an Oxford definition isn't available...

Jun 26, 2007, 12:17 PM	#5
dartzorichalcos Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlantis	Good news that Blu-ray will be supported.

Jun 26, 2007, 12:17 PM	#6
Dany M macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth	Does that mean a new mac since how can dvd player support blu ray or HD if the imacs don't already? OR a separate external box or somethin...?

Jun 26, 2007, 12:18 PM	#7
bentmywookie macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palo Alto	iChat already supported GTalk via the Jabber protocol. Is this some "other" type of support?

Jun 26, 2007, 12:19 PM	#11
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Jun 26, 2007, 12:19 PM	#12
sionharris macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2006	great news about quicktime. no more zooming in to pretend it's full-screen!

Jun 26, 2007, 12:21 PM	#14
LimeiBook86 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hanging around in NJ with his cutie. :)	These are all excellent additional features. I guess that feedback note to Apple I sent about Fullscreen QuickTime might of nudged them in the right direction. The DVD Player & iChat news are also very welcome. Yay __________________ my site my blog Mac's Comic Mac's Shop "Just you try and stop me..."

Jun 26, 2007, 12:22 PM	#15
GulGnu macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden	Finally! It sure took Apple long enough to wise up - nothing has probably hampered QT adoption like the lack of a fullscreen mode in the player, when all the (free) competitors had it for ages. Full Screen is essential for a lot of video viewing. __________________ My mac: Macbook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 1.25 GHz Mac Mini, iPod Touch 8GB

Jun 26, 2007, 12:23 PM	#17
macpro2000 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2005	I'm guessing most people already know that you can text message via ichat with cells phones in the format +1XXX-XXX-XXXX. The article makes it sound like it's a new feature. I use it all the time and works great. __________________ Mac Pro Quad 2.66GHz;iMac 24" 3.06GHz;iMac 24" 2.40GHz;2x iMac 20" 2.40GHz;iMac 20" 2.00GHz;MacBook Pro 2.53 GHz;2x Mac Mini 1.83/2.00GHz;iPhone 3GS

Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM	#19
Kyle? macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: MI	I would doubt that QT Pro will be abolished. You still get editing and full codec support with QT Pro, which I doubt they'll be able to give away for free because of all the licensing costs associated with the various codecs provided in QT Pro. It is well past time for full screen support in basic QT however, which the Quick Look and Cover Flow demos hinted at. __________________ We start, then, with nothing, pure zero. But this is not the nothing of negation. For not means other than, and other is merely a synonym of the ordinal numeral second. As such it implies a first; while the present pure zero is prior to every first. The nothing of negation is the nothing of death, which comes second to, or after, everything. But this pure zero is the nothing of not having been born. There is no individual thing, no compulsion, outward nor inward, no law. It is the germinal nothing, in which the whole universe is involved or foreshadowed. As such, it is absolutely undefined and unlimited possibility -- boundless possibility. There is no compulsion and no law. It is boundless freedom. -Charles S. Peirce www.nothing.com

Jun 26, 2007, 12:24 PM	#22
em500 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2005	Hallelujah! Long overdue, but finally, full-screen QT! That has got to be one of the most stupid artificial restrictions they've ever come up with. Yes, I know there's a million ways to do this already, and that the QT player is a pretty stupid app anyway, but it's the principle of the thing. If I buy a $2000 computer the last thing I expect to do is hoop-jumping of any kind.

Jun 26, 2007, 12:25 PM	#23
iPoodOverZune macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007	It looks under-the-hood changes are more appealing and shall i say 'top secrets' __________________ I will consider (to) iPo(o)dOverZune anytime Zune Zucks....flop show...then it may be too zoon to say yet

Jun 26, 2007, 12:28 PM	#25
ITR 81 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2003	Come on Apple and give us a R/W Hybrid HD DVD and Blu Ray drive. I want a Mac Book Pro with this setup.

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