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Old 07-13-2011, 10:51 AM   #1
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Default PLEASE HELP! Streaming videos possible on the latest OS 5?

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I have the BOLD 9650 on Verizon and recently upgraded to OS 6 and didn't like the browser (too small of a font) feature so downgraded back to the latest OS 5. One thing I miss is streaming videos on sites like CNN, Fox, and CBS news. Is there a setting or something I can download to stream videos on aforementioned sites? HELP!
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Old 07-13-2011, 11:03 AM   #2
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Default Re: PLEASE HELP! Streaming videos possible on the latest OS 5?

It's all about the format those sites use for their video content. OS 6 uses a WebKit browser and expands the BlackBerry's capabilities for multimedia content. The browser in OS 5 was not WebKit. Unfortunately you cannot upgrade the browser only. It's integrated into the operating system.
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Thanks rambo
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Are you trying to use the full html versions of those sites? If so, try the mobile versions. The video on the mobile versions of the sites should work.

Example: Just tried the following from the fox news mobile site:

http://media2.foxnews.com/071411/ff_...=foxandfriends

It streams fine on 9700/5.0.0.714.

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Aiharkness: Strange. The link you provided does work to stream videos but what is the main web address to get there?
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The Fox News mobile site is FOX News - Home.

I probably followed the shows link at the bottom to find the example video.

Generally speaking, the video at mobile sites should work.

I have seen some mobile news sites give a choice of links, such as Quicktime and 3GP formated video links. Sometimes the Quicktime works. The 3GP always works.

And some, like the Fox News site don't give you a choice. But if you are on a site optimaized for mobile, the video should work.
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