What are the new playback controls for 大象传媒 iPlayer on the mobile/tablet app?

We have recently updated the听playback experience on the 大象传媒 iPlayer听mobile and tablet app.听When playing back programmes, you'll now see:听

  • A larger and centralised play/pause button
  • 10 second skip forwards/backwards buttons
  • New Autoplay buttons

Screenshot of the playback controls on the mobile/tablet app

You can access subtitles as well as audio description and signed content (where available) using the speech bubble icon on the top right of the playback page.听

Image showing the accessibility options on the playback screen of the mobile/tablet app. The accessibility icon is highlighted and the audio description toggle is on

Autoplay can be toggled on and off using the Settings cog on the top right of the playback screen.

Screenshot of the Settings menu on the playback screen of the mobile/tablet app. The settings icon is highlighted and autoplay is shown as being switched on

When you finish an episode, our Onward Journeys menu will give you the option to continue watching or to move to the next episode.

Screenshot of the playback screen on the mobile/tablet app as the programme is ending. The autoplay countdown is in pink and the 'Continue' button can be seen next to it

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