But wouldn't that mean that app would HAVE to have some root level access? On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Deva R <[email protected]> wrote: > i doubt if any OS want to do that. > >> Assuming that the driver is installed when the Netflix application is >> updated and has not been baked into iOS > probably its more like app/libraries got updated to use already > existing tv video-out driver interface., > > by default, ipod/iphone ships with tv-out option to show video/pics > over composite AVcable or a dock=>VGA adapter. > so this means drivers are already functional w video out over TV. > jail broken iphones could make any app to use tv-out, and now, netflix > appgot that privilege officially i guess.. (probably had it's app > signed by apple with capability to use tv-out). > > -- > Regards, > Deva > www.bittoggler.com > > On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Andres Buritica <[email protected]> > wrote: >> Hi, >> I saw the release of the Netflix video out adapter for the iPhone and it >> made me wonder if something similar to this is possible for Android devices. >> Assuming that the driver is installed when the Netflix application is >> updated and has not been baked into iOS, does the App API allow the >> installation of drivers (kernel modules)? >> Here's the news link for reference: >> http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20018573-17.html >> Thanks, >> >> -- >> unsubscribe: [email protected] >> website: http://groups.google.com/group/android-porting >> >
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