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2023 February

Date	Description
08 Feb 2023	Fix Watchlists are now working in DRM properties.
07 Feb 2023	New JWP has released Apps. Apps is comprised of two components: a configuration (app config) and a framework (JW Web App). The app config is a feature in the JW dashboard that enables content editors to specify what content is exposed in CTV, Mobile, or Web Apps and how it is monetized The JW Web App exposes and monetizes content according to the app config.The JW Web App is an upgrade from Showcase and comes with several new features, such as the following: New monetization options, such as subscription and pay-per-item Easier workflows with alternate thumbnails Stronger content protection with URL signing and DRM 24X7 live channels with channel guides, DVR, and replays Management of multiple apps from a single property The JW Web App is open source and free of charge. Hosting and customization options are provided through JWP partners. Removal Showcase is being deprecated. Customers are requested to migrate to Apps before December 31, 2023.

Date

Description

08 Feb 2023

Fix

Watchlists are now working in DRM properties.

07 Feb 2023

New
JWP has released Apps. Apps is comprised of two components: a configuration (app config) and a framework (JW Web App).

The app config is a feature in the JW dashboard that enables content editors to specify what content is exposed in CTV, Mobile, or Web Apps and how it is monetized

The JW Web App exposes and monetizes content according to the app config.The JW Web App is an upgrade from Showcase and comes with several new features, such as the following:

New monetization options, such as subscription and pay-per-item
Easier workflows with alternate thumbnails
Stronger content protection with URL signing and DRM
24X7 live channels with channel guides, DVR, and replays
Management of multiple apps from a single property

The JW Web App is open source and free of charge. Hosting and customization options are provided through JWP partners.

Removal

Showcase is being deprecated. Customers are requested to migrate to Apps before December 31, 2023.