VK Video App Beta Brings On‑The‑Go Viewing to Android and iOS
The VK Video app has rolled out a beta version of its mobile player for VK Videos. It is accessible through Google Play and RuStore, with an iOS version on the near horizon. The beta supports both online streaming and offline viewing, enabling people to watch content even when internet access is intermittent or unavailable.
For basic playback, users do not need to sign in or own a VKontakte account. If a login is performed, cross‑device features become available, including personalized recommendations, watch histories, and the ability to sync uploaded or added videos with the user’s VKontakte profile. VK ID serves as the primary authorization method within the VK Video app, tying usage to a single identity across devices.
The VK Video player is designed to start quickly and minimize initial lag, no matter how long the video is. Viewers can control playback with a swift double‑tap to fast‑forward or alter playback speed, and subtitles can be turned on automatically. Picture‑in‑Picture mode enables background watching while multitasking, and timecodes make it easy to jump to notable moments. Users can save favorites and create customizable playlist folders to organize content by themes, including shared VKontakte collections.
During the beta, the development team is collecting feedback from users and creators to refine features and improve performance. The roadmap includes expanding capabilities and smoothing playback as testing continues, with a broader release planned after the beta period ends.
As the app evolves, ongoing improvements focus on streaming efficiency, better offline library management, and stronger synchronization with VKontakte accounts across devices. The beta phase provides an opportunity to fine‑tune the experience based on real user needs and creator input, with the aim of delivering a robust video viewing experience for audiences across North America, Canada, and other regions.
Citations indicate ongoing development and user‑driven improvements across platforms. Attribution: VK