[iOS IMA SDK] MPRemoteCommand are added too early

David Steinacher

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Aug 8, 2024, 3:31:46 AM 8/8/24

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Hi, we discovered that the IMA SDK adds an `MPRemoteCommand` for play/pause right when the `IMAAdLoader` starts loading. This causes issues when there is a delay between loading and ad playback. Also the `IMAAdsManager` no longer emits any events. Already reported here

Is `IMASettings.disableNowPlayingInfo` expected to also turn off `MPRemoteCommandCenter` intarction? Ideally either the property turns off both or there is a separate setting for this.

We were testing with GoogleAds-IMA-iOS-SDK: 3.23.0

In the sample application, the ad-loading happens on the play button interaction without ever calling `IMAAdsManager.start`. When opening the control center after the ad finished loading (a log message indicating that was added), a Play/Pause button is seen. When interacting with this button, the Ad starts playing (audio is audible) but it's not visible. The Play/Pause `MPRemoteCommand` should only be visible when the ad started playing/`IMAAdsManager.start` was called.

BasicExample.zip

IMA SDK

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Aug 8, 2024, 10:28:58 AM 8/8/24

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Hi,

Thank you for contacting IMA SDK Support Team.

I am able to replicate this issue in physical device. I have raised this to the team and will update you once i get any update on this. Meanwhile, Your patience is important.

This message is in relation to case "ref:!00D1U01174p.!5004Q02vEgll:ref" (ADR-00262469)

Thanks,