1 | RDK Application Managers Launcher | This new launcher includes a set of new managers who handle launch, lifecycle, package, storage, and window management. | RDKVREL-391
| Yes | No, Q1 2026 |
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| key | CMFSUPPORT-3581 |
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OSCR-194
| Open sourcing is not a blocker for internal development |
| RDK Resource manager | resource management function that reserves and releases platform resources for applications. | RDKECOMREL-437 | No | No, Q1 2026 |
| Moved out as delivery is possible only by Q1 26 end |
6 | Memcr - Appmanager integration | Reducing the physical memory required for the RDK software to function helps to decrease the production cost of RDK Device hardware | RDKVREL-393 | No | No, Q1 2026 |
| Moved out as delivery is possible only by Q1 26 end |
9 | Binary-compatible browser runtime with launcher | towards a binary-compatible browser runtime that is separately downloadable and features a binary-compatible web engine. | RDKVREL-428 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 |
| Lifecycle - WPEBROWSER-54 |
17 | DAC & Firebolt DAC SDK - DAC bundles | Design and deliver a "certification-ready" premium-tier native app that adheres to these specifications and is fully compatible with the RDK ecosystem. | RDKVREL-402 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 | | Jira |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | CMFSUPPORT-3581 |
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| Open sourcing is not a blocker for internal development |
| DAC Server Selection | Provide a reference implementation to dynamically select the Application server. | RDKVREL-418 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 | | Jira |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | CMFSUPPORT-3581 |
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Default configuration in release candidate | Open sourcing is not a blocker for internal development |
8 | Browser Webkit 2.46 | Keep app platform up to date Support the latest WPE browser features | RDKVREL-395 | TBD | No, Q1 2026 |
| WPE pagelifecycle |
16 | RDK Reference UI | Reference implementation for Firebolt Spec based RDK UI, Performance improvement and improved customer experience for better scale. | RDKVREL-408 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 |
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2 | Vulkan | Performance improvement and improved customer experience for better scale. | RDKVREL-384 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025 |
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11 | Subtec | Create a clean build, reduce maintenance costs. | RDKVREL-390 | TBD | No, Q4 2025 |
| Player refactoring |
3 | Widevine Support for Native apps | Widevine support is an add-on for the apps that utilize any other encryption currently available. | RDKVREL-392 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025
No, Q1 2026
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKMVE-1498 |
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| Validation pending in RTK 1325, BCM 72116 Update DTID for Amazon to make this default | / | Jira |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKEVL-7009 |
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/ | Validation pending in RTK 1325 Validated in BCM 72116 |
4 | RIALTO - AAMP | Direct application access to hardware resources is prevented | RDKVREL-59 | NO | Yes No, Q1 2026
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5 | Native Script | Lightweight JavaScript runtime to launch integrated video players in a small memory footprint environment and have speedy launch times. | RDKVREL-394 | NO | Yes, Q3 2025 |
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7 | Multiview | Offering multiview enhances the viewing experience by allowing subscribers to watch multiple streams simultaneously, which increases engagement and satisfaction. | RDKVREL-389 | No | TBD |
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10 | Thunder 5.1 | | RDKVREL-396 | No | Q4 2025 |
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12 | Network Manager Integration | Gnome based networkmanager integration | RDKVREL-426 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025 |
| Productization of Gnome network manager which is beta in RDK7 |
12 | Connected Home TV | IOT stack integrated and released with RDK Reference devices. | RDKVREL-405 | No |
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13 | Google Cast | Google Cast enables users to stream content from various supported devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to a compatible TV or STB. | RDKVREL-406 | No |
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14 | Auracast / BLE Streaming | | RDKVREL-407 | No |
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15 | Edge AI Integration | |
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18 | Alexa Xapp | Certified Alexa integration is required for retail and operator (Specific) managed device deployments. | RDKVREL-397 | No |
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19 | YouTube (Chrobalt/Cobalt) | | RDKVREL-400 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 | 20 | Amazon AVPK | | RDKVREL-398 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 | 20 | | Jira |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKMVE-1498 |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKEVL-7009 |
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| YT validation in RTK 1325 pending |
20 | Amazon AVPK | | RDKVREL-398 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 | | Jira |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKMVE-1498 |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKEVL-7009 |
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20 | Kernel 6.1ACK Mixed-Mode | | RDKVREL-403 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025, new platforms |
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21 | SOC Alignment | | RDKVREL-409 | No |
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22 | SDK upgrade | | RDKVREL-421 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025
No,Q1 2026 | | New SDK for BCM expected in Q1 |
23 | HAL upgrades - Hardware Porting Kit | Kernel 6.1ACK Mixed-Mode | | RDKVREL- | 403422 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025, new platforms | 21 | No, Q1 2026 |
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24 | Platform UpgradesSOC Alignment | | RDKVREL-409 | No | 22 | SDK upgrade | | RDKVREL-421 | Yes | Yes, Q3 2025
No,Q1 2026 | New SDK for BCM expected in Q1 | 425 | Yes | TBD | | Jira |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKEVL-7011 |
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| server | JIRA |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKEVL-7009 |
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| serverId | 11deff04-0380-3a3d-a916-0849d4e573f7 |
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| key | RDKMVE-1498 |
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| 23 | HAL upgrades - Hardware Porting Kit | | RDKVREL-422 | Yes | No, Q1 2026 | 24 | Platform Upgrades | | RDKVREL-425 | Yes | TBD |
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25 | OSS consumption re-architecting | | RDKVREL-411 | No | Q4 2025 |
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26 | OSS Optimizations | | RDKVREL-410 | No |
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27 | MVP – Specification Document | | RDKVREL-415 | No |
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28 | Secure storage common hal implementation | | RDKVREL-215 | No |
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29 | Security Spec | | RDKVREL-416 | No |
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30 | RDKE OSS layer release | Simplify & focus on IP based Entertainment platforms, with broadcast features as options Increased need for rapid innovate at pace to deliver new (IOT connected) hardware and advanced features. Competition & market conditions require a step change in platform scaling costs, and standardized application support | RDKVREL-423 | Yes | Q1 2026 |
| BAU |
31 | RDKE Vendor layer release |
| Yes | Q1 2026 |
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32 | RDKE middleware layer release |
| Yes | Q1 2026 |
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33 | RDKE Applications layer release | RDKVREL-427 | Yes | Q1 2026 |
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34 | RDKE Image Assembler Release | RDKVREL-424 | Yes | Q1 2026 |
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