Real.com Message Service

RealPlayer tries to keep you up to date in many ways. It automatically updates Channels and Channel Headlines.

In addition, RealPlayer provides a completely new service, Real.com Message Service. The Message Service provides a way to keep informed about events and information in several categories with just a single click from RealPlayer.

The Real.com Message Service is actually two services. You can choose to subscribe to either service when you install RealPlayer or change your selections later.

Real.com News and Entertainment Flashes bring you information on breaking news and live concert events. You can change your subscription from your Content Preferences tab.

Real.com Product Flashes delivers Tips and Tricks and special offers. You can change your subscription on your Upgrade Preferences tab.

When you've received a Flash, RealPlayer will let you know in one of two ways:

  1. 1. The RealPlayer icon in your Windows System Tray will glimmer. You change how this looks on the appropriate Preferences tab depending on the services you’ve selected. Click the icon in your System Tray to see the new Flash.

  2. 2. A Message bar will appear in your Player. The bar will let you know what sort of Flash you've received. For instance, if you see a lightbulb with the words such as "Did you Know?" after it, you've received a Tips and Tricks Message with information about how to use one of the many features of your Player. Just click the Message bar to see the new Flash.

Flashes will not interfere with your listening or viewing experience. You choose when to watch the Flash after it has arrived.

See Also:

Content Preferences

Upgrade Preferences