Plex has created a new desktop application that will be available for both Mac and Windows computers. The app is intended to replace the exiting Plex Media Player. The new desktop app also indicates a change in the company ethos, as the Plex will no longer make its application that is on the Windows store available. According to Plex the idea to create the app is a result of user interactions with the platform.
Plex also remarked that other streaming services are able to provide support for almost all for the same formats.
The new Plex app for desktops has a number of capabilities that were also on the previous version. Offline access lets users access files remotely, using the new "Downloads" feature.
What's Driving This Trend
- Desktop Media Apps
- Creating new desktop media apps will help streamline software capabilities.
- Offline Access
- Providing offline access to media files will attract users in areas with limited internet access.
- Platform-specific Apps
- Creating platform-specific apps may create a more cohesive and optimized user experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Media Streaming
- Media streaming companies can benefit from integrating offline access and platform-specific desktop applications.
- Desktop Software
- Desktop software companies can enhance their offerings by incorporating capabilities such as offline access and advanced media player functionalities.
- Computer Hardware
- Computer hardware providers can capitalize on the demand for high-quality media experiences by creating powerful and efficient devices to support advanced media apps.
