Plex Launches Preview of Redesigned Mobile App

Plex has unveiled a major redesign of its mobile app, now available in preview ahead of its official release next year.

The updated app features a redesign interface to simplify navigation with centralized media libraries and a dedicated Watchlist tab. The update also introduces richer artwork across the app, enhancing the visual experience on movie, show, and profile pages.




Here's a closer look at what's new...

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New Plex Experience

One of the key changes is redesigned navigation that makes it easier to dive into the different parts of Plex and discover content with simplicity. Through extensive testing, we found that this new structure not only helps existing users navigate more intuitively but also gives new users a much clearer sense of what Plex is all about. We've brought our core features to the forefront, saying goodbye to the days of hidden hamburger menus and making it easier to explore with one hand on your phone.

For personal media pros, we've centralized media libraries into a dedicated tab. With the option to favorite libraries and easily access power-user features, it becomes a more personalized experience, with more exciting updates to come!

Thanks to its popularity, we've given Watchlist its own dedicated spot in the top navigation for faster, easier access. Since its debut, we've seen an amazing surge in the usage of this feature. More and more of you are taking advantage of finding any title, anytime, wherever you are, and linking directly to it across services or adding it to your Watchlist. We love to see it!


Other updates include a variety of reorganizing features such as streamlining the user menu, where you can quickly access your personalized details, such as your profile, watch history, friends, and streaming services all in one place.
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Notably, Plex says it has decided to rewrite its apps and unify its codebase, making it easier to maintain a consistent experience across platforms. A preview of the new app can be run alongside the traditional app for a worry-free test drive. You can find instructions on how to download and install the preview here.

More details in the full announcement linked below...

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