Media streaming app Plex updates in the Play Store, brings remote feature and QuickSilver

In a world where media streaming has taken over our lives, having an app that can bring your collection to the living room or on the road is almost a must. Our entire team has Plex set up on their Google TV’s, Tablets and phones. The service is a breeze to set up and works quite well. Not that we don’t think XBMC will soon take over once it gets released, but Plex has been around on Android for a while and has always just worked for me and my family. The Android app was just updated a few days ago and I somehow missed it. Since I missed it, I bet some of you did as well. The app is now at version 2.2.0.5 and brings in a few things that make it worth updating too.

First off is the new remote control feature. This allows you to control one device running Plex with another device. Might sound a bit redundant, but consider this. You have your phone connected to your TV and are using it to stream a show. Rather then get up off the couch to change shows, you can now change it on your tablet or from your wife’s phone. Whatever the case might be.

Another great new addition that is a bit in the experimental stage is new transcode method called QuicksSilver. This new method is primarily geared towards Kindle Fire users who have attempted to use their Plex server and experienced some less than desirable video quality issues. The setting is not on by default though, you will need to head into Plex settings and enable it.

The update also addressed a few other app issues and changes like fixing the issue of it getting stuck on the loading screen sometimes. Check out the full change log and a little more in-depth information about QuickSilver at the Plex Blog.

If you have Plex, be sure to stop by the Play Store and update it today. If you don’t have Plex, scan or click the QR code to go check it out. Be sure to read through the description and learn all that you can before you hit that purchase button. Also be sure to check out our forums on why you want Plex.

Application: Plex for Android
Developer: Plex, Inc.
Cost: $4.99