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Thursday, 19 July 2018

VLC update for iPhone and iPad brings support for Chromecast, 360 videos and more

VLC for iOS is getting a new update with a handful of new features; this update brings the version number to 3.1.0. First and foremost, it brings much-needed support for Chromecast which allows users to stream content from VLC to Chromecast enabled TV.  Next on the list the ability to view 360 videos by simply tilting/moving their phone. VLC is also rolling out bug fixes for issues like downloaded files disappearing, Google Drive logins, and improvements too H.264/H.265 hardware decoding. The update is already available for iPhones and iPads and it is free to download from the App Store. Here's the full changelog: We added a feature many of you waited for: Chromecast support · We fixed a bug where files on your phone were not displayed in VLC · 360 videos can be viewed by moving your phone now · Stability and performance improvements when decoding H.264/H.265 in hardware · Improved audio playback quality · Fixed a regression preventing the download of certain media files via http · Fixed a regression where downloaded files might disappear · Fixed a regression where users couldn't log into Google Drive Image Via