VLC Media Player 3.0
VideoLAN has updated its open-source VLC media player to version 3.0 (dubbed “Vetinari”), a major release that adds support for playback of HDR (High Dynamic Range; both 10-bit and 12-bit color) and 360-degree video. The update also activates hardware decoding by default for smoother playback of 4K and 8K video, allows audio passthrough for HD audio codecs, adds support for streaming to Chromecast devices, reworks the AudioUnit modules to share more code between iOS and macOS, and adds support for browsing local network drives and NAS destinations. VideoLAN also updated the iOS edition of VLC to version 3.0. (Free, 44.6 MB, release notes, 10.7+)
Are there any significant changes to playback of mp4s and Video-DVDs? (With the current version, I've found some DVDs have a short skipping problem about every 30 sec making an audible pop and a video skip.)
Interesting! I have version2.2.8 but when I click on "Check for Update..." I'm always told I am up-to-date!