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VLC 2.51 for Android has support for VR (360) videos, 18:9 screens and many improvements

In new version, VLC video player brings support for the latest Android features.

The application is one of the best when it comes to viewing videos, now with the new features, users will enjoy it even more.

VLC 2.51 for Android has support for VR (360) videos, 18:9 screens and many improvements that we will meet.

For those who want one of the best video players for Adroid, our recommendation is VLC, it will play practically all types of videos that exist.

Now to increase its possibilities even more, VLC is gaining support for VR (virtual reality) videos, in 360 degrees, something that will be very efficient for those who love to enjoy this new technology.

Another novelty is the support for the new screens in 18:9 format, which will be very well used in the new LG G6, Galaxy S8 and other smartphones with this aspect.

For those who have Android 8.0 Oreo or an Android TV, the new feature is the Picture-in-Picture feature, a mode that allows you to continue watching the video on a smaller screen, while being able to use the rest of the screen for other features you need. .

In Android Auto, the application is being implemented, this novelty will allow you to use the app in your car more safely.

Just like YouTube, VLC comes with the feature of double tapping the screen to fast forward or rewind in 10 seconds.

This new version of the application brings support for Google Now, which allows you to search the items viewed thanks to the new integration.

In terms of visuals, the application comes with a few improvements to make everything more dynamic and taking even more advantage of Material design.

We still have night mode, audio equalizer improvements, VPN connection improvements, notifications, MP4v/H264/HEVC video improvements, and support for OpenGLES 2.0, which can now be used to render videos.

VLC 2.51 is now available on the Android store, works on system 2.2 or higher and is completely free.

Download now from the Google Play store:

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VLC Media Player is being considered for Nintendo Switch


The Nintendo Switch is on the rise: in addition to a series of exclusives, the sales figures are equally impressive. However, when it comes to video, the console is a little behind the rest: only recently has YouTube reached the Nintendo hybrid and other applications like Netflix or Amazon are not yet present on the console.

However, according to VentureBeat, the case may change. According to Jean-Baptiste Kempf, lead developer at VideoLan (which owns VLC), he has plans to bring the video player to Nintendo Switch.

VLC Media Player is one of the most popular and versatile software to run video on the PC and would be a novelty for the Nintendo Switch. It is worth noting that, although VLC is also available on Xbox One consoles, a PS4 version would be unlikely since, in Kempf’s words, PS4 already has its own media player and streaming service.

With this software, in theory, it would be possible to run personal videos on your Nintendo Switch. However, it is very unlikely that this will happen in the near future.

Would you like VLC to come to Switch?