iOS App Update = Picture in Picture Dead

[DaveBinM]

Basically, wider direct play support for more video, audio, and subtitle codecs, and tone mapping for HDR content on SDR displays. You can read more from the initial announcement here:

Early access for Plex Pass users to new Apple TV & iOS Video Player

We’re introducing a great upgrade in terms of video playback experience to our iOS and Apple TV apps! Up until now, we relied on Apple’s AVPlayer for video playback. That was a simple solution, but very limited in many aspects. However, now we’ve added support for mpv: the same higher-quality video player we have in Plex Media Player, that will result in sharper video output and improved subtitle support. The new player is still experimental, and we do plan to make it available to everyone, but…