Native players for native apps: Mux Player for Android and iOS is GA

Mux has announced that its native libraries for Android and iOS are now generally available (GA). The company's beta announcement discussed the philosophy and plans for Mux Player. The new player is designed to be familiar to mobile developers, offering transparent integration with Mux Video and Mux Data, hassle-free caching, and simple APIs for secure playback and custom domains. It also serves as a drop-in replacement for existing players. The decision to create native players was driven by the need for better performance and user experience compared to web-based players. Native players consume less power and system resources, are simpler to integrate into native apps, and offer more features such as caching and content security features like Digital Rights Management (DRM). Mux Player for mobile is now available in version 1.0.0 with plans for additional features in the future.