Plex Android app updated with remote control from mobile devices, new transcoding

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While it was exciting to hear that [XBMC is making its way to Android][3], the [Plex][4] media center has [been][5] on the platform [since last year][6] and was recently updated with a few new features. Version 2.2.0.5 of the $5 app adds the ability to accept remote control commands from any of the company's other mobile clients, so if your phone or tablet is dangling from the TV, you can still control playback or browse media without getting up. Also new is the "QuickSilver" media transcoder from the latest [Plex Media Server][7] release which we're assured we will hear more about in the future, it's currently expected to provide improved video quality, particularly on the [Kindle Fire][8]. Since the feature is still experimental you'll have to specifically enable it in the settings menu, hit the official blog for more details on how to get it running, the full changelog and newly expanded list of devices that support HTTP Live Streaming.

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