Plex adds Live TV guide labels, channel numbers, and PiP
Plex has released several updates for its mobile applications, Plex for Android, Plex for iOS, and Plex for tvOS, spanning versions 2026.8.1, 2026.9.0, and 2026.10.0. These updates introduce new features such as progress indicators for local extras, spoiler reporting for reviews, and improved Live TV guide functionalities including channel numbers and category headers. The updates also include numerous bug fixes across all supported platforms to enhance performance and user experience.
Key Takeaways
- Plex for Android and Plex for iOS reached version 2026.10.0, while Plex for tvOS also received new fixes and UI changes.
- Live TV guide now shows channel numbers for DVR channels and category section headers in the guide.
- iOS gains Picture-in-Picture support for Live TV, while Android and iOS add more DVR channels when nothing is tuned yet.
- Plex added progress indicators for local extras, spoiler reporting for reviews, and activity type filters in version 2026.9.0.
- Fixes span username changes, downloads, playback seeking, Live TV focus, and multiple tvOS layout issues.
Why It Matters
These releases mainly tighten Plex’s mobile and tvOS experience around Live TV, reviews, downloads, and playback, rather than changing the product direction. The most visible changes are in guide navigation and channel handling: DVR channel numbers, category headers, and new Live TV actions across Android, iOS, and tvOS. That matters because Plex is iterating on the day-to-day interface that users touch most often. Watch whether the new Live TV guide behavior and iOS Picture-in-Picture support show up consistently across the next release notes and store rollouts.
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