# Plex Enhances Features and Innovations for 2025
Plex, the popular media server and streaming platform, has made major announcements designed to improve user engagement and experience. With an emphasis on connectivity and discovery, Plex is launching new features for all users, alongside upgraded video streaming capabilities for Plex Pass subscribers. Significantly, the service is expanding its preview of the updated Plex experience to Apple TV users, marking a crucial advancement in its evolution.
## Improving Discovery and Community Involvement
In a recent blog entry, Plex detailed its vision for 2025, highlighting the necessity of enhancing discovery while nurturing a sense of community among its users. A key feature being introduced is the capability for users to write and share reviews of content accessible on Plex. This feature not only enables users to voice their thoughts but also allows them to interact with others by commenting on reviews made by fellow Plex users.
Plex’s strategy for discovery extends beyond merely locating content to view; it seeks to link users with others who share similar interests. Users can now access their Plex profiles on [watch.plex.tv](https://watch.plex.tv/) and make them publicly visible. By default, all Plex users are discoverable through the app’s search function, unless they have modified their privacy settings. This new feature allows users to share links to their profiles, displaying their viewing history, Watchlist, and beyond.
### Privacy Considerations
Plex recognizes the significance of privacy with the rollout of this new feature. While the default setting permits user discoverability, those who previously opted out of this feature will not be automatically re-enrolled. Users can adjust their privacy settings via the app, with options to share ratings and reviews at varying visibility levels:
– **Anyone**
– **Anyone signed in to Plex**
– **Friends of Friends**
– **Friends only**
– **Private**
This adaptability ensures users can retain control over their shared information while still participating in the community.
## New Apple TV App Preview
After a significant redesign of its iPhone app last November, Plex is now extending its preview experience to Apple TV users. The updated app boasts a redesigned navigation system and visually striking enhancements, including larger, more engaging artwork. This redesign transcends merely aesthetic improvements; it signifies a substantial overhaul under the hood, as the app has been completely rewritten. By converging its platforms under a singular codebase, Plex aims to simplify the development of future updates and features.
Users eager to test the new Apple TV app can enroll in the beta by visiting the [Plex forums](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-access-the-plex-experience-preview/895091). The company is keen to collect feedback from the community to refine the app further, acknowledging that it remains a work in progress.
## Improved Streaming Quality for Plex Pass Subscribers
For Plex Pass subscribers, the streaming experience is set to see considerable enhancement with the rollout of HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding) hardware encoding. This innovation enables superior video streaming quality over the same bandwidth, offering a more visually satisfying experience without sacrificing performance. Furthermore, HEVC encoding retains HDR (High Dynamic Range) metadata, negating the need for tone mapping and ensuring users receive the highest picture quality.
## Conclusion
Plex’s latest announcements demonstrate its dedication to enriching user experience and fostering a dynamic community around its platform. With new discovery features, an exciting preview for Apple TV users, and enhanced streaming quality for Plex Pass subscribers, the service is positioned for a transformative 2025. For more information on these updates, you can explore Plex’s [blog post](https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-year-same-mission/).
As Plex continues to progress, it remains committed to delivering a complete and user-friendly media experience for all its users.
