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The new user interface of the Plex mobile app. (Courtesy photo)

Plex to make mobile apps free to access

Plex will stop charging free users of its media server software for access to its companion apps for mobile phones and tablets in the near future.

The logo of streaming service Plex.

Plex pulls plug on problematic platforms

The popular network streaming app is dropping support for older-model smart TVs and streaming devices that aren’t compatible with certain security measures.