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Disable auto updates from google play store and from MX player settings. I hope they don't ruin mx player and make a new app for OTT video services.
According to this report they will test OTT video services on other version of MX Player. (Which is called MX Player Online)
I don't think they will add ads/bloatware to pro version. So pro version users will not have any effect.
Free version already has ads. It is possible that they don't do anything bad to pro version but new company might add some more ads in free version to earn more money. Bloatware to add more permissions and collect user data. Just like baidu(DU apps) did to ES file manager to earn money.
Another possibility is they won't do anything to pro and free version. They will keep it as it is and they will make a dedicated app for their upcoming OTT video services. They are already testing some things in new app called MX Player Online. (Available in India). So I think their plan is to use "MX Player Online" as OTT video services platform in India and probably some other asian countries.
Whatever happens, I suggest you to take a backup of old APK version. So If they add more ads/bloatware in future you will be able to go back to old version. Disable "auto update apps" from play store and from mx player's settings.
Another option is to use other video player apps. VLC is a good option.
Important: According to this report they will test OTT video services on other version of MX Player. (Which is called MX Player Online) - Didn't find it on US Play store. Looks like It's only available in India.
Edit: currently MX Player Online is showing popular YouTube videos, Songs, Web series etc. Performance of app is smooth. This gives me a high hope that they won't interfere with current version of MX Player.
Important: According to this report they will test OTT video services on other version of MX Player. (Which is called MX Player Online)
Edit: currently MX Player Online is showing popular YouTube videos, Songs, Web series etc. Performance of app is smooth. This gives me a high hope that they won't interfere with current version of MX Player.
Play Store listing: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.beta
Not available on my country...
try mx player beta decoder hw+ its free app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.beta