VLC is back in the App Store

On the left is the old VLC app, on the right is the new VLC app.

Back in 2011 Videolan pulled VLC from the App Store because they felt the TOS went against the spirit of Open Source software (i.e., it was no place for VLC). But now VLC is back in the iOS App Store. Included with new features. Now you can send videos from your computer to your iPad directly (without needing iTunes) via Wi-Fi. You can also watch videos from the web by entering I the URL. (Before you had to open the unplayable video in Safari, and wait for the "open in" button to show up, then chose VLC).

Anyone who downloaded the old version years ago before it was pulled will know what I mean when I say it was too limited and crashed a lot. The new version has many improvements that will sure to delight both veterans and newcomers alike.