Cyberlink’s PowerDVD 13 universal media player for Windows 8, iOS, and Android has an improved UI and 4K support

Cyberlink's PowerDVD 13 universal media player for Windows 8, iOS, and Android has an improved UI and 4K supportIt’s been well over a year since Cyberlink released a new version of its venerable PowerDVD software, but now version 13 has arrived sporting a shiny new look, 4K support and a fresh media upconverting trick. Among the UI highlights are: a dedicated movie library, the addition of cover art for movies and music, a mini music player and the ability to customize hotkeys and mouse controls. Oh, and the app is built to auto-scale the interface to play nice with hi-res Retina displays, too.

As with the prior version, PowerDVD 13 uses Cyberlink’s TrueTheater video technology to enhance picture quality but now it can apply that black magic to 1080p and Blu-ray video as well. Rounding out the enhancements is a BD-Live bypass feature that lets users avoid the interminable load times that normally accompany so equipped Blu-ray discs. It works on Windows 7 and 8 and will set you back $99 for the full-fledged Ultra version. The best news? Forking over that hundred bucks also gets you the PowerDVD Mobile and Remote apps for iOS and Android for free.

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Cyberlink’s PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on)

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We’re still a ways away from the official debut of Windows 8 hardware, but given its impending release, there’s plenty of software being cooked up for the new OS with a split personality. Cyberlink, best known for its ubiquitous PowerDVD software, is among those preparing for Win8’s tablet assault with some touch-optimized video editing software. Called PowerDirector, it’ll be available on Windows 8 launch day and will retail for around 10 to 15 bucks as a standalone app in the Windows Store — should you spring for the full version of PowerDirector, the finger-friendly version’s free. We got to see the new app in action, so join us after the break for a demo video and some impressions.

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