Iina 1.3.0 -

IINA 1.3.0: A Major Leap for macOS Video Playback IINA version 1.3.0, released in mid-2022, represented a significant milestone for the open-source media player, solidifying its reputation as the most "macOS-native" alternative to industry stalwarts like VLC. This update focused heavily on internal stability, modernizing core dependencies, and refining the user experience for the latest Apple hardware. Key Technical Enhancements

IINA 1.3.0 maintained its commitment to being "born for macOS," utilizing the post-Yosemite design language. IINA 1.3.0

The 1.3.0 release was primarily a "maintenance and stability" powerhouse, ensuring the app remained performant on modern macOS versions while fixing long-standing memory issues. IINA 1

: Some users reported that on newer MacBook Pros (like the 14-inch model), the screen would automatically dim during HDR playback once the mouse stopped moving. These updates were critical for fixing memory leaks

Video image noticeably darker in 1.3.0 · Issue #3777 · iina/iina

: The player's engine was bolstered by updates to its core backends, including mpv , FFmpeg , and libass . These updates were critical for fixing memory leaks related to Lua scripting and addressing heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities.

: While 1.3.0 supported a wide range of Macs, it marked a transition period. Subsequent minor updates (like 1.3.1) were noted as potentially the last to support older OS versions like macOS 10.12 Sierra. User Experience and Issues