The video player for downloaded videos in the NextGen app is a major step backwards in terms of user experience.
At the moment, the player is not only visually outdated, but it also lacks virtually all of the basic functionality users expect from a modern video player. There are no controls to skip forward or back 10 seconds, enter full-screen mode, cast or share to a larger screen, adjust playback speed, or control volume.
The only available control is a large grey progress bar, which also covers part of the video while in use.
I was told this is the intended behavior and that I should submit a feature request, which is surprising given how significantly this reduces the usability of downloaded video content compared with the standard video player found on the legacy app.
For us, this is a serious issue because video is a core part of the user experience in our app. The current downloaded-video player is not practical for our users and is a considerable downgrade.
Please consider adding standard playback controls and improving the overall player experience for downloaded videos. This would make a major difference for apps that rely heavily on educational and long-form video content.