Media3 1.11 is now available, introducing significant updates for Android media applications. The release enhances Jetpack Compose UI modules with customizable player layouts, interactive gestures, and efficient short-form video preloading via PlayerPool. A new MiniController Composable offers a compact playback display, and expanded state holders improve metadata and error observation within Compose. Cast integration has been modernized to support the SystemUI Output Switcher for a unified output experience. The release also introduces a Ktor HTTP client network extension, providing a Kotlin-first data source option. New muxing utilities for Ogg and WAV files have been added, alongside improved container parsing capabilities for MP4 and Matroska. Playback enhancements include support for HAGC dynamic HDR metadata on supported devices for a more consistent HDR experience. MediaSession now features asynchronous connection handling and defaults to a more secure configuration for untrusted controllers. These updates aim to provide developers with greater control, richer interactions, and improved performance for media playback and editing.