Update – February 7, 2019: Netflix has rolled out Smart Downloads feature for iOS users. Similar to Android and Windows, this will automatically delete episodes you’ve watched and download the next one when you are connected to WiFi. You can disable it from the Downloads section. Grab the latest version of the iOS app to enjoy the feature.
Netflix has announced that it has seen an annual revenue of $16 billion in 2018 which is a 35% growth. The company has doubled the operating profits of $1.6 billion. Netflix has ended the 2018 year with 139 million paying subscribers, up to 9 million from the quarter and up to 29 million from the beginning of the year. Continue reading “Netflix reports 35% growth YoY, adds 8.8 million new users in Q4 2018”
Netflix is said to be testing a way to bypass iTunes billing system in more than 33 markets across the globe. Starting from September 30th, the Netflix customers in selected markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia will be unable to pay using iTunes. Continue reading “Netflix testing a way to bypass iTunes billing”
Netflix today introduced a brand new for TV experience and this new design is based on how the company can make it easier to find relevant content on TVs, focusing majorly on where the navigation is tougher when you are left with few buttons on a remote control. Continue reading “Netflix TV redesign with new sidebar, sections for TV shows and movies starts rolling out”
Netflix today announced its revenue for Q2 2018 where the company has added 5.2 million new users, the same as Q2 last year, but lower than the 6.2 million forecast. The total revenue (including DVD) of the company came to $3,907 million which is a solid 40.3% growth YoY. It also reported an operating revenue of $462 million with an operating margin of 11.8%. Continue reading “Netflix reports 40.3% growth YoY, adds 5.2 million new users in Q2 2018”
Netflix for Android finally brings the much-needed update with redesigned U.I with larger controls, forward video, next episode button, and more. This redesigned U.I is long overdue as the player felt a little underwhelming as opposed to great content it carries. Continue reading “Netflix for Android finally gets redesigned UI with larger controls, next episode button and more”
Netflix is now bringing HDR support for Xperia XZ2, Huawei Mate 10 Pro and P20 smartphones. While more and more smartphone with HDR-capable displays is launching, app developers must bring the compatible feature to take advantage of the capability. Continue reading “Netflix adds HDR support for Sony Xperia XZ2, Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Huawei P20”
Tata Sky and Netflix today announced a strategic partnership for content delivery in India. Through this partnership, Tata Sky users will now be able to browse and access the entire Netflix service, including TV shows, films, documentaries through the Tata Sky platforms in the coming months. Continue reading “Tata Sky, Netflix team up for content delivery in India”
Back in March, it was reported that Netflix will be getting ‘Mobile Previews’ with vertical video in April and today the company has officially announced the roll out of the feature to iOS app and coming soon to Android. Mobile Previews is the best way to know if you’ll like a new series or movie that you are planning to watch. Continue reading “Netflix rolls out vertical ‘Mobile Previews’ to iOS, coming to Android soon”
Netflix has announced that it would bring the mobile previews for TV shows and movies with Vertical Video in April. This video preview will show a 30-seconds video sample of the content and are displayed as a vertical video. Netflix introduced the Mobile preview to TV back in 2016. Continue reading “Netflix to get ‘Mobile Previews’ with vertical video in April”
Netflix today has rolled out a couple of key new features including PIN protected parental control, more prominent ratings and more. The update is available on many devices and across most global markets in the coming months. Continue reading “Netflix gets new PIN protected parental control, more prominent maturity ratings”
Netflix has reported another strong quarter by adding 5.3 million subscribers in Q3 2017. The streaming service recorded $2.99 billion in revenue, up 34% YoY. Continue reading “Netflix records $2.99 billion in revenue, adds 5.3 million subscribers in Q3 2017”
Netflix for iOS app has received an update for HDR support. With the latest update, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X users will be able to watch HDR content. According to The Verge the newest 10.5-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models also support HDR. Continue reading “Netflix rolls out HDR support for iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus”
It looks like Netflix’s list of HDR-compatible devices is growing rapidly. The popular US based streaming service has added HDR support to Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Sony Xperia XZ1. Other flagships that come with HDR streaming support include the LG G6, LG V30 and Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Continue reading “Netflix rolls out HDR support for Samsung Galaxy Note8, Sony Xperia XZ1”
Netflix had a blockbuster Q2 2017. The popular US based streaming service has crossed 100 million subscribers mark by adding a whopping 5.2 million subscribers in total during the second quarter of this year. Continue reading “Netflix hits 100 million subscribers; adds 5.2 million subscribers in Q2 2017”
