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Netflix may soon move from small screen to big screen cinema so it can compete for awards
Netflix may soon be eyeing up a move from the small screen in your front room to the big screen of cinema, according to sources speaking to the Los Angeles Times. How to watch Netflix on TV: Your complete guide The sources reveal that the video streaming... Read more
Netflix mobile previews coming to phones soon, if you're lucky you might already have it
Netflix will be introducing a new feature in April: previews. It will add vertical video previews to its mobile applications next month, which give you 30 second clips of programmes when you tap on a small, circular picture under a "previews" banner.However,... Read more
Netflix will offer more than 700 original shows and movies to watch in 2018
Netflix CFO David Wells has announced that the video streaming service plans to invest some $8 billion in new original content this year. He added that he expects the company to offer 700 original titles through the service by the end of the year, with... Read more
Do VPNs work with Netflix?
A virtual private network, or VPN, can help you disguise your IP address when accessing the internet and can be a useful, legal tool. However, you might find that while protecting your online privacy, you also struggle to do some of the more fun things... Read more
Netflix price hike affects 4K viewers in UK and US most
Netflix has raised its prices in the US and UK, charging more for its standard and premium services.The standard service, which allows you to stream shows and movies in HD on up to two screens at once, now costs $10.99 and £9.99 a month respectively,... Read more
Stranger Things: The Game out now for iOS and Android, and it's free!
Netflix and app developer BonusXP have partnered to bring us Stranger Things: The Game for iOS and Android.It's available as a free download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store, with no in-app purchasing required.The game is retro-themed,... Read more
Netflix future in doubt as Disney looks to take back control
Netflix can't be happy right now.Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, just announced that Marvel and Star Wars titles will be streamed exclusively on Disney's new streaming platform that is due to launch in late 2019: "I have described a very rich, treasure trove... Read more
Netflix confirms HDR compatibility with Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30
HDR, or High Dynamic Range, has been a major buzzword in TV for some time now, but it's only recently made the leap to the mobile space. Netflix is one of the few places you can watch HDR content on your smartphone, and it's just added a few more devices... Read more
Netflix snags next Coen Brothers project: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Netflix might be losing Disney titles and TV shows in a couple of years' time but it is still continuing apace with its plans for world domination. It has now signed no less than The Coen Brothers to write and direct a new Netflix Original series: The... Read more
Netflix now offers Dolby Atmos 3D sound, but there's a catch
Vudu is no longer the only streaming service that supports Dolby's Atmos 3D sound technology.Netflix does as well, with the launch of Bong Joon Ho's Okja, a film that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. It's now available on Netflix, and with Atmos support,... Read more
Netflix ditches star ratings for thumbs: How does the new system change things?
The star ratings on Netflix are going bye-bye.Starting this month, April, the company is replacing stars with a thumbs-up and thumbs-down ratings system - more akin to TiVo suggestions.Netflix claims the new system got more ratings versus the traditional... Read more
Netflix TV shows and movies may end up different on mobile to bigger screen versions
Netflix is considering presenting different cuts of TV shows and movies for mobile users specifically. It has a growing audience of viewers on mobile and the cuts could make portable presentations more enjoyable.Speaking at a briefing in San Francisco,... Read more
Netflix app update: Better compression for less data usage incoming, mobile HDR for LG G6 launch
Netflix is pushing hard when it comes to mobile streaming in 2017. The video-on-demand service has told Pocket-lint at Mobile World Congress 2017 that its mobile app is about to receive a major update which will mean better quality streaming at lower... Read more
Are you a Netflix cheater?
In an effort to help you determine how unfaithful you are, Netflix has released a "Netflix Cheating" test.Netflix recently announced that "Netflix cheating is on the rise globally and shows no signs of stopping", claiming 46 per cent of users have done... Read more
Netflix tips and tricks: How to master your binge-watching experience
Think you already know all about Netflix? Think again. There are dozens of hidden tips and tricks out there -- everything from Chrome extensions that boost your viewing experience from the laptop by serving up IMDb and Rotten Tomato ratings, to an option that... Read more
How to download Netflix movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet
After years of subscriber requests and insistence that it would never happen, Netflix has finally added offline viewing to its iOS and Android apps.That means users of iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets can now download and store Netflix movies... Read more
Here's how to control Netflix using Google Home
Now you can ask Google Home to pause House of Cards on your TV.Google Home could easily beat Amazon Echo - if it offered more integrations and skills. The addition of Netflix support is a major step in the right direction. Google's voice-activated speaker... Read more
Netflix vs Amazon Prime Instant Video: Which streaming service is best for you?
The rise of streaming services has continued at a swift pace over the last year, with many platforms available offering multiple kinds of entertainment for all manner of different tastes.However, there are two that remain the most talked about: Netflix... Read more
Netflix finally adds video previews to help you decide what to watch
We've all been there: it's 8 pm on a Monday night, and you're scrolling through Netflix looking for something to watch, only you can't decide.But have you ever looked at the art displayed for shows and movies and wondered why Netflix couldn't just give... Read more
Netflix 4K now available in Windows 10 but you probably can't get it
Windows 10 users can now view Netflix shows and films in 4K Ultra HD, hurrah! But you need a PC running a chipset not widely available yet, boo!It has been announced that it is now possible to view Netflix in 4K through Microsoft Edge on a Windows 10... Read more
Here's why you can't access Netflix, Twitter, Spotify, or Reddit
Check your favourite sites right now, like Twitter, Spotify, Netflix, or Reddit.They're all down, right? That's because much of the internet is broken due to one massive cyber attack that is affecting systems run by Dyn, one of the largest providers... Read more
How to watch Netflix on TV: Your complete guide
Netflix has changed our TV and movie viewing habits completely. It has more than 100 million subscribers worldwide and that has allowed it to not only challenge and beat video rental services, it now has the userbase and muscle to take on traditional... Read more
Netflix review: The leading light in home entertainment
Netflix needs no introduction. The company quickly gained momentum in the US with its DVD rental service that evolved into video streaming on demand, before spreading its wings to the UK in 2012.So impressive has the rise of Netflix been, that it's become... Read more
Netflix finally considering downloads for offline viewing
A couple of years ago, Netflix told Pocket-lint that offline viewing was very unlikely to ever happen. Licensing of shows and movies was one reason given.Since then, its major rival Amazon Instant Video added offline viewing for some of its content, for... Read more
Get out the party streamers, Netflix picture-in-picture has arrived on iPad
Many owners of the iPad rejoiced when the iOS 9 update rolled in baring the gift of picture-in-picture. But that joy was mixed with lament as it didn’t extend to Netflix. Let happiness reign, it's just arrived.Netflix has rolled out a new update that... Read more
Is your broadband fast enough for video streaming? Here's how to find out
If you're always wondering how fast your broadband actually is but can't decifer the multiple results provided by Speedtest, Netflix has launched a simple solution: Fast.com.If you're not worried about ping or upload speeds, Netflix's dedicated webpage... Read more
Netflix now lets you cap streams in tiers, save data but keep quality
Netflix has introduced a new feature to its mobile app that will allow greater control of data usage when streaming over networks.The new Netflix tool will allow you to decide how much data is used up per hour of streaming. While the app did previously... Read more
Netflix added a record 6.74 million new subscribers in Q1 2016
Netflix recently added more than 130 countries to its world service map, and now it's revealing the effect of that expansion: a record number of new subs.The video-streaming service just posted its first-quarter results for 2016. And buried between a... Read more
Netflix HDR has arrived in the UK, Sony at front of the queue
Netflix has begun streaming its High Dynamic Range and Dolby Vision content in the UK on selected TV screens, starting with Sony.The enhanced HDR content will be part of the 4K streaming package offering a greater brightness to the video, reports Steve... Read more
Netflix prices are about to go up for early subscribers, be warned
Movie and show streaming service Netflix has announced that it will be putting up its prices soon, for early adopters in the UK.Until recently Netflix subscribers who signed up early were given a pay freeze on their subscription price. That freeze, as... Read more
Want a Netflix Recommended TV? You've got just these two options
Netflix has launched a label for televisions it deems up to scratch for the standards it requires, only two manufacturers made the list. So if you want a TV that's perfect for your favourite video streamer you won't have to spend long picking.The idea... Read more
Netflix picks a side, stops users enjoying US library with VPNs, Reddit cries out
Netflix has increased the aggression with which it attacks work-arounds that allow non-US residents enjoy US content.Now watching shows and movies that are reserved for US residents will be much more difficult for those residing outside of the country.Using... Read more
Sky+ customers get new Netflix-like binge watching features
Sky has rolled out a handful of new features for its Sky+ customers including the ability to download an entire season at the start for some TV shows, as well as automatically start the next episode of a "Box Set" when you've finished watching the previous... Read more
Netflix second screen and mobile data limiter coming this year, HDR launch show revealed
Netflix has told Pocket-lint, at a private event near MWC 2016, that is plans to launch an update for its mobile app to save on data charges. It will also introduce a second screen function for use on smartphones and tablets while watching on a main... Read more
Netflix made a kid show about bugs completely based on Beatles music
Netflix has announced a new show for children that is set to premiere this summer - and what makes it unique is that the whole thing revolves around covers of iconic songs by The Beatles.The upcoming show, called Beat Bugs, includes 11-minute episodes... Read more
The 90s are back: Netflix's Fuller House has its first full trailer, watch here
America has a few national treasures. Full House is most definitely one of them. And so Netflix's first full trailer for the upcoming reboot is nothing short of perfection. It's also amazing in that it is brimming with 90s nostalgia.Netflixannounced last... Read more
Netflix crossed 75 million subscribers worldwide on New Year's Day
Netflix has posted its fourth-quarter results, and the most interesting takeaway is that it managed to add enough subscribers just a few hours after the quarter closed on 1 January to hit 75 million members.The streaming giant added 5.59 million members... Read more
Sleepy from binge-watching? These Netflix socks pause the TV if you doze
Netflix has invented smart socks that can determine when you fall asleep.Not only that but they'll also pause your show so you don't miss a single thing. But you can't buy these socks. You have to make them yourself.Last autumn, Netflix published instructions... Read more
Netflix Socks know when you fall asleep and pause your show, really
It might sound like an idea that gets revealed on April Fools' Day but this is actually real. Netflix has created socks that detect when you fall asleep so they can pause what you're watching.We've all been there, dozing off while desperately trying to... Read more
Netflix upgraded: How does new encoding tech affect you?
Netflix has done it again, helping to change the internet with its algorithm writing smarts. This time it's changed the way videos stream, to cut down on file size and therefore required bandwidth, while improving quality.The new Netflix algorithms have... Read more
Netflix is close to having 70 million subscribers worldwide
Netflix is growing - and fast.But in the last 90-day period, the streaming service added more subscribers internationally than it did domestically. We know this because the company just announced its third quarter earnings, reporting $1.74 billion in... Read more
Netflix's most popular streaming plan is getting a price hike in the US and Canada
It's time to ask yourself how much $1 means to you. Actually, make that $12.Netflix has announced that it is raising the price of its most popular streaming plan to $9.99 per month. That's $1 more expensive than the the previous monthly rate of $8.99. The... Read more
Which is the fastest broadband internet provider? Netflix reveals quickest in the world right now
When searching for the fastest internet service provider it can be a daunting task. Sure, the ISPs will tell you how fast they are, but does that actually translate into those speeds in the real world? Not always.Stepping outside of its remit as purely... Read more
Cord-cutter's guide: How to survive on just 8 apps in the US
So you're thinking about ditching cable. Welcome to the cord-cutting world.Similar to how some people have cancelled their traditional phone lines in favour of mobile devices in recent years, the cable TV industry has noticed steep declines in subscriptions... Read more
Netflix's first wave of original films: What are they and when can you watch?
Netflix is growing up.It's moving on from original series (like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black) to original films, and those films are coming very soon. Netflix has in fact just announced when the first wave will roll out to its streaming... Read more
You no longer need to pay for a monthly subscription to get Netflix
Netflix has introduced pay-as-you-go gift cards that pay for access to its streaming service but without the need for a regular monthly subscription. Not only does this give gift givers the option to send friends and loved ones money towards the use of... Read more
Netflix upgrades site for first time in 4 years: Here’s what you need to know
If you've logged onto your Netflix account via a web browser anytime recently, you may have noticed a change. For the first time in four years Netflix has updated its website.That sounds like a long time to go without an update but if it ain't broke and... Read more
Netflix pushes stealthy price hike
Netflix has put up its prices in the UK, as detailed in an email sent to subscribers, including Pocket-lint.New subscribers will have to pay £7.49 a month for a subscription that allows users to watch HD content on the service on two screens at once... Read more
Arrested Development is coming back to Netflix after three-year hiatus
Arrested Development is getting a revival on Netflix... for the second time in three years.Arrested Development is an American comedy sitcom that focuses on the fictitious, wealthy, and highly dysfunctional Bluth family. It originally aired in 2003 on... Read more
Why are we seeing ads on Netflix? Should we be worried?
Adverts on Netflix are starting to appear for more and more users. Initially trailers were run at the end of shows, now they're appearing before them also.Obviously people paying for the Netflix service have taken to the interwebs to explode with outrage.... Read more