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India’s JioCinema offers Hollywood streaming for a penny a day to box out Netflix and Prime Video
JioCinema introduced new monthly subscription plan on Thursday, with the lowest tier costing just 35 cents.
After Netflix says no, other app makers debate a Vision Pro launch
YouTube is following in Netflix’s footsteps as it decides not to release a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro’s upcoming launch. Like Netflix subscribers, viewers will have to go…
Netflix confirms it won’t have a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro
Netflix isn’t planning on releasing a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro, nor will the company modify its iPad version to run on the headset. Instead, users will have…
Netflix Games gains traction with installs up 180% year-over-year in 2023, thanks to GTA and others
Just over two years ago, Netflix announced it would enter a new business: gaming. Amid a mobile gaming market dominated by free-to-play and ad-supported business models, Netflix’s plan was to…
Netflix considers adding in-app purchases and ads to games, report says
For two years, Netflix subscribers have been able to download tons of mobile games, all included for free with their subscription. Netflix has developed more than 75 mobile games, boasting…
Orkes forks Conductor as Netflix abandons the open source project
Netflix today announced that it is discontinuing its support for Conductor, a popular orchestration engine for microservices the streaming giant open sourced in 2016. With more than 13,000 GitHub stars…
Netflix gets a major win with GTA: The Trilogy coming to its mobile games roster
With a Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer on the horizon, Netflix just got its hands on Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition, the company announced…
Netflix raises prices again after reporting strong subscriber growth
Netflix reported its third-quarter earnings and things are going great right now for the streaming giant. The company added nearly 9 million subscribers globally, which means that revenue is up.…
Netflix is beginning to test its cloud gaming service in the U.S. after initially launching limited trials in Canada and the U.K. The service, an expansion on the company’s mobile…
Netflix’s 6.5M India subscribers dwarfed by Prime Video and Disney, Bernstein says
Netflix has “not succeeded” in scaling up its business in India despite the global streaming giant consistently lowering the subscription costs in the country, analysts at AllianceBernstein wrote in a…
Indian music label Saregama in talks to acquire Pocket Aces in video push
Saregama is in talks to acquire Pocket Aces as the oldest Indian music label eyes ramping up its video ambitions.
Netflix debuts ‘Rebel Moon’ teaser, Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic
Netflix released the official teaser trailer for “Rebel Moon,” a space fantasy film directed by “Justice League” filmmaker Zack Snyder, arriving on the streaming service on December 22. Notably, this…
Netflix says its DVD-by-mail customers get to keep their final shipment of discs
Netflix has one final surprise for customers of its 25-year-old DVD-by-mail business (yes, it still exists!) ahead of its September 29th shutdown. They get to keep their last shipment of…
Netflix announces interactive story game for ‘Love Is Blind’ fans
Netflix just announced a new mobile game that many “Love Is Blind” fans will want to know about. Netflix Stories is an upcoming interactive fiction story game designed to let…
A look at subscriptions in India from two angles: the consumer market and B2B SaaS.
Netflix inks deal with Ambani’s Jio to expand India presence
Netflix has inked a “first-of-its-kind” deal with Jio Platforms, India’s largest telecom operator, to bundle the streaming service with the carrier’s two pay-as-you-go plans as the American giant pushes to…
Netflix’s ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ anime debuts teaser trailer and premiere date
Netflix released the official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated anime series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” based on the popular “Scott Pilgrim” comic book series. “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” premieres…
Netflix begins testing its games on TVs and computers in Canada and UK
Netflix announced today it will begin testing its games across more devices, including TVs and computers, in addition to mobile phones, where its games already run today. The tests will…
Netflix launches a game controller app for playing games on your TV
After last fall signaling its intentions to expand into cloud gaming, Netflix today launched a new app that will soon allow subscribers to play games on their TV. The app,…
Netflix is making it easier to rate its movies and shows on mobile
Netflix updated its “Thumbs Up” feature to allow subscribers using the mobile app to like or dislike shows and movies in the middle of watching them. Instead of having to…
The discovery of an AI product manager role at Netflix with a pay ceiling of $900,000 sent critics of the company and entertainment industry wild yesterday. That isn’t the only…
Netflix rolls out ‘My Netflix,’ a new tab for trailers, reminders and more
Netflix launched today a new shortcut option for mobile users who want to quickly find their favorite and need-to-watch titles. Dubbed “My Netflix,” the feature acts as a dedicated space…
Netflix’s first live sporting event arrives in November, confirms CEO
It appears that Netflix really does believe Formula 1 and pro golf are compatible. The streaming service confirmed yesterday that a live celebrity golf tournament is coming to Netflix in…
Netflix brings password-sharing crackdown to India and every other market
Netflix is bringing password-sharing crackdown to consumers in India and every other market starting today, the global streaming giant said after a limited rollout of the restriction helped the firm…
Netflix gains nearly 6M subscribers as paid sharing soars
A year ago today, Netflix reported its largest quarterly loss ever, with 970,000 subscribers dropping the service. The company has since crawled out from under the rubble. Netflix revealed Wednesday…
After removing the basic subscription plan in Canada, Netflix has removed the plan in the U.S. and the U.K. as well. The basic plan allowed users to consume Netflix on…
HBO’s ‘Succession’ and ‘The Last of Us’ lead 2023 Emmy nominations
The 2023 Emmy Awards nominations were announced Wednesday, with HBO and Max earning the most nominations and Netflix trailing closely behind. HBO/Max nabbed 127 Emmy nominations, marking the 21st time…
Netflix updates ‘Profile Transfer’ feature so users can switch to an existing account
Netflix is updating its Profile Transfer feature to allow members to switch to an already existing account, the company noted today in a blog post. Now users can transfer their…
Netflix’s AI-assisted green screen bathes actors in eye-searing magenta
The process of compositing, or placing actors in front of a background that’s not actually there, is as old as filmmaking itself — and it’s always been a pain. Netflix…
Netflix adds ‘Insecure’ as more HBO shows, including ‘Six Feet Under,’ are on the way
Comedy-drama TV series “Insecure” is the first HBO title heading to Netflix, with more on the way. Netflix announced today that all five seasons of “Insecure,” which aired on HBO…
