Are you sure that you know each and everything about the biggest video streaming service of the world, Netflix? If not then you are at a right place, reading the right article. If we talk about video streaming then there is no other service as popular as Netflix is. Initially a DVD rental service provider is today, the largest platform of the world where you get all sorts of old movies and classic TV shows in addition to a deluge of original programming. If you talk about the entertainment then Netflix has become the need of each and every household. In this article we will highlight everything that you need to know about Netflix.
Basic know how
The plans of Netflix begin at just $7.99/month. There are ideally three plans in total from which you can select any. These are Basic, Standard, and Premium. The first one is the cheapest available at $7.99/month and is limited to Standard Definition where you are only allowed to have one stream active. If you take the Standard plan then you can access the HD streams and watch Netflix on up to 2 screens at the same time. For a bigger family, the Premium plan best available at $13.99/month. This plan gives you an access to Ultra HD video content. You can play the same on 4 different screens all at once.
The latest developments in Netflix – small video promos
Even the cheapest plan that you can opt in Netflix makes the provision of ad-free content giving you freedom from any sort of annoying commercial, especially when you are watching your favourite show. However, you as a loyal user of the services must be aware about the fact that this is no longer the case for a lot of users currently. The reason behind this is the test that Netflix is currently running. As a part of this test, some users are witnessing small video promos in between the episodes of their favourite series.
As a confirmation to the TechCrunch, Netflix admits that it is playing these commercials of its original shows as well as other content. It does it exactly between the episodes while masses are streaming. In case you do not wish to see the same you can opt to avoid it. This you can do by simply tapping on Continue button to get right on to your show.
At present such a test is being performed only with few users of the service across the world that too with no definite plans to roll it out to all and sundry. It might so happen that it is made a part of the service and the contrary where no one gets to see it again is also possible.
David Wells to say good bye
Another piece of information that you must have is that Netflix CFO David Wells is planning to part the company after serving it for 14 long years. Once the company finds the right candidate the present CFO is going to leave the company. Netflix will thus be looking for the appropriate candidate not only within the company but from the outside world too.
More devices to support HDR Netflix playback
There are already many devices that were supporting the HDR Netflix playback. However, in this month there are a few more devices that find place in the list. Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, LG G7, LG V35 and Honor 10 are the latest devices that will lend support to the HDR Netflix playback. This ensures that a wider section of the society will be having a better streaming experience. All of these will also be providing a flawless support to HD playback. Other devices in the list are Huawei MediaPad M5 10 Lite, MediaPad T5 10 and Nova 3. Furthermore, the important thing to note is that HDR playback has now been made available for four new Android phones. These devices are, namely, Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, and the Sony Xperia XZ2.
Change your profile icon
Moreover, you will now be able to alter your profile icon if you wish to. Netflix is now getting a face-lift. The time is not far that you will be able to make use of the characters from your favourite series to represent up to five profiles in the account that you have.
Ultra plan of Netflix
Netflix is coming with a new “Ultra” plan that is currently under scrutiny in Germany. Netflix is going to remove HDR from the present Premium plan with the help of this Ultra tier thereby making it exclusive for Ultra. In a few cases, Netflix plans to restrict Premium to merely 2 simultaneous streams. There are even chances that this plan of Netflix never gets on air and faces restriction only to the testing stages.
Begin streaming games
It is an assumption or you may say that it is a prediction that Netflix will start streaming games. It will do it from this year onwards. Also, some say that the company will be partnering with developer Telltale Games. This is with the intention to launch Minecraft: Story Mode before the year ends. TechRadar calims that Netflix is aspiring to build a setup that is quite similar to the gaming environment. It is quite similar to the one that is found on Amazon’s Fire TV platform. Mobile Previews were first launched on iOS by Netflix and will soon be available for Android. You will be able to see these as circles right at the top of the Netflix app. It will showcase a 30-second vertical preview of the recommended shows. In the words of Netflix, these previews are shown in the form of a slideshow. In case you wish to see something you will be able to tap on it and play or else simply add to your list. Otherwise you can simply swipe or tap on the screen to go to the next preview.
All in all, this is Everything That You Need To Know About Netflix. There is a free sign up of a 1-month trial. It is for those who are new to the same which you can later cancel if you so desire. Also, if you are a T-Mobile customer then you get the Standard plan free of cost. The services of the company come with a perfect blend of your cell service with you having to pay no extra charge. On a payment of just $3/month you can also upgrade to a better plan.
