Netflix’s Windows app takes huge step backwards in latest update
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On Thursday, July 25, Netflix eventually rolled out its updated app for Dwelling windows on the Microsoft Store, but the new edition isn’t likely to rep the thumbs up from customers. Basically, it’s downright disappointing.
The update change into first announced back in Could well well, in which Netflix said the native app could well well well be retired by June. After some delay, the update change into like a flash tested in July earlier than being pushed stay.
What’s modified? The best distinction is that the Dwelling windows app for Netflix is now not any longer a full-fledged app. Annoyingly, it’s now right a easy Microsoft Edge-essentially based mostly web app that runs netflix.com.
Every other wide alternate is the removal of downloads, the largest feature within the customary app that allowed you to study issue material within the community for offline viewing. The removal of this option—which got here in at hand whereas, shall we embrace, touring—is a tall step back for computer computer customers.
Dwelling windows Most traditional describes the new app as awful and pointless, as you would look for Netflix right as with out danger via any web browser.
“The new edition will now consist of rep admission to to stay events, compatibility with ad-supported plans, and extra,” Netflix toughen reportedly said. “Mostly, this will remains identical. As the browser streaming would now not toughen Downloads, identical manner new Netflix App won’t be supporting downloads. Entirely streaming online is also done. You are going to be ready to continue to appear for TV reveals and movies offline on a supported mobile instrument.”
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Writer: Mikael Markander, Contributor
Mikael writes news about all kinds of client tech.
