Netflix Stories April 6
Some Google Pixel phones stuck with Widevine L3 and SD quality Netflix
Netflix and many other video streaming apps use Google-owned Widevine DRM to ensure content isn’t easily pirated on Android. An issue for the past few months sees some Google Pixel phones unable to stream Netflix in HD quality due to Widevine L3 being detected
Netflix Stories March 11
After integration between Netflix and Google TV was shuttered last year, things are finally back on the repair. On Chromecast with Google TV, the Netflix directory is back in action.
Netflix Stories February 1
Netflix has started testing a sleep timer feature on Android that, like any good implementation, will stop streaming content after a preset period, meaning you won’t forget what just happened when binging your favorite shows.
Netflix Stories January 29
Netflix adds HDR support for Samsung Galaxy S21 series, TCL 20 5G
Although expected, Netflix has now “officially” certified the recently released Samsung Galaxy S21 series to play HDR content on the streaming platform along with the TCL 20 5G.
Netflix Stories January 27
YouTube and Netflix may require AV1 hardware decoding in the future
As streaming has taken over, the AV1 codec has come up as a way to save bandwidth and improve quality going forward. According to a mention from the folks over at Synaptics, YouTube and Netflix apparently have plans to require AV1 at some point in the future.
Netflix Stories January 25
Netflix on Android adds support for ‘studio-quality audio’ codec
Watching movies when using Netflix on Android is about to get better thanks to a new audio codec that supposedly brings “studio-quality” auditory experiences on mobile.
