Netflix uses 'chunk' analysis on downloaded video to save space, retain quality on iPhone

On iOS devices, Netflix has broadened how it handles encoding videos for downloading, looking at a feature in short chunks, and making decisions on how each piece should best be handled.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Netflix enables downloads of select content for offline viewing on iOS, Android

Netflix has deployed the ability to download select TV shows and movies from its catalog, with most of the initial offerings coming from the company's unique programming.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 16

Netflix soon to be added to video options for Comcast X1 customers

Movie streaming service Netflix will be available to Comcast subscribers with an X1 set-top box as soon as November 10, but won't be exempt from the 1TB data cap recently levied against a good portion of Comcast's internet customers.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Apple's iTunes ranks fourth in JD Power satisfaction survey for paid streaming video

J.D. Power on Thursday published a new customer satisfaction survey for paid video streaming services, ranking Apple's iTunes below three major competitors.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 22

Netflix working on offline viewing, could arrive by end of 2016 - report

Netflix is developing a long-awaited option to download some content for offline viewing, according to an executive described as an industry insider.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Netflix adds long-demanded Picture in Picture support on iPad

Streaming video service Netflix has updated its iOS app with one of the most requested features for the platform, Picture in Picture mode on the iPad.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Netflix updates iOS app with cellular data controls & more 3D Touch commands

Netflix on Thursday released an important update to its iOS app, enabling more control over streaming on cellular networks, as well as extending the use of 3D Touch gestures.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Netflix admits to throttling video on AT&T & Verizon, says it was to protect viewers

Netflix has been throttling video for AT&T and Verizon mobile subscribers for over five years, the streaming service has newly admitted, claiming it was in customers' best interests.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 40

Netflix refreshes iOS app with 3D Touch, iPad Pro support & more

Netflix released a major update to its iOS app on Wednesday, introducing things like 3D Touch for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, and a newly optimized layout for the iPad Pro.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Netflix boasts 37% share of Internet traffic in North America, compared with 3% for Apple's iTunes

Netflix this week revealed that in 2015, its streaming video service accounted for 37 percent of peak download Internet traffic in North America, more than doubling YouTube, and coming well ahead of Apple's iTunes.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 67

Amazon Prime Video adds offline viewing in iOS update

Amazon has raised the bar for functionality in its streaming video race against Netflix, giving iOS users the ability to download movies and television shows to their devices for offline viewing on their iPhone or iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 30

Netflix quietly updates Apple TV channel with 'Post-Play' feature for TV shows

Television fans can now binge on their favorite shows more efficiently as streaming movie behemoth Netflix has brought its popular "Post-Play" feature, which automatically plays the next episode of a television series after a short delay, to the Apple TV.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 21

Netflix HTML5 streaming now available in Safari on OS X Yosemite

Following its public unveiling at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, Netflix on Tuesday officially invited beta users of OS X Yosemite to try out the streaming service's new plugin-free option for watching television shows and movies in Safari.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 46

Netflix opens Super HD streaming to Apple TV, other devices

Netflix bumped up the quality of its HD movie and television streaming service on Thursday, expanding Super HD support for all devices, including the Apple TV set-top box.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 28

Netflix launches multi-user accounts on iOS, Apple TV, other platforms

Netflix on Thursday rolled out a long-awaited feature to its iOS and Apple TV apps, allowing subscribers to maintain separate profiles for individual users sharing one account.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 18

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