Fewer ads and downloads coming to Netflix’s ad-supported plan

In November 2022, Netflix launched an ad-supported subscription plan (called ‘Standard with ads’ which costs $6.99 per month in the US), giving people a more affordable option to stream videos on the platform. Now, exactly one year later, the company has announced that it would soon make the ad-supported plan even better by adding more […]

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Netflix’s Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan Now Available on Apple TV

Netflix this week brought its more affordable ad-supported plan to the Apple TV, which means subscribers who have the cheaper plan can now watch content through their set-top boxes from Apple. When Netflix launched its ad-supported plan back in November, it did not work on the ‌Apple TV‌. Netflix at the time said that support […]

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Netflix’s TV Gaming Plan Allows iPhone to Be Used as Controller

Netflix is working to extend its nascent video game platform to TVs and part of the plan involves allowing subscribers to use their iPhone as a controller, reports Bloomberg. According to the report, app developer Steve Moser shared code he discovered hidden within Netflix’s iOS mobile app that contains references to games played on TVs, […]

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Netflix’s upcoming ad-supported tier will not feature offline viewing

Netflix will bring an ad-supported tier next year alongside Microsoft but it may come without an offline viewing option. Developer Steve Moser discovered text within the Netflix iOS app code that states “Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with ads.” Netflix has yet to comment on the matter though it would make sense for […]

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Netflix’s Upcoming Ad-Supported Tier Won’t Allow Downloads for Offline Viewing

The upcoming ad-supported Netflix tier that’s in the works will not allow subscribers to download TV shows or movies to watch offline, reports Bloomberg. The restriction was found in code in the Netflix app for iOS devices, which reads “Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with ads.” Standard Netflix plans allow some Netflix content […]

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