imex99
Posts: 4,927
May 12, 2011 5:11pm
Netflix finally releases their Android app, only available for select phones
http://blog.netflix.com/2011/05/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.htmlinitially
Hi, this is Roma De from the product team at Netflix.
We are thrilled to announce that we have begun to roll out a Netflix application for the Android platform. We are making the free app available for download from Android Market. The Market download will initially be available only on select phones that currently have the requisite playback support. We expect to quickly add to the number of phones that can download from Android Market as we work with ecosystem partners to expand playback support.
The Android platform is gaining rapid adoption in the mobile world and presents a great opportunity to reach more of our members. Because the platform has evolved so rapidly, there are some significant challenges associated with developing a streaming video application for this ecosystem. One of these challenges is the lack of standard streaming playback features that the Netflix application can use to gain broad penetration across all available Android phones. In the absence of standardization, we have to test each individual handset and launch only on those that can support playback. We are aggressively qualifying phones and look forward to expanding the list of phones on which the Netflix app will be supported. We anticipate that many of these technical challenges will be resolved in the coming months and that we will be able to provide a Netflix application that will work on a large majority of Android phones.
http://blog.netflix.com/2011/05/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.htmlinitially
Hi, this is Roma De from the product team at Netflix.
We are thrilled to announce that we have begun to roll out a Netflix application for the Android platform. We are making the free app available for download from Android Market. The Market download will initially be available only on select phones that currently have the requisite playback support. We expect to quickly add to the number of phones that can download from Android Market as we work with ecosystem partners to expand playback support.
The Android platform is gaining rapid adoption in the mobile world and presents a great opportunity to reach more of our members. Because the platform has evolved so rapidly, there are some significant challenges associated with developing a streaming video application for this ecosystem. One of these challenges is the lack of standard streaming playback features that the Netflix application can use to gain broad penetration across all available Android phones. In the absence of standardization, we have to test each individual handset and launch only on those that can support playback. We are aggressively qualifying phones and look forward to expanding the list of phones on which the Netflix app will be supported. We anticipate that many of these technical challenges will be resolved in the coming months and that we will be able to provide a Netflix application that will work on a large majority of Android phones.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 12, 2011 5:15pm
Just downloaded it about an hour ago on my Evo.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
May 12, 2011 5:17pm
Same here, downloaded on my EVO alsojustincredible;766761 wrote:Just downloaded it about an hour ago on my Evo.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 12, 2011 11:52pm
I've been using it for a while on my iPhone. Love it. The instant streaming selection is getting better and better... I've started watching the 1st season of Archer while at work lol.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
May 13, 2011 12:03am
Who did HTC blow to get Netflix on all those phones first? The Incredible?! Really?! Not even the Incredible 2?• HTC Incredible with Android 2.2
• HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2, 2.3
• HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2
• HTC G2 with Android 2.2
• Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3
And no love for the Droid X or the Xoom or any tablets for that matter? What the fuck Netflix?!
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 13, 2011 12:04am
Just downloaded it on my Incredible. Seen from the comments where it looks like there are people saying it FC on the Incredible.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 13, 2011 3:56am
Surprised the Thunderbolt didn't get it...
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
May 13, 2011 7:31am
hoops23;767129 wrote:Surprised the Thunderbolt didn't get it...
There's more than a few headscratchers there. The Nexus S and Nexus One make sense. Those are Google Experience devices, and they always get the new stuff first. But the Xoom is also a Google Experience device, so it should have gotten it too. Unless they are holding off on releasing it for the Xoom because Google just released 3.1 which has the built in "movie store" where you can rent movies for $2.99. Maybe they withheld it from the Xoom because they know as soon as Netflix comes to it, there won't be a ton of sales on the movie store.
The Evo makes sense because it's Sprint's best selling Android phone. But then why wouldn't they pick Verizon and T-Mobile's best selling Android phones, too? The Incredible and G2 are far from the best selling devices at those carriers. And no AT&T phones? The only place where Android is losing to iPhone is at AT&T. Releasing Netflix for the Inspire or the Atrix would have gone a huge way in shrinking the gap between Android and iPhone sales at AT&T.
Oh well...I'll just wait it out. Even if you don't have one of those phones...knowing that Netflix is this close to launching completely is a good feeling. Now if the full version of Skype can just get going, I will be able to overcome just about every objection a customer has when looking at an iOS device and an Android device.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 13, 2011 8:50am
Why would I ever watch a movie on my phone?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 13, 2011 9:02am
WebFire;767269 wrote:Why would I ever watch a movie on my phone?
THIS
but a little perplexed that the Thunderbolt didn't get any love...
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
May 13, 2011 10:36am
WebFire;767269 wrote:Why would I ever watch a movie on my phone?
I may not watch a movie...but it would be nice to watch a TV show on lunch break or something.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 13, 2011 10:38am
WebFire;767269 wrote:Why would I ever watch a movie on my phone?
While traveling maybe?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 13, 2011 1:35pm
justincredible;767383 wrote:While traveling maybe?
Laptop. Tablet. Not sure about my phone.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 13, 2011 2:05pm
WebFire;767549 wrote:Laptop. Tablet. Not sure about my phone.
I watch tv shows on my lunch breaks. And while traveling, sometimes I'd rather just pull out my phone instead of a laptop or tablet...
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 13, 2011 7:54pm
hoops23;767570 wrote:I watch tv shows on my lunch breaks. And while traveling, sometimes I'd rather just pull out my phone instead of a laptop or tablet...
I just can't imagine watching a show on that small of a screen, and having to hold my phone to do so. JMO.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
May 13, 2011 8:21pm
HTC EVO & many new phones.....
4.3 inch screen and kick stand to watch your media.
Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
4.3 inch screen and kick stand to watch your media.
Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 13, 2011 9:53pm
Wow a whole 4 inches to watch tv!imex99;767799 wrote:HTC EVO & many new phones.....
4.3 inch screen and kick stand to watch your media.
Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
oberhaus
Posts: 868
May 13, 2011 10:37pm
WebFire;767887 wrote:Wow a whole 4 inches to watch tv!
I had mobile DVD players for my car about 5 years ago. They only had a 4.5 inch screen. Plenty big when riding in a car. So my Droid X will do just fine too.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 13, 2011 10:46pm
oberhaus;767926 wrote:I had mobile DVD players for my car about 5 years ago. They only had a 4.5 inch screen. Plenty big when riding in a car. So my Droid X will do just fine too.
Never seen one that small. The DVD is bigger than that!
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 14, 2011 2:24am
SMH. We get it, you can't "imagine" watching anything on a phone..
A lot of us don't imagine it, we do it. Like I said, on lunch break I will pull out my iPhone and watch a show or two.. Been catching up with Archer this way.
A lot of us don't imagine it, we do it. Like I said, on lunch break I will pull out my iPhone and watch a show or two.. Been catching up with Archer this way.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 14, 2011 9:09am
hoops23;768015 wrote:SMH. We get it, you can't "imagine" watching anything on a phone..
A lot of us don't imagine it, we do it. Like I said, on lunch break I will pull out my iPhone and watch a show or two.. Been catching up with Archer this way.
I do that on my 24" monitor.
I downloaded the app last night and checked it out. It is cool, and the picture was good. It's just not for me. Don't get you panties all bunched up because I have an opinion.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 14, 2011 9:29am
I'll tell you one thing it's good for. Keeping the kids occupied when needed. Load up Spongebob and I'm good for 20 minutes or so.
oberhaus
Posts: 868
May 14, 2011 2:45pm
WebFire;767935 wrote:Never seen one that small. The DVD is bigger than that!
It was cheap. At the time we didnt have much money and wanted the DVD for our son while taking the 3 hour trips too and from grandparents house.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 14, 2011 3:12pm
Netflix on the phone is good for the shitter too.
oberhaus
Posts: 868
May 14, 2011 6:05pm
WebFire;768242 wrote:Netflix on the phone is good for the shitter too.
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