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Netflix Tests Vertical Video for Mobile Viewing Netflix is testing support for vertical video as the streaming platform looks to adapt its mobile experience to changing viewing habits. The new feature, currently being trialled on the Netflix mobile app, is designed to surface short-form vertical clips from its shows and
Netflix Ends Casting Support for Most Modern TVs In a move that has caught many subscribers off guard, Netflix has effectively removed the ability to “cast” content from mobile phones to most modern television sets and streaming devices. The unannounced update, which rolled out earlier this week, forces users to
Netflix in Talks to License iHeartMedia Video Podcasts in Direct Challenge to YouTube Netflix is reportedly in active negotiations to license a selection of video podcasts from iHeartMedia, a move that signals a significant escalation in the streaming giant’s strategy to compete directly with YouTube. According to reports citing people
Netflix has implemented a significant price increase for all its subscription plans in Malaysia, effective immediately. The move is aimed at bolstering revenue and funding its extensive content library. Netflix Price Hike in Malaysia The revised pricing structure is as follows: Basic: RM29.90/month (previously RM28) Standard: RM49.90/month (previously RM45) Premium:
Netflix Ad Gamble Pays Off: 70 Million Viewers Now Watching with Commercials The foray into ad-supported streaming by Netflix is proving successful, with the company announcing a staggering 70 million viewers tuning in with commercials each month – nearly double the number from May 2024. Ad viewership is rising significantly,
Netflix Introduces Moments: A New Way to Share Your Favorite Scenes Netflix is taking social media sharing to the next level with its new feature, Moments. This new feature makes it easy for users to clip their favourite scenes from Netflix shows and movies. They can then share these clips
Netflix Ramps Up Gaming Strategy: Monthly Releases, IP Integration, and Long-Term Growth Streaming giant Netflix is making a strategic push into the gaming industry, with plans to release a new mobile game for subscribers every month starting in July 2024. This aggressive rollout reflects Netflix’s commitment to capturing a share
The world of giant monster movies, or kaiju films, has long been a haven for over-the-top action sequences and fantastical creatures. Often, stories take a backseat to dazzling displays of destruction – a popcorn-munching spectacle rather than a character-driven narrative. However, Netflix’s “Ultraman: Rising” shatters this mould, delivering a gorgeous,
Attention, Disney+ Hotstar fans in Malaysia! Get ready for some changes to your subscription plans. Starting from 24th April, 2024, Disney+ Hotstar will offer new pricing structures and options. Disney+ Hotstar new subscription plan prices The new plans cater to both budget-conscious viewers and those who want the full Disney+
In a recent parliamentary session, Malaysia’s Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, expressed openness to discussing regulations for streaming platforms like Netflix. This discussion would fall under the purview of the Film Censorship Board. His statement was prompted by concerns raised by Ahmad Fadhli Shaari regarding content on these platforms. The