When I was younger, I had a handheld TV that had a mode for listening to broadcasts with the screen off, letting me secretly enjoy shows that didn’t really allow me to see. Seconds Android Police, a similar feature is being introduced for Netflix, which turns your favorite shows into audio-only podcasts.
The feature was first discovered in late October by XDA Developers who found evidence of the new feature that allowed the video to be turned off after tearing down an Android APK file, but at the time it had not been officially implemented as a useful feature in the Netflix app. The feature seems to finally appear for some subscribers in the form of a “Video On / Off” toggle button when using Netflix in full screen mode. All standard video playback controls are retained, but the screen remains black when the video is turned off.
Android Police also discovered a new “Audio Only” section in the Netflix app settings that describes the mode in more detail “Listen to programs and movies while using other apps or when the screen is locked. Enjoy your favorites and use less data with video off “. Touching the option opens a submenu that allows users to specify when “Video Off” mode is available. It can always be turned on, always off, or can only be displayed when external headphones or speakers are used.
Netflix positions the feature as a way to enjoy streaming content with minimal data usage, but it’s also an easy way to turn your favorite series into a podcast and show in the car or other places where it’s not. you can stare. a screen. Of course, disabling video will probably work better for some programs than for others. It will be great for documentaries, but not being able to really see the terrible revelations of a show like this He nailed it! probably spoil the enjoyment.