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Disney+ will begin restricting password sharing starting November 1 in Canada. Subscribers in the region received an email stating they'll soon be prohibited from sharing accounts with people outside their ‘household.' Household, in this case, refers to the devices associated with a primary personal address used by people living within the same residence. The announcement isn't quite clear, so the impression I'm getting is that as long as outsiders sign in at the main account holder's residence, they could qualify as…

Netflix is reportedly planning to raise its subscription prices once the ongoing Hollywood actors' strikes end. As per The Wall Street Journal, the streamer will issue a hike on its ad-free plans a few months before a global spread, starting with the US and Canada. The company hasn't commented on the said increase, but going by the last instance, which was in January 2022, we can expect it to go up by $1 to $2 (about Rs. 83 to Rs. 166) for a monthly plan. Before that, Netflix also introduced its cheaper ad-supported plan,…

Image Source : PEXELS Netflix brings personalised 'My Netflix' tab for Android and iOS users In an effort to enhance user experience, Netflix, the renowned streaming giant, has launched a new personalised tab called 'My Netflix' for Android and iOS users. As per a recent blog post, the 'My Netflix' tab is currently being rolled out on iOS, with availability on Android…

Netflix has launched a new personalised tab called ‘My Netflix' to help mobile users quickly find and stream titles they previously interacted with. Dubbed a ‘one-stop shop tailored to you', the feature acts as a shortcut or a dedicated space composed of any downloads, web series, or films that you gave a thumbs up to, things saved to My List, and reminders of any show you stopped watching midway. The idea is to make browsing through the app easier, only showing stuff you have manually showed interest in, rather than…

Image Source : FILE Netflix's plan to detect Password Sharing in India In a bid to accelerate its revenue growth, Netflix has unveiled a two-fold strategy that includes the introduction of a subscription tier with ads and a crackdown on password sharing. Recently, the video-streaming platform reached out to its subscribers in India, urging them not to share their…

Earlier this year, Netflix initiated a crackdown on password-sharing in certain countries, namely Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. This new feature requires users to designate a 'primary location' to ensure that only those within the same household can access the account. Additionally, an 'Access and Devices Management' page has been introduced, allowing the account owner to oversee the members who have access to the account.The company has now started rolling out the feature of paid sharing in India. "A Netflix…

As per the company, it will ensure that anyone who lives in their household can use their Netflix account. Members will easily manage who has access to their account from our new Manage Access and Devices page.Netflix users in India are about to face a major setback as the company is beginning its crackdown on password sharing in the country today. This means that most Netflix users who access the account of their friends, or relatives will now have to pay for their own account to get that binge time or they will be…

Netflix has removed its basic plan in the US and UK in which users could watch shows and movies without commercials, as the company tries to draw more subscribers to its ad-supported tier.The company said on its website the $9.99-a-month (about Rs. 820) basic plan would no longer be available for new or rejoining members. Users who are already on the plan could continue to remain on it until they change plans or cancel their accounts.The streaming video pioneer had launched a $7-per-month (about Rs. 574) option with…

Netflix has revealed that it has put an end to password sharing in India. The new Netflix policy states that only members within a household will be granted access to a single Netflix account. This measure comes as part of a global crackdown initiated in May, targeting users who share their passwords with individuals beyond their immediate family. The streaming giant aims to strengthen its revenue stream following a challenging period last year.The company clarified that all individuals residing in the same household can…

Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing. The streaming giant finished the recently ended quarter with a total of 238 million subscribers and a profit of $1.5 billion, according to an earnings release. The pickup in subscribers came as a potentially crippling writers and actors strike hits the US entertainment industry, but with analysts saying Netflix is better positioned than its rivals to weather the storm. "We…