On Thursday, July 25, Netflix lastly rolled out its up to date app for Home windows on the Microsoft Retailer, however the brand new model isn’t prone to get the thumbs up from customers. In actual fact, it’s downright disappointing.

The replace was first introduced again in Might, through which Netflix stated the native app could be retired by June. After some delay, the replace was shortly examined in July earlier than being pushed reside.

What’s modified? The most important distinction is that the Home windows app for Netflix is not a full-fledged app. Annoyingly, it’s now only a easy Microsoft Edge-based net app that runs netflix.com.

One other large change is the removing of downloads, an vital characteristic within the authentic app that allowed you to save lots of content material regionally for offline viewing. The removing of this characteristic—which got here in helpful whereas, for instance, touring—is a big step again for laptop computer customers.

Home windows Newest describes the brand new app as terrible and pointless, as you’ll be able to watch Netflix simply as simply by way of any net browser.

“The brand new model will now embrace entry to reside occasions, compatibility with ad-supported plans, and extra,” Netflix help reportedly stated. “Largely, it’ll stays similar. Because the browser streaming doesn’t help Downloads, similar approach new Netflix App gained’t be supporting downloads. Solely streaming on-line may be completed. You possibly can proceed to look at TV exhibits and flicks offline on a supported cell machine.”

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