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Netflix Windows app is set to remove its downloads feature, while introducing ads (www.techradar.com)

submitted 5 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Netflix has managed to annoy a good number of its users with an announcement about an upcoming update to its Windows 11 (and Windows 10) app: support for adverts and live events will be added, but the ability to download content is being taken away.

Netflix must realize that it's a huge frustration for people who relied on offline downloads to watch content without internet access: on planes, trains, and campsites, and anywhere else where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable.

There's a small chance that Netflix will change its mind if it gets enough complaints, but the streaming service seems determined to add as many money-making features as possible, while taking away genuinely useful ones.

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[–] soba@lemmy.ca 93 points 5 months ago (2 children)

And I am set to remove Netflix subscription, while introducing torrents.

Ads are the one thing I won't tolerate on a paid service.

[–] InternetUser2012@midwest.social 20 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I refuse to pay to watch ads.

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 5 months ago

Which is exactly why I want to get rid of cable

[–] azalty@jlai.lu 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Title might be misleading, they’ll only add support for ad tiers, not introduce ads in all tiers

[–] Qwaffle_waffle@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

At this time...

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 5 months ago

But when they do, you'll get the optional add-on to remove ads for just 2.99 more a month!