Millions of Netflix subscribers reportedly benefit from an undisclosed upgrade, granting them additional features or content without any associated cost.
The streaming giant, known for its diverse range of movies and series, appears to be silently enhancing the user experience for a substantial portion of its user base.
Details surrounding the nature and extent of these hidden upgrades remain elusive, leaving users pleasantly surprised as they discover new functionalities or expanded libraries without explicit notification from the platform.
This unexpected enhancement adds an intriguing element to the streaming service, prompting speculation and excitement among global Netflix enthusiasts.
Currently, the highest resolution customers can get on Netflix is 4K.
But this needs a lot of broadband bandwidth to send the massive video files to your screen seamlessly.
If your internet connection is slower than what’s needed for the given resolution, your video will show at a lower quality.
And if, for example, you’re on the Premium Netflix plan and trying to watch on a television with a streaming stick and audio receiver, all the devices need to support 4K to watch in 4K.
According to Netflix, users should also check that all devices are running the latest software or firmware, and the video resolution settings must be equal to or better than the resolution you want.
But there are ways for streaming platforms like Netflix to optimise 4K streams so they can be delivered more efficiently – which is what the popular venue has just done for films and television shows.
Netflix’s testing following the update suggests users should expect around 40 per cent fewer rebuffers.
This refers to how often video playback is temporarily interrupted while the server downloads more data.
The update should also mean lower internet usage, particularly on mobiles and tablets.
Other benefits include higher initial quality, a lower initiate bitrate, less variation in delivered video quality and lower play delay.
Netflix announced this news just as the previous year’s best show on its platform was revealed.
