- Netflix's Windows 11 app is now a web app wrapped in Microsoft Edge browser
- The new update has removed the popular “Downloads” option.
- Users say the new app is 'bad' and 'meaningless'
- Netflix confirmed in its statement that the new application does not support downloading to the computer.
The newly released version of the Netflix app is no longer a standalone app, but is essentially a web app embedded in the Microsoft Edge web browser that directs users to Netflix.com. This is a big change from its original app that was born in the previous Windows 8 era, which included the popular “Downloads” option. This feature allowed users to watch shows offline.Which travelers consider an essential service. But this has been removed from the current update – I mentioned before reading the writing..
The resentment began immediately.
the Latest Windows The portal described the update as “horrible” and called it “meaningless.” He explained this by saying, The application's functionality can be easily reproduced using any web browser.as the alleged app only loads the Netflix website inside a Microsoft Edge container.
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Users can still pin the app to the taskbar, Start menu, create desktop shortcuts, and set it to auto-start, but these are the core features shared across all Microsoft Edge-based web apps.
Additional capabilities such as right-clicking within the app to open links in a new tab or accessing developer tools. It reflects the new web-centric architecture of the app.Which means it acts more like a browser than a dedicated streaming service app.
Netflix sends those who don't like it to mobile
In response, Netflix sent a statement to Windows Latest, saying the updated app aims to “provide a consistent, high-quality experience for our members across the devices they use to watch our TV shows and movies.”
They highlighted new additions like access to live events and compatibility with ad-supported subscriptions. However, Netflix stressed: “Since streaming in the browser does not support downloads, the new Netflix app does not support downloads. Only online streaming is possible. You can still watch TV shows and movies offline on a supported mobile device.
So for those who want to watch Netflix content offline, The company recommends using a supported mobile device.So laptop users have fewer options than before. Netflix clearly understands the dissatisfaction, and may have prepared for it, but it's unlikely to change the situation because of this.
