Like other apps, Netflix ensures that its apps and service are supported by a well-identified set of operating system versions. These ensure the necessary features and capabilities. iPhone and iPad users may soon have a new feature that changes a lot and will certainly leave them unhappy.
iOS 16 will no longer be supported by Netflix
With millions of users worldwide, Netflix, the largest digital video streaming platform, is preparing to make a surprising decision for iPhone and iPad users. From what has been revealed, the company will no longer support iOS and iPadOS versions released just two years ago.
The editor of the MacRumorsAaron Perris, has spotted lines of code in the latest version of the Netflix app that reveal an upcoming change. According to these, Netflix updates will no longer be rolled out to iPhones running iOS 16 and iPads running iPadOS 16.
To continue to enjoy new features, updates, and bug fixes on the Netflix app, users will need to upgrade. This involves updating their Apple devices to iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 and later. If your iPhone or iPad is up to date, there’s no need to worry.
iPhone and iPad may need to update
If this rumor is true, Netflix will no longer provide updates for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad Pro (1st generation), and iPad (5th generation). Therefore, affected users will continue to use the older version of the app, which means they will not have access to new features.
The iPhone and iPad models expected to lose support for the Netflix update are as follows:
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPad Pro (1st generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
According to the information received, the last update in which Netflix will end support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 should be released soon. Currently, there is no exact date for the arrival of this new version with the changes that will affect these devices, by abandoning iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.
Source: pplware.sapo.pt
