Netflix launched an iPad app months ago that lets users stream movies and TV shows over WiFi or 3G connections. Now you can do the same on an iPhone or iPod touch.
The app has been redesigned to fit smaller screens. The app is divided into Home, Genres, Search, and Instant Queue tabs. From the Home screen you can see a list of popular content and a link to resume the last video you were watching.
As for video quality, it looks pretty good on my iPod touch with a 480 x 360 pixel display, streaming over a WiFi connection. I suspect videos might not look quite as good if you’re using the Netflix app over 3G with a higher resolution device such as the iPad or iPhone 4, but that’s just a hunch since I don’t have the means to test that theory.
This morning I spent a few minutes watching a Futurama movie and the beginning of Serenity, and both looked great. Read the rest of this entry »