• Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home Service news

Netflix Rolls-Out ‘Play Something’ For Android Devices

Ayoola by Ayoola
October 5, 2021
in Service news
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Popular movies and video app, Netflix has notified its Android users that it would be launching the ‘Play Something’ feature today exclusively for their use.

‘Play Something’ is a shuffle mode option on the Netflix app that allows users play another movie or show Netflix believes they may like, based on interests and user prior viewing behavior.

There are 15,000 video impressions on the Netflix app, and choosing what to watch can be a daunting task and it is in lieu of this that Netflix is trying to make it easy for its users.

The new ‘Play Something’ feature has been in development for a while now with the testing beginning in April. As at last year, Netflix was testing it as ‘Shuffle Play, with the streaming site promising then users while revealing its Q4 2020 earnings that it would roll out its shuffle mode to its users globally in the first half of 2021, describing the new addition as a way to “instantly watch a title” that was chosen just for the user.

Well, the new feature did not come in the first half of 2021 as promised but alas, it came in October 5, today, released exclusively for Android device users.

The new selection on the ‘Play Something’  may be based  on the algorithm of movies a user may already be watching but haven’t completed, a movie or show on the watch list or new series Netflix itself may suggest among others.

Image Credits: Netflix

The “Play Something,” option can be found in several places on the Netflix app screen, on the profile selection screen underneath the users profile name, the navigation menu on the left of the screen and on the tenth row on the homepage of the app. Users with screen-readers will also have the leverage to access the option using the Text-to-Speech (TTS) mode.

With the roll-out standing today only for Android users, Netflix says it will test the feature on iPhones and all iOS devices in the coming months.

Its easily accessible for android users on mobile, as the ‘Play Something’ button hovers over the content at the bottom of the phone screen as they scroll on, while also having its own dedicated tab on the app.

Image Credits: Netflix

The new addition has elicited positive reviews from the majority of the populace with Netflix itself acknowledging few tweets where sections of the populace praised the new feature.

Netflix believes the shuffle mode feature isn’t just giving its numerous users easier ways to watch their favourite movies or series, but a means users can be retained on the app in general before moving to another streaming app or even another social media video app like TikTok.

The “Play Something” feature joins other newer additions to the Netflix tab, like  a smart downloads feature dubbed “Downloads for You” and support for partial play downloads, and the  Top 10 list addition released last year.

Related Posts:

  • netflix-games
    Netflix Wants You To Control Games On TV From Your iPhone
  • YouTube play something float button
    YouTube Is Testing “Play Something” Button for…
  • Screen_Shot_2021_11_02_at_1.24.40_PM.0
    99% Of Netflix Subscribers Haven’t tried Its Games Yet
  • Netflix-1
    Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier May Have Commercial-Free Content
  • AAAAQWop4h6a5koMChJP6jI5aVzrsf9h9KjEh-UU0TLVz1LJg1D6MKdZ55FpKi35B-rFumBRam7KtXICLIKKJzrIRQpB-lOslxgm-cm5MtLYD-TvwBn_uHc567sAjRMlpVOM7zK-g5omELGCUiORzMZWypk5
    Netflix Moments: New App Lets Users Share Show Clips
  • Netflix To Start Charging More For Account Sharing, Announces Countries That'll Pay More Starting August
    Netflix To Start Charging More For Account Sharing,…
  • netflixhdr10plus
    Netflix Brings HDR10+ Streaming to AV1-Enabled TVs
  • netflixrainbow
    Netflix Commences Phase Out of its Cheapest Ad-free…

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: androidandroid play somethingnetflixnew feature
Ayoola

Ayoola

Ayoola Faseyi, an Abuja based Journalist with interest in Technology and Politics. He is a versatile writer with articles in many renowned News Journals.He is the Co-Founder of media brand, The Vent Republic.

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Select Category

    Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

    subscription from
    Loading

    Freshly Squeezed

    • AI Helps Google One Reach 150 Million Subscribers May 16, 2025
    • FT Lists Paymenow, TymeBank & Omnisient Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Firms May 16, 2025
    • MoonPay and Mastercard Partner to Advance Stablecoin Payments May 16, 2025
    • Google Gemini Advanced Users Can Now Link to GitHub May 16, 2025
    • TikTok Accused of Violating EU Internet Content Rules May 15, 2025
    • Activists and Users Criticize NCC & Telcos Over Customer Penalties May 15, 2025

    Browse Archives

    May 2025
    MTWTFSS
     1234
    567891011
    12131415161718
    19202122232425
    262728293031 
    « Apr    

    Quick Links

    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact us
    • Submit Article
    • Privacy Policy

    Recent News

    AI Helps Google One Reach 150 Million Subscribers

    AI Helps Google One Reach 150 Million Subscribers

    May 16, 2025
    FT Lists Paymenow, TymeBank & Omnisient Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Firms

    FT Lists Paymenow, TymeBank & Omnisient Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Firms

    May 16, 2025
    MoonPay and Mastercard Partner to Advance Stablecoin Payments

    MoonPay and Mastercard Partner to Advance Stablecoin Payments

    May 16, 2025
    Google Gemini Advanced Users Can Now Link to GitHub

    Google Gemini Advanced Users Can Now Link to GitHub

    May 16, 2025
    TikTok Accused of Violating EU Internet Content Rules

    TikTok Accused of Violating EU Internet Content Rules

    May 15, 2025
    Activists and Users Criticize NCC & Telcos Over Customer Penalties

    Activists and Users Criticize NCC & Telcos Over Customer Penalties

    May 15, 2025
    • Login

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
    Post Type Selectors
    • African
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Gadgets
    • Metaverse
    • Tips
    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Submit Article
    • Contact us

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Discover more from TechBooky

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok