One of the first with Netflix?

[Jessesmith888]

I sure hope it makes it to the TB. Its my next phone and I have been waiting for the app for a long time. The sooner the better.

DX Liberty 1.5 ftw!

 

[iNfAMOUS702]

I doubt any current android fone will ever see netflix ( TB included) got tha app on my ipod touch but I never even use it...that's what my huge hdtv is for

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[zgruven]

Until they come out with a battery that does drain so fast streaming netflix would be useless to me...

 

[Jessesmith888]

I would use a phone and Netflix all the time.

 

[Jessesmith888]

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/02/14/netflix-on-android-confirmed-for-snapdragon-phones-first/

LG revolution AND THUNDERBOLT will have the first generation of snapdragon that allows Netflix.
So again do you think it will come in a software update or available at launch? Because it will only come preinstalled I'm thinking it might be included in a future update as bloatware (the good kind imo)

DX Liberty 1.5 ftw!

 

[krpiper]

I'd be down for this, it would be a perfect reason to use that kickstand

on a side note how does playon work with Netflix? I was thinking of trying that

 

[Zargon]

I'd be down for this, it would be a perfect reason to use that kickstand

on a side note how does playon work with Netflix? I was thinking of trying that

The video playback was too choppy for my tastes on my Droid1.

 

[krpiper]

I'd be down for this, it would be a perfect reason to use that kickstand

on a side note how does playon work with Netflix? I was thinking of trying that

The video playback was too choppy for my tastes on my Droid1.

Stock D1? Wifi or 3g? Well I might wait to see if Netflix is on the TB, and I would assume the playback would be better

 

[mekman]

If the LG Revolution is to have support for Netflix then the Thunderbolt will too as both are to have the same MSM8655 second gen Snapdragon processor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(processor)

 

[razor2006]

If that is the case, and the hardware is there, then sweet deal. I'd say it could be entirely possible that a future software update, or something as simple as an App (more likely) could enable Netflix on the TB. I suppose time will tell. It would be smart to lock it to use WiFi only though. I could imagine how much bandwidth it would eat through. 4G overage charges, bleh.

 

[Zargon]

I'd be down for this, it would be a perfect reason to use that kickstand

on a side note how does playon work with Netflix? I was thinking of trying that

The video playback was too choppy for my tastes on my Droid1.

Stock D1? Wifi or 3g? Well I might wait to see if Netflix is on the TB, and I would assume the playback would be better

OC'ed @ 1 ghz with BB on wifi.

 

[Jessesmith888]

So, anything new on this topic? Im guessing that this will be the first phone with netflix!dancedroid

 

[Jessesmith888]

might the amazon app store's drm policy be an answer for the netflix app to reach more android users?

Netflix: Android DRM too fragmented to reach all devices | Electronista

[Updated: Amazon Provides Clarifications] Amazon App Store’s DRM To Be More Restrictive Than Google’s? | Android News, Reviews, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets, Tips, Mods, Videos, Tutorials - Android Police

 

[robrecht]

If the LG Revolution is to have support for Netflix then the Thunderbolt will too as both are to have the same MSM8655 second gen Snapdragon processor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(processor)

If that is the case, and the hardware is there, then sweet deal. I'd say it could be entirely possible that a future software update, or something as simple as an App (more likely) could enable Netflix on the TB. I suppose time will tell. ...

Unfortunately, it's not quite as simple as that. It seems as if the processor also needs DRM (Digital Rights Management) security keys and libraries installed in the 'ARM TrustZone' of the processor. Note that the Qualcomm guy in the Engadget video says its available as an option that the OEM can choose (cf at 3:00).
Android-powered LG Revolution caught streaming Netflix at MWC (video) -- Engadget

It's hard to imagine two different versions of the MSM8655 processor; that would seem like poor branding by Qualcomm. I've tried to get an answer from both HTC and Qualcomm, but no luck so far.

 

[WorldOfJohnboy]

Just a FYI: In the pre-production model of the TBolt that I have, there is no Netflix option or app to install on the device.