Monty Solomon posted:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/04/netflix-ends-airplay-support-on-ios-in-an-ongoing-souring-of-its-apple-relationship/
Little streaming boxes designed only to promote collusion. When the obvious
happens, people should be surprised?
"Netflix is arguing that not having this information means it can't certify the
target device to ensure a quality experience."
Maybe so, but does Netflix create individualized streams for devices that use
standard browsers? I doubt it.
"In other words, Netflix might be making a very Apple move of forcing users to
access its service via the method it can control most completely."
Exactly, so boo hoo.
"Netflix was a glaring omission from Apple's TV app on iOS devices and the
Apple TV."
Again, boo hoo.
"It's hard to determine whether Netflix, Apple, or both are ultimately
responsible for the current state of affairs-there are likely some aspects to
all this that are not publicly visible-but users seem to be the ones paying the
price for the ongoing failure of these two companies to work productively
together on cutting-edge, positive user experiences."
Well, it's not so hard to figure out how this nonsense evolved, is it? Netflix
used to send DVDs by mail, to any and all devices that play standard DVDs. No
compulsions. Then, in a bid to streamline their operations when broadband
became available, Netflix shifted its focus from DVDs to streaming direct to
the browser. Again, no compulsions.
Then these little boxes, designed only to promote collusion, to wall up the
Internet, happened on the scene. The companies that make the little boxes did
so expressly for this purpose: to tightly control what the user can see.
Let's not act all befuddled when other parties decide to exploit the
shenanigans for their own benefit. Netflix out-Appled Apple.
Bert
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