Netflix faces backlash from Hollywood actors due to speed up feature

Netflix is currently working on a system that will allow users to stream at a higher speed rate.  This style of high-speed viewing has been popularized on YouTube. As of w, this feature is available on Android mobile devices, however, Netflix has cautioned that it may t become a permanent feature. Netflix authorities have gone on to say, that y are always experimenting in order to provide users with best viewing experience. This statement was issued on Monday to media.

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Hollywood revolts against Netflix’s speed-up feature

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Rival streaming platforms have alrey apted faster playback speed. YouTube, for example, lets its viewers watch clips at up to 2 times rmal rate. Also, Apple podcast app does same. This feature lets podcast listeners skip or speed up lengthy series in half time. Similarly, on YouTube users can skip or watch a lengthy video in a matter of minutes by simply double-tapping.

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However, for actors and directors who consider filmmaking an art, do t see this as a right step by Netflix. This controversial move by Netflix has left Hollywood actors and directors protesting and voicing against it. company h offended a proud movie enthusiast when y decided to release a film at home at same time y appear in atres thus allowing viewers to skip actual opening of film.

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