Disney-owned streaming platform Disney+Hotstar is said to be considering measures to restrict password sharing among its premium users in India, following in the footsteps of Netflix. Disney’s plan comes just as rival Netflix in May began telling subscribers in more than 100 countries that they must pay more share the service with people outside their household. In India, despite the Disney+ Hotstar website having a limit of four devices to log in, the premium account still allows you to log in up to 10 devices for streaming. Disney+ Hotstar has…

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Netflix, the popular streaming service, has recently launched a personalized tab for Android and iOS devices. This new feature, called ‘My Netflix’, aims to assist users in selecting their preferred content. According to a blogpost by the company on Monday, the ‘My Netflix’ tab is currently being introduced on iOS and is expected to be accessible on Android devices in the near future. According to the streaming giant, the new tab is “a one-stop shop tailored to you, with easy shortcuts to help you choose what you want to watch.”…

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The debut of Netflix’s inaugural African animated series took place on Thursday, with its creator expressing hope that it would open doors for future productions from the continent. Set in a futuristic version of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, “Supa Team 4” is about four teenage girls who transform into secret superheroes after being recruited by a retired secret agent to save the world. “I am thrilled that the world will finally be able to see the fantastic show put together by an incredibly talented super team from Africa and…

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Netflix has announced that it is discontinuing the practice of password sharing in India. According to the new policy, only members residing in the same household will be allowed to access a single Netflix account. This action is part of a worldwide effort that began in May, which aims to address users who share their passwords with people outside their immediate family. The popular streaming service intends to bolster its revenue stream after facing difficulties last year. The company clarified that everyone living in the same household can now use…

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Netflix has recently declared that sharing passwords will be prohibited in India from now on. The company has emphasized that each account should only be utilized within a single household. Starting today, Netflix will send this email to members who share Netflix outside of their household in India. “A Netflix account is for one household. Everyone in that household can access Netflix anywhere – at home, on the go, on holiday – and take advantage of new features like Move Profile and Manage Access and Devices. We understand that our…

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Netflix is beginning to see positive results from its efforts to combat password sharing. The company has observed a significant increase in its subscriber base after implementing measures to prevent users from sharing their accounts with individuals who are not part of their household. The streaming company added almost 6 million paying subscribers in the second quarter of 2023, 8 percent. The results confirm previous reports from third-party data that the tighter restrictions would work. In a letter to shareholders, the company said its effort to stop password sharing has…

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