Netflix Plans To End Buffering And Offer Mobile HDR

Online movie streaming is the single most popular way to view videos these days and Netflix is the pioneering company to really take binge watching to the mainstream. Even so, there are still a few problems that plague the company and prevents complete enjoyment on the part of customers. One of these is the infamous buffering. Netflix means to finally eliminate this pesky issue and provide HDR to mobile users.

Buffering is still a problem that internet users are forced to contend with even with all of the resources and high-speed internet access that are available today. This is particularly prevalent among users of mobile devices who are getting their internet connection from some frankly devious providers, Engadget reports. According to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, this is an issue that they are working to correct.

"We're invested heavily on many levels on the network servers and on the codec side so that the mobile experience is just instant," Hastings said. "That really changes your relationship with the service."

There are many reasons for why users who watch Netflix on mobile experience buffering, including data capping, internet service providers with their own agendas, and the ever-changing landscape of Net Neutrality. The company has been quite vocal about these issues, even more so now due to the new administration.

Aside from removing buffering, Hastings also talked about adding an HDR option to viewing experiences on mobile devices, Polygon reports. HDR is the new image-quality buzzword that tech companies are throwing around these days, along with 4K resolution.

Of course, this option is only available to users who have smartphones that are actually capable of supporting HDR. Right now, there are only a few of these units, with the LG G6 being one of them. This is an important step for Netflix since a growing number of users are viewing movies through their phones than through anything else.