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  • Netflix Brings “Just For Kids” Section To iPad

    Netflix has been pushing its “Just for Kids” section on stationary platforms like game consoles and PCs for a while now. It’s a great way for parents to let their children run free on Netflix without worry. The only downside is that the section has only been available on the devices that parents also use frequently. Now kids can start watching their favorite Netflix programs on everybody’s favorite tablet.

    It was announced this morning that Netflix’ “Just for Kids” section is now available on the iPad. All your child’s favorite TV shows and movies will be available at their fingertips. No longer will your child be a nuisance when you’re wanting to use the TV. They can plop down and start watching whatever cartoons kids watch these days.

    Some parents will be left out of the “Just for Kids” section for now. It’s only available on the iPad 2 and the new iPad. Netflix says that the section will be coming to the original iPad and Android tablets at a later date. By Android tablets, I’m going to assume they mean the Kindle Fire and Fire HD. After that, it will come to more open Android tablets like the Nexus 7 and Galaxy Tab. They could surprise overly cautious parents everywhere, however, by releasing it on all other devices at once.

    As an aside, the above video uses Johnny Test as an example of kid friendly entertainment. Do your kid a favor and expose them to the far superior Dexter’s Laboratory before they’re able to formulate egregious opinions.

  • Netflix Launches “Just for Kids” on Xbox 360

    Netflix Launches “Just for Kids” on Xbox 360

    Netflix wants to keep protecting your kids from some of more adult content available on their service, as well as highlight programming that is designed specifically for them. In order to do that, they’ve just announced that they have expanded their “Just for Kids” initiative to the Xbox 360.

    Netflix launched Just for Kids back in 2011 on the Mac and PC, as a “more intuitive and enjoyable way for children to watch all of the great age-appropriate TV shows and movies available to watch instantly streaming from Netflix.” Netflix worked with consumer group Common Sense Media to determine what would be housed in the Just for Kids area, which Netflix says is suitable for kids 12 and under.

    Since then, they’ve been expanding Just for Kids to more devices – the Nintendo Wii, AppleTV, and the PS3 back in March.

    And now, when you fire up your Netflix app on your Xbox 360, you’ll have the choice to go to the new Just for Kids section.

    “With Netflix Just for Kids it’s easy for my kids and yours alike to stay in a safe area for their television viewing when using Xbox 360. Parents, you can unleash your kids in this section of Netflix and not worry about titles that could be inappropriate. As always, there are no commercials on Netflix,” says Netflix.