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  • Netflix For Android Finally Gets User Profiles

    Back in the summer, Netflix launched user profiles, finally giving users the ability to separate their queues (which became known as the “My List” feature) from those of other family members. No longer would Dad have to keep his ABC’s of Death and Screwballs II: Loose Screws next to Junior’s Thomas & Friends on one list.

    The feature initially launched for the website, iPad, iPhone, Xbox 360, Apple TV and some smart TVs and Blu-ray players. Eventually it made it to other devices like the Wii, but it hasn’t been available on one major platform – Android. That is until now.

    When the feature launched, Netflix explained that it the resources the company had on its Profiles team were the reason for the delay of an Android release, along with changes that were expected to come to Android.

    Now, over four months later, the Netflix Android app has an update, and it includes user profiles. It’s now available in the Google Play store.

    The update also includes some bug fixes and enhanced search with support for people and related titles.

    [via CultofAndroid]

    Image: Netflix

  • ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Characters Have Their Own Netflix User Profile Icons?

    As you may know, Netflix launched user profiles a few weeks ago. The feature lets you have separate profiles for each member of your household, at least if you don’t have more than five members.

    Each profile gets its own icon. Here are the currently available options:

    Netflix user profile icons

    I’m not sure if this was in any way intentional on Netflix’s part, but Orange is the New Black, the hit Netflix original series, found some of the icons to be perfect for a few of its characters:

    Post by Orange is the New Black.

    Probably not intentional (I don’t think Crazy Eyes is a cyclops), but still.

    If they’re going to do that, they should include options from all of the Netflix originals. There really needs to be a Gangy option at the very least.

    Profiles are currently available on the Netflix website, iPad, iPhone, PS3, Xbox 360, Apple TV and newer Smart TVs and Blu-Ray players. It will hit other devices in time.