New buttons for real-time scrubbing and other interface tweaks make Netflix easier to use.
Jason Parker
Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor in charge of iOS software and has become an expert reviewer of the software that runs on each new Apple device. He now spends most of his time covering Apple iOS releases and third-party apps.
On the home screen you can browse the current library of streaming movies (updated every month). Also, Netflix automatically saves the shows you're currently watching at the top.
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Real-time scrubbing
New interface additions include a big button for real-time scrubbing and it worked very smoothly in our testing.
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Search for shows
You can use the search field in the upper right to find your favorite shows (if they are currently available).
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Browse by genre
Use the Browse button in the upper left to quickly switch genres.
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Subtitles
For the hearing impaired or silent viewing, you can switch on subtitles by touching the screen and selecting subtitles from a drop-down menu.
