Windows 8 Windows 8 Metro version of Netflix confirmed

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Netflix joins the club!

It's one of the biggest Microsoft news stories of the year; the launch of their Surface tablet. We got some hands-on time with this upcoming device on Monday. However, we also wanted to let you know that during the press event that was held beforehand, Microsoft briefly showed off a Windows 8 Metro version of Netflix running on the Surface. This confirms that the very popular video streaming service should have a version ready when Windows 8 is released later this year.

The only other real detail about the app came from Windows head man Steven Sinofsky, who stated that the Netflix app would have support for the semantic zoom feature made for the Windows 8 Metro user interface.

Reference:
Windows 8 Metro version of Netflix confirmed - Neowin

 

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The launch of the Microsoft Surface tablet was indeed a significant event. During the press event, Microsoft showcased a Windows 8 Metro version of Netflix running on the Surface tablet. This demonstration confirmed that Netflix, a popular video streaming service, would have a version ready for Windows 8 upon its release. One notable feature mentioned by Windows head Steven Sinofsky was that the Netflix app would support the semantic zoom feature designed for the Windows 8 Metro user interface. This development highlighted the collaboration between major tech companies like Microsoft and popular entertainment services like Netflix to provide users with enhanced experiences on the Windows platform. Reference: - http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-metro-version-of-netflix-confirmed