Netflix Launches Play Something for Android Users

Netflix launches its shuffle feature for its Android mobile users. The company began testing the Play Something feature back in April, but it’s officially launching the feature globally on Android today.The tool allows Netflix to choose something for you to watch is now available on TV and Android mobile devices, but it’s not supported on iOS just yet. Netflix said that it will begin testing the shuffle function on iOS in the coming months.

Netflix is also launching its Fast Laughs feature which rolled out on iOS earlier this year and the feature is launched on Android mobile devices today in select markets, including the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Philippines, and the UK. The fast laugh tool works like a highlight reel of funny clips from its series and films.

The online streaming platform on Monday said that it’s bringing its Downloads for You tool to iOS devices in the coming month. The feature was launched earlier this year on Android, the opt-in feature automatically downloads stuff to watch offline based on your viewing history.

This feature can come in handy if you plan to travel and don’t want to forget to download content for offline viewing before your trip. The Play Something button launching today on Android, meanwhile, can be found on mobile devices on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen or roughly around the 17th row on the homepage.