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Netflix is currently rolling out a staged update for its official application on the Google Play Store, which does not bring much by way of new functionality, but does bring its users the ability to sign into different user profiles — a feature that has been largely requested for a while now.

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Google has begun to make Chromcast-compatible apps easier to find on Google Play by giving them their very own section. It’s a little bare at the moment, but it does include titles like Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora, and of course, YouTube.

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Netflix published an update on Google Play yesterday for its users who have been experiencing issues when running its mobile app on either their cellphone or tablet.

Yes, it's over, Michael.

Yes, it’s over, Michael.

When Google unveiled the $35 Chromecast dongle yesterday, it revealed that three free months of Netflix (for new and existing customers) would be bundled with each purchase. You don’t have to be a mathematician to realize that such a deal means the Chromecast basically pays for itself, which is awesome.

Unfortunately, the promotion was short lived, as Google has already ended the deal with Netflix. The reason? “Overwhelming demand.”

Google told the LA Times that, “Due to overwhelming demand for Chromecast devices since launch, the 3-month Netflix promotion (which was available in limited quantities) is no longer available.”

After making the device available for sale yesterday, Google’s Chromecast quickly sold out of initial supplies on both the Google Play Store and Amazon in a matter of minutes.

NetflixBuilding4

One of the main highlights of Google’s keynote in San Francisco was the announcement of Chromecast which utilized the leading service in the movie-streaming industry, Netflix, in its demonstration. In response, Netflix has now published an update for its application on Google Play, bringing the ability to stream 1080p video directly from a device running Android 4.3.

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