If you thought Netflix was the only streaming platform going down hard on account sharing, then you might be wrong. Disney Plus, another popular streaming platform, will soon be following Netflix’s path restricting users’ ability to share passwords with those outside their primary household.
As per a report from The Verge, this was confirmed by Disney CEO Bob Iger during a recent earnings call, in which he talked about how the crackdown would kick off in September of this year.
Disney’s streaming business has become profitable for the first time, according to the earnings results for Q3. Disney has reportedly made something to the tune of $47 million from its streaming platforms — Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu.
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When Will Disney Plus Stop Password Sharing?
It’s imperative to note that Disney’s stance on password sharing has not exactly been consistent. In February, the company said it was rolling out paid sharing plans, and some users were even sent notifications about this. After this, Disney launched paid sharing in certain countries, but there was no further information shared on when US customers would be able to subscribe to this plan.
Considering the company’s recent announcement to start cracking down on password sharing, it’s safe to assume that customers in the US will start to see this option soon. That said, there’s no word on how much-paid sharing will cost. For context, Netflix charges an additional $7.99 to add an extra user to one’s account. So, we can expect Disney to adopt a similar pricing strategy.
Besides, Disney is also increasing the prices of its plans across services, including Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu. Users will need to pay more for these services starting in October of this year.
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Netflix's Latest Game Will Take You Back To Your Childhood
Netflix is launching Minesweeper as part of its selection of subscriber-only games, and the game is now available for iOS as well as Android users. The classic puzzle game that most people know from Microsoft Minesweeper, available in Windows 11 and versions dating back to 1990, has fresh colorful graphics and new modes.
Netflix’s take on the classic game looks a whole lot like the old Minesweeper, but it adds a Journey Mode that takes players to different levels across world stages as well as unique daily challenges.
While looking for and flagging sea mines on a grid is a logic puzzle that’s often cloned in plenty of money-seeking games on the Play Store and App Store, Netflix subscribers will not find any in-game ads or microtransactions in the streaming service’s new edition.