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Netflix is rolling out a new feature that will let users play movies and TV shows at faster or slower speeds on Android devices. This “speed-watching” feature is designed to give viewers more control over their viewing experience.

The playback speeds available will be 0.5x, 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, and 1.5x, so users can slow down the content for easier understanding or speed it up to get through a show faster. This feature has been tested and received positive feedback from audiences.

However, there are some concerns from critics who argue that altering the speed at which content is consumed can affect the original creative intent of the filmmakers. Directors like Judd Apatow and Brad Bird have spoken out against the feature, expressing their worries that it might change the way films and shows are experienced.

In response to these concerns, Netflix emphasizes that viewers have the freedom to choose whether or not they want to use the feature. It will not be forced upon users, and they can opt-in to use it based on their preferences.

This new feature is set to roll out gradually to all Android devices, so keep an eye out for it and decide for yourself if speed-watching is something you’d enjoy trying!