The Netflix iPhone app lets its members stream free television shows and movies right on their iPhone, iPad or iPod. This app would be perfect for long road trips. The app, which is already available for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii, is also compatible with the iPhone 3G, so those Apple users won't be left behind.
With the Netflix iPhone app, you have tons of movies and shows at the tip of your fingers -- literally.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Disruptive opportunity for companies to offer flat rate streaming subscription models for both new and classic movies and television shows.
- Mobile Entertainment
- Opportunity to create mobile apps that offer access to streaming services and other entertainment options on-the-go.
- Video Gaming Consoles as Multi-media Hubs
- Gaming consoles that offer streaming capabilities are an opportunity to reach a wider audience and offer more value to gamers.
Where This Applies
- Streaming Services
- Companies that offer streaming services have an opportunity to expand their audience by offering mobile access through apps like Netflix.
- Mobile App Development
- Opportunity to develop mobile apps that offer streaming services, making it easy and convenient to consume media on-the-go.
- Gaming Consoles
- Gaming consoles that offer streaming capabilities could be marketed as multi-media hubs, expanding their value to gamers beyond just gaming.
