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Netflix Revamps App for Vertical Videos, Podcasts in 2026

1/21/2026

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Netflix is revamping its mobile app to compete with social-first video platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Greg Peters, Netflix co-CEO, said the redesigned app will launch in 2026 and include vertical video feeds.
The update supports Netflix's move into video podcasts with high-profile hosts.
Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, noted rising competition and the need to innovate delivery, citing Netflix's 2025 revenue of $45.2 billion and over 325 million subscriptions.

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Netflix is revamping its mobile app to compete with social-first video platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Greg Peters, Netflix co-CEO, said the redesigned app will launch in 2026 and include vertical video feeds.
The update supports Netflix's move into video podcasts with high-profile hosts.
Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, noted rising competition and the need to innovate delivery, citing Netflix's 2025 revenue of $45.2 billion and over 325 million subscriptions.