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Netflix confirms it's testing a feature that allows users to speed up TV shows, and some directors are already complaining

Netflix confirmed to Business Insider on Monday that it's testing a variable playback feature on mobile devices that allows users to speed up or slow down TV shows.

"We're always experimenting with new ways to help members use Netflix," a Netflix spokesperson told Business Insider on Monday. "This test makes it possible to vary the speed at which people watch shows on their mobiles. As with any test, it may not become a permanent feature on Netflix."first reported on Thursday that Netflix was testing playback speeds on Android phones and noted two tweets from users indicating such.

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Yes good stuff.

MichaelDelales I love this idea. I use it on YouTube all the time. There are tons of videos on Netflix that need to be cut down. This will literally give me back more of my time. DVDs had this feature so shy not Netflix?

I watch almost everything on YouTube at 2x. I could see the usefulness of watching some things on Netflix at 2x but, honestly, that would really mess up most movies and shows.

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