The time has come ye Android faithful. Netflix has gone official with an Android client, now available in the Android Market free of charge. If you’re a T-mobile USA customer with a Nexus One, G2 or Nexus S, you’ve got first dibs. For everyone else, you’ll need to make sure you’re device has the “requisite playback support”.
Let’s go official and hear it directly from the horse’s mouth: “The Market download will initially be available only on select phones that currently have the requisite playback support. We expect to quickly add to the number of phones that can download from Android Market as we work with ecosystem partners to expand playback support.” – The Netflix Blog
So what does this mean? You’ll need the HTC Incredible with Android 2.2, HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2 or 2.3, HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2, HTC G2 with Android 2.2 or Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3. On the plus side, assuming you have on of the aforementioned handsets, streaming works over both WiFi and 3G connections (or 4G, if applicable).
Just in case you’re curious, the screenshot above was my attempt to install the Netflix app on the Xoom — no dice.
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