Netflix is prepping a mobile revamp with a TikTok-style vertical video feed and all

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Netflix says its updated mobile app will launch at the end of April with a vertical video discovery feed.
• The redesign reflects its broader entertainment push and changing mobile viewing habits.
• Netflix was already testing a TikTok‑style feed last year, so this appears to be a wider rollout.

Update Overview

Netflix started trialing a TikTok‑style feed last year, and now it looks ready to become a prominent part of the mobile app. The company says an updated mobile experience is coming at the end of April, complete with a vertical video discovery feed.

The revamp was revealed in Netflix’s Q1 2026 shareholder letter (PDF) and reported by The Verge (article). Netflix says the redesign will “better reflect our expanding entertainment offering” and make it easier for members to engage “how and when they want.” The company notes that the lines between entertainment on TVs and mobile devices are blurring. Its newer push into video podcasts is already over‑indexing on mobile and daytime viewing, indicating more room to keep people browsing on their phones.

This isn’t a surprise to many subscribers. Netflix was already testing a vertical video feed on mobile that let users swipe through clips from shows and movies, then tap to watch, save, or share them. It was also trialing a generative AI search tool built around more natural‑language prompts.

Further insight into what the updated app will actually look like isn’t yet public, but vertical video is clearly the direction of travel for many platforms in 2026. Given the outlined timeframe, we won’t have long to wait to find out more.