![netflix-logo-600](http://4.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/netflix-logo-600-275x171.jpg)
Netflix updated its iOS app to version 2.4 on Thursday, making it compatible with the taller iPhone 5 screen and
iOS 6.
The company said in addition to those optimizations, the update offers
an “improved browsing, searching and watching experience.”
Already using the
Netflix app installed in an
iPhone
5, we noticed the offer to update the app in the updates section of the
App Store application. Comparing the previous version of the Netflix
iOS app with this update, the most important change is the extension of
the app to fit the iPhone 5 screen. Widescreen movies play across the
entire width of that larger 4-inch screen, significantly enhancing the
user experience. It’s a crucial and welcome enhancement.
SEE ALSO: 20 Apps Updated For The iPhone 5′s Taller Screen
Besides that extra height for the iPhone 5, the appearance of the new
Netflix app and its predecessor appear identical, as you can see in
this screenshot comparison:
![Netflix app update for iOS 5 and iPhone 5 Netflix app update for iOS 5 and iPhone 5](http://7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/netflix-update.jpg)
The Netflix app requires a subscription to Netflix and is a free download that’s available now at the
Apple App Store.