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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #30 on: Jun 13, 2015 at 11:18 AM »
Parang by invitation na yung free trial, based on the emails they've been sending.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #31 on: Jun 14, 2015 at 03:53 PM »
Btw, this looks like a Malaysian company no?

Malaysian?  If so, are their operations here legit?  Can we fear that being denied to us by the Lopezes' SKYCable?

If they are really Malaysian, how do they get away with skirting tight censorship laws across Asia (particularly when it comes to cable content)?

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #32 on: Jun 14, 2015 at 04:53 PM »
how do they get away with skirting tight censorship laws across Asia (particularly when it comes to cable content)?

The censorship laws seem absent when it comes to streaming online content. You can watch Game of Thrones on HBO Asia at the same time that it airs on the East Coast in the States, but it's the censored Asian version. However, if you access it a few hours later via online streaming on HBO Asia's HBO Go service, you get the uncensored U.S.-aired version.

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"HBO GO’s broadband streaming service allows users to enjoy over 1,000 hours of uncut award-winning HBO and CINEMAX Original content on multiple devices including computers, tablets and smartphones (iOS and Android) anywhere, anytime. Subscribers of HBO GO will be the first to watch critically acclaimed HBO and CINEMAX Original series such as Game Of Thrones, True Detective, Girls, Veep and Strike Back, 12-hours after they premiere in the U.S...."

http://www.clickthecity.com/tv/a/21825/hbo-asia-launches-hbo-go-broadband-streaming-service-in-the-philippines-exclusively-on-skycable

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #33 on: Jun 14, 2015 at 11:24 PM »
My free trial lapsed and di ko man lang nagamit. It's kind of useless when you CAN'T stream the show to your TV.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #34 on: Jun 15, 2015 at 08:44 PM »
For me, the free trial has been very useful, since there's Wi-Fi at the hospital that I work in, so I can continue watching whatever I was watching at home on my iPad between procedures. I'm considering actually subscribing once my free trial is done.

Of course I say this NOW since most of the shows I watch are off-season...
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #35 on: Jun 17, 2015 at 08:59 AM »
My free trial lapsed and di ko man lang nagamit. It's kind of useless when you CAN'T stream the show to your TV.


What i did was to hook up my laptop to my tv, medyo troublesome nga lang dahil need to click play on every episode. Also you could really see na ang baba ng resolution ng shows, pero ok lang whenever i get home from work i watch shows from iflix na.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #36 on: Jun 18, 2015 at 10:54 AM »
Their catalog is still very lacking...

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #37 on: Jun 18, 2015 at 09:16 PM »
Heard this in the Radio and they are offering 129 pesos per month.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #38 on: Jun 20, 2015 at 01:34 PM »
My free trial lapsed and di ko man lang nagamit. It's kind of useless when you CAN'T stream the show to your TV.
Possible, but using desktop or laptop to chromecast. Not yet through mobile.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #39 on: Jun 23, 2015 at 01:22 AM »
May tie-up pala 'to with PLDT Smart. Pang-tapat siguro nila sa HOOQ ng Globe. Free for Fibr subscribers tapos P99 add-on sa DSL at Ultera subscribers.

http://www.pldt.com/news-center/article/2015/06/18/pldt-home-and-smart-deliver-ph-s-biggest-library-of-entertainment-content-with-iflix#.VYhD6VKtbXE

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #40 on: Jun 23, 2015 at 06:55 AM »
since it's mentioned, anyone has HOOQ? mas mahal sa iFlix but does it have better selection?

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #41 on: Jun 23, 2015 at 10:08 AM »
Signed up earlier. Di ko lang alam how the free subscription for Fibr will happen.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #42 on: Jun 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM »
Thanks for sharing :)

Paano nyo po nalaman yong #of days free trial?

I'm now playing "Catch me if you can" using iOS+globe+Php70 combo :)

no buffering :)

Again.. thanks!!!

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #43 on: Jun 23, 2015 at 02:38 PM »
Signed up earlier. Di ko lang alam how the free subscription for Fibr will happen.

I sent iflix an email inquiring how to get my free iflix after my free trial is over, since I'm on Fibr and my trial expires on Thursday. Hopefully they reply. Will let you guys know.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #44 on: Jun 23, 2015 at 10:30 PM »
So my trial period just expired, tried subscribing with them through our pldt account para 99/month lang instead of the 129/month, problem is enrollment doesn't push through naka ilang ulit na ako puro hold on to your money ang labas.

 The pldt account is in my wife's name while the iflix subscription is in mine meron bang bearing yun? although same email add ang ginamit sa subscription and pldtmyhome account.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #45 on: Jun 25, 2015 at 08:08 PM »
Signed up earlier. Di ko lang alam how the free subscription for Fibr will happen.

Ito sinagot sa akin:

"If you’d like the complimentary access to iflix as a PLDT fibr subscriber, here's what you can do.

Go to your "Settings" page, click "Get Access Now". From there, scroll down, and you'll see 3 options for PLDT. Click any of the 3 options. You'll be directed to a PLDT portal where you'll be asked for your account details. After you submit and enter your account details, PLDT will recognize that you're a fibr subscriber and you'll be sent a notification. At that moment, you'll be rerouted back to iflix and you'll be able to watch your movies!"


Wala pang "Get Access Now" sa "Settings" page ko, so I guess I'll have to wait until my free trial expires.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #46 on: Jun 25, 2015 at 08:14 PM »
^Wow! Thank you for the update
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #47 on: Jul 05, 2015 at 02:29 PM »
I am watching via Screen Mirroring. Quality is HD.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #48 on: Jul 12, 2015 at 06:37 PM »
Question para sa mga naka full subscription na, Mas marami bang movies pag paid or similar lang din sa nakikita pag trial? Thanks sa makakasagot.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #49 on: Jul 12, 2015 at 08:24 PM »
Exactly the same.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #50 on: Jul 12, 2015 at 09:12 PM »
Smart subscriber and the monthly subscription is 99/month, instead of 129.

@mhupix, as Mr. Hankey stated, same selection.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #51 on: Jul 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM »
Walang lumalabas na picture sa Zenfone 2 ko whenever I use the app, Sound lang.  Meron ba sa inyo nakakaalam how to fix this?

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #52 on: Aug 25, 2015 at 05:49 PM »
iflix now has a selection of Pinoy films in its catalog. With movies like Serbis, Kinatay, Captive, Lola, Tirador, Foster Child, Manoro, Lola, Siquijor... it seems like the entire Brillante Mendoza oeuvre.
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #53 on: Aug 25, 2015 at 08:00 PM »
I am watching via Screen Mirroring. Quality is HD.

Tried it but the video did not show, only the video. Is there a step that I am missing to watch iflix via screen mirroring?

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #54 on: Aug 26, 2015 at 01:19 AM »
btw, they added chromecast support few months back it works okay but medyo lacking on the content. so far so good they have Orphan black pero season 1 lang..
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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #55 on: Aug 26, 2015 at 02:18 AM »
Just signed up! One month free trial still in effect. Very cool! 8)

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #56 on: Aug 27, 2015 at 10:59 PM »
Anyone using IFlix on an Android TV Box?

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #57 on: Sep 03, 2015 at 04:42 PM »
PLDT home gave me a 2-year complimentary pass to Iflix movies. Activated it last weekend and was able to watch movies. Connected laptop via HDMI to Plasma 51, video display is close to a DVD rip movie. Di talaga sya HD output. Sound format is PCM kaya you don't get DTS output. Plan to use projector pero baka masyado snowy yung effect. Has anyone tried to watch Iflix using 1080p HD projector?

Comments anyone? TIA.

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #58 on: Sep 03, 2015 at 06:52 PM »
PLDT home gave me a 2-year complimentary pass to Iflix movies. Activated it last weekend and was able to watch movies. Connected laptop via HDMI to Plasma 51, video display is close to a DVD rip movie. Di talaga sya HD output. Sound format is PCM kaya you don't get DTS output. Plan to use projector pero baka masyado snowy yung effect. Has anyone tried to watch Iflix using 1080p HD projector?

Comments anyone? TIA.

Sa 1080p LED TV lang, and hindi talaga sya HD.  Better quality pa yun mga non-HD torrent na TV shows and movies.  Still, okay na for me.  I am a subscriber since the added Conan. 

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Re: iflix (Netflix-like service for the Philippines)
« Reply #59 on: Sep 04, 2015 at 02:53 AM »
PLDT home gave me a 2-year complimentary pass to Iflix movies. Activated it last weekend and was able to watch movies. Connected laptop via HDMI to Plasma 51, video display is close to a DVD rip movie. Di talaga sya HD output. Sound format is PCM kaya you don't get DTS output. Plan to use projector pero baka masyado snowy yung effect. Has anyone tried to watch Iflix using 1080p HD projector?

Comments anyone? TIA.

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