Netflix launches Fast.com app for iOS and Android

The internet connection speed measuring website created by Netflix has just been launched as an app. 

Back in May, Netflix debuted Fast.com to help users, Netflix subscriber or not, to determine the connection speeds.

On Tuesday, the company expanded the service's reach with a free iOS and Android app designed to do the same thing. 

Like the website, the mobile version is incredibly simple, immediately calculating your connection speed as soon as you open the app. 

To calculate your speed, the app executes several download tests from Netflix's servers in the background. And since you're using a mobile device, the app provides a handy refresh button alongside your results to allow you to quickly retest your speed if your device switches to a new wireless connection in a different location.   Read more...