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NETFLIX HAS SAID it would allow offline viewing of streamed videos, a feature long sought by users who want to watch on a plane or train to avoid data-connection charges.
A Netflix statement said that “many of your favorite streaming series and movies” would be available for download and offline viewing on mobile devices.
“While many members enjoy watching Netflix at home, we’ve often heard they also want to continue their Stranger Things binge while on airplanes and other places where internet is expensive or limited,” said a blog post from product innovation chief Eddy Wu.
Just click the download button on the details page for a film or TV series and you can watch it later without an internet connection.
Netflix did not offer details on how much content would be available offline, noting that it was in discussion with copyright owners.
“Netflix is working with lots of partners globally to get downloading rights for the bulk of the content on our service,” a further statement emailed said.
This is an ongoing effort as we know consumers want this capability and we are working to provide it.
Netflix, which is in a global push and has more than 86 million members, is facing increasing competition from rivals including Amazon, which also is in the midst of an international expansion of its streaming service.
Amazon already allows downloads of videos — noting that some content is restricted by copyright holders in terms of offline viewing.
Netflix users had been unable to download and view videos offline through its mobile application but workarounds had been offered by third-party apps.
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Travelling with kids just got a whole lot easier
@brian magee:
and no doubt it will be a whole lot more costly, I assume this will be for a ‘premium’ subscription?
You presume wrong
@Thommo’s Big Nose:
Thats good, hence the question mark
Yes
Yes, and because you included a question mark, I answered your question.
Ever since the price increase i cancelled my subscription – Irish Netflix Users pay the same as people living in the USA/Canadian who have ALOT more content to watch. Irish Netflix is like browsing XtraVision – same old shite!
Totally agree. I was very disappointed with the catalogue of stuff. The tv series are the only thing half decent. I’ll be unsubscribing in December too.
It’s about time they started offering us a larger and better library of content. Also, for the series you’re not able to download to be left on longer to have a chance to watch it all
Downloaded the app update earlier. Good amount of shows available for download. If only they hadn’t blocked VPNs then there might be something worth downloading!
Netflix…..really?
So passé.
Mange tout Freddy mate, Mange tout.
Bonnet de douche
Ohhhhh shut up you tart !
Au contraire.
I was just thinking the other day how great it would be if they did this. Going to help me catch up with some shows on my lunch hour.
Will be great for flying too.
Great to see this happening. Can only download to internal storage though.
Haven’t even looked yet but I’m sure there’s way to lend copies to your mates.
@Kevin Carey: They enabled SD card storage later.
have your say