Netflix announced that its subscribers can now download films and TV series for offline viewing at no extra cost. This means users can now watch their favourite series on the go where there is limited or no internet connection.
Eddy Wu, director of product innovation, at Netflix said: “Many of your favourite streaming series and movies are already available for download, with more on the way” in a blog post on Wednesday, naming a few such as “Orange is The New Black”, “Narcos” and “The Crown” to be available right away.
Airplane mode. Road trip mode. Stuck-in-the-subway-for-20-minutes mode. Your favorite stories are now available for download any time. pic.twitter.com/g7QZA3TyE8
— Netflix (@netflix) November 30, 2016
However, to be able to download for offline viewing, you need to update to the most recent Netflix app. Wu also mentioned that “the new feature is included in all plans and available for phones and tablets on Android and iOS”.
Interestingly, Netflix executives had previously said that “Offline playback” was a feature that the company was unlikely to embrace.
Looks like Netflix was prepared for the data-cut and to help Nigerians save on data charges with offline viewing, saying: “we got you covered”
