Netflix now has download option for offline viewing
Nov 30, 2016, 9:27 am
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Netflix now has download option for offline viewing
Perfect timing for those about to travel long distances over the holidays!
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/30/...e-viewing-app/
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/30/...e-viewing-app/
Nov 30, 2016, 9:57 am
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This will be very useful for a lot of frequent travelers. Streaming online to watch videos isn't always a great option, and this seems like a great workaround to plan around the times when online connectivity while on the move isn't all that ideal.
Nov 30, 2016, 11:47 am
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Good timing. Flying tomorrow.
I had to uninstall and reinstall to get the download option - the App Store was not showing an update available.
On the down side, my downloads are queued, but apparently not actually downloading.
I had to uninstall and reinstall to get the download option - the App Store was not showing an update available.
On the down side, my downloads are queued, but apparently not actually downloading.
Nov 30, 2016, 3:00 pm
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The length of time Netflix users will have to watch a show or movie will vary by title. The "My Downloads" page will show members how long, such as 48 hours, they have with each title.
Nov 30, 2016, 8:22 pm
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It doesn't seem to have an option to save to external SD card. The size is not too bad... about 190MG per hour on Standard quality.
Dec 1, 2016, 3:53 pm
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I updated my Amazon Video Android app yesterday and it now offers default save to micro SD Card instead of internal storage. I might have missed when this feature was introduced but very happy the app prompted me to switch download location upon firing up the new version.