Netflix allows partial downloading on Android: This is how it'll be of use

Date:
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:34:06 +0000

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This new partial download option will help users watch a series or film, even if it has not finished downloading fully. It'll be of immense help to people on the move.

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Content-streamer Netflix has launched a new feature for Android users that will now allow them to view partially downloaded titles. This is expected to come in handy for people caught in situations of unreliable wifi or a maxed out data plan. They can now make do what has been downloaded till then.

Hitherto, any streaming content on Netflix needed to be completely finished downloading to a device before it could be viewed.

"Weve improved the Netflix download experience so you can now start watching The Mitchells vs The Machines or the next episode of Luis Miguel - The Series even if it hasnt completed downloading. Once youve regained a strong enough connection, you can choose to finish the download and keep watching avoiding those surprise notices that youve gone over your data limits," Netflix said
in a blog post .

Users can find the setting in the Continue Watching section of the service or from the Download menu. Netflix's StreamFest a big hit - 8 lakh new app downloads in India Netflix gains ground in Asia, thanks to Reliance Jio Netflix to have live-action post-production facility in Mumbai - Its first ever globally Partial downloading for iOS devices in 'coming months'

Netflix unveiled its ' Smart Downloads ' feature in 2016. It ensures that the next episode in the series that one is watching is downloaded. It also
deletes an episode once the user has seen it.

Netflix had said that the feature was launched keeping countries like India
in mind. Users from India are among the highest downloaders on Netflix. But
in India internet in some places can get really sucky. So this new partial download feature will be a big advantage. Netflix expects this new feature to take off in countries like India.

"We always want to make it easier for members to access their favorite series or movies regardless of language, device, connectivity, or location. So partial downloading is now available on Android phones and tablets, and well begin testing on iOS in the coming months," Netflix said. Want to know about the latest happenings in tech?FollowTechRadar Indiaon Twitter , Facebook and Instagram !



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