Downloading Netflix shows for offline viewing is going to get a little easier. The company has announced that an auto-download feature is available for the Android app from today, and will be added to the iOS app later in the year …
Buzzfeed reports that if you’re watching a series, the feature automatically deletes watched episodes, then downloads the next one in line.
Netflix says the feature is mostly aimed at public transit commuters who may have limited or poor network coverage during their journey.
Sadly there’s still no one-stop option to download an entire season of a show, so if you’re stocking up on episodes for a long flight, or a trip out somewhere with poor mobile coverage, you’ll still need to do it manually.
Netflix is a free download from the App Store, but requires a monthly subscription to use.
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