Netflix and chill is so 2016. Prepare for Netflix and fly.
The entertainment streaming service has just announced its subscribers will be able to download entire series and movies to their devices.
Why the change?
If you ask Netflix, it's because they've listened to customers who have long complained that they can't use the service when they travel.
"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," Netflix director of product innovation Eddy Wu said.
Another reason is that it lets Netflix catch up with global streaming rivals Amazon, which already offers the option to download a selection of shows and movies from its Amazon Prime Video service, and YouTube.
How will this impact local rivals such as Stan?
It will, but it won't be the end for those services.
Associate professor of internet studies at Curtin University Tama Leaver said it could create an "arms race" between the streaming services to have the best options for subscribers.
"Netflix has been setting the pace for streaming services … but the black spot has been those moments where you're not connected to a solid internet connect," Dr Leaver said.
"I think Stan will really have to keep pace, I'm sure they are in the process of trying to figure out how they can do this.
"But I do think Stan is going to stay competitive. That service has done quite well this year … they are going to need to have their own version of downloading offline ability in the future."
So don't expect those services to disappear anytime soon.
Is this designed for countries where internet connections aren't as fast?
Yep. Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said earlier this year the company was considering the change as it expanded to new markets with limited networks for streaming.
He'd long been against the move.
It also means those living in a share house, in rural areas or those who just have a bad connection can access the service without annoyance.
"If you can set all of your downloads overnight then it's all sitting there for the next evening," Dr Leaver said.
"We won't get this sort of fragmented streaming experience even on slow internet connections at home."
So what's the catch?
Netflix is not making its entire catalogue available to download, but the company said more content is on the way.
In the app it also downloads in real time and it's also only for devices, so you won't be able to download it on your laptop.
It's also reported to use as much data as streaming, so it's being sold as working best via a wireless connection.
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