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Netflix 9.0.1 for iOS released, adds offline viewing feature, incompatible with Chromecast and AirPlay (Updated)

After months of rumors, Netflix has added an offline viewing feature to its application, as seen in the newly released Netflix 9.0.1 app for iOS. According to Netflix, “many favorite streaming series and movies are already available for download, with more on the way.” Some of the content that’s ready to download includes Orange Is […]

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Prisma app updated to 2.4, adds offline mode, neural network support

Prisma, the photo filter and effects app developed by Prisma Labs for iOS, has been updated to version 2.4. The new version adds the following fixes and changes: – New offline mode removes the need for an Internet connection. – Instagram pics and selfies support. – New “Philanthropic” styles allows users to donate $1 to […]

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Google Maps app for Android offers offline feature, iOS version coming soon

This could come in handy. Google has announced that its Google Maps application for Android is now capable of storing regional data, especially in cases where you’ll be going into parts of the world without Internet access. By the company’s guess, roughly 60 percent of the world is without Internet today. Per the company’s press […]

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Amazon introduces Prime Music – more value for your $99

Amazon just announced the latest service in its Prime family, Prime Music, which together with Prime Instant Video and Prime Shipping will cost $99 a year. Earlier this year, Amazon increased the the price of a Prime subscription from $79 to $99, but at the time there was no indication that there would be any new features to […]

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Apple receives patent for offline purchasing system

Ok, this is interesting. Per the United States Patent and Trademark Office and AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday was awarded a patent for an offline purchasing system that would allow iTunes users to buy music, movies and other media when not connected to the internet. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple U.S. Patent No. […]