YouTube is working on plans to let people view videos through its mobile app even when they don't have an internet connection.
The
feature, rumoured to be launching from November, will let users add
videos to their smartphones or tablets when they're online, to watch at a
later time offline.
The feature will allow users to add videos to
their smartphones or tablets to watch even when they don't have access
to the internet
It is not clear whether the videos will be available as a temporary download and removed once the 48 hours has expired - similar to how the BBC handles offline shows on the iPlayer - or cached.
‘Your fans’ ability to enjoy your videos no longer has to be interrupted by something as commonplace as a morning commute,’ YouTube said in its Creator’s blog.
The videos will still be free and will have Google ads running on them.
The group announced the feature as part of its ongoing updates to its mobile app.
Last month, for example, YouTube made it possible for people to browse video recommendations while streaming content.
Last year, the group dabbled in offline viewing
by allowing Android users to pre-cache their favourite channels for
viewing later
The latest development is a major move for the company as downloading video is against its terms of service.
Last year, the group dabbled in offline viewing by allowing Android users to pre-cache their favourite channels for viewing later.
At the moment, to load videos in a queue for viewing later, users must first be connected to the internet.
YouTube would not comment on the exact date of launch.
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