Video-on-demand (VOD) subscription service, ShowMax now has a download feature that allows users to save TV shows and movies for offline viewing.
The feature is only available to Android app users at the moment.
"Those without access to a suitable Internet connection at home, which is a significant barrier to the adoption of streaming video services in Africa, will now be able to store content using WiFi hotspots or other out-of-home connectivity options and then watch at a later point," the company said in a statement.
Up to 25 TV shows and movies can be stored at any point using the app on Android tablets and smartphones, depending on the available storage capacity on the device.
The content will be visible for 30 days and once viewing of a particular show or movie has started, it will be available for completion over the next 48 hours and then disappear. The same content can be downloaded again if needed.
ShowMax recently teamed up with kykNET to expand their footprint globally. The VOD service is now available in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Last week, ShowMax and Telkom entered into a partnership to provide users with zero-rated data for streaming content. Earlier this week, the VOD service announced FNB eBucks could be used to purchase subscriptions.
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