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BBC iPlayer has it, Sky has it and now it finally appears that Netflix is getting the ability to watch content without being connected to the internet.

Until now, the popular movie streaming site has only allowed its thousands of films and original shows to be viewed while online.

But things may be about to change with the firm allowing content to be downloaded on to tablets and smartphones.

Netflix boss Reed Hastings teased this feature earlier this year saying: "We should keep an open mind on this,"

"As we expand around the world, where we see an uneven set of networks, it's something we should keep an open mind about."

The good news is Netflix finally look like they are about to launch the feature.

Speaking about Netflix going offline, industry insider and Penthera COO Dan Taitz, told Light Reading: "We know from our sources within the industry that Netflix is going to launch this product,

"My expectation is that by the end of the year Netflix will be launching download-to-go as an option for their customers."

Before you get too excited about watching Netflix on your next long-haul flight it appears there could be a catch.

It seems that, if offline playback does become a reality, Netflix will only allow its own originals, such as House of Cards, to be viewed.

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The firm hasn't commented on the rumours but, with Amazon about to launch The Grand Tour on its platform, Netflix may need some big news to keep fans paying their subscription.