Hulu has
implemented it's
rumored advertising-free subscription option to its streaming service. Priced at $12 per month, the new tier offers the same content as its standard $8 subscription but users will be able to watch shows without interruptions from commercials during the show itself, though
TechCrunch notes pre-roll advertising for some shows will continue due to licensing agreements. The service advises that the existing $8 service will continue to show "fewer commercials than scheduled television."
Amazon Prime Instant Video offline viewing rolls out to iOS, Android
Amazon has made its
Prime Instant Video service more useful, by allowing users to download a selection of shows for offline viewing on more mobile devices. Previously only available on the Kindle Fire tablets, an update for both
iOS and
Android devices now means Prime subscribers can load entire episodes and movies on their smartphone or tablet for viewing wherever they want, something streaming competitors such as
Netflix and Hulu do not currently offer.
While the new viewing option is now active in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria, not all content will be downloadable as this depends on licensing terms set out by the studios or broadcasters. The
list of eligible items includes content from HBO, Cinemax, and Lionsgate, among others, as well as a large number of Amazon Original Series programs.
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