Samsung Internet Week: Browsing the web offline

Although internet coverage is constantly improving, smartphone users can find themselves in situations where they can’t connect to the internet, whether because they’re traveling to remote areas, entering zones with poor or no coverage, or other reasons. Some internet browsers offer an offline mode precisely for these reasons, and Samsung Internet does, too. Samsung’s proprietary […]

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AllTrails finally gets a Wear OS app, works offline as well

Here’s some great news for bikers and hikers: the popular hiking app AllTrails has finally launched its Wear OS app for Android users. The app works offline and even with downloaded maps. Users of the popular Wear OS smartwatches, such as the Galaxy Watch 6 and Google Pixel Watch, can now get a sense of hiking […]

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This long-anticipated feature is on its way to OneDrive and will make offline users happy

What you need to know Microsoft OneDrive will soon ship with an Offline mode. The feature lets users access the platform even without an internet connection. While on Offline mode, you can “view, sort, rename, move, copy, and delete files.” The feature is expected to be available in preview by November 2023, shortly after Microsoft’s […]

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Galaxy Store and Themes will go offline next week, but don’t panic

Samsung’s Galaxy Store and Galaxy Themes won’t be available for a few hours next week. The company has informed Galaxy device users that it will temporarily suspend the app Store and Themes service for system maintenance work. The Galaxy Store and Themes servers will be down on August 22 between 2:30 – 5:30 (GMT+5:30 / […]

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 2023 already selling offline in India

If you are not in the know, Samsung is re-launching the 2022 Galaxy S21 FE for India by swapping the original Exynos 2100 chipset for a Snapdragon 888. Pretty much every detail about the new device has already leaked and last we heard the handset might be officially unveiled on July 10. As of writing […]

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Samsung brings Galaxy S23 Ultra in Red in Sky Blue to offline stores in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra in Black, Green, Lavender and Cream colors on all markets. Some countries also got versions in Graphite, Lime, Sky Blue and Red but they were exclusively sold on Samsung’s online store. The company announced the Red and Blue options are now also available at physical Samsung Experience stores in […]

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How to Download Offline Maps in Apple Maps on iOS 17

Downloading offline maps to your iPhone can be incredibly beneficial, especially when you’re traveling or exploring areas with limited or no internet connectivity. By having offline maps readily available, you can access detailed navigation information without relying on cellular data or Wi-Fi, which can save you from incurring additional data charges or getting lost in […]

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Apple Maps Finally Lets You Download Maps for Offline Use on iOS 17

Apple Maps is catching up with Google Maps on iOS 17 by finally letting iPhone users download maps for offline use. iOS 17 will be released to the public later this year for the iPhone XS and newer, and is currently available in beta for developers. Users can download a specific area of Apple Maps […]

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Destiny 2 is down, servers to remain offline for emergency maintenance (Update)

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline for emergency maintenance. The issue that prompted the shutdown isn’t known, though it seems to be affecting both Destiny games since the original title has been taken offline as well. While the servers are down, Destiny 2 will not be […]

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Destiny 2 servers are down and will remain offline for bug fixes, rollback planned (Update)

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline after a bug causing players to lose progress on their Triumphs, Seals, and Exotic Catalysts was discovered. The servers will remain offline “into the evening” as Bungie works to develop and deploy a fix, with the studio promising to share […]

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Destiny 2 servers are down, will remain offline for bug fixes as rollback is planned

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline after a bug causing players to lose progress on their Triumphs, Seals, and Exotic Catalysts was discovered. The servers will remain offline “into the evening” as Bungie works to develop and deploy a fix, with the studio promising to share […]

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Destiny 2 servers are down, will remain offline for bug fixes as rollback is planned (Update)

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline after a bug causing players to lose progress on their Triumphs, Seals, and Exotic Catalysts was discovered. The servers will remain offline “into the evening” as Bungie works to develop and deploy a fix, with the studio promising to share […]

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New Honor 80 Pro appears in renders, will sell only offline

The Honor 80 family has four members, and it looks like a fifth is on its way. A new device appeared online with a flat display and camera island just like the 80 Pro, and sources claim it will also be named “Honor 80 Pro”. However, the upcoming device will have a new screen with […]

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Spotify on Wear OS: Learn how to download offline playlists and control your music

Spotify on a Wear OS smartwatch is now a much more complete experience than it used to be, with users finally able to enjoy offline listening, LTE streaming and more. What was a fairly tepid app on older versions of Wear has been reborn for Wear OS 3, with the likes of the Google Pixel […]

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Deezer app lands on Wear OS 3, providing offline listening and more

After a few months of waiting, the Deezer app for Wear OS smartwatches has now officially arrived. First teased back in August by the streaming service, its new app allows users to access their library and playlists and also tap into offline playback directly from the wrist, it announced in a blog post. Like many apps […]

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Netflix’s upcoming ad-supported tier will not feature offline viewing

Netflix will bring an ad-supported tier next year alongside Microsoft but it may come without an offline viewing option. Developer Steve Moser discovered text within the Netflix iOS app code that states “Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with ads.” Netflix has yet to comment on the matter though it would make sense for […]

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Netflix’s Upcoming Ad-Supported Tier Won’t Allow Downloads for Offline Viewing

The upcoming ad-supported Netflix tier that’s in the works will not allow subscribers to download TV shows or movies to watch offline, reports Bloomberg. The restriction was found in code in the Netflix app for iOS devices, which reads “Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with ads.” Standard Netflix plans allow some Netflix content […]

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WhatsApp Desktop on Windows now works even when your phone is offline

What you need to know WhatsApp Desktop is now a native app on Windows. Previously, WhatsApp on Windows was a web-based desktop application. With the switch to a native experience, WhatsApp Desktop should deliver better performance, a cleaner interface, and be able to send and receive messages even when a user’s phone is offline. WhatsApp […]

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Oppo K10 Energy surfaces with SD 778G chip, 120Hz LCD and offline distribution strategy

A new phone has surfaced, dubbed the Oppo K10 Energy (or perhaps “Vitality Edition”, model number PERM10). You won’t find much about it online as this one seems destined for offline distribution. Here’s what we know so far. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G, which is paired with a generous 12GB of RAM […]

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