Neowin News Feed for: Downloads

Apple changes the way automatic downloads work on Apple Podcasts

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:24:01 +0000

Apple announced a couple of changes to how automatic downloads work on Apple Podcasts. The feature will stop downloading new episodes if the user hasn't played a show in recent weeks. Read more...

How to remove the downloads menu from the Edge browser toolbar

Hemant Saxena — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:00:01 +0000

There is more than one way to stop the downloads menu from appearing under the Microsoft Edge browser toolbar. If you rarely use the browser to download something, here's how to remove it completely. Read more...

Incorrect PIN? Your memory isn't bad, it's a bug Netflix currently has no solution for

Fiza Ali — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:16:02 +0000

Netflix has a bug for locked profiles and no solution for it. The company has also given no specific time frame as to when the issue will be resolved. It says it may take a few days or weeks to fix. Read more...

How to use Telegram's well-hidden download manager

Paul Hill — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:32:31 +0000

In this guide, I explain the process of finding Telegram's download manager that was introduced in March. It's not placed logically in the Telegram apps right now, making it quite difficult to find. Read more...

You will finally be able to set a preferred download location for Teams files soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 30 May 2022 05:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has recently updated the Microsoft 365 Roadmap to indicate that Teams users on the Windows and Mac desktop clients will finally be able to configure a preferred download directory soon. Read more...

Telegram finally adds a download manager so you can keep track

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:26:01 +0000

Telegram has released yet another update for Android and iOS. It introduces a new download manager, support for OBS Studio and XSplit Broadcaster, transparency effects in Android, and more. Read more...

Chrome will scan risky files on demand, tell you which extensions are reliable

Usama Jawad — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:54:01 +0000

Google is rolling out security enhancements to the Enhanced Safe Browsing experience in Chrome 91. The browser will inform you which extensions are trusted and will also scan risky files on demand. Read more...

Microsoft announces improvements coming to Collections in Edge

Abhay V — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:10:01 +0000

Microsoft announced improvements coming to Collections and Downloads to its Chromium-based Edge browser. These include a new pop-out UI akin to the History section, new features, and more. Read more...

WhatsApp struck down with server issues worldwide [Update]

Hamza Jawad — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:02:01 +0000

Currently, thousands of users are facing media upload and download woes with WhatsApp. At the moment, it looks to be unclear whether the issue is region-based or what exactly is causing it. Read more...

Netflix introduces smart downloads to get your next episode ready right away

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:36:01 +0000

The streaming service wants to make it easier to have your next episode ready when you're offline, so it will now download the next episode for a show once you finish watching the previous one. Read more...

Expand your Switch eShop experience by dabbling in other regions' titles

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:18:01 +0000

The Nintendo Switch has launched in certain countries and if you were looking for more titles, you might find some interesting games by browsing through other regions' eShop selection. Read more...

Netflix users on Android can now download movies and TV shows to an SD card

Andy Weir — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 19:54:01 +0000

After introducing the ability to download movies and TV shows for offline viewing last year, Netflix has announced that it is now allowing Android users to store downloaded content on SD cards. Read more...

Netflix is not providing offline downloads yet, considering access to public transport instead

Daniel Hull — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:22:01 +0000

Netflix has recently seen competition from Amazon Prime with its offline download availability, however the company remains firm that it will not bring its own rival feature any time soon. Read more...

Windows 10 is now running on more than 50 million devices

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:50:01 +0000

After nearly two weeks, Windows 10 is running on nearly 50 million devices globally. This is a huge increase, considering that a week ago, the number was reportedly at 25 million. Read more...

Microsoft fixes issue that blocked app downloads and updates from Windows 10's Store

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:50:01 +0000

A week after users began reporting problems downloading and updating apps from its new app store in Windows 10, Microsoft has apparently fixed the issue - although it's not yet clear how they did it. Read more...

Angry Birds 2 has been downloaded over 20 million times in one week

Usama Jawad — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:04:01 +0000

Since its launch on July 30, Angry Birds 2 has accumulated more than 20 million downloads worldwide, a feat the original Angry Birds was able to accomplish nine months after release. Read more...

Microsoft CEO says Office has been downloaded 100 million times on iOS and Android

Andy Weir — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:32:01 +0000

Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, revealed that Office has been downloaded more than 100 million times on iOS and Android, and reiterated plans to ensure that its products reach "every mobile device." Read more...

The Wolf of Wall Street tops piracy download charts in 2014

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 09:30:01 +0000

Game of Thrones was the most pirated TV show of the year, but a list of the 20 most pirated movies of 2014 was topped by The Wolf of Wall Street - just ahead of Frozen, Robocop and Gravity. Read more...

Game of Thrones is crowned the most pirated show for third year in a row

Andy Weir — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 11:32:01 +0000

After becoming BitTorrent's most downloaded TV program in 2012, and retaining the title in 2013, Game of Thrones has again won the battle to defeat all other challengers, as 2014's most pirated show. Read more...

Netflix dashes hopes of download-lovers, says offline viewing is "never going to happen"

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:06:01 +0000

If you were hoping that Netflix might introduce an 'offline mode', allowing you to download videos to watch later without streaming, your hopes have been crushed: "It's never going to happen." Read more...

EagleGet 2.0.1.6

Razvan Serea — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 05:58:03 +0000

Do you love downloading stuff from internet? Are you tired of slow download speeds? EagleGet is an effective download accelerator, which makes sure that your files are downloaded in lightning speed. Read more...

EagleGet 2.0.1.2 Beta

Razvan Serea — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:02:42 +0000

EagleGet 1.1.8.3

Razvan Serea — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:54:12 +0000

Internet Download Manager 6.19 Build 7

Razvan Serea — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:31:12 +0000

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 5 times, resume and schedule downloads. Simple graphic user interface makes IDM user friendly and easy to use. Read more...

EagleGet 1.1.8.2

Razvan Serea — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:18:23 +0000

EagleGet 1.1.8

Razvan Serea — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:09:34 +0000

EagleGet 1.1.7.9

Razvan Serea — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:30:57 +0000

EagleGet 1.1.7.8

Razvan Serea — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:58:22 +0000

UK ISPs offered voluntary code to collect data on music piracy

Paul Ferson — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 23:02:20 +0000

A voluntary code to be discussed by the British Phonographic Institute, major ISPs and David Cameron at 10 Downing Street in September could bring new policies to counter illegal downloads of music. Read more...

Itsdagram passes 50,000 downloads in a week

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:17 +0000

Itsdragram is an unofficial Instagram client on Windows Phone and it has quickly become one of the most popular apps in the Store. It's been downloaded over 50,000 times in only one week. Read more...

Itsdagram sees over 22,500 downloads in 4 days, becomes 'number one selling app'

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:09 +0000

Itsdagram, the first fully featured Instagram app, has seen over 22,500 downloads in four days. That figure has doubled in the last few days, showing the desire for Instagram on Windows Phone. Read more...

Facebook Home hits 500K downloads in 5 days

Ben Buffone — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Facebook's new 'Home' Android skin has today surpassed 500,000 downloads on the Google Play store. However, with mixed reviews and an intrusive design, will the interface see a decline in users? Read more...

Project X is 2012's most pirated film

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:44:36 +0000

Project X has stormed to the top of this year's list of most pirated films with an estimated 8.7 million downloads, beating box office favorites The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises Read more...

DDownloads provides direct download links for different applications

Razvan Serea — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:04:53 +0000

DDownloads provides you only safe and direct download links to your favorite Software. Currently over 400 apps are listed and the bests of each category. Read more...

25 billion downloads from Google Play Store, discounts aplenty!

Andrew Stevenson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:32:39 +0000

Here's a stat or two for you; Google Play Store has 675,000 apps available, reaching 25 billion downloads across those apps. In celebration, Google is, offering discounts on apps, movies and books. Read more...

Filesonic goes offline with no explanation provided

Paul Ferson — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:48:01 +0000

Filesonic, previously one of the major file-sharing websites on the internet, has been gone for the past few days with no explanation, and the main domain having suddenly changed hands. Read more...

Yippie ki-yay! Bruce Willis vs Apple over iTunes song sharing?

John Callaham — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:24:23 +0000

A new UK tabloid report claims that actor Bruce Willis is preparing legal action against Apple over how the company doesn't allow iTunes users to share song tracks from its library with others. Read more...

Google Takedown requests increase by 1137% compared to 2011

Paul Ferson — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:18:52 +0000

Google's Takedown requests have increased by over 1,000% compared to last year. The search giant now handles more than a million takedown requests weekly, from various groups and reporters. Read more...

UK politician wants fastest broadband in Europe by 2015

Paul Ferson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:09:19 +0000

UK Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt has decided that he wants the country to be blazing the trail for internet speeds in Europe by 2015, offering super-fast connections to at least 90% of its populace. Read more...

Demonoid domains go on sale; you could own history

Paul Ferson — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:45:13 +0000

With the closure of Demonoid, there had been hopes that the site would return. These hopes seem to have been dashed by the discovery that you could buy the rights to the infamous domains. Read more...