Amazon Prime has been getting better and better for lovers of TV and film as it takes on the likes of Netflix, and it has finally introduced one of the most requested features - offline viewing.

That means you can store video locally on your device and watch (in a time-limited window) even when you don't have a connection - and given that Prime Video has only worked with a WiFi connection previously that's a big deal indeed.

Plus, offline viewing (often called offline caching) is something that the service's biggest rival, Netflix, doesn't offer. We've spent some time with offline viewing and this is the straightforward process and our thoughts.

We went for the iOS version - although it is available for Android as well. The update is relatively small and then when you look at an Amazon Prime Show like Hand of God you get a different option screen.

When your programme is cached and available online it becomes a tick

And when you select play you'll get a warning about the time you get to watch the programme:

For this one, the windows was 30 days...

The film library is also available for offline viewing - most of the library seemed to be available.

It's all as intuitive as you'd expect, and the service itself is clearly a massive boon for the entire service.

For those travelling, this functionality is a game-changer, converting an Amazon subscription from a relatively static offering, best taken advantage of at home, to a genuinely useful service.

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