The BBC has announced a significant change to its iPlayer service that will impact thousands of users, particularly those who rely on downloading content for offline viewing.

Starting from march/" title="march" target="_blank" rel="noopener">March, the Desktop Downloads App will be removed from Windows and Mac devices, effectively ending the option to download content for offline viewing on computers. Users will no longer be able to download their favorite BBC shows to watch later, a feature often used by those with poor internet connections or during travel.

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