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Capablue, Intrasonics second screen innovations

Capablue, specialists in connected TV solutions, has joined forces with audio watermarking technology provider Intrasonics to create intelligent second screen solutions that meet consumer demand for more interactive experiences and deliver additional revenues to broadcasters. By integrating Intrasonics’ technology into its Connected platform, Capablue hopes to enable broadcasters and content owners to drive audiences back […]

August 13, 2012

Eredivisie live app on Samsung devices

Eredivisie, the Dutch football premier league, has launched a new app available exclusively on all Samsung Smart devices – TVs, Blu-ray players and home entertainment systems. The app will allow users to watch live Eredivisie action priced at €6.95 per match, as well as view highlights from the previous week’s games.

August 10, 2012

No YouTube on iOS6

The app for YouTube is missing from the next version of Apple’s iOS6 operating system. Apple said the app had been removed because its licence to produce the program had expired. The Apple-made version of the YouTube app has been a staple on the iPhone’s iOS since the device was first launched in 2007. Apple […]

August 7, 2012

Amazon Instant Video app on iPad

Amazon has introduced the Amazon Instant Video App for iPad, enabling customers to stream or download Amazon Instant Video movies and TV episodes from their video library directly on their iPad. The app also makes more than 20,000 titles from Prime Instant Video available to Prime members such as hit TV shows like Glee and […]

August 2, 2012

OIPF partners for TV apps village at Apps World

Industry experts from Zeebox, UPC, BSkyB and the BBC are among some of the leading names down to contribute to the TV Apps debate at Apps World in London this October – http://www.apps-world.net/europe/ The event includes a dedicated TV apps village, delivered in partnership with the Open IPTV Forum (OIPF), creating a focal point for […]

August 2, 2012

NOW TV for iPad and iPhone

Sky has confirmed that its OTT service NOW TV is now available to download from the App Store, for both iPad and iPhone via 3G and WiFi. NOW TV is currently available to anyone in the UK with a broadband or 3G connection across a wide range of connected devices including PC, Mac, selected Android […]

July 31, 2012

27% of Aussies subscribed to IPTV by 2017

IPTV, apps to ‘drive’ viewing growth By 2017, more than a quarter of Australians will have signed up to an online television subscription service, according to a PwC media report. IPTV, other subscription entertainment services and new mobile media apps will drive growth in Australia’s media and entertainment industry of 18 per cent over the […]

July 30, 2012

Ptch app launches, backed by Dreamworks

Ptch, a new category-defining mobile app that lets users create, share and collaborate on multimedia stories called Ptches, has launched in the Apple App Store. Backed by DreamWorks Animation, Ptch channels creative and technical storytelling expertise into a simple and easy-to-use tool for self-expression. The free app allows users to compose multimedia mash-ups up to […]

July 20, 2012

Netflix, YouTube are must have Apps for Smart TV

A Harris Poll of 2,634 US adults  reveals streaming video apps are the most popular apps for both Smart TV owners and consumers who don’t yet have a Smart TV. Three of the top five “must have” apps are Netflix (Owners 47 per cent/Non-owners 34 per cent), YouTube (Owners 44 per cent/Non-owners 31 per cent) […]

July 19, 2012

Dark Knight Rises app for Virgin Media TiVo

To celebrate the release of the highly anticipated movie, The Dark Knight Rises, Virgin Media has teamed up with Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures to launch a dedicated Dark Knight app for its TiVo service. Designed to give Virgin Media customers the chance to immerse themselves in unique interactive content on the final installment of […]

July 19, 2012