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Myriad, Broadcom deliver Android apps to TVs

Myriad Group, a company powering mobile social and web experiences on connected devices, and Broadcom, a global expert in semiconductor solutions, have announced a joint effort to drive the Android ecosystem to televisions. Myriad’s Alien Vue is now supported on a range of Broadcom set-top box platforms, simplifying the delivery of a new suite of […]

January 5, 2012

Motorola Mobility boosts content discovery with SetJam deal

In a move that recognises the growing importance of content discovery and navigation in the multiscreen entertainment age, Motorola Mobility has acquired  SetJam, a television and movie directory. “Motorola and SetJam share the vision of making content delivery, discovery, and consumption seamless across any screen, and as a world leader in video technology, Motorola will […]

December 23, 2011By Colin Mann

KPN live TV on Android

KPN Interactive TV customers in Holland can now also watch live television through Android tablets. The Interactive Online TV service was introduced in September for the iPhone and laptop but the Interactive TV Online app now enables Android-tablet to get 20 national or international TV channels. Customers can also use the app for specific interactive […]

December 21, 2011

BBC, Virgin, TiVo partner for next-gen Red Button

Virgin Media and the BBC have signed a new deal that will bring next-generation BBC TV services to the Virgin Media TiVo Service in 2012. The BBC and Virgin Media will now begin to develop new applications and user experiences for TiVo homes – paving the way for Virgin Media customers to gain access to […]

December 19, 2011

Time Warner TV app on Android

Time Warner Cable has confirmed the launch of the TWC TV app for Android smartphones. The free app allows Digital TV customers to search programme listings by title or episode name, browse network schedules, set favourite channels and even program their DVR right from their smartphone. The app is available to video customers at the […]

December 16, 2011

Ziggo on Apple devices

Dutch cable operator Ziggo has activated a function on its Ziggo TV app which allows customers to watch live television from their Apple devices. With the Ziggo TV app 2.0 app, customers can watch ten Dutch channels on their iPad, iPhone 3GS or 4S, and iPod Touch, including Nederland 1, Nederland 2, -Nederland 3, RTL […]

December 16, 2011

Eurosport app for iPad, iPhone

Eurosport has confirmed the availability of its Eurosport Player an iPads and iPhones. The Eurosport Player offers live streaming of Eurosport 1 and Eurosport, as well as on-demand programming and an EPG. The new version for portable devices is available for free through the iTunes App store. Subscription to the service costs €3.39 per month […]

December 9, 2011

Accedo App Store solution for Boxer

Accedo, an enabler of Smart TV and IPTV applications, has announced that its Application Sphere Solution has been integrated with the new On Demand box from Boxer. Boxer TV-Access AB is one of the leading digital Pay-TV operators in the Nordics, with around 1 million DTT subscribers. The Appstore will be populated with pre-packaged applications […]

December 7, 2011

Cox launches TV Connect app

Cox Communications has announced that many of its customers in the US can now use their iPad as an additional screen to watch live, streaming video in their home at no additional charge.  The Cox TV Connect application includes access to national cable television channels that offer a variety of news and entertainment programming. The […]

December 6, 2011

Rogers On Demand app for Canada Xbox users

Rogers Communications has confirmed that the Rogers On Demand app on Xbox 360s in Canada will be coming to the Xbox LIVE dashboard this Christmas. The app is the first time Rogers On Demand will be available on a gaming console. The app, free for Rogers customers, will include over 1,000 hours of video content […]

December 6, 2011