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DAZN readies for World Cup coverage in Spain, Japan, Italy

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has unveiled its enhanced in‑app experience for the FIFA World Cup 2026. DAZN has secured broadcast rights in Spain, Italy and Japan where fans can watch all 104 matches of the tournament live on DAZN, alongside instant replays, highlights, and unique World Cup features and content throughout the tournament. Shay Segev, […]

June 9, 2026

Vertical video push on BBC apps

The BBC has announced updates to its BBC Sport and BBC News apps that it says will make it easier and faster to find and discover desirable content, with new features including swipeable vertical videos and a new Shorts tab. “Whether you’re checking breaking news, catching a key sporting moment, or just looking for something […]

June 4, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Prison term for Welsh Premier League pirate

Michael Barrow, operator of the illegal IPTV service MB Streams, has been sentenced to three years and two months’ imprisonment at Swansea Crown Court in Wales. Barrow pleaded guilty to three Fraud Act offences for supplying access to Premier League matches, and a variety of other content, through his MB Streams service and third-party apps. […]

June 2, 2026By Colin Mann

Hemisphere launches Todo Novelas, Más Pasiones app

Hemisphere Media Group has announced the launch of the Todo Novelas, Más Pasiones app, extending the reach of its FAST channel into a dedicated, multi-platform streaming experience designed specifically for telenovela audiences in the US and Mexico. The Todo Novelas, Más Pasiones app is available on iOS, Apple TV, Google, and Roku, with additional platforms […]

June 2, 2026

Hisense launches Spotify on VIDAA-powered TVs

Hisense, the consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of the Spotify app on all VIDAA-powered Hisense TVs, bringing the audio streaming subscription service directly to its smart TV platform. Hisense TV owners can now seamlessly access the full Spotify catalogue – including over 100 million tracks from some of the world’s best artists, along […]

June 1, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Concacaf debuts enhanced digital platform with Deltatre

Concacaf has announced the launch of a new website and mobile app experience deployed using Deltatre’s technology, establishing a single digital destination for football fans across the confederation’s 41 Member Associations. The Concacaf website and the mobile app, available now on iOS and Android, bring together live streaming, VoD, real-time match data, full match stats, […]

May 14, 2026

Soccer Aid for UNICEF selects FotMob as Live Score Partner

FotMob, the matchday companion app used by over 22 million worldwide football fans, has teamed up with Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026 as the event’s Official Live Score partner. For its 20th anniversary, the charity football match will benefit from the same in-depth live coverage FotMob delivers across more than 500 professional football competitions globally. […]

May 14, 2026

Report: 92% of iOS ad spend now goes to remarketing

AppsFlyer’s 2026 State of eCommerce App Marketing report reveals that 92 per cent of all iOS ad spend now goes to remarketing as re-engagement budgets surge worldwide. On Android, remarketing also climbed to 85 per cent. Whilst UK Android Ad Fraud dropped from 22.2 per cent to 11.8 per cent, UK iOS Fraud grew from […]

May 7, 2026

Canal+ app pre-installed on Sharp TVs

Canal+, media and entertainment company, and Sharp Consumer Electronics have announced a new strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance the user experience on Sharp Smart TVs running the TiVo operating system by bringing the Canal+ App to the platform and providing access to Canal+’s content offering, including premium sports, movies and series. In all […]

May 5, 2026

Sandbox launches PlayKids across Samsung ecosystem

Sandbox Group, a specialist in learning-focused entertainment, has announced the launch of its flagship children’s app, PlayKids Learning, on both the Galaxy Store and on Samsung TV Apps. This strategic expansion gives Samsung users worldwide seamless access to the award-winning edutainment platform for young children across smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. By launching on the […]

May 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare