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Virgin Media launches TiVo Android app

Virgin Media has released its own-brand TiVo app for Android, allowing its customers to remotely record their favourite shows on the go. The Virgin Media TV Guide app is available as a free download to Virgin Media customers via the Android Marketplace. As well as the ability to control which shows the user’s home system […]

July 13, 2011

Channel 4 News iOS app

Channel 4 News has launched a free app across iPhone, iPad and iTouch devices. The apps will include the most popular features from the website. Users will also be able to read the complete catalogue of news blogs available on the site, and read news stories updated in real-time via the apps, which integrate with […]

July 13, 2011

Orange portal on Samsung Smart TVs

Orange has confirmed an agreement with Samsung to offer Orange content and services on Samsung Smart TVs. The service will launch first in France in the coming weeks, on Samsung’s Smart TV range for 2011, and then on Samsung Blu-ray players and Home cinema systems before the end of the year. It will roll out […]

July 11, 2011

ITU app challenge calls for IPTV creativity

ITU’s latest global Application Challenge encourages developers around the world to create innovative IPTV apps running over ITU standards. Applicants are encouraged to think creatively about the IPTV platform and the opportunities it offers. The best app submitted by an individual or SME will be awarded $10,000, courtesy or sponsors Sumitomo Electric Networks and Dentsu. […]

July 8, 2011

Virgin Media partners with Spotify

Virgin Media has partnered with Spotify to offer its customers the streaming service via its web, TV and mobile offering. The long-awaited partnership is the first deal Spotify has done with an Internet service provider. The streaming service will be integrated into Virgin’s web and mobile offering using the same price brackets of £4.99 and […]

July 6, 2011

Accedo Tour de France IPTV app

Accedo Broadband, a provider of applications for IPTV and Connected TV, has announced the launch of a TV app for the 2011 Tour de France. The IPTV app, which has been developed by Accedo Broadband for Australian broadcaster, SBS, is available to download on 2011 models of LG Smart TV and Blu-ray devices. The SBS […]

July 1, 2011