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Apple unveils Discover & Watch TV app

Apple has introduced the new TV app, offering a unified experience for discovering and accessing TV shows and movies from multiple apps on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad. The TV app provides one place to access TV shows and movies, as well as a place to discover new content to watch. Apple has also introduced […]

October 28, 2016

Twitter shuts Vine, lay-offs

Vine, the six-second video app, is shutting down completely.   Owner Twitter has decided to shut down its Vine mobile app, reportedly as part of its plan to rescue itself from its ongoing financial crisis. The Vine app and its looping, six-second videos helped define some of the aesthetic of the videos that now feature heavily […]

October 28, 2016

Sky Sports gives pub goers all Premier League goals

All visitors to Sky Sports WiFi venues can now watch every single Premier League goal as well as key match highlights thanks to a new free service from Sky. Video clips of action and goals from every game in the Premier League – even those not shown live on Sky Sports – will be available […]

October 28, 2016

YouTube driving mobile video growth in Africa

Sandvine, a provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, has released its latest Global Internet Phenomena Report focusing on Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.  The report is based on data from a selection of Sandvine’s 300-plus communications service provider (CSP) customers. Report highlights include: Video on mobile networks in Africa […]

October 26, 2016

Globe Telecom enhances Cartoon Network app

Turner has announced a major enhancement to its Cartoon Network Watch and Play app, allowing Globe Telecom customers to livestream Cartoon Network and on-demand content via a new authenticated service. Globe customers will soon be able to log in to the free app using their username and password to unlock an array of value-added services, […]

October 25, 2016

YouTube on Hopper 3 DVR

The YouTube app has debuted on DISH’s Hopper 3 DVR, bringing viral videos and original content from creators across the globe to the TV screen via set-top box. The YouTube app was included in DISH’s latest software update pushed to Hopper 3 set-top boxes on October 20th. With this update, DISH becomes the only nationwide […]

October 21, 2016

Orange launching €50 VR headset

Orange is continuing to increase its presence in virtual reality (VR) market with the launch of the Orange VR1 headset. To be made available to consumers in several European markets, it is the latest device to join the company’s portfolio of own-branded devices. Aimed at customers making their first steps into the VR world, Orange […]

October 20, 2016

Sky Q launches mobile app, adds All 4

Sky Q, the next generation box, now enables customers to watch their favourite TV on their mobile, with the new Sky Q smartphone app. Customers will be able to access their downloaded recordings, browse Top Picks, and stream live and On Demand shows when they’re out and about, on their phone. Luke Bradley-Jones, Brand Director […]

October 18, 2016

FunBox 4K/UHD app for Amazon Fire TV

FunBox 4K/UHD online streaming service from SPI International has been successfully launched on Amazon Fire TV, allowing users with UHD-supported TV sets to enjoy an on-demand library of native UHD programming which features documentaries, arts/culture, sports and lifestyle content in Ultra HD. Amazon Fire TV is currently available in the US, the UK, Germany, Austria […]

October 17, 2016

NOS launches augmented reality on TV

NOS has become the first operator in Portugal to offer TV content in augmented reality. Viewers equipped with Microsoft HoloLens holographic glasses will be able to use the NOS TV online application to enjoy an interactive, integrated and personalised TV experience. Users can project the TV content they are watching online in the experimental application. […]

October 14, 2016From Branislav Pekic in Rome