Advanced Television

App

Mediaset new mobile TV app

Spain’s Mediaset and Integración Transmedia, a subsidiary of Publiespaña, have launched MIOtv, a mobile app through which viewers can interact with live content and adverts on Mediaset’s platforms. Currently only available for Android, but with plans to launch an IOS version, the app was co-designed by Taptap Networks and aims to increase the impact of […]

June 4, 2014From David Del Valle in Madrid

Massive enables DT Videoload on Panasonic Smart TVs

Massive Interactive, a specialist in platform software and design for multiscreen TV Everywhere entertainment, has rolled out the Deutsche Telekom Videoload service across Panasonic 2014 Smart TVs. Following on from the successful launch of Videoload on LG Smart TVs, Massive continued working with Deutsche Telekom to deliver the next phase of its device roadmap. The […]

June 4, 2014

France: Deezer launches Disney music app

Disney and online music streaming company Deezer have formed a partnership that will give customers access to hit songs and classic animation from the iconic US film studio. The service will initially be launched in France although Deezer, which has operations in 182 countries, is in discussions to extend it into other markets, confirmed a […]

June 3, 2014

TF1 launches HbbTV TV-shopping app

TF1’s TV shopping show Téléshopping has launched a new TV shopping app allowing users in Francce to purchase goods directly from their TV. The app is accessible on DTT through HbbTV smart TVs and alerts the viewer with an on-screen pop-up when it is possible to order a product. The payment process is fully synchronised […]

June 2, 2014From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

BBC enhances iPlayer app search and discovery

The BBC has rolled out major updates for its iOS and Android BBC iPlayer apps for mobiles and tablets. The iPlayer app, available from the Apple App Store and Google Play, and as an update to the 26 million apps already downloaded, follows the launch of new BBC iPlayer on connected TVs and responsive web […]

May 28, 2014

Mediaset and Whatsapp World Cup deal

Mediaset Spain, owner of Tele 5 and Cuatro, and WhatsApp have signed a pioneering agreement that will enable the broadcaster to interact with users via messages, video clips, photos and audio clips with content from the Football World Cup in Brazil. Mediaset plans to turn the Football World Cup into the first multi-screen sport event […]

May 27, 2014From David Del Valle in Madrid

ITV Player on Windows Phone 8

ITV has announced it has entered a partnership with Microsoft to offer the ITV Player app on the leading manufacturer’s Windows Phone 8 devices. The ITV Player app provides customers with access to the last thirty days of ITV’s catch-up content across ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV.  The app will enable viewers to catch […]

May 27, 2014

Virgin Media TiVo launches Eurosport app

Virgin Media has teamed up with Eurosport to create a dedicated sporting app for all of its TiVo customers in addition to the existing channels British Eurosport and British Eurosport 2. Effective immediately. anyone with Virgin Media TiVo will be able to access even more of the latest sporting news and action through their TV […]

May 23, 2014

LoveLive TV brings the live music experience to living rooms

Katy Perry whipping the crowd into frenzy at the iTunes Festival, Plan B thumping out a high-octane set from an underground car park in London and Ben Howard giving the ultimate in intimate performances from his home in Totnes! – Just some of the magical moments live music fans can enjoy in the comfort of […]

May 20, 2014

beIN Sports to launch OTT channel

French pay-TV sports channel beIN Sports is set to launch an OTT channel. Branded beIN Sports Connect, the OTT offering will give subscribers access to beIN Sports channels beIN Sports 1 and 2 as well as event channels beIN Sports Max, from a tablet, smartphone or computer. Several kinds of subscription packages will be  available […]

May 19, 2014From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris