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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