Research: 18% UK teens have deleted social media apps
MediaCom’s 2019 Connected Kids research has revealed the extent to which young people are recognising the negative impact of social media on their lives, with nearly 1-in-5 (18 per cent)…
Viacom, Virgin Media extend content partnership
Multichannel programmer Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and UK multiplay operator Virgin Media have agreed a new multi-year distribution deal in the UK and Ireland spanning TV channels, on-demand rights…
Vidgo, Kiswe launch Social TV mobile app
Vidgo, a prepaid live television streaming service, and Kiswe Mobile, a specialist in mobile video audience engagement, have published a new mobile app in the US that delivers a live…
Google launches Play Pass app subscription service
Google has launched Play Pass – a new subscription service that gives users access to more than 350 apps and games that are completely unlocked – all free of ads,…
IHS: Over 50% use smartphone to access video services
The smartphone has taken a major step in its evolution from a voice-centric device to a media-centric platform, with more than 50 per cent of owners now using their device…
Google drops Huawei
Huawei’s next smartphone will not come with Google’s popular apps. Google confirmed in August that due to the US government ban on sales to Huawei, it could not license its…
Disney+ going global Nov 12
The Walt Disney Company has confirmed global launch dates and pricing for Disney+ in Canada, The Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand, and announced it has reached global agreements with nearly…
Weavr unveils prototype mobile eSports app
Government-backed eSports innovation project Weavr has unveiled its first working prototype which it says is set to redefine sports viewing experience The Weavr Consortium, comprised of six UK companies spanning…
Sky enhances Sky Go app
Sky TV customers can easily watch shows, movies, sports and now their recordings with the roll-out of the brand-new Sky Go app. The new app combines the existing Sky Q…
Freeview mobile app launches on Android
Freeview’s mobile app is now available to download from the Google Play Store, giving Android users the freedom to watch their favourite TV on-the-go. Users can stream live shows from…
Amino and MOBITV collaborate
Amino, the global media and entertainment technology solutions provider, has announced a collaboration with app-based pay-TV video streaming platform, MOBITV. The solution will be commercially available in Q4. App-based solutions…
India: 79% of smartphone users watch OTT apps
techARC-Unomer has released some key insights about OTT entertainment app (live and VoD) penetration in India. The insights are from Unomer AppMap, an in-depth analysis of smartphone and consumer data…
WWE creating new show for Quibi
Quibi, the short form video platform, has announced that WWE will be creating original content for its soon-to-launch service. Stephanie McMahon, the Chief Brand Officer at WWE, will host a…
JW Player partners with Ovation TV
JW Player, an independent video platform, and Ovation TV, an independent television and digital media company dedicated to supporting all forms of arts and culture, have announced a partnership to…
Verimatrix launches ProtectMyApp
Verimatrix, a global provider of security and analytics solutions that protect devices, services and applications, today announced the launch of ProtectMyApp, a new service designed to bring cost-effective mobile application…