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Apple’s new TV app doesn’t have Netflix, Amazon

Apple has launched a new TV app, which allows users to access to a raft of content from numerous channels, but, crucially, not from Amazon Prime or Netflix. The app effectively allows users to access all of their content, free and paid-for, via one service. Apple unveiled it in the same week chief executive Tim […]

Apple CEO claims ‘intense interest’ in TV, content

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that he has an “intense interest” in television, and claimed there is “great opportunity” for the company to create and own content. Speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call, Cook also said that Apple is “open to acquisitions of any size that are of strategic value where we […]

Sling TV says pay TV model unsustainable

IBC: The current pay TV model in the US is “not sustainable” with the market already showing significant signs of decline, according to Sling TV CEO, Roger Lynch (pictured). Speaking at IBC this morning, Lynch said that Sling TV – an over-the-top TV service that launched in the US earlier this year – is a […]

France Télévisions launches Zoom mobile app

France Télévisions has launched FranceTV Zoom, a mobile app where users can build a personalised playlist of videos from the French public broadcaster. The app, which is available now for iPhone, lets viewers watch programmes and clips and search for content based on the time that they have available to view – for instance five […]

LoveFilm launches on iPhone

Amazon-owned subscription video-on-demand service LoveFilm has launched a version of its streaming app for iPhone and iPod touch devices. The launch marks the first time that the LoveFilm Instant service has been available on these mobile devices, though the iOS app was already available for Apple iPads. LoveFilm said the updated app features a new […]

CBeebies’ Mister Maker gets companion app

Mister Maker, the CBeebies preschool TV series, has got its own companion app. Mister Maker: Let’s Make It! has this morning (August 12) launched on the Apple Store, available for iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone and iPod touch for £2.99 (US$4.63). The P2 Entertainment-produced app allows users to create pictures using nearly 400 different digital art […]

TW Cable launches live mobile TV for Apple devices

US cable operator Time Warner Cable is adding live programming and video-on-demand outside the home to its apps for iPads and iPhones for the first time. The cable operator will offer selected video-on-demand and live programming from today, accessible over any WiFi connection. Over 1,100 hours of on-demand shows and movies from 26 networks and […]

Electronic Arts looks to connected TV

Video games providers face challenges in addressing the connected TV market, but there are also huge opportunities if, Richard Hilleman, chief creative officer at games provider Electronic Arts has told a connected TV event in London. The key is for games providers to respect the time and money available to this consumer segment, and to […]

CBS starts streaming full episodes to iPads and iPhones

CBS has launched a new app that allows iPad and iPhone users to stream full episodes of TV shows from the US broadcast network. Content from CBS’primetime, daytime and late night schedules will be available. Daytime and late night shows will be available to stream a day after their air date and most primetime shows […]