Jan 8 2014
The BBC has released viewer numbers for BBC iPlayer over Christmas 2013 via a blog post by Dan Taylor, Head of BBC iPlayer. Reportedly, BBC iPlayer received 102 million requests for TV and radio programmes between 21st December and 1st January; precisely 80 million for TV and 22 million for radio. iPlayer proved to be […]
Sep 6 2012
The BBC has introduced mobile downloads on the BBC iPlayer, enabling users to download BBC TV programmes to smartphones or tablets. Multiple programmes can be downloaded at the same and programmes downloaded from the UK can also be viewed abroad for up to 30 days. “With mobile downloads for BBC iPlayer, you can now load […]
Jun 1 2012
ITV has launched a second version of its ITV Player app for Apple devices. The new version includes live streaming, AirPlay mirroring support and the ability for users to switch seamlessly between catch-up and live content within the app and the video player component. Users will be able to access live streams of ITV1 and […]
Apr 18 2012
UK consumers view catch up TV player services as the most appealing TV technology, according research conducted by Freeview ahead of this year’s Olympics. The survey of 2,000 people suggested that what consumers want most are technologies that enhance current television viewing behaviour and give the viewer a more personalised experience. When asked to rank […]
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
May 27 2015
Half of UK homes turn to tablets – in just five years
The tablet computer has established itself as a must-have device in just five years with more than half of UK homes now owning one. Apple’s iPad launched in the UK on 28 May 2010 and, alongside Android and other tablet devices, it is helping to shape the way we surf the internet, communicate and watch […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: iPad, Ofcom, Tablets