Neowin News Feed for: Bbc iplayer

BBC iPlayer app launches on Windows Phone 8

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:40 +0100

Another gap in the Windows Phone Store has been filled, with the launch of the official BBC iPlayer app - although it will be exclusive to UK users, and the promised WP7.5 version has been cancelled. Read more...

BBC to finally bring iPlayer app to Windows Phone ... kind of

John Callaham — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:15:55 +0000

The BBC has confirmed it will bring a version of its iPlayer video streaming app to Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8 devices in the near future, via a shortcut to the iPlayer website. Read more...

Apps from the BBC: The Beeb tells Neowin what (not) to expect

Andy Weir — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:34:32 +0000

The BBC has released another app for iOS, with an Android version in development. But are apps on the way too for Windows Phone, Windows 8 and BlackBerry 10? The BBC tells Neowin what's happening. Read more...

Download BBC iPlayer programs on your iOS devices

Andrew Stevenson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:25:45 +0100

In an update to their iPlayer app, the BBC is now allowing users to download programs to their iPad, iPhone and iPod, allowing users to view content offline when Wi-Fi or 3G is unavailable. Read more...

A bug in Windows Phone is holding back BBC's iPlayer app?

John Callaham — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:35:34 +0100

The BBC has now issued a statement with the reasons behind why it has yet to release a port of its popular iPlayer streaming video app for Windows Phone products. Read more...

BBC denies plans for iPlayer app for Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:27:37 +0100

Despite claims that a Nokia spokesperson had confirmed the development of a BBC iPlayer app for the Windows Phone platform, the BBC has today told Neowin it has no immediate plans to do so. Read more...

Lumia Windows Phones to get BBC iPlayer app soon

John Callaham — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:35:52 +0100

A new report claims that Nokia Lumia owners will soon be able to download the Windows Phone app for the BBC iPlayer streaming video service sometime in the next few weeks. Read more...

BBC iPlayer launches on Xbox LIVE, soon on Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:27:07 +0000

The BBC iPlayer app for the Xbox 360 finally launches today, and it's free for all users - not just those with Xbox LIVE Gold membership. Windows Phone users can look forward to some iPlayer love too. Read more...

BBC still wants iPlayer on Xbox 360

Paul Ferson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:08:01 +0100

The BBC has confirmed that it still wants to bring the iPlayer to the Xbox 360 in the future, though Microsoft's stance is causing issues that may prevent a future release. Read more...

BBC launches new BBC iPlayer app for PS3/TVs

Byron Hinson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:59:31 +0100

The BBC today launched a brand new version of their “BBC iPlayer” service for TV's. The app not only has UI and search improvements, but also allows users to watch programmes in high definition. Read more...

BBC launches global iPlayer app

Stefano Elia — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:51:12 +0100

The long awaited BBC iPlayer iPad app for the world is launching today, with 11 European countries being the first to have access to the subscription-based service. Australia, Canada and the United States are due... Read more...

Review: Virgin Media TiVo

Byron Hinson — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:16:52 +0100

It has taken some time for TiVo to land properly in the UK. Some users managed to import boxes that have worked with basic cable and aerial years ago, but now Virgin Media have stepped... Read more...

BBC iPlayer international service to cost less than $10 a month

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:05:46 +0100

The BBC’s on-demand content service, iPlayer, has been a huge success story for the corporation. Since its launch at the end of 2007, iPlayer has now grown to encompass millions of videos being watched every... Read more...

iPlayer app for iPhone and iPad close to release

Byron Hinson — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:25:54 +0000

The BBC is set to release the long awaited iPlayer for iPhone and iPad app by the end of February. According to reports, the news comes just after the company announced cutbacks to their budget... Read more...

BBC iPlayer going international within a year

Michael Gillett — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:18:25 +0100

It is being reported that the BBC have hired Mark Smith to be the corporation’s global iPlayer launch director. BBC director general, Mark Thompson, confirmed last month that the corporation will indeed be launching a... Read more...

BBC hires a Microsoft video on demand expert

Michael Gillett — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:16:03 +0100

Yesterday, the BBC announced that it had hired Daniel Danker, from Microsoft's video on demand division, to head up the BBC’s video on demand division. His official position is General Manager, Programmes & On-Demand. Daniel... Read more...

BBC announces iPlayer, News and Sport apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry

Tom Warren — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:57:39 +0000

Erik Huggers, BBC Future Media and Technology Group Controller, took the stage today at Mobile World Congress 2010 to announce two new BBC applications for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry platforms. The BBC announced a News... Read more...

BBC iPlayer download feature available on Linux & Macs

Sam Alderwick — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:20:58 +0000

The BBC has released a beta of its popular iPlayer service that will allow Mac and Linux users to download programs and keep them for up to 30 days (or seven, after playing for the... Read more...