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BBC iPlayer finally launches on PS5 and it's just in time for Christmas

Paul Hill — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:10:02 +0000

The BBC has launched its iPlayer app for the PlayStation 5 a year on from the console's launch. By comparison, the BBC launched iPlayer on the Xbox Series X|S back in December 2020. Read more...

UK broadcasters looking at unified on-demand service to battle Netflix

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:08:01 +0000

The TV broadcasters in the UK could create a free, unified streaming service to better compete against the likes of Netflix. According to reports, talks on the matter have recently intensified. Read more...

Royal Society calls for lower streaming quality to cut emissions

Paul Hill — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:30:01 +0000

The UK's Royal Society has called on platforms and regulators to find ways to lower the quality of streamed content where appropriate in order to cut carbon emissions by around 1% to 5%. Read more...

BBC iPlayer breaks on several Samsung smart TVs, patches rolling out in the coming weeks

Paul Hill — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:34:01 +0000

Several Samsung smart TVs are unable to play content from BBC iPlayer because an old security certificate has expired. Samsung has released firmware updates to address the issue on some TVs. Read more...

BBC iPlayer will start hosting shows for a year

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:58:01 +0000

The BBC has been given permission by the regulator Ofcom to host shows on its catch-up service, iPlayer, for up to a year. Previously, shows were available for just 30 days at a time. Read more...

BBC iPlayer to stream World Cup 2018 in 4K HDR, on first-come first-serve basis

Paul Hill — Thu, 31 May 2018 12:46:01 +0000

BBC has announced that it will stream the World Cup in 4K HDR on its video on demand service, BBC iPlayer. The firm is also going to dabble in VR to give users a unique view of the matches. Read more...

BBC will bring Blue Planet II to iPlayer in 4K and HDR

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:54:01 +0000

BBC has announced that Blue Planet II will be available in 4K and HDR on some TV devices via iPlayer after the show wraps up on Sunday. The show is voiced by naturalist David Attenborough. Read more...

BBC plans to go big on global radio, creating "a Netflix of the spoken word"

Andy Weir — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:56:01 +0000

"The BBC makes the best radio in the world," according to its Director-General, who wants to launch a global on-demand platform of its audio content, creating "a Netflix of the spoken word". Read more...

BBC iPlayer on Android and iOS will get Live Restart soon

Paul Hill — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 05:26:01 +0000

BBC has announced that its iPlayer app on Android and iOS will soon be updated to support Live Restart. It'll allow users to go back to the beginning of a show that is being broadcast live. Read more...

From today, you will need a £145.50 TV license to view iPlayer in the UK

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:40:01 +0000

UK iPlayer viewers will now be required to purchase a TV license in order to use iPlayer, in any capacity. The fee will set users back £145.50 per year, and is expected to heavily impact young people. Read more...

BBC iPlayer Radio international app rollout begins

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:50:01 +0000

The international rollout of BBC iPlayer Radio app has begun. Users in the Rep. of Ireland will be the first to get the app but more countries will receive it soon. The app launched in 2012 in the UK. Read more...

BBC iPlayer comes to new Apple TV in time for Christmas

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:00:01 +0000

The BBC has announced that their catchup service will be available on Apple's latest home cinema device. The new Apple TV was the only prominent set-top box to still not include BBC's iPlayer. Read more...

BBC iPlayer has begun blocking VPN access

Matt Brown — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:52:01 +0000

Reports are emerging, stating that the BBC has begun tightening access to iPlayer, their in-house on-demand streaming service. This comes in response to the popularity of the service outside the UK. Read more...

Adobe Flash dealt another blow as BBC iPlayer starts move to HTML5

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:54:01 +0000

BBC debuts the opt-in option for its HTML5 player for its streaming site, iPlayer. The move follows in the same footsteps as YouTube, Twitch and Netflix who have all moved over to HTML5. Read more...

BBC to simulcast the first episode of Season 22's Top Gear worldwide on iPlayer

Steven Parker — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 11:14:01 +0000

Perhaps in an effort to avoid piracy, or to build on the attention surrounding the teams visit to Argentina in a car featuring the number plate H982 FKL -tonight's episode will be simulcast worldwide. Read more...

BBC iPlayer app in the works for Xbox One

John Callaham — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:17:55 +0000

The BBC has confirmed that it is "working to bring BBC iPlayer to Xbox One in the future" after the streaming video service was left off the U.K. list of launch apps for Microsoft's next gen console. 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...

Download BBC iPlayer programs on your iOS devices

Andrew Stevenson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:25:45 +0000

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 15:35:34 +0000

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 15:27:37 +0000

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...

BBC still wants iPlayer on Xbox 360

Paul Ferson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:08:01 +0000

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 10:59:31 +0000

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 00:51:12 +0000

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...

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

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:05:46 +0000

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...

BBC iPlayer app released for iPad and Android

Ross Dundas — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:52:48 +0000

The BBC has finally released its long awaited iPlayer iOS and Android app, according to Wired. However, some users are seething at the fact that it can only be used on the iPad and not... 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...

BT: Content Connect "will not create a two-tier internet"

Mike Brown — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:01:13 +0000

In a statement released earlier today, BT denied claims that its upcoming Content Connect service contradicts its position of supporting net neutrality. Envisioned as an opportunity for content providers to strike up deals with ISPs... Read more...

BBC iPlayer going international within a year

Michael Gillett — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:18:25 +0000

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 11:16:03 +0000

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 partners with Microsoft for new social iPlayer

Tom Warren — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:21:54 +0000

The BBC today announced the launch of a new beta version of its video on demand service - iPlayer. The beta version (accessible here) delivers a range of new features. Amongst them, users will now be... 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 Freesat beta now available to the public

Tom Warren — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:44:58 +0000

The BBC initially began a closed group test of the BBC iPlayer for Freesat devices in December 2009. Over the weekend the BBC announced the trial has gone public. Initially restricted to a small group... Read more...

Google and BT in talks over ISP video delivery network

Matthew Hopson — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:01:48 +0000

Web search giant Google and British Telecom are believed to be in talks about creating an ISP based video delivery network that would deliver improvements to the quality of online video by storing popular videos... Read more...

BBC iPlayer hints at iPhone app including downloads

Tom Warren — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:51:24 +0000

The BBC has posted a monthly press pack which includes iPlayer imagery for what appears to be a future version of the iPlayer for iPhone. The monthly press pack is created to provide viewing figures... Read more...

Calls for users to be charged "micro-payments" for iPlayer

Sam Alderwick — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:19:10 +0000

The chief executive officers of Talkback Thames and Fremantle Media (the parent company of Talkback Thames) have shown support for a "micro-payment" model for the BBC iPlayer. According to an article by the BBC yesterday,... Read more...

Joost launches PS3 Compatible website

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:35:13 +0000

It has come to light that the Internet streaming site Joost has today launched its Playstation 3 compatible website, allowing Playstation 3 users to watch the content provided via the built in Playstation 3 web... Read more...

The future of the BBC iPlayer

Andrew Fairbairn — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:28:36 +0000

The man in charge of the BBC's Online Media Group has hinted at new features that could come to their popular on-demand catch up service, the iPlayer, this year. In an interview with paidContent:UK ,... Read more...

BBC iPlayer going multi-platform

Tom Warren — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:48:30 +0000

The BBC has announced its plans to create a platform-independent client in partnership with Adobe. Erik Huggers, Director of BBC Future Media & Technology, described the plans in a blog post on the corporations site.... Read more...

BBC fixes BT Home Hub auto-vomit bug

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:22:09 +0000

BBC engineers have solved a mysterious, long-running bug that has meant iPlayer and live TV streams have frequently prompted the BT Home Hub, UK's most common router, to reset itself. The source of the problem... Read more...

BBC unveils next-gen iPlayer

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:49:44 +0000

The BBC has taken the wraps off the second version of its hugely popular iPlayer, integrating radio with on-demand TV. The new version is still in beta and will run alongside the original while the... Read more...