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Summary: BBC iPlayer confirmed for Android and iPad
Fancy watching Eastenders or the latest Dr Who on your mobile phone? Well now you can as the BBC have confirmed an iPlayer app for both Android 2.2 and the iPad. The new app lets you watch live TV and listen to the radio, as well as watch the full range of catch-up TV shows, but [...]
BBC iPlayer confirmed for Android and iPad
p styletextalign justifya targetblank relattachment wpatt23545 hrefhttpblog.dialaphone.co.uk20110212bbciplayerconfirmedforandroidandipadbbciplayerappimg classaligncenter sizefull wpimage23545 titlebbciplayerApp srchttpblog.dialaphone.co.ukwpcontentuploads201102bbciplayerApp.jpg alt width350 height262 app styletextalign justifyFancy watching Eastenders or the latest Dr Who on your mobile phone Well now you can as the BBC have confirmed an iPlayer app for both Android 2.2 and the iPad.pp styletextalign justifyThe new app lets you watch live TV and listen to the radio, as well as watch the full range of catchup TV shows, but only via a WiFi connection. The app will be compatible with mobile handsets packing Android 2.2 and Flash 10.1.pp styletextalign justifyThe new general manager of the BBC8217s future media and technology division, Daniel Danker, said 8220Having stuck our toe in the water last year with the iPad, this new native app is a significant improvement on the existing experience and it8217s great to be on the Android platform too.pp styletextalign justify8220Our intention is to be on as many devices and platforms as possible.8221pp styletextalign justifyThe release of the WiFi only app has caused a bit of a backlash since many are arguing that it could be accessible via the mobile web, something that would be a definite advantage for those on the move.pp styletextalign justifyDanker also added that the app would be upgraded later in the year 8220This is about getting the basics right, simple apps that makes best use of the portable touchscreen experience.pp styletextalign justify8220We8217ll be looking to build in more features throughout the year.8221pp styletextalign justifyThe app has also raised questions as to whetherthose using the app would need a TV License Well, apparently not since there is no new tracking technology to show which households are using tablet devices and mobile phones although the BBC have insisted that they will prosecute anyone found watching live TV without a license. So do so at your own risk unless you already have one!.pp styletextalign justifyWhat do you think about the new iPlayer app Will you be using it to get your TV fixpa targetblank relnofollow hrefhttpblog.dialaphone.co.uk20110212bbciplayerconfirmedforandroidandipadMobile Phone Bloga
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