AI Everywhere
Microsoft and BBC collaborate on experimental iPlayer with AI voice control
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The BBC and Microsoft have teamed up to show off an experimental version of iPlayer the integrates a touch of AI magic.
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Another one bites the dust
BBC's iPlayer app for Windows Phone will be retired in April
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Another Windows Phone app is getting ready to bite the dust, as the BBC has just announced that the BBC iPlayer app will be retired in April.
No more freebies
To watch BBC iPlayer you now need to cough up
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The BBC has closed the loophole on iPlayer content and will now require everyone watching it to have paid for a TV Licence.
Travel
Accessing BBC iPlayer outside the UK
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BBC iPlayer's regional locking may scupper your attempts to view the Beeb's output when you're abroad. Here are a few handy workarounds.
VINTAGE MEDIA
BBC launches new store for you to buy classic TV shows
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The BBC has launched a new store to enable you to purchase classic and favorited TV shows like Dad's Army and older seasons of Doctor Who.
HTML5
BBC is ditching Adobe Flash for HTML5
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The BBC is catching up with technology by rolling a beta for HTML5 video playback for the company's iPlayer platform. Up until now, the BBC has relied on Adobe Flash to deliver content through the catch-up service.
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Windows Media is no more for the BBC
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If you're a fan of listening to BBC Radio stations through something like the excellent Radio Lounge UK, by Igneous Software, then you're likely going to hear some bad news when you try and fire up the streams. Put simply, BBC stations no longer work through this app, or any others that were relying on the old, Windows Media format for the stations feeds. Because it's gone. This is what...
Beeb on Windows 10
BBC and Microsoft are talking Windows 10
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When the BBC recently launched overhauled versions of its iOS and Android news applications, many voices were heard questioning why there was no love for Windows Phone. At the time the BBC was clear about its direction with its newest mobile apps, but with the latest update there might be hope for the future. From the BBC blog: "Following the announcements of Windows 10 last week...
BBC on the Xbox One
BBC iPlayer for Xbox One satisfying us at last
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For British Xbox One owners, BBC iPlayer is one of the apps we've waited on the longest. Similar catch-up TV offerings from Channel 4 (4OD) and Channel 5 (Demand 5) have been available for a while, but the BBC app has been frustratingly absent. That recently changed and now we've got almost the full repertoire – ITV anyone? – and all the BBC TV shows we can shake our controllers at....
Latest news
BBC Sport Windows Phone app now available
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The BBC has launched a number of apps for Windows Phone in the past such as iPlayer, but the British broadcaster is back with a new entry. BBC Sport is now available in the Windows Phone Store, offering users a way to access tons of sports news from the UK and around the world. Sports fans should take a look at this app's features: Home screen displaying the top stories across the...
iPlayer Boost
BBC iPlayer now saves shows for 30 days
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The BBC has updated its iPlayer service to now store 30 days' worth of content for viewers in the UK. In the past, the catch-up service was limited to 7 days for the majority of shows, making this quite the upgrade for those who found themselves frequently missing episodes. While the broadcaster is increasing the duration as to how long programmes are stored for viewing in the UK,...
BBC on the Xbox One
BBC iPlayer for Xbox One will soon be here!
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One of the big apps Brits like to have everywhere is BBC iPlayer, and soon enough it will finally be available on the Xbox One. In a post on the BBCs official blog Executive Product Manager, Marcus Parnwell, has made the vaguest of statements on availability but did confirm plans for a 2014 release: Q. You said Xbox One was coming soon – any update there? A. Yes. I am happy...
Official BBC iPlayer Radio app now finally available for Windows Phone
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BBC Radio access has been absent on the platform (officially, anyway - see Podcast Lounge), but finally UK Windows Phone owners are now able to enjoy their favorite radio stations while on the move with the official BBC iPlayer Radio app. Whether you're a hipster with BBC Radio 1 or prefer a more laid back experience with BBC Radio 3, this app will provide you the means to tune into...
BBC gives iPlayer on Windows Phone a major visual overhaul in latest update
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has released a fairly substantial update for its iPlayer app on Windows Phone. The latest release makes it even easier for consumers to enjoy their favourite shows while on the go. Contrary to popular belief, the BBC has been busy working on new versions of its catch-up service and it's great to see Microsoft's mobile platform included. Head...
Watch all the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games from your mobile device with BBC
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This morning the BBC has announced its plans for domestic coverage of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and it's good news for mobile watchers. Via the BBC iPlayer app for smartphones, tablets and Smart TVs as well as on the web via the BBC Sport site, you'll be able to watch live and on-demand coverage of every minute of action from the games. Glasgow 2014 will be BBC Sport's...
Get inspired to cook with BBC Good Food for Windows Phone 8
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If cooking isn’t one of your strengths, it’s handy to have cookbooks and recipes around. Whether you’re looking for weekday inspiration, trying to cook the perfect steak or attempting your own homemade ice cream, check out the new BBC Good Food app for Windows Phone 8. When you open the application, you are presented with six cookbooks. BBC Good Food only provides one cookbook for...
Beat the Stig in a new Top Gear endless racer for Windows Phone
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Top Gear fans are now able to put their driving skills to the ultimate test by racing the Stig on Windows Phone. Launching globally, Race The Stig is today available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Those of you who may be familiar with the endless runner concept will quickly familiarise themselves with Race The Stig. The title is a 'endless racer', taking players through some of the...
Lumia 1020 stars alongside Ellie Goulding in official BBC charity music video
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Children In Need is the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) charity for the UK. Kicking off in 1980, the charity has raised more than £600 million for disabled children and young people. The highlight of each year is a "telethon" aired on BBC One with celebrities and well-known faces. Along with the telethon and other activities, an official Children In Need single is also selected....
Now your kids can enjoy CBeebies on the go with BBC's Playtime for Windows Phone
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CBeebies (www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/) is a popular kids brand used by the British Broadcasting Corporation that specialises in airing shows and media for the younger audience. Should you be taking full advantage of Kid's Corner in Windows Phone 8, you'll love the latest game to hit the store - CBeebies Playtime. Perfect for the little ones, Playtime enables them to enjoy light-hearted...
Join the public beta for Paper Boy. The fresh news reader from the developer of BBC News Mobile
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BBC News Mobile was one of your (and ours) favorite apps. Unfortunately, it was a third party development effort and was put to pasture from BBC pressure. The app had been a labor of love from developer Lawrence Gripper, our friend across the pond in the UK. Thankfully, the years of work he put into the BBC News Mobile app isn’t going to just sit around unused. He’s taken pieces of the...