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BBC launches new store for you to buy classic TV shows
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.
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Radio Lounge UK updated to bring back BBC stations
Here's a quick heads up to anyone using the excellent Radio Lounge UK, by Igneous Software, that there's a pretty essential update pushing out right now. As we previously covered, the BBC turned off support for its old Windows Media format streams which left many apps, Radio Lounge UK included, with a message declaring the BBC stations couldn't be played anymore. This update fixes that...
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Windows Media is no more for the BBC
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...
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BBC and Microsoft are talking Windows 10
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...
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BBC Sport Windows Phone app now available
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...
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Top Gear: Race The Stig gets spooky Halloween-themed update
The BBC has released an update for its Top Gear: Race The Stig game, available for Windows Phone, Android and iOS. This new release introduces spooky content to coincide with Halloween just around the corner. For those who aren't familiar with the title, Race The Stig is essentially an endless runner game for Top Gear fans. The object of the game is to drive your vehicle a car's...
Official BBC iPlayer Radio app now finally available for Windows Phone
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
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...
Get inspired to cook with BBC Good Food for Windows Phone 8
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
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...
BBC updates its iPlayer app for Windows Phone with fast resume and more
The BBC has released an update for its iPlayer app on the Windows Phone Store. The popular client enables you to watch and enjoy your favourite shows in a catch-up and on-demand like experience. There's no public change log, but we're got you covered. The latest version (1.2) introduces a few new features, so pop on past the break to find out what's new in the release. If you've been...
Lumia 1020 stars alongside Ellie Goulding in official BBC charity music video
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
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...
BBC Trust finds the corporation not biased against Android and Windows Phone
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has been accused by Android owners that the corporation is biased against Google's mobile platform with its iPlayer TV catch-up service. If you thought it was just the Windows Phone community battling hard against the BBC to get a worthy iPlayer solution available, you'd be wrong. That said, the BBC Trust has found that the corporation has not...
BBC finally releases iPlayer for Windows Phone and it's a strong start
The British Broadcasting Corporation has released its catch-up service on Windows Phone with the iPlayer now available for Windows Phone 8 consumers. The app enables users to check out shows they may have missed the past seven days across the BBC channels. As we've covered previously, the BBC hasn't developed a native client as such, but has opted to start with a mobile web wrapper of...
BBC News Mobile app removed from Windows Phone store as situation worsens
Lawrence Gripper, the well-known developer behind the BBC News Mobile app for Windows Phone, has published a new entry on his personal blog. The news isn't good, folks. Gripper details the removal of the app from the Windows Phone store, which is likely due to the entanglement between himself and the BBC. This announcement follows on from the hold on development. For those who aren't...
Developer of BBC News Mobile announces hold on development
The developer of BBC News Mobile for Windows Phone, Lawrence Gripper has announced on his personal blog that development has been put on hold for reasons that cannot be published (the BBC does indeed have snipers stationed throughout the UK - so hush up). What does all this mean for the app that many use and love? Currently all development has been halted, but the BBC News Mobile app...
BBC announces Windows Phone iPlayer app in the works
This is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill. The BBC has announced, in a recent blog post about mobile and the iPlayer service, that a Windows Phone app is well on the way. Consumers who reside within the UK will soon be able to enjoy content on the catch-up service. This will prove to be a huge boost for Windows Phone as a top media provider looks to support the platform. So...
Upcoming changes to unofficial Windows Phone BBC Radio apps detailed
Igneous Software, the developer behind the collection of BBC Radio apps and Podcast Lounge is going through some rough times with the BBC. We've previously touched on how complications have arisen with the British corporation surrounding business licensing. This has led the developer to rename and alter apps available for Windows Phone to prevent the requirement for said solutions to be...