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Radio Lounge UK updated to bring back BBC stations

By Richard Devine, Thursday, Feb 12, 2015 at 11:01 am EST

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 issue.

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BBC retiring Windows Media format for streaming radio, now affecting some Windows Phone apps

By Richard Devine, Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015 at 10:53 am EST

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 the BBC has to say about it.

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Official BBC iPlayer Radio app now finally available for Windows Phone

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:07 am EDT

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 live programs and enjoy some beats.

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BBC gives iPlayer on Windows Phone a major visual overhaul in latest update

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 8:43 am EDT

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 past the break to find out what's new.

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Beat the Stig in a new Top Gear endless racer for Windows Phone

By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Mar 6, 2014 at 9:48 am EST

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 most iconic Top Gear locations.

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BBC updates its iPlayer app for Windows Phone with fast resume and more

By Rich Edmonds, Friday, Dec 20, 2013 at 12:20 pm EST

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. 

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Lumia 1020 stars alongside Ellie Goulding in official BBC charity music video

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Oct 28, 2013 at 1:59 pm EDT

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. This year it's Ellie Goulding's turn with How Long Will I Love You (originally performed by The Waterboys). Why is this news? The official music video is shot entirely with a Nokia Lumia 1020.

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Now your kids can enjoy CBeebies on the go with BBC's Playtime for Windows Phone

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 at 8:12 am EDT

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 content while on the go. There's also a secret area for grown-ups too.

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BBC Trust finds the corporation not biased against Android and Windows Phone

By Rich Edmonds, Sunday, Jun 2, 2013 at 4:22 pm EDT

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 been biased against competing platforms to iOS.

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BBC finally releases iPlayer for Windows Phone and it's a strong start

By Rich Edmonds, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:48 am EDT

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 its website.

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BBC News Mobile app removed from Windows Phone store as situation worsens

By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 at 4:40 pm EDT

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.

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BBC announces Windows Phone iPlayer app in the works

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 at 6:47 am EST

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 when can we expect to see the app arrive?

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Upcoming changes to unofficial Windows Phone BBC Radio apps detailed

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at 6:39 am EST

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 pulled.

We've now received further information detailing changes Igneous Software is required to make to its BBC Radio apps.

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Windows 8 and Windows Phone snubbed by BBC

By robert brand, Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 at 11:33 am EST

Just recently the BBC released yet more new apps for Apple’s iPhone and announced plans for more support of Google Android devices. The corporation has stated publically the need to make its content available to all in as many ways as possible but has persistently refused to develop a single app for Windows Phone. They now state they have no plans to support a Windows 8 app too.

The BBC have often cited incompatibilities in their chosen media formats with Windows Phone and the relatively small market share for the platform as being reasons not to make an app. In the latest statement from the ‘beeb’ it’s also apparent that market share and file types aren’t the only thing stopping them developing for Microsoft operating systems. Reason and logic don’t seem to come into play.

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