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BBC launches iPlayer on Xbox 360

BBC launches iPlayer on Xbox 360

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The BBC iPlayer is now available on Microsoft's Xbox 360 console, some three years after the public broadcaster began negotiations to bring the video streaming service to the device.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 20th 2012 at 9:02PM
Beeb says Internet TVs overly complicated

Beeb says Internet TVs overly complicated

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The BBC has called internet-connected televisions too complex, citing overly complicated apps as the main reason iPad traffic far surpasses that from televisions.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 4th 2012 at 9:41PM
BBC releases global iPlayer for iPhone

BBC releases global iPlayer for iPhone

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The BBC has released new iPhone and iPod touch versions of the global iPlayer app where previously only an iPad version was available.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Dec 7th 2011 at 2:41AM
BBC launches international iPlayer, sort of

BBC launches international iPlayer, sort of

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The BBC is set to launch an international version of the firm's video-on-demand iPlayer service via an Apple iPad app.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 28th 2011 at 9:12AM
BBC iPlayer coming to iPad this week

BBC iPlayer coming to iPad this week

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The long-awaited iPlayer app is due for UK launch on iPad this Thursday, according to the Twitter account of a Beeb online engineer.

by Nicky Trup
on Feb 8th 2011 at 2:43PM
BBC iPlayer coming to iPhone and iPad

BBC iPlayer coming to iPhone and iPad

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An iPlayer application for iOS devices will be soon available, six months after the applications were first approved by the BBC Trust.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 28th 2011 at 5:42AM
Doctor Who most watched iPlayer show

Doctor Who most watched iPlayer show

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The BBC has revealed that the first episode of the new series of Doctor Who, featuring new Doctor Matt Smith, was the most streamed show in 2011.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Dec 24th 2010 at 5:51AM
International BBC iPlayer to appear on the iPad

International BBC iPlayer to appear on the iPad

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The BBC is set to launch a subscription version of the iPlayer TV streaming service on the Apple iPad for BBC fans worldwide.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Dec 3rd 2010 at 5:35AM
BBC to launch iPlayer worldwide in 2011

BBC to launch iPlayer worldwide in 2011

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The chief executive of BBC Worldwide has revealed that the International version of the corporation’s iPlayer will arrive next year.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 9th 2010 at 5:47AM
BBC releases BlackBerry iPlayer app

BBC releases BlackBerry iPlayer app

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The BBC has published a BlackBerry version of the iPlayer service application, allowing the smartphone to watch BBC television programmes and listen to radio broadcasts.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 8th 2010 at 4:56AM
BBC iPlayer gets social

BBC iPlayer gets social

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The BBC will shortly launch a new version of the iPlayer which will offer the ability to share comments through social networking sites.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 6th 2010 at 6:49AM
BBC defends use of Flash

BBC defends use of Flash

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The man in charge of BBC online activities has responded to accusations that the use of Flash is a form of proprietary favouritism. 

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 16th 2010 at 7:17AM
Microsoft launches free video player

Microsoft launches free video player

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Microsoft has launched a free online video player for the UK, which will rival existing services such as BBC iPlayer and 4OD.

by Nicky Trup
on Mar 11th 2010 at 10:18AM
BBC's iPlayer hits the Wii

BBC's iPlayer hits the Wii

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The BBC and Nintendo have announced that an iPlayer Channel will be available on the Wii next week.

by James Batchelor
on Nov 13th 2009 at 1:06PM
10 million iPlayer views on Virgin

10 million iPlayer views on Virgin

NEWS Internet, telephone and TV provider Virgin Media has announced that 10.5 million pieces of content have been viewed through its set-top box version of the BBC’s iPlayer since the service ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 21st 2008 at 3:30PM
BBC iPlayer hits 75 million downloads

BBC iPlayer hits 75 million downloads

NEWS The iPlayer, BBC’s on demand catch up TV service that streams shows direct to user’s computers, has now officially delivered over 75 million pieces of content.

by Ben Parfitt
on May 21st 2008 at 1:02PM
ISPs express concerns over iPlayer

ISPs express concerns over iPlayer

NEWS According to reports, several UK ISPs have held discussions with the BBC over concerns that their networks will not be able to cope with the level of demand that the ...
by Ben Furfie
on Aug 16th 2007 at 2:51PM