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Tablets overtake phones for iPlayer requests
BBC iPlayer saw more requests on tablet devices than on mobile phones for the first…
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BBC plans HD iPlayer push, questions hang over 3D
The BBC has plans to expand its HD output on the iPlayer following the closure…
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iPlayer hits record February
The BBC’s on-demand service the iPlayer new record highs for average daily and weekly content…
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Shazam hires BBC iPlayer chief
Media recognition and engagement specialist Shazam has hired BBC on-demand chief Daniel Danker as chief…
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BBC to launch Peter Kay comedy on iPlayer
The BBC is due to debut a new Peter Kay-starring comedy series on the iPlayer…
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BBC orders original dramas for iPlayer
UK public broadcaster the BBC has ordered a strand of original dramas for its iPlayer…
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iPlayer boss: smart TVs must adopt common standards
The TV industry must adopt common standards for connected TVs or risk these devices becoming…
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Mobile and tablet use drive iPlayer TV above 200 million for first time
Continued strong increases in mobile and tablet use, as well as improved measurement of radio…
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BBC to launch programming on iPlayer before TV
The BBC has approved plans to launch a raft of programming online before it hits…
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Mobile and tablet use takes BBC iPlayer to record year
BBC iPlayer saw a record 2.32 billion TV and radio programme requests in 2012, with…
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iPlayer sees Christmas boost for tablets and smartphones
The BBC iPlayer catch-up service attracted 77 million requests for TV and radio programmes over…
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iPlayer passes 200 million monthly requests for the first time
The number of iPlayer requests passed 200 million for the first time ever in October,…
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BBC iPlayer joins Sky
UK pay TV operator BSkyB has added BBC iPlayer to its connected TV platform. The…
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Record month for iPlayer, TV platform and games console use grows
BBC iPlayer recorded a record month in September, with use of the service on TV…
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Olympics break iPlayer records
Interest in the Olympic Games attracted record numbers of users to the BBC’s iPlayer catch-up…
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BBC Media Player to replace Flash for iPlayer
The BBC is launching a new video player that will allow Android smartphone and tablet…
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BBC iPlayer launches mobile downloads
The BBC has today launched mobile iPlayer downloads, meaning smartphone and tablet users can watch…
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BBC iPlayer sets Olympic record
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games has set the record for the most number…
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Global iPlayer passes one million downloads, BBC extends trial
BBC Worldwide’s Global iPlayer on-demand service has passed the one million downloads milestone a year…
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CBeebies and CBBC head to Global iPlayer
The BBC is adding two new sections to the Global iPlayer service in Europe, featuring…
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BBC adds Live Restart to iPlayer
Users of the BBC’s online platform iPlayer can now rewind and restart live TV. The…
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Connected devices help boost iPlayer performance
The popularity of iPlayer shows little signs of waning, with video requests for January to…
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Global iPlayer secures more sports rights
The Global BBC iPlayer has secured the rights to two UK sporting events, the Grand…
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Global iPlayer will help BBC avoid fate of Kodak, says Littleford
BBC Worldwide’s Global iPlayer service will enable the BBC to hedge against the relative decline…
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VIDEO: iPlayer launches on Xbox Live
The BBC’s on-demand platform iPlayer has launched on Microsoft’s Xbox Live games console platform in…
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Use of red button could transform connected TV, says iPlayer chief
Connected TV platforms are too complicated and are deterring consumer from using services, according to…
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BBC adds 3G streaming to iPlayer Android app
The BBC has released a new version of its iPlayer Android app to include streaming…
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Roku adds iPlayer and preps more UK expansion
Roku has added BBC catch-up service iPlayer to its UK service. The over-the-top service said…
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Connected devices help iPlayer to record year
The BBC’s iPlayer platform received a record 1.94 billion requests for TV programmes last year,…
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BBC launches iPlayer app for iPhone, adds 3G streaming
The BBC has introduced an iPlayer app for the iPhone and iPod touch, and introduced…