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For first time ever BBC iPlayer watched on more tablets than smartphones

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 19th, 2013)

The BBC has released its March 2013 BBC iPlayer Performance Pack, which breaks down the viewing habits of those using the company's iPlayer video streaming service. For the first time ever, BBC iPlayer views on a tablet, like the iPad, outpaced views on smartphones, like the iPhone. Though ...

BBC iPlayer gets updated for iPad, iPhone 5

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 7th, 2012)

One of the most popular apps in the UK received some small, but siginificant updates yesterday. BBC iPlayer for iOS has been updated to version 2.0.2. The most noticeable change in the update is that it finally brings support for the iPhone 5's screen. Now viewers can watch their favorite ...

Hands on with WiTopia's VPN service

by Erica Sadun (Dec 4th, 2012)

This week, I gave WiTopia's VPN a try. And to be quite honest, it wasn't exactly the experience I was hoping for. As I discussed in my first post on this topic, Virtual Private Networking offers ways for users to safeguard their data in public situations, when looking for privacy on their ...

BBC launches BBC iPlayer Radio app for iOS

by Michael Grothaus (Oct 8th, 2012)

Today the BBC launched its BBC iPlayer Radio for iOS. The app builds on the popularity of BBC's iPlayer video app for iPhone and iPad. With BBC iPlayer Radio, users can listen to any BBC radio station on their iOS device over a WiFi or 3G connection. Like the regular BBC iPlayer app, the BBC ...

BBC iPlayer app for UK iPads set to arrive February 10, the US in June

by Matt Tinsley (Feb 9th, 2011)

The BBC Internet Blog is reporting that the long-awaited BBC iPlayer app will arrive on the UK iOS App Store for iPad by the end of this week. Daniel Danker, the new general manager of BBC programmes on demand, wrote on the blog, "We're just applying the finishing touches to the apps as we speak, ...

BBC iPlayer app for iPhone and iPad to be released in February

by Matt Tinsley (Jan 28th, 2011)

Paid Content:UK is reporting that the long-awaited BBC iPlayer app for iPhone and iPad is due to be released at some point late in February, almost a year after the app was first announced. It's expected the app will arrive on the heels of the departure of the BBC's future media and technology ...