Streaming
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BritBox is coming to Samsung TVs, Freeview Play and YouView
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BritBox, the ITV and BBC owned streaming service, has confirmed it will launch on Samsung TVs, Freeview Play set top boxes and TVs and YouView set top boxes in a move giving it access to millions of homes across the UK.
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ITV adds Viacom’s Channel 5 and Comedy Central as Britbox UK content partners
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ITV has struck a deal to include “hundreds” of hours of factual and entertainment content from Channel 5 and Comedy Central, both owned by Viacom, in the UK version of Britbox.
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New multiplayer Lego Star Wars game is coming to iPhone and Android
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LEGO Star Wars Battles allows players to mix and match characters and vehicles from all eras of the Star Wars galaxy, building a deck of light side or dark side forces to battle in fast-paced, competitive matches.
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EE adds Amazon Prime Video to Smart Plan benefits
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The plans allow customers to pick from a bundle monthly passes that allow them to stream music and video from popular services or watch BT Sport, with usage not counting against their tariff’s data allowance.
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BT Sport unveils new ‘Ultimate’ channel with 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos
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Replacing the BT Sport 4K channel, BT Sport Ultimate can deliver ultra-high-definition (UHD) and high dynamic range (HDR) pictures and, exclusively via BT TV, Dolby Atmos sound.
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BBC given go-ahead to keep shows on iPlayer for longer
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The broadcaster currently makes most shows available on iPlayer for 30 days but had requested permission to extend this period to 12 months, a move it’s previously said would allow audiences to get better value from their Licence Fee.