Coming soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 1 - Page 88

pauldavies83 · 13-02-2012, 15:10

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Originally Posted by denphone

l just think there is a lot more involved in bringing apps to the Tivo then people think there is as its not like going from A to B and thats it but there is l suspect far more detail involved then meets the eye before we get them.

The apps are written in Actionscript (AS2). It's a fairly standard platform, not like the V+ Liberate boxes. Although who knows how difficult it is to get Virgin to agree to take an app onto the platform as its a highly closed walled garden.

Maybe the reason there isn't many apps, is that there isn't many TiVo's to target them at compared to other platforms?

If I was a development manager for a media outlet with finite resources (everyone in the world has to prioritize because of finite resources), I'd certainly be concentrating my resources on where I can obtain the most exposure, and work with other platforms with either less resource or as a lower priority.

So it could be apps are on the way, in development, but suffering from lower priorities/resource commitments. Meaning they are taking a long time.
Or it could be that people aren't developing them as they won't see a decent return on the effort invested.
Or it could be that Virgin are difficult to work with on getting apps into their app section

passingbat · 13-02-2012, 15:40

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Originally Posted by denphone

l expect the BBC apps and the Sky Sports apps to come soon enough.

It's the 'hundreds of apps' we're waiting for. A year on, where are they? Because they are now late.

At this rate, it will be quicker to wait for Youview!

kop32 · 13-02-2012, 15:43

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Originally Posted by pauldavies83

The apps are written in Actionscript (AS2). It's a fairly standard platform, not like the V+ Liberate boxes. Although who knows how difficult it is to get Virgin to agree to take an app onto the platform as its a highly closed walled garden.

Maybe the reason there isn't many apps, is that there isn't many TiVo's to target them at compared to other platforms?

If I was a development manager for a media outlet with finite resources (everyone in the world has to prioritize because of finite resources), I'd certainly be concentrating my resources on where I can obtain the most exposure, and work with other platforms with either less resource or as a lower priority.

So it could be apps are on the way, in development, but suffering from lower priorities/resource commitments. Meaning they are taking a long time.
Or it could be that people aren't developing them as they won't see a decent return on the effort invested.
Or it could be that Virgin are difficult to work with on getting apps into their app section

Well balanced and informative post,thanks

andy_m · 13-02-2012, 15:51

I get that if there were only a few Tivo's you'd spend your time designing apps for other things instead. But there aren't only a few. We're talking about a global platform with 2 million subscribers in the US alone.

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Originally Posted by passingbat

It's the 'hundreds of apps' we're waiting for. A year on, where are they? Because they are now late.

At this rate, it will be quicker to wait for Youview!

Although looking at their website the only thing concrete on top of catch up already available to Virgin customers is see saw.

Pster72 · 15-02-2012, 06:05

Just get everyone Sky Atlantic that will keep the punters happy what other channels do people want Premier Sports that says it all apart from the first channel mentioned theres not much quality out there apart from more HD

Mobes · 15-02-2012, 11:45

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Originally Posted by andy_m

They're in talks with love film and netflix with a view to launching apps on Tivo. Obviously the netflix app already exists is the states, Virgin want it and there's no obvious reason why netflix wouldn't want to open themselves up to even more subscribers, so it must be coming soon!

Or something.

Good grief was that IT???

windy · 15-02-2012, 11:53

Why hasn't Filmflex got an app on tivo that would be good.

jtaylor06 · 15-02-2012, 12:25

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Originally Posted by windy

Why hasn't Filmflex got an app on tivo that would be good.

With full length trailers and not the 10 second ones that give a small glimpse followed by "available now!"

telegramsam · 15-02-2012, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Pster72

Just get everyone Sky Atlantic that will keep the punters happy what other channels do people want Premier Sports that says it all apart from the first channel mentioned theres not much quality out there apart from more HD

Well I`ve been with sky for about 5 months now and I can honestly say I could count on one hand the number of different programs I`ve watched on sky atlantic. I really don`t think it`s all that great at all. Your`e all falling for sky`s hype of the channel. I believe sky are relying on people leaving virgin for them because they want sky atlantic. Trust me guys you really aren`t missing anything special.

ozsat · 15-02-2012, 14:39

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

Well I`ve been with sky for about 5 months now and I can honestly say I could count on one hand the number of different programs I`ve watched on sky atlantic.

I've had Sky since launch - so had Sky Athlantic since it launched.

Must say you've found more on Sky Atlantic to watch then I have.

muppetman11 · 15-02-2012, 14:55

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

Well I`ve been with sky for about 5 months now and I can honestly say I could count on one hand the number of different programs I`ve watched on sky atlantic. I really don`t think it`s all that great at all. Your`e all falling for sky`s hype of the channel. I believe sky are relying on people leaving virgin for them because they want sky atlantic. Trust me guys you really aren`t missing anything special.

In your opinion that is , its not my top watched channel, that said it does have some decent shows , like most things its down to personal preference. In a world were multi channel TV is the norm it would be boring if we all watched the same , I don't for one minute think VM should overpay to get it but it's wrong to condemn something purely on your own tastes.

passingbat · 15-02-2012, 15:18

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

, but it's wrong to condemn something purely on your own tastes.

Fully agree. I don't watch sports but I don't condemn the free sports package that comes with XL.

denphone · 15-02-2012, 15:23

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

In your opinion that is , its not my top watched channel, that said it does have some decent shows , like most things its down to personal preference. In a world were multi channel TV is the norm it would be boring if we all watched the same , I don't for one minute think VM should overpay to get it but it's wrong to condemn something purely on your own tastes.

Well said .

muppetman11 · 15-02-2012, 15:52

Current TV to close March 11th

Click first result on link below
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Cur...&client=safari

15-02-2012, 15:59

Sad news for those that like documemtary style programming quite rightly they do not seem very happy this from Jane Mote currents MD stand out.

Mote said: “We were very close to finding a sustainable model but had an impossibly short amount of time given the late call by Sky on our funding.

“We totally accept it is Sky’s right to stop funding Current but we don’t accept the way that it was done, using out-dated inaccurate audience figures, or that we were given no warning before a sudden cut-off in funding just before Christmas, making a rescue plan unachievable.”

The way Sky do buisiness stinks sometimes on a number of levels.