Virgin Media TiVo iPad app - Page 53

Sirius · 08-10-2012, 15:49

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

And we have been, or at least I have, been given specific permission to comment in this thread. As long as we dont say too much until the 15th.

Regards

John

So are you the teasers

clinteastman · 08-10-2012, 16:14

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

And we have been, or at least I have, been given specific permission to comment in this thread. As long as we dont say too much until the 15th.

Regards

John

Yep same here!!

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Originally Posted by Sirius

So are you the teasers

Yes, we are testers for TiVo and Virgin Media!

chrisidaho · 08-10-2012, 16:26

Well as long as it is not going to be much longer after 15th before we get our hands on the app.... seriously this has been so long in the pipeline i hope it lives up to the expectation that virgin have got it to a stable and excellent condition where it is the joy to use that you suggest

Sirius · 08-10-2012, 17:10

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Yep same here!!

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Yes, we are testers for TiVo and Virgin Media!

No i said Teasers, your here to tease us

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Originally Posted by chrisidaho

Well as long as it is not going to be much longer after 15th before we get our hands on the app.... seriously this has been so long in the pipeline i hope it lives up to the expectation that virgin have got it to a stable and excellent condition where it is the joy to use that you suggest

Its been that long that Apple designed a new ipad during that time

I do so hope this is going to be good.

clinteastman · 08-10-2012, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Sirius

No i said Teasers, your here to tease us

Note to self - Spend more time reading before replying!!

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Here are some pics of the iPad app to get us going. If there are specific areas you would like to see of the app ask and I will see if I can get them cleared.

TV Anywhere Guide

TV Anywhere Remote (Buttons View)

TV Anywhere Info View (Away Mode)

08-10-2012, 17:31

The list of Anywhere streaming channels?

clinteastman · 08-10-2012, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

The list of Anywhere streaming channels?

That I can't talk about. I'm not even sure I know the final list.

Here is a couple of the TV Anywhere website

123macca66 · 08-10-2012, 18:20

This is basically the app we had been using from TiVo via the US app store. I'm a big fan of TiVo and VM's service, but i hope this is a bit more exicitng than this.

I suppose we will just have to wait and wait and wait.

muppetman11 · 08-10-2012, 18:28

Am I right in thinking Away mode is if you are out and about hence not on your own network ? If so that's a neat feature if it allows you access to your planner and something Sky don't currently offer. The app screens look nice and look well laid out.

clinteastman · 08-10-2012, 18:32

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Originally Posted by 123macca66

This is basically the app we had been using from TiVo via the US app store. I'm a big fan of TiVo and VM's service, but i hope this is a bit more exicitng than this.

I suppose we will just have to wait and wait and wait.

It's more that the US app, it has On-Demand in there and Away mode, Plus other stuff like live streaming (without TiVo Stream).

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Am I right in thinking Away mode is if you are out and about hence not on your own network ?

Yep that's correct. You can stream live TV but can't use the remote control in away mode (so no japes

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nn012 · 08-10-2012, 19:08

There's a QA from VM themselves available on the end of this new article released today.

http://www.tekkish.com/2012/10/08/th...rever-you-are/

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Q: When will the service be available?
A: The service will launch during Autumn 2012 and we expect to see a steady rollout of new features during 2013.

Q: Who is the service available to?
A: All customers will have access to watch Live TV and on Demand through the online service at virginmendia.com. Customers with iOS devices and TiVo can also download and use the application from the App store to take advantage of the advanced features of TiVo through their handset/tablet. Other devices to follow?

Q: How much does it cost?
A: The service is available for no extra cost for customers who subscribe to any of our great TV packages

Q: How many Live TV Channels will be available?
A: We are planning to have around 30 live channels for launch, with more coming soon after. The number of channels each customer can access depends on their TV package, as channels are aligned to the customer’s subscription.

Q: What Channels will be available, will there be sports?
A: There will be a variety of channels across a number of genres such as sports, kids, factual and general entertainment. Channel line-up may vary across devices depending on rights.

Q: Do you need to be a TiVo customer to access the Virgin TV Anywhere online?
A: No, all Virgin TV customers will be able to take advantage of Virgin TV Anywhere online, however customers with TiVo will also be able to use a range of extra tools to manage their TiVo boxes.

Q: Do you need to be a TiVo customer to access the Apps?
A: Yes, the Apps take advantage of many of the exciting features of TiVo which need a TiVo box at home in order to work properly. Customers without TiVo can still browse virginmedia.com to watch our great content through our online service.

Q: Are there plans to launch an Android version?
A: Absolutely! We are working on getting a version available for Android early next year.

Q: Will the service be available over mobile networks?
A: Accessing all of our great TiVo features will be available over any connection. Live TV and On Demand will work over any WiFi service either at home or away, but not outside of the UK.

Q: What video quality can be expected?
A: Because of our powerful network, video quality should be very good. The product uses something called ‘adaptive’ streaming technology which make sure the video is set to the best quality for the connection and equipment the customer is using. Typically content will be streamed at up to around 3MB.

Q: Can I stream TiVo recordings?
A: This is something we are investigation for the future.

devilincarnate · 08-10-2012, 19:37

For peeps that do not like the evil empires what about us?

clinteastman · 08-10-2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

For peeps that do not like the evil empires what about us?

Are we talking about Apple, Google or Microsoft?

Sirius · 08-10-2012, 19:51

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Are we talking about Apple, Google or Microsoft?

Indeed they are all evil in one way or another

pythagoras · 08-10-2012, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Sirius

So are you the teasers

I'm not telling you