New BBC iPlayer on mobile service unveiled
BBC iPlayer is already well on its way to becoming the dominant force in web TV here in Blighty, thanks to collaborations withe the likes of Virgin, Nintendo and Sony. But never ones to kick back and bask in their own glory, Auntie's just launched iPlayer on mobile.
Designed to complement rather than replace existing sites for iPhone and N96 users, the new service is set to offer live TV and radio, as well as the usual catch–up bobbins we've become worryingly addicted to.
For now, only Samsung Omnia, Sony Ericsson C905 and Xperia X1 owners will be able to get involved, apparently because, according to the Beeb's Jon Billings, they "...hit our requirements of Wi-Fi and 3G support with great browsing and media playback experience."
However, he's keen to stress that there's no Windows mobile bias going on, despite the Omnia and Xperia both rocking Microsoft's mobile OS. Other mobiles are said to be in line for the same treatment in the New Year.
Having offered a sideloading service for the likes of Archos and Philips, this is another big move for the BBC as it looks to turn iPlayer into the primary way for us to swallow up our spare time with mobile TV.
Will you be downloading the new iPlayer on mobile service? Tell us what you think in the comments section.
Comments
hillrhys
3 years ago
i am well gutted. i got the c902 when new and now a few months later they got the c905 which has iplayer and mine doesnt. why cant all phones with internet use iplayer
Joe M
3 years ago
Hillrhys
I've had a look into what the Beeb is saying and this is very much the first stage of the roll out. Seeing as the C905 runs the basic SE OS, it would be surprising not to see the likes of the C902 get in on the action. The suggestion is that this site will roll out across many phones next year.
To answer your question about why all phones can't use it, it's largely down to media capabilities and the BBC wanting to make sure it all works nicely first. Annoying now, but far better in the long term.
Hope that helps.
Joe
Drunken Max
3 years ago
Are you saying that all or just some WM6 mobiles will run it? I've just got a Touch Pro which should be man enough as it already has a youtube app.