BBC iPlayer downloads finally head to Mac
BBC iPlayer downloads are finally making their way to Macs, almost a year after the service officially launched. The new software, dubbed BBC iPlayer Desktop, will also play nice with Linux machines, meaning open source fans can catch up on EastEnders too.
Previously, Mac and Linux owners could stream programmes, but were unable to download and watch them whenever they fancied. The new software, developed on the Adobe Air platform, now means iPlayer works on every computer going.
Initially, punters will be able to get hold of iPlayer Desktoponly if they're iPlayer Labs users, before being rolled out to everyone in early 2009. At least now we know that the Beeb's not just shackled to Windows.
The news comes just weeks after the BBC showed off their new mobile site and announced plans to bring their VOD service to a string of PMPs.
What do you think? Has iPlayer finally got VOD sewn up in the UK? Let us know in the comments section.
Comments
mike.bignell
3 years ago
This is good news, I can see where they're coming from by using the Adobe Air platform, but this will mean you can't download programmes to your Mac and then transfer it to an iPod or iPhone like most people had hoped. That's a shame, but fully understandable.
Joe M
3 years ago
True, but I think the BBC is definitely planning on a 3G service for the iPhone and will have something for the iPod in place later in 2009.
Here's hoping!
Joe
hyperfee
3 years ago
What about high def? I haven't used the download service on Windoze, so don't know if they get it already. With high def, it would make it a worthwhile alternative to watching programmes on the telly.