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Demand 5 now confirmed as coming to the Sky catchup TV service.

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Nice to see that you Sky lads are getting something that us Virgin lads have had for a while.;):D

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I actually have access to those via my TV and games console however it's great news for those with Sky+HD who do not have access , there's plenty more to come this year yet ;)

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Most of us already have it On our tv's , PC's, Phone etc. It will also be nice to see you Virginmedia lads to get Sky Atlantic,:D although over on sky we've had it a while, I won't even mention the other channels SD or HD lmao

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Sky Atlantic has to be available for VM to get it..... ;)

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Sky and Talk Talk Reach Agreement for Wholesale Distribution of Sky Channels

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...f_sky_channels

BSKYB invests in Roku

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...ival-Roku.html

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Both very interesting bits of news. Sky are definately moving forward quickly this year to expand its services.

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Sky announces iPad remote control functionality, due later this summer in Sky+ app

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2012 really is a great year for Sky.

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Planner access is finally arriving on the app :D

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I just hope they will relase an app for S3 (andriod) at some point to do the same thing

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Sky acquires international distribution firm.

Sky has today (July 27) announced the acquisition of Parthenon Media Group, as part of the satellite broadcaster's plans to create a new distribution arm to market its originally-produced content overseas.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...tion-firm.html

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Sky's NOW TV service gets iPhone and iPad app

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...-ipad-app.html

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Looks like the iPad app is imminent

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...92&postcount=1

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I can't wait for this, good to see Sky are at the forefront of innovation once again.

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Sky's NOW TV web streaming app launches on YouView

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...n-youview.html

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Excellent news.

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I agree Hugh , how do you think they'll price the Sky One/Atlantic/Living/Arts content when it arrives ? I'm interested in that as we mainly watch those channels , I will certainly be giving it future consideration especially if they can add some more useful video apps.

I also read its arrival is imminent on the XBOX also with Roku and PS3 at some point.

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You guys are breaking my heart..i have jellybean...never seen sky on mobile or tablet..as soon as I moved from ics to jellybean..they bring it out on ics. :(

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An interesting read

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...redirect=false

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Expect much higher prices as a result of this and thats not good news for any of us in the long run.

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Pay TV has increased however I believe there's now more choice than ever with postal DVD services , streaming , Youview etc this should see prices remain competitive.

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There is always so much money that people have in their pot for Home entertainment and we have reached the zenith of how much people can afford and any more rises and some people are likely to cancel it alltogether.

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I agree with you subs are getting more expensive and I too have a level of what I'm happy to pay upto , however remember Sky Sports on Sky costs £21 which wouldn't get you a child's ticket at most EPL teams and includes a multitude of sports , Sky Movies costs £16 on Sky , taking a family of 4 to the cinema can cost nearly double that. Basically only the individual can decide whether that offers value for money but as I've said if not there are plenty of alternatives.

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Maybe very close ;)

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...0&postcount=62

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Yeah, I've been following that thread. I'm looking forward to it :D

Sky gave us a free DRX890 a few weeks ago, to replace our old Thomson box. Finally set it up last night (had to wait for Mrs D to finish watching all her stored content). Got Anytime+ up and running... just waiting for iPad control now :D

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There's plenty more to come Matt , as Beta Testers we've just had software version 53.70 delivered last night , your box is probably on 49.21 which is the minimum version needed for the iPad app. You'll soon receive an update in the coming months which will add the undelete feature to your planner and the catchup TV service is due around autumn I believe.

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Nice :)

Is Sky still signing up Beta testers, or is it now closed?

I don't know what software version my box has. It came with the old EPG but I forced an update during the self set-up. I'd assume it's now on the latest public release?

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It's in settings then system details (model number)

At the minute I believe it's closed , your box is a DRX 890 if it's a Sky+HD the DRX895 is the 1TB and the DRX595 is the non PVR.

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Ah, yeah - DRX 890 not 590, d'oh!

Just checked the version... 49.22.00P

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The updated Sky+ app for the iPad is live!

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky+/id301250225?mt=8

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Yes tried it , works really well with plenty more to come ;)

When selecting a show in the TV guide on the iPad you get the option to watch on TV presumably a watch on iPad will come at some point also.

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I gave it a go last night - very impressed! :)

Planner access: Look to see what has been recorded and what has been set to record, plus you can select existing recordings and choose to watch them (on TV), etc.

Guide: Full Guide, as before, but in addition to Remote Record you can now also set a record straight away via the local network connection... plus you can pick something in the Guide to actually watch and it will change channels for you.

Remote control: Pause/Play, Fast-forward, Rewind, Channel Up/Down.


All it needs is power on/off plus Anytime+ and you could ditch the IR remote completely! The ability to watch on the iPad itself would be a brilliant addition, if that does come at some point.


This app will be very handy. e.g. if I'm watching something and Mrs D needs to check the Planner to set a recording or delete something I don't have to stop watching my programme as she can do it all via the iPad. It could even be used like one of those remote sender things, to control the box while watching the bedroom RF feed.

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I agree with all those points Matt , the app is excellent with tons more features to be added , I have multiroom and can now access both my boxes from one login which makes scheduling recordings a breeze whilst being able to view what's been recorded on both planners , all in all very happy.

Digitalspy now have a demo video on their site
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...rom-today.html

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British Eurosport 2 HD to launch by 3rd September 12 and people are reporting TCM HD is being advertised on TCM however not seen it myself.

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Thanks MM. More HD channels for us Sky customers :D

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And for us Virgin customers in October one suspects as well Mr Stokes.:)

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Maybe so but still not as many channels or as many quilaity channels like us :D

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From when l last looked Mr Stokes Sky had more junk channels on their platform them l get junk mail.:D

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No they are actually the ones if l rightly remember you saying were rubbish a while back because as you often say the vast majority of channels are crap.:D

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Same as Virgin I think

There are only so many channels I watch, the rest are pap..but someone pays to have them on..vive la difference

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Most of them so called junk channels are on VM as well except a few

You tell Master :D

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Methinks we tend to have a higher quality threshold on Cable Mr Stokes.:)

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Den your posts get more and more ludicrous as each day goes by , how do they have a higher quality threshold considering Sky carry every channel VM do with the exception of Film 4 HD , VM are now nothing more than a corner shop selling other broadcasters channels which is becoming more and more difficult now they've sold all their bargaining chips.

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Really:shocked: Virgin have nearly all the good channels Sky have bar one or two but don't have all the rubbish like.:td:

Propeller TV
Sumo TV
Open Heaven TV
Controversial TV
Wedding TV
Psychic Today
And many many more duff channels.

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That's because anyone can launch a channel on satellite , you are not required to watch them all however :)

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Well said lord master, i agree with you

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no one makes you watch them

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TCM HD testing on satellite now

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=67

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Thanks MM. I am unable to add it thou as not sure what the Symbol rate or the FEC is

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Now TV app available to download for the Xbox today.

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It would appear an update for the new Sky+ app is only just around the corner

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=245

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The advert confirms the channel will be launching in September:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQMfV...e_gdata_player

So TCM HD coming within the next 35 days or so.

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Along with British Eurosport 2 HD and possibly Catchup On Demand

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=10

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Yep, it really is a good time to be a Sky customer right now with all the new products/services rolling out.

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Yeah, I saw that earlier :) James has been very reliable in the past. Hopefully this will be coming quite soon.

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I think you can safely assume "James" is a reliable source.

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BSkyB to launch Sky Atlantic +1 in September.

Over nights.tv is reporting that Sky Atlantic +1 will launch on September 24th.

http://www.overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

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Thanks MB.

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lol thats quite funny i like it !

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Pictures of Sky's forthcoming Catchup TV service

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-n...very-soon.html

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Looks really good doesn't it, hopefully were not waiting to long for this update eh....

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Hopefully they can add the final piece 4OD soon also.

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looks good !

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It looks really good. Hopefully wont be long before we get this. Thanks Master for the link

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Its always nice to see that the masters minions are well trained Mr Stokes.;):D

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Don't thank me thank the person who posted the images to the Sky user forum. I agree though it looks pretty good and the forum speculates its arrival is imminent , just need 4OD to arrive at some point now.

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Anyone noticed that the HD entertainment content now seems to become available in a matter of seconds just like the movies , it would appear Sky have being doing some work on the On Demand service.

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Entertainment yes but not Movies. I posted on Sky forums saying i have to do an actual search to find HD Movies as when i go into Movies section there all SD

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Best way is as follows

Go into On Demand - Movies then All , type first two or three letters of title

Example searching for Shrek type SHR and it should find both SD and HD if both are available. I'm sure at some point HD thumbnails will become default for Sky+HD subscribers.

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Never thought of that way but still seems long winded. I hope they get HD thumb nails sorted. Its not a big issue but is a pain

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BSkyB told to withdraw misleading 'rent movies instantly' advert.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...stant-ad-claim

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MGM HD channel free weekend

http://www.mgmchannel.co.uk/united-kingdom/freeweekend/

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Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1 may close so that Sky can reuse they EPG Channel number for Sky Atlantic +1 and Sky1 +1.

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Sky Atlantic +1 to launch on September 21st on Sky Channel 173.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=12

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cheers. i needed a plus 1 for that channel

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Nick Jr +1 to launch in October.

Overnights.tv is reporting that Nick Jr +1 will launch on October 1st.

http://overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

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That will replace the existing Sky Atlantic channel, any news on where that will be?

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Not been confirmed - yet.

But I think Sky Atlantic channel you are on about may move to Sky Channel 221 with Sky axing the Sky Livingit brand.

With Sky1 +1 launching on Sky Channel 122 or Sky Channel 170.

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TCM Movies channel launching in HD on Sky.

Turner Broadcasting has today (August 31) announced that its TCM movies channel will get a high-definition simulcast on Sky next month.

Marking the launch of Turner Classic Movies HD at channel 317 on Sky on September 4, the channel will show three weeks of some of the greatest movies of all time.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...hd-on-sky.html

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Useful tool for those without an iPad

http://tv.sky.com/planner

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Thanks MM thats a great find. I have just installed it and had a play and its very useful. To those that havnt used it yet, once you have installed the application you still have to use the site to control the planner

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Looks like it was released to early as the page has now been removed.

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Ya i must have been taken down as now not going to that page, i have tried via the link and the application its self

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Yeah did anyone notice the page refer to the DRX896?:p: Not the DRX890 OR 895 but DRX896

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I didnt notice that but what i did notice was that when you click the ? next to serial number it shows a pic of the old EPG not the new EPG. Shame site has been taken down thou

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http://tv.sky.com/planner/

Its working you just needed to put the / at the end.

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Just for info;

Once you've launched the App and connected your Sky+HD boxes to your network simply hit the "scan for box's" button. It will then list your boxes and you can access all recorded shows, delete viewed shows or set new recordings.

In my opinion its fantastic, no need to interrupt your viewing, and is all very fast and slick.

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Eurosport 2 HD added to Sky channel 411 on Sky EPG.

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Thanks for posting, and don't forget Turner moviesHD launches tomorrow.

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i had enough of +1 channels.. we need less of them and better quality of channels..

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is ALL programs on on channel gonna be REAL HD?
all these so called HD channels alot of their stuff ISNT HD..
ISNT HD WIDESCREEN

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+1s are only way i can keep up with all the programmes. helpful for recording

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This is true, for Sky customers to record all the great content they want we would need a 50Tb HDD in a HD box with 30 tuners lol. As Virgin have less channels and less HD a 3 tuner box is fine for their customers.

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At least content, it is only after I watch it do I decide if it is great :)

Unless you meant great deal of content, which is true either way :)

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TCM HD now on Sky EPG channel 317

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:bigcry::bigcry:

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Thanks MM. Another HD channel for us :) I make that 65 HD channels now. That is not inclucding the Parlympics, SBO or Sky retail channel. Thats only normal actaul TV channels.

:D :D

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Thank you, Stephen...

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Your constant harassment an mocking of everything I post is bordering on bullying. An believe me bullying is not a term I use lightly!

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What - you think my pointing out your main purpose for posting on this forum seems to be as a proxy for the Sky Sales & Marketing department is harassment/bullying? (your signature seems to re-inforce this...).

I am sorry you feel that way.

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I accept your apology, but do not do it again!

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Sky+HD software update info

http://www.sky.com/mysky/latestnews/...lus/index.html