Cable Forum - General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3

Had a quick look - Opera TV means dozens and dozens (possibly hundreds) of little apps, much like the TiVo people suggested we'd have but have had very few of thanks to the limitations of Flash. There are the movie trailer apps, radio apps, games apps (little ones, like Sudoku and other simple things) and lots of others. It's nothing to get particularly excited about but may develop into something work exploring on the TiVo.

Maybe this is what she meant 100s of apps but it took a lot longer to write the software ready for implementing? Just a thought

passingbat

14-09-2014 17:22

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35728844)

Maybe this is what she meant 100s of apps but it took a lot longer to write the software ready for implementing? Just a thought

If that is the case, they should bring the infamous Cindy back to press the launch button :D

denphone

14-09-2014 17:31

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35728850)

If that is the case, they should bring the infamous Cindy back to press the launch button :D

Better then that invite that old curmudgeon Muppetman back to do it.;):D:waving:

Mad Max

14-09-2014 19:28

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Originally Posted by DOT COTTON (Post 35728749)

I find that offensive, so rude:mad::mad::mad::mad:

What the heck was rude about it?

harry_hitch

14-09-2014 19:35

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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35728824)

An app for Internet radio around the world would be nice!

You can get tunein on most android phones/tablets, windows 8 and also iphones/ipodtouch/ipads. It is well worth money as an app. For 69p my ipod touch is constanly connected to my Ruark/Vita Audio R4i and has been one of the best investments of my life to date. Whatever you are in the mood for, it can cater to it. You can listen to classic British comedy (Dads Army, Hancock's Half Hour, Just A Minute etc), contemporary comedy channels, stand up comedy channels, the wonderful Swiss Radio Classic,British and American thrillers, old school plays, old school horror shows (Nightfall being very effective). You also have the option to record live broadcasts, I currently have a TMS recording of a Viv Richards special saved. I can only recommend you get the app asap. It is wonderful.

Anyhoo, that is my advertizing for Tunein over and with. Back to the topic in hand. If/when we get the opera app, will we get the same apps as our American cousins, or will there be different license restrictions?

theone2k10

14-09-2014 20:03

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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35728841)

Is that based on it being in the opera tv store?

Yes but also based on info i got told too.

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35728885)

Some same apps but license restrictions will come into play.

harry_hitch

14-09-2014 20:18

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35728890)

Yes but also based on info i got told too.

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Some same apps but license restrictions will come into play.

Cheers.:)

DOT COTTON

14-09-2014 20:58

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Sorry I was on another forum at the same time as this, posted on the wrong WEBSITE

Dot.

RichardCoulter

14-09-2014 21:58

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Just been informed that Viacom have approached VM to say that they want to reverse the previous owners decision and put 5*+1 back onto the network; they are also considering closing down 5+24.

Does anyone know what the viewing figures are for 5+24 compared to 5*+1?

Horizon

14-09-2014 22:32

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..... as I said the other day, I thought there might be a few changes once the Viacom buyout of CH5 was completed.

Both channels had a minimal 0.1% share of weekly viewing.

DOT COTTON

14-09-2014 23:47

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I wonder will they decide to drop neighbours, FIVE £300m for it and the deal is up in 18 months.

andy_m

14-09-2014 23:59

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35728890)

Yes but also based on info i got told too.

Ok cool - anything else of interest in there?

theone2k10

15-09-2014 00:28

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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35728956)

Ok cool - anything else of interest in there?

Nothing noteworthy atm just be a lot of game apps coming too such as solitaire, a minesweeper type game etc.

RichardCoulter

15-09-2014 03:09

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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35728928)

..... as I said the other day, I thought there might be a few changes once the Viacom buyout of CH5 was completed.

Both channels had a minimal 0.1% share of weekly viewing.

Thanks. I wonder why they would bother if they are both attracting a similar amount of viewers :confused: Perhaps it's cheaper to broadcast a +1 channel so they will make more profit??

VM and truTV appear to have made up their differences as, since I last posted I was also told later in the evening to expect truTV very soon (not that I'll be watching from what I've heard about it!)

vincerooney

15-09-2014 11:44

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35728970)

Happy monday all.

Haha i want truTv but once i get it i know i'll never watch it. But i just want anything new on the tivo. I'm pathetic i know haha.

hopefully some more news this week to keep me going ...

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