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It is certainly interesting. It looks like the record icon from the SKY+ box but in gold.

So thinking outside the box here. A common complaint from SKY customers is not enough tuners. SKY recently confirmed they plan to roll out 20 more catch up channels to their current list of about 18 channels.

Maybe SKY are launching a new facility where programs from these channels, that will be added to catch up TV shortly after they are broadcast, will have a golden R displayed next to them. You can set them to "record" but they won't actually record from the live broadcast. They'll download to your SKY+ box as soon as they hit catch up TV. This means there should be less chance of your tuners being occupied by multiple recordings.

It would be a good work around by SKY to compete with TiVo's 3 tuners.

Maybe it is free BT sport for all sky sports customers :D, and what you said.

oops..i am now sounding like a virgin user :D

muppetman11

07-08-2013 21:37

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Sky Sports for ipad app receives new update , it's now live in the App Store.

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

Chad	07-08-2013 21:39

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35607073)

Sky Sports for ipad app receives new update , it's now live in the App Store.

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

What a let down :(

muppetman11

07-08-2013 21:44

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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35607074)

What a let down :(

I take it you mean due to the fact it's not available on Android ?

denphone

07-08-2013 21:48

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Oh dear sometimes believing in better dear chaps leads to disappointment it seems.;)

Chad	07-08-2013 22:14

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35607077)

I take it you mean due to the fact it's not available on Android ?

It's not that, I prefer my idea more :D

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35607078)

Oh dear sometimes believing in better dear chaps leads to disappointment it seems.;)

One mans disappointment is another mans joy. Not what i was looking for from SKY personally.

Not to worry, I've submitted my idea to SKY. Maybe I'll get commission if it's implemented :D

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Prod...t/td-p/1253178

If you are a SKY customer I'd appreciate your support. Okay I admit it's unlikely it'll ever be implemented however it's worth a try.

I've also submitted it to SKY's project team too.

spiderplant

07-08-2013 23:04

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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35607082)

Not to worry, I've submitted my idea to SKY. Maybe I'll get commission if it's implemented :D

Aren't you describing a network PVR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_DVR

passingbat

07-08-2013 23:17

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35607140)

Aren't you describing a network PVR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_DVR

And what VM are supposedly heading towards?

Chad	07-08-2013 23:27

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35607140)

Aren't you describing a network PVR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_DVR

Sounds very similar. Best not to make too many plans on how to spend my commission then :D

SKY "push" content to your SKY+ box most nights. A selection of shows and movies they think you'll enjoy from your subscription package automatically downloaded to your box. What I'd like to do is be able to tell my SKY+ box not to push random stuff to my box but instead push this, that and the next think when they become available.

Jameseh

07-08-2013 23:34

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Is it definite that the Sky Sports for iPad update was the mystery thing?

I fail to see why out of all the logos they could have teased that with, that they'd use what they did.

passingbat

07-08-2013 23:35

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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35607153)

SKY "push" content to your SKY+ box most nights..

Do they have to push it because most Sky boxes don't have a fast enough internet connection to just stream what the user wants?

nstokes

07-08-2013 23:40

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35606976)

Just seen this on Sky's Facebook page

http://www.Facebook.com/sky

It says ,We've been working on something exciting that we can't wait to share with you... more news soon!

Hmmmm ;)

muppetman11

07-08-2013 23:55

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35607162)

Do they have to push it because most Sky boxes don't have a fast enough internet connection to just stream what the user wants?

No because push On Demand was launched before the boxes were updated with the ability to download via an Internet connection , its still kept in action for those with older Sky+ boxes and those users who haven't connected their STB to the Internet.

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35607160)

Is it definite that the Sky Sports for iPad update was the mystery thing?

I fail to see why out of all the logos they could have teased that with, that they'd use what they did.

It will be something and nothing I bet , it's all about engaging on the social networks isn't it.

Doz007

08-08-2013 14:04

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35606976)

Just seen this on Sky's Facebook page

http://www.Facebook.com/sky

It says ,We've been working on something exciting that we can't wait to share with you... more news soon!

Hmmmm.... Very exciting. Hopefully it turns out to be something worth getting excited about! :)

Media Boy UK

09-08-2013 14:10

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Rumour: Sky to rebrand Sky Arts Channels?

I am hearing that Sky may also be set to rebrand their Sky Arts Channels.

Here is the new channels names that I was told of -

-Sky Arts
-Sky Arts HD
-Sky Arts “In Concert”
-Sky Arts “In Concert” HD

Bear in mind this post is an rumour and not been confirm by Sky.

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