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Yeah, they're really showing VM and others how good iOS apps can be. This and the Sky News app in particular are really polished and well designed. I can't wait to see what Sky have in stall for us over the rest of 2012! :)

The suit of Sky apps are optimised for the iPhone retina display, it's just that the iPad apps are designed to take advantage of the bigger screen on the iPad.

The iPad Sky News app is vastly superior to the iPhone version for example.

http://youtu.be/pTLGAgnajJc

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As the iPhone Retina Display is a HD display they should make Sky Go HD so sports and movies are in HD

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Ahh, ok I see what you mean.

I'm guessing that's due to mobile bandwidth issues more than anything else. On a full 3G connection when I'm out and about, I get around 3.5mb which does fluctuate a lot & would struggle to stream HD content.

Maybe when we get LTE over here they'll consider upping the resolution for Phones. :)

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720p only requires about 1.5 MB but i do see what you mean so they could restrict it so HD video is only streamed when on WiFi

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You wouldnt notice much difference on a screen the size of an iPhone , Sky Go is pretty good quality already.

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The quality is good. Shame cant get more channels on it like you can with Sky Go on laptop

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I don't have Sky Go on my iPhone due to the 2 device limit. What channels are missing?

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Sky Go on iPhone has the same channels as on iPad.

I think nstokes means these
http://go.sky.com/vod/page/default/home.do

There's a lot of non Sky channels available on Sky Go through PC/Laptop.

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The 2 device limit does suck. You only get Sports, Movies and a few Sky channels

Thats exactly what i mean, thanks MM

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Still vastly superior to any other pay TV operator , I think the range is pretty good and I'm sure it will increase , you also get movies OD on your iPhone/iPad.

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It would appear that Anytime+ will open up to customers on any ISP from tomorrow as previously stated according to posters on DS Forum.

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Thats good news

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If i add addtional users to my account does that mean they get there own sky go account? What i mean is if i created an account for lets say my dad (even thou he lives at a different address) will it give him Sky Go for 2 devices as well?

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No mate unfortunately only two , it's to stop people giving out logins willy-nilly.

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Darn. Whats the point in addional users then lol?

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To access other parts of the Sky website , never miss , remote record to a separate STB. Just to let people know there's an update for ios devices to the Sky+ app (mainly bug fixes) , Sky Movies app integrating Sky Store and content certificates.

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oh ok, thanks for info

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Looks like Sky BB subscribers could get access to BSKYB's The Clouds 10,000+ Wifi hotspots from next month if this article is correct

http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/new...ss_all_stores/

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Got an issue with my Anytime+ it cant get a network connection. I am using my VM modem and modem works when i connect it directly to my laptop. I reset the connection on Sky box and says fail, any ideas why it wont work?

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Dont worry issue resolved

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Update available on App Store for Sky Go

Search feature for Anytime+ and user improvements.

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Thanks for the heads up MM. Have the Sky apps been optimised for the new iPad yet?

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Not yet , but I've read it's being done.

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Thanks MM

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New update available for the Sky Sports App for iPad which brings all the Sky Sports companion app goodness to the Masters Golf. :)

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Thanks for that I'll take a look after :)

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Sounds like another superb app , Sky are really excelling in this area.

Heres what it says

Sky Go now records 10m weekly content view requests

http://www.t3.com/news/sky-go-now-re...-view-requests

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It irks me that they don't have it on galaxy nexus..life is unfair..sometimes. Though i have a job (and sky atlantic)..so shouldn't complain :D

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Sky to offer free WiFi to Sky Broadband customers

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...customers.html

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I signed up the other week and connect fine when in Mcdonalds the other day. Its great news that Sky are doing this

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Did you run a speedtest from the Sky wifi in McDonald's?

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That i didnt do :(

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McDonalds are soon to switch to O2 for Wifi

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/broa...nalds/?m=false

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Thats ok i can cope with that as im with O2 for my mobile :D not good news for the Sky users that are not on O2 thou

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They will still be able to get free wifi access like everyone else but probably only for a limited time each visit.

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Lets hope so. Only time will tell

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Is it possible to reset a pin for just one STB online? Asking on behalf of a friend so have no idea how it works as I don't have multiroom.

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Yes I think so via My Sky section.

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Thanks :tu:

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Update for iPhone Sky News app available , performance enhancement and bug fixes.

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Thanks MM

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Update for Sky+ app on ios , fix to remote record for programmes in the next hour.

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Thanks MM

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Sky has launched Sky Wifi Cloud app in appstore for iPhone and iPad. Also for Android.

Allows you to manage registered devices and shows you local hotspots on your location

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Sky unveils ultra-high speed FTTC service; plans to offer free Wi-Fi coverage

http://www.telegeography.com/product...i-fi-coverage/

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Just had a quick play with the new EPG before work and it looks really slick. I've uploaded a couple of pics and a quick video to show everyone the changes. :)

http://youtu.be/wiBnnHMesq0

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2012/04/28.jpg
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2012/04/29.jpg

Loving it so far, a lot more modern looking than the old one.

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The pictures and video I've seen so far really don't do it justice , it's so much sharper with a few extra tweaks , I like the fact its still pretty speedy to navigate also.

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Yeah, it's certainly a huge improvement over the previous guide. The onscreen guide and play/pause icons now also have a nice transparency to them. :)

Being able to choose a genre of TV to watch from the Guide and then have the options to select from Live TV, Planner, On Demand is a great feature that I can see myself using a lot!

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Yeah love that feature myself makes navigating even easier.

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Ill make a new thread on just EPG. Ive found a bug already :)

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New thread now created

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Sky Sports News is App of the Year at Carphone Warehouse Appys

http://recombu.com/news/sky-sports-n...ys_M17600.html

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Well deserved too, especially with the recent expansion to include the F1 companion goodies. :D

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Agreed

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Sky Go App to Launch on Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note Soon

http://blog.gadgethelpline.com/call-...-demonstrated/

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yeahhhhh. I want it on my nexus...now :D

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I'm surprised that Sky Go isn't available already on the 2 devices mentioned.

What Android devices is it currently released on?

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Update for Sky Go on iOS. Stability update

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Anyone paying for Sky Protect, if so any good? Is it value for money? Is it worth it in the 12 months?

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I don't pay it but IMO not worth it. If your stb breaks outside of warranty then you can pay £65 for an engineer visit which will include repair or replacement with a 3 month warranty.

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So after 12 months if the box breaks i only need to pay £65 and if he cant repair it on site i get a new box from him? Also what happens if disk becomes faulty or goes out of alignment?

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If he can't fix it then I think they give a refurb.

If your disk is the reaon they will replace the disc and you have a three month warranty for the part that is replaced.

On average, say your stb breaks every two years - it is cheaper to buy a brand new one than pay the insurance. Plus the current STBs are meant to be quite reliable anyway.

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Thanks for that info. I dont think i will take out Sky Protect then. What about the dish thou, is that the same process as the STB?

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I believe so. They just send out an engineer and he will fix or replace.

Not everyone has to pay for engineer visits. If you argue hatd enough you may get a free visit.

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Cheers. Paying £65 for a engineer visit doesnt seem as bad as i first thought then. I hope i dont have to pay for one for a long time and even better if never at all

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BSkyB 'pondering mobile phone move' as Everything Everywhere puts potion of airwaves up for sale

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/m...=feeds-newsxml
http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/News/21..._purchase.aspx
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukp...1338114395765A

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They will be quite good i reckon

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Well if they had not got enough pieces of the cherry pie already they now want the whole cherry pie for themselves.:(:td:

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They'd need to have the iPhone available too given that most of their apps are released on iOS first.

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Sky says it has no plans to offer mobile access
http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article...20528?irpc=932

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Oh dear it seems someone jumped the gun on that one.:D;)

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Update available for Sky Movies app on ios devices.

When searching by actor/director the results are returned as movie posters , when selecting a poster in search it allows you via details to view what other actors in the film have been in currently on Sky Movies.

Example search Tom Cruise returns 16 movies clicking the Rain Man poster then details allows you to view what other movies Dustin Hoffman is starring in when selecting his name.

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Just been playing with the Sky Movies app myself MM. I certainly like the new features you mentioned but I'm a real lover for those new transition animations that Sky have incorporated.

They really add a slick & polished finishing touch to an already stellar app. :)

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Its a great app, even better as you can set a movie to record straight from the app,

So you search an actor it gives you all movies currently on Sky and you can then either watch it straight away on Skygo or set it to record on your Sky+ box on its next showing.

All with out disturbing the main TV viewing, excellent. I really love these second screen apps I hope we get many many more in the future.

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I no longer have an iPhone so i cant test them. They need to make these apps for Android

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Update available for Sky Go on iOS devices which now allows you to watch Sky Atlantic , Sky Living and Sky One content On Demand.

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Sky Sports F1 iPad app now to include split screen plus other features.

http://www.t3.com/news/split-screen-...ports-ipad-app

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Now someone needs to buy me an iPad :D

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Me Tooooooooo............

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nexus 7 (soon)..just need sky to develop the app

Sky Go now in play store for ICS I have downloaded and works fine ON Galaxy S3. Also has anytime+

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Kids content (Disney , Nickelodeon , Cartoon Network , Cartoonito , Boomerang ) added to On Demand on Sky Go app via an update in the app store.

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Hi

As I purchase a Sky package from Virgin, Films + Sports can I use the new Sky app to access them through Sky Go or whatever the on-line service is?

billc

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No the service is provided by Sky for customers of the Sky platform. VM have certain content available on VM player although I'm not sure what.

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I think SkyGo is exclusive an free to Sky subscribers. I also think at the bottom of the adverts for Sky it says none sky customers contact your service provider.

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Its only for people that have Sky. Also channes are subject to the package you subscribe to. I really like Sky Go its great when waiting for train at the station

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Sky to add 8 live streams (kids) to Sky Go next month taking the total available to 32 live channels.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...ogramming.html

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Thats good news, well manily for the people that have Sky go for there kids

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Update in app store for Sky Sports iPad app , adds a football companion.

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Sky Go now has the live kdis channels on the Andriod Sky Go App

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Sky Sports iPad app update available which adds Ryder Cup Companion , Champions league companion and further football companion improvements.

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More info here

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...-boost-1099483

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Sky Go to support Jelly Bean and to be on HTC One Series before xmas

http://www.stuff.tv/news/phone/news-...ean-yet?page=1

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New feature to be added to the Sky+ app for iPhone/iPad

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...53&postcount=1

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Thats a nice feature Shame its only on iOS at moment though

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Sounds good, looking forward to this. :)

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Sounds great :)

Am I slow on the uptake? I only just realised I can re-organise My Favourites on it. Nevertheless I am well pleased :)

I notice that the clash manager still fails when linked programs are back to back which is a pity. :(

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Sky Movies app updated for compatibility with the iPhone 5.

The standalone Zeebox app on ios also now allows you to change channels on your Sky+HD box like the Android version.

Sky Go now out for Jelly Bean. Its in play store and i have tested and works fine

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Sky promises further Sky Go innovations

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-prom...ons-801502739/

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Sky Go now supports 14 new devices. No list of the devices as of yet thou

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it says on app..support for jellybean 4.1..4.2..4.2.1

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and it works..on my phone..yippeeeeeeeeeeee