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howardmicks 22-01-2012 22:16

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35367527)
You sound very pessimistic howard.

Just hate the words coming soon where vm are concerned lol

Stephen 22-01-2012 23:04

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35367532)
He's probably still waiting for 'digital text', which my old PACE box told me was 'coming' for years (!)

What sort of app are they doing ? Will it be android and will it have the same functionality as TiVo Commander ?

Check out the official TiVo apps in the USA for iOS and android. Same as them.

alwaysabear 22-01-2012 23:21

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35367549)
Just hate the words coming soon where vm are concerned lol

Me to !:(

Mr K 23-01-2012 09:11

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35367568)
Check out the official TiVo apps in the USA for iOS and android. Same as them.

Will both versions be released at the same time ? So often these days an Apple version is launched to the minority, whilst the majority on Android are left for months/never for an app. (this is what has happened with Sky and their 'Sky Go' app, Android version promised but has never materialised).

Whatever, it's its just idiotic/self defeating to sabotage a service which many make use of and is a unique selling point of TiVo before an official app is released.

Presumably the reason why new software is tested on a few first is not to only to make sure it works, but to test consumer reaction/experience. Hopefully somebody has a rethink. (Get the impression that more from VM read this forum than the Official Support forum ;) )

andy_m 23-01-2012 09:55

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35367643)
Will both versions be released at the same time ? So often these days an Apple version is launched to the minority, whilst the majority on Android are left for months/never for an app. (this is what has happened with Sky and their 'Sky Go' app, Android version promised but has never materialised).

Whatever, it's its just idiotic/self defeating to sabotage a service which many make use of and is a unique selling point of TiVo before an official app is released.

Presumably the reason why new software is tested on a few first is not to only to make sure it works, but to test consumer reaction/experience. Hopefully somebody has a rethink. (Get the impression that more from VM read this forum than the Official Support forum ;) )

I'm less surprised that the general rule is that apps are released for ios first than I am that Virgin Media's apps are released for ios first given that Virgin Mobile don't sell iphones.

howardmicks 23-01-2012 10:56

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35367652)
I'm less surprised that the general rule is that apps are released for ios first than I am that Virgin Media's apps are released for ios first given that Virgin Mobile don't sell iphones.

Certainly hope they have a rethink,i have a android phone from vm and it is certainly annoying to see iphone apps before are s

BenMcr 23-01-2012 11:24

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35367652)
I'm less surprised that the general rule is that apps are released for ios first than I am that Virgin Media's apps are released for ios first given that Virgin Mobile don't sell iphones.

Virgin Media apps aren't released for iOS first. The Remote Record/TV Guide app actually turned up on Android before it did for iOS

The reason the full TiVo app is coming for iOS first is that TiVo released their app for iOS first, and the VM version is based off that.

Now that TiVo have released an Android version, then Virgin work towards the Android version for the VM TiVo

Acathla 23-01-2012 11:54

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
Not directly related to the TiVo Commander Android App but since its no longer working with this update and we've not seen anything concrete about a release date for an official app, are VM working to update their Remote Record / TV Guide app as it doesnt work on either of my Android devices.

Samsung Nexus S GED ICS
Motorola Xoom (US) GED ICS

Mr K 23-01-2012 12:09

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35367693)
Now that TiVo have released an Android version, then Virgin work towards the Android version for the VM TiVo

Until the happy day/year/decade when an Android app appears - why deliberately screw something up which does work on Android and is highly valued by customers. No ones asking them to provide any official support.

I'm banging my head against a brick wall trying to make sense of this :fit:

BenMcr 23-01-2012 12:21

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
As far as I understand it, it was found that the unofficial apps were causing issues with the stability of the TiVo boxes

toady 23-01-2012 12:32

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35367693)
Virgin Media apps aren't released for iOS first. The Remote Record/TV Guide app actually turned up on Android before it did for iOS

The reason the full TiVo app is coming for iOS first is that TiVo released their app for iOS first, and the VM version is based off that.

Now that TiVo have released an Android version, then Virgin work towards the Android version for the VM TiVo

I'm still waiting for the android tablet version of VM TV Guide, they have released one for the iphone/ipad, then the Android phone but nothing for the tablet

Mr K 23-01-2012 12:38

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35367713)
As far as I understand it, it was found that the unofficial apps were causing issues with the stability of the TiVo boxes

Cobblers. Tivo Commander have never given me any instablity issues - never seen reports of any issues either.

Wish VM would just be straight with us. There's obvioulsly a commercial reason behind this. Can't for the life of me think what it it, as its going to hack off a lot of punters.

BenMcr 23-01-2012 12:40

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by toady (Post 35367718)
I'm still waiting for the android tablet version of VM TV Guide, they have released one for the iphone/ipad, then the Android phone but nothing for the tablet

The current iOS app isn't officially available for the iPad. It's iPhone/iPod only

howardmicks 23-01-2012 13:18

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35367713)
As far as I understand it, it was found that the unofficial apps were causing issues with the stability of the TiVo boxes

What a complete load of MOD EDIT,worked fine on my tivo no probs+i know plenty of other people who would say the same.its not splattered with vm logos is the problem,total stupidity to stop us using that whilst vm slowly(true to form)grind out there version.
another to add to the coming soon list which keeps getting longer+longer

Stephen 23-01-2012 13:22

Re: TiVo Commander Android App
 
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35367737)
What a complete load of MOD EDIT,worked fine on my tivo no probs+i know plenty of other people who would say the same.its not splattered with vm logos is the problem,total stupidity to stop us using that whilst vm slowly(true to form)grind out there version.
another to add to the coming soon list which keeps getting longer+longer

Its nothing to do with VM logos. If anything its because the apps are using the actual TiVo logo thats the problem.

Also please watch your language.


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