German family channel Bibel TV now also offers its streaming service Yesflix as an app for Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
ARTE launches new HbbTV service ‘ARTE Extra’
ARTE has set up a new multimedia service based on the HbbTV standard.
German TV set market grows, 90% with HbbTV
Despite the Corona crisis, 2.7 million TV sets were sold in Germany between January and May 2020, slightly more than in the first five months of the previous year (2.65 million), according to GfK Retail & Technology.
Tele 5 launches TV app 5flix
German broadcaster Tele 5 has launched a new TV app: With 5flix, movies, series, original productions and other programmes can be watched online via smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and browsers.
WDR launches children’s HbbTV app
WDR, the regional affiliate of German public broadcaster ARD serving federal state North Rhine-Westphalia, has launched a smart TV app for children.
FC Bayern Munich offers new smart TV app
German Bundesliga football club FB Bayern Munich has launched a new smart TV app offering fans insights and glimpses behind the scenes.
BritBox comes to more smart TVs and Chromecast
BritBox confirmed that the service is now available on Panasonic’s premium range of televisions, on smart TVs manufactured by Vestel, and on Google Chromecast streaming sticks.
ESTV Esports comes to Samsung TV Plus
ESTV, a dedicated channel for esports and gaming personalities, has announced its availability on Samsung TV Plus.
A+E Networks launches new OTT channel on Samsung TV Plus
A+E Networks has announced the launch of Lively Place, a new OTT channel available on Samsung TV Plus.
Zattoo app launches on Panasonic smart TVs
TV streaming provider Zattoo is now available as an app on many Panasonic smart TVs (from model year 2017) in Germany and Switzerland.