YouView as introduced a Remote Record App, joining established platforms Sky+ and Virgin Media’s TiVo in the ability to set recordings on the receiver, from an iPhone or iPad.
MTV Spain is pioneering second screen
MTV has just launched a new real time second screen app to accompany the latest Jersey Shore incarnation, Gandia Shore in Spain.
US sees fast growing 2nd screen usage
Traditional TV viewing remains stable in among US viewers, but second screen usage is growing fast.
Four in ten use Social TV apps
38% of US adult broadband users currently participate in “social TV” activity at least a couple of times per year, according to new research from The Diffusion Group.
Sky Italia goes social with HyperTV and Civolution
MIPCOM 2012 – Cannes. Sky Italia has chosen HyperTV and Civolution for the first ever social media gaming experience related to X Factor 2012.
Zeebox makes US debut
Zeebox has launched in the US in partnership with Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, HBO and Cinemax.
Ziggo launches live TV on Android
Dutch cable operator Ziggo has launched streaming live TV for Android tablets and smartphones initially offering 14 channels.
Shazam expands US second screens
Shazam has expanded its Shazam for TV second screen service, saying it can now support any US channel at anytime of day.
Stoneroos shows first Second Screen TV Guide
IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Stand 14.552. Hilversum=based software and app developer has launched iFanzy, the first TV guide for the second screen on the iPad.
Deloitte: second screen friend or foe?
Nearly half of all 16-24 year olds use messaging, email, Facebook or Twitter to discuss what they are viewing on TV, according to a new report from Deloitte.