LG Electronics has opened up its webOS TV platform ecosystem to other manufacturers.
Zattoo app goes on LG smart TVs
Zattoo is now available with a new app on many smart TVs from LG. The Zattoo app can be used on all LG TV models from 2016.
rlaxx TV launches on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV
European AVOD service rlaxx TV is now also available on Amazon’s Fire TV devices and smart TV operating system Android TV in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Samsung leads global TV streaming device population
The global population of TV and video streaming devices has now exceeded 1.1 billion, according to the latest analysis from Strategy Analytics’ TV Streaming Platforms service.
Fox Sports NL ceases support for smart TV and Apple TV apps
Subscribers to Fox Sports in the Netherlands are no longer able view the channel on big TV screens from LG and Samsung and also not on Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K media players.
KPN makes its smart TV app available for LG TVs
Dutch telco KPN has launched a new smart TV app for LG TVs, following a similar app for Samsung TVs last April.
Da Vinci expands in Turkey, South Africa and Asia
Educational family channel Da Vinci has expanded its global footprint through a number of new carriage deals in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
IHS Markit: Roku profits from US-China trade dispute
In an unintended consequence of the US-China trade dispute, the North American television market has increased its adoption of smart TVs—particularly those based on the Roku TV operating system.
LG launches speaker with Google Assistant and YouTube
LG Electronics begins rolling out a speaker with a smart display that combines Google Assistant with Meridian Audio.
M7 launches smart TV app in Holland
M7 Group’s Dutch operation Canal Digitaal is launching its smart TV app to make watching TV possible without a dedicated receiver or set-top box.