New iPhone software could be delayed
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/feb/26/apple.apple
Apple is rumoured to have delayed the launch of the software tools that will help third party developers produce independent applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Apple is currently updating its US online store in advance of the release later on Tuesday of a range of new products, believed to be upgrades to its MacBook range of laptops. Further details of the SDK are also expected to be announced.
Although Apple wants to broaden the appeal of the iPhone and iPod Touch by letting other people design compelling applications which users can put on their devices, it is very mindful of the need to protect consumers - and its own reputation for high security - from viruses and malicious software
Also Apple could also make use of itunes if it were to distribute to third parties, but also this could also lead to a loss in customers
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
iPlayer tops 17m views since Christmas
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/feb/20/bbc.digitalmedia1
BBC shows have been streamed or downloaded more than 17m times via its iPlayer broadband TV service since Christmas Day, according to figures from the corporation
Newly released BBC figures show the most popular shows available via the iPlayer, such as Torchwood, Ashes to Ashes and Doctor Who, are each attracting around 50,000 views a day.
The iPlayer is now averaging around 1.3 million unique users a week, with as many as 500,000 streams or downloads per day.
The iPlayer is now averaging around 1.3 million unique users a week, with as many as 500,000 streams or downloads per day, iPhone and iPod Touch owners will be able to access iPlayer content within the next few weeks. This will be the first time the broadband TV service has been available beyond PC and Mac computers
This article highlights that the iplayer has become an instant success as it was only introduced a short time ago. The BBC also hopes that the iplayer will overtake MSN and become the second most popular site used in the UK, behind Google. Also the BBC is able to highlight popular shows so that new users can watch these
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/feb/20/bbc.digitalmedia1
BBC shows have been streamed or downloaded more than 17m times via its iPlayer broadband TV service since Christmas Day, according to figures from the corporation
Newly released BBC figures show the most popular shows available via the iPlayer, such as Torchwood, Ashes to Ashes and Doctor Who, are each attracting around 50,000 views a day.
The iPlayer is now averaging around 1.3 million unique users a week, with as many as 500,000 streams or downloads per day.
The iPlayer is now averaging around 1.3 million unique users a week, with as many as 500,000 streams or downloads per day, iPhone and iPod Touch owners will be able to access iPlayer content within the next few weeks. This will be the first time the broadband TV service has been available beyond PC and Mac computers
This article highlights that the iplayer has become an instant success as it was only introduced a short time ago. The BBC also hopes that the iplayer will overtake MSN and become the second most popular site used in the UK, behind Google. Also the BBC is able to highlight popular shows so that new users can watch these
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
News 24 launches showbiz news show
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/feb/12/bbc.tvnews
BBC News 24 is to launch its first regular entertainment news show since Zero30 in the late 1990s, with a weekly programme co-hosted by Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones.
E24 will be a weekly roundup of news from the world of film, television and music with behind-the-scenes reports and interviews with stars of that week's shows, gigs and events
The show has just been commissioned for a 6 week pilot run and will air weekly on Saturdays and a repeat on Sundays. E24 will also be available on demand from the BBC's website
BBC News 24 currently provides entertainment news updates twice nightly from Monday to Thursday at 6.30pm and 9.30pm.
By featuring an entertainment programme, the BBC is trying to target more younger audiences, as most have a interest of music and film. As the BBC aim to 'educate, inform and entertain'Also presenter Gethin Jones is now recognised for appearing on BBC1 reality show ' strictly come dancing'
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/feb/12/bbc.tvnews
BBC News 24 is to launch its first regular entertainment news show since Zero30 in the late 1990s, with a weekly programme co-hosted by Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones.
E24 will be a weekly roundup of news from the world of film, television and music with behind-the-scenes reports and interviews with stars of that week's shows, gigs and events
The show has just been commissioned for a 6 week pilot run and will air weekly on Saturdays and a repeat on Sundays. E24 will also be available on demand from the BBC's website
BBC News 24 currently provides entertainment news updates twice nightly from Monday to Thursday at 6.30pm and 9.30pm.
By featuring an entertainment programme, the BBC is trying to target more younger audiences, as most have a interest of music and film. As the BBC aim to 'educate, inform and entertain'Also presenter Gethin Jones is now recognised for appearing on BBC1 reality show ' strictly come dancing'
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Microsoft in MTV and Sony BMG deals
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/feb/05/microsoft.digitalmedia
Microsoft has struck pan-European deals with MTV International and Sony BMG to provide programme clips and music videos across its MSN Video service
The deal will see clips of shows such as South Park and music videos from artists as diverse as Elvis and Britney Spears made available via MSN Video across European countries including the UK, France and Germany.
Their target audience will be primarily under 35's, as this is the age group that has seized control on the use of the internet over the past few years. The deal builds on the wide-ranging $500m (£250m) advertising and content agreement struck by MTV owner Viacom and Microsoft in December
Microsoft's deal with Sony BMG will include thousands of music videos as well as exclusive backstage footage and interviews with the music company's artists.
I think that Microsoft is now establishing itself as a social portal, letting web users watch music videos from a variety of artists and also watch popular MTV programmes such as Cribs and Punk'd. Also this could lead to more advertising revenue being generated, as Sony are now looking at other ways of generating revenue - apart from CD sales.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/feb/05/microsoft.digitalmedia
Microsoft has struck pan-European deals with MTV International and Sony BMG to provide programme clips and music videos across its MSN Video service
The deal will see clips of shows such as South Park and music videos from artists as diverse as Elvis and Britney Spears made available via MSN Video across European countries including the UK, France and Germany.
Their target audience will be primarily under 35's, as this is the age group that has seized control on the use of the internet over the past few years. The deal builds on the wide-ranging $500m (£250m) advertising and content agreement struck by MTV owner Viacom and Microsoft in December
Microsoft's deal with Sony BMG will include thousands of music videos as well as exclusive backstage footage and interviews with the music company's artists.
I think that Microsoft is now establishing itself as a social portal, letting web users watch music videos from a variety of artists and also watch popular MTV programmes such as Cribs and Punk'd. Also this could lead to more advertising revenue being generated, as Sony are now looking at other ways of generating revenue - apart from CD sales.
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