Over The Top (OTT)

Mobile OTT platform launched by Globo 05 September 2017

A free Over the Top (OTT) service aimed at mobile devices and short-video content has been introduced by Globo for adventure and sports network Canal OFF. This platform is in addition to Canal OFF Play and Globosat Play which is … Continue reading

YouTube TV launched in 12 more markets 05 September 2017

YouTube TV is now available in 12 more cities namely Denver, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, San Diego to name a few. So the total number of markets that YouTube TV has its operations in amounts to … Continue reading

iflix launched in Nigeria 04 September 2017

Iflix which is a new online subscription service that lets subscribers access a ton of movies and TV shows worldwide at an affordable monthly subscription cost is launching in Nigeria. Subscribers can stream on upto 5 devices at a time … Continue reading

Amazon Prime video app launched on Google play 04 September 2017

Amazon Prime Video is finally offered as a dedicated Android app. So far android device users had to make do with alternative apps to be able to stream Amazon Prime video. But now all they have to do is download … Continue reading

Comcast tests the waters for YouTube app on X1 Set-Tops 04 September 2017

Comcast is testing YouTube app on X1 set-tops. It is still in the pilot testing stages and hasn’t launched a commercial OTT app on associated set-top boxes. Earlier there were announcements from Comcast that they would integrate with YouTube and … Continue reading

Netflix’s growth over the past 20 years 01 September 2017

Netflix started as an online DVD rental service in 1997 , later it switched to a subscription model and in 2007 revamped itself as a streaming service with 7.48 million subscribers. As per a report from Statista that number has … Continue reading

Free video streaming offered by Dubai International Airport 31 August 2017

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has always taken initiatives to keep travelers entertained during their in-transit time between flights. It is now providing on-demand video streaming service in collaboration with ICFLIX. So before you board your next flight, you can be … Continue reading

ShowMax offered on Xbox One 31 August 2017

ShowMax app is to be available on Xbox One platform which will let subscribers stream TV and movies. This is a huge step towards growth of its video subscription business. It aims to compete against the streaming giant Netflix since … Continue reading

YouTube makes improvements in its desktop and mobile interface 31 August 2017

YouTube has made significant improvements to its online video platform interface. The enhanced apps and services are meant to bring the viewers closer to content and creators. Navigation tabs are now at the bottom of the app so they are … Continue reading

Playstation to now include Amazon Prime video 30 August 2017

PS3 and PS4 consoles will now offer Amazon Prime video app in Latin America. Amazon Prime video was introduced in Latin America in December last year. Additionally Amazon Prime also has apps for Android and iOS devices as well as … Continue reading