Apple TV to include Amazon Prime Video app 09 May 2017
Amazon’s streaming service may be available on Apple TV this summer. Currently users access Prime Video on Apple TV through AirPlay on another iOS device that has the app installed like an iPhone or iPad. Amazon and Apple have a … Continue reading
About 1/3rd of free OTT trials lead to a paid subscription 09 May 2017
About 37% of OTT free trials result in conversion to a paid subscription , according to new connected entertainment research by Parks Associates. According to the research firm, more than 1/4th of households in U.S with broadband connectivity that signed … Continue reading
Netflix and YouTube dominate Asia in Video Streaming 09 May 2017
A recent study by ValuePenguin lists the top video streaming apps in Asia. This research is based on Apple App Store’s data that shows the number of downloads and revenue rankings of the most popular streaming apps in 13 Asian … Continue reading
Sports Illustrated to launch Video Streaming Service 09 May 2017
Sports Illustrated is expected to launch its video streaming service later this year. This is a step to capitalize on the momentum of its expanding video production unit that provides long and short-form sports programming. This follows its parent Time … Continue reading
VOD Service launched by Discover Digital in South Africa 09 May 2017
A new Video-on-demand service is being launched by Discover Digital in South Africa to rival Netflix and Showmax. The new Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) service will let Discover Digital collaborate with regional telecommunications operators in the domestic market as … Continue reading
Samsung introduces VOD Apps for it’s Gear PhoneCast VR 09 May 2017
Samsung is providing new apps into the headset that serve as a guide to how traditional 2D content can work inside VR. A beta version of Samsung PhoneCast VR was launched this week. This free app puts users in a … Continue reading
LiveXLive attains Streaming Rights for the Hangout Music Festival 09 May 2017
LiveXLive which is a premium live-streaming network has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for the Hangout Music Festival for the next three years. This exclusive partnership kick starts at this year’s festival which will take place from May 19 through … Continue reading
Zero-rating streaming service launched by OOREDOO 09 May 2017
The Qatari international telecommunication Company Ooredoo revealed their new offer called ‘Stream On’ which is a video streaming service that provides unlimited access to certain content providers such as Youtube and VIU. It is priced at US$1.30 per day for … Continue reading
Internet transforming traditional TV viewing habits in MENA 08 May 2017
The increased usage of smartphone and internet has transformed TV viewing patterns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to Frost & Sullivan. According to research conducted by the business consulting firm, the large, young population present in … Continue reading
Low bandwidth streaming technology to be introduced by Netflix for developing countries 08 May 2017
Netflix is all set to improve video delivery in India by introducing a new technology that will work with slow internet connections without compromising on the quality. This new technology will let consumers stream massive amounts of video content (upto … Continue reading
