Apps (Smart TV, Tablet, Smartphone) News

ACCESS and MediaTek extend in-car entertainment collaboration
Jan 8, 2024 – ACCESS and MediaTek have collaborated to offer the automotive industry an integrated solution combining MediaTek chipsets with a car-centric app store and in-car entertainment platform from ACCESS.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, MediaTek, Michi Uemetsu, Ephrem Chemaly, Apps, CES2024, Digital TV, In-Car, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

Amagi and Applicaster partner on FAST channel app management
Jan 8, 2024 – Amagi has integrated Applicaster into its cloud-based broadcasting platform - enabling clients to streamline the complete application management process.
News categories: Amagi, Applicaster, Daniel Marshall, Ido Hadari, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

TomTom digital cockpit to feature ACCESS infotainment platform
Jan 8, 2024 – ACCESS Europe has announced that visitors to the TomTom booth at CES can see In-Vehicle Infotainment services powered by ACCESS Twine for Car running on the TomTom Digital Cockpit.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, TomTom, Aono Masahiro, Paul Hesen, Apps, CES2024, Digital TV, In-Car, Streaming, Worldwide

RT-RK and iWedia introduce Smart Monitor OS
Jan 4, 2024 – RT-RK and iWedia have announced AndDesk, a Smart Monitor Operating System designed to revolutionize traditional monitors by transforming them into versatile smart devices.
News categories: RT-RK, iWedia, Apps, CES2024, Digital TV, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

HbbTV updates Operator Application specification
Nov 24, 2023 – The HbbTV Association has released an updated version of the HbbTV Operator Application specification with improved support for IP-delivered linear channels.
News categories: HbbTV Association, Apps, Digital TV, HbbTV, Smart TV, Streaming, UK, Worldwide

Utomik to bring cloud gaming to VIDAA Smart TVs
Nov 22, 2023 – Utomik has agreed a partnership with VIDAA that will see Utomik being available as a cloud gaming solution in the VIDAA SmartTV OS app store, and Utomik becoming a premium partner in 2024.
News categories: Utomik, VIDAA, Doki Tops, Yaniv Gruenwald, Apps, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, Worldwide

Over half of U.S. consumers now solely stream content
Nov 16, 2023 – According to Inscape's Q3 2023 TV Market Trends report, in Q3 2023, 94% of total streaming time was driven by viewers who only (64.6%) or mostly (29%) streamed on their smart TVs.
News categories: Inscape, Ken Norcross, Apps, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, TV Services, USA

ViewLift powers KnightTime+ apps for VGK and Scripps Sports
Nov 6, 2023 – ViewLift has announced that early stats for the KnightTime+ OTT apps it built for Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights have already exceeded season-long targets in just the opening days of the season.
News categories: ViewLift, Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Allen, Kerry Bubolz, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

One Albania selects Minerva to power new video service
Nov 5, 2023 – One Albania has selected Minerva Networks to power its next generation video service, available via a new One Albania Android TV STB, as well as on smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, mobiles and web.
News categories: Minerva Networks, One Albania, Mauro Bonomi, Brano Djurovic, Albania, Android TV, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX