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The Sky Q set-top box will turbocharge your TV viewing experience

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 18 Nov 2015 6:32 am
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Sky has launched the Sky Q platform, including two set-top boxes, a mobile app and a new broadband hub. The 4K-ready Sky Q Silver is the flagship offering, and comes with twelve TV tuners that allow you to record four TV shows simultaneously. The Q Silver also offers 2TB of on-board storage, and you can watch recorded content on up to three TVs and two tablets at the same time.

EU court rules that Skype's name is too similar to Sky network to claim a trademark

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Posted by John Callaham on 5 May 2015 11:52 am
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A European Union court has ruled that the name of Microsoft's Skype VoIP service cannot claim a trademark in the EU. The court ruled that the name was too similar to the Sky broadcast network. Sky first filed a trademark dispute with Skype before it was acquired by Microsoft in 2011.

Sky partners with O2 to enter the UK mobile market

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 29 Jan 2015 7:37 am
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Sky has today announced plans to launch a new mobile service in 2016, partnering up with O2 for the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) venture. The deal will enable Sky to offer 2G, 3G and 4G services to its customer base, placing the company in a strengthened position against rivals.

Sky subscribers can now manage their account on the go with new Android app

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 18 Jul 2014 7:40 am
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If you are a subscriber of UK broadcaster Sky, you'll now be able to manage your account while on the move with the company's latest Android offering. Titled Sky Service, the app enables you to get into account areas, find help for TV, broadband and phones services, as well as easy access to the service status checker. It's a must-have for anyone with a Sky package.

Sky Go tablet app now available

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 4 Dec 2013 7:51 am
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Dedicated tablet app looks just like the phone equivalent  British satellite broadcaster BSkyB has launched a dedicated tablet version of its Sky Go app, which allows subscribers to stream live TV and on-demand content to their Android devices. Sky says the app, like its smartphone counterpart, also gives customers access to more than 800 movies and a library of "hundreds" of entertainment...

Sky apps back on Google Play following account hack

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 31 May 2013 6:09 am
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Full complement of Sky Android apps available once again after recent hack by Syrian Electronic Army A quick heads-up for Sky subscribers in the UK -- the satellite broadcaster's range of Android apps has returned to the Play Store today following its Google Play account being hacked. The hack occurred over the weekend and was attributed to the Syrian Electronic Army, whose banners appeared on...

Sky Sports TV released on Android, supporting few phones and no Jelly Bean

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Posted by Richard Devine on 17 Aug 2012 6:26 am
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We shouldn't be at all surprised by the lack of supported devices for this, after all, it's happened before with Sky. But, in any case, the Sky Sports TV app is now available in Google Play just in time for the start of the English Premier League season. An active Sky subscription isn't required to use it, Sky customers can already view the channels through the Sky Go app should their...

Sky's Now TV launches on Android and other platforms tomorrow

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 16 Jul 2012 8:51 am
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British broadcaster Sky has announced that its new Internet-based, on-demand TV service Now TV will be launching on Android and other platforms tomorrow. Competing with the UK's LoveFilm and the recently-launched Netflix, Now TV promises customers an "easy and commitment-free way to enjoy amazing movies, instantly." The first round of content will be taken from Sky's library of movies, with...

Sky Go for Android gets fresh on-demand content, ICS support inbound

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 4 Jul 2012 6:53 pm
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British broadcaster Sky has announced some major updates to its Sky Go streaming application for Android. The update adds on-demand streaming of Sky Movies content, and "popular entertainment channels" including Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Arts 1. The new channel listing brings the Sky Go Android app up to par with its iOS cousin. There are also additional account controls built into...

BSkyB preps 'Sky Go' app for ICS and more handsets, HDMI still no-go

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 30 Apr 2012 10:50 am
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Since its launch last year' the Sky Go application for Android has been available only for a handful of approved phones. And on top of this limitation, the app doesn't support Android 4.0, meaning even supported devices are out of luck once they're updated to the latest version of the OS. However, it seems Sky's preparing to open its on-demand TV service up a little more, with reports emerging...

Wallpaper Wednesday - Sky, Phil's Podcast Mic, Antique Flowers

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 25 Apr 2012 4:29 pm
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Looking for something sweet to set as you wallpaper? If you haven't already taken notice of our amazing free Android Wallpaper Gallery (shame on you) there is no better time than now! We have tons of great wallpapers to meet the needs of just about anyone out there, whether looking for some great custom designs, some candid shots, or some favorites from around the 'net, they are all here. If...

Sky Go now available on selected devices in the UK

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 20 Feb 2012 8:30 am
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As expected, British satellite broadcaster Sky has launched its Sky Go app for Android, allowing owners of some Android handsets to view a selection of Sky's on-demand TV offerings. Right now, the list of officially-supported devices limits Sky Go to a handful of phones, namely HTC's Desire, Desire S, Desire HD, Incredible S and Sensation, and Samsung' Galaxy S and Galaxy S II. However, we also...

Sky Go headed to some HTC and Samsung phones in February

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 31 Jan 2012 9:45 am
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UK satellite broadcaster Sky has announced that it'll be bringing its Sky Go service to selected HTC and Samsung smartphones from February. Sky Go, which has been available on iOS for some time, allows subscribers to view live TV and archived content from certain channels on the on mobile devices. Initially, Sky will be limiting its roll-out to a handful of (fairly) recent HTC and Samsung...