i.TV 2.0 for iPhone coming soon to an App Store near you

By on Aug 17, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Software August 17, 2009

i.TV, as we’re sure most iPhone owners out there are well aware, is the premier app for all things TV and Movie-related. Think if it as your one-stop-shop for TV programming schedules, community-sourced reviews, local movie schedules, ticket purchasing, streaming trailers, Netflix queue management and so on. Oh yeah, and it’s free. The company just announced a new upcoming version this morning, version 2.0, and it brings with it a bunch of exciting new stuff including:

  • New, streamlined UI
  • iTunes integration — Initiate available episode/movie/podcast purchases from within the app
  • Push notifications — Push alerts for upcoming show reminders, new episodes, etc
  • Introduction of the i.TV Remote Control Framework — New support for universal remotes. Devices can be connected via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or dock-connector. The new version currently supports TiVo HD and TiVO HD XL boxes but more devices are on the way.

We’ve been playing with the new version for a couple of weeks now and in short, it’s awesome. i.TV is pushing to become the beginning and end of all things entertainment and so far the company is doing a bang up job. Look for version 2.0 to pop up in the App Store soon (currently pending approval) and hit the jump for quick video overview of the new features.

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  • tpot

    I don’t care about this. It’s late summer, where’s my mms?

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone).

  • Red

    No crap. Thats what I’m waiting on, the carrier update only works half the time.

  • http://(null) attguy

    Could care less about this. Where is mms and where is a streaming video ap besides YouTube

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone) at: Ponte Vedra Beach North America

  • pcdsim

    Will be rejected because of the remote control’s access to adult ppv/Playboy channels.

  • p51d007

    And still no MMS…..
    Geez, my old Tilt & my Fuze have MMS….

  • StevenGlansburg

    If you want mms, unlock your phone and use it on tmobile. It works with them just fine as well as on Cinci Bell or any gsm carrier. Att is a horrible company that thankfully no longer gets my money.

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone) at: Cincinnati North America

  • http://www.twitter.com/jazzyl jazzyl

    The iphone really has some useless apps.

    Sent via BlackBerry.

  • the anti-steven glansburg

    Do you need some crutches or a wheelchair for that crippled iToy?

  • yo

    when they intro ps3 control (via BT) this thing will kick arse

  • Jake

    useless apps?

    i.tv 1.0 has become my tv guide

    apps like these make me hate my blackberry

  • C

    yes this is a good app, but yes like most I await mms, push gmail and facebook.

    my 12 year old nokia had mms when it was avail on at&t lol

  • Kyle

    Why would anyone complain about MMS on a post about i.tv app on BoyGeniusReport? Seriously, grow a brain, jailbreak and use SwirlyMMS IF you still live in 1999 and need MMS. Otherwise join 2k9 and use email if you can’t figure out the very basic process =)

  • celz

    lmao at crutches and wheelchair

  • celz

    @ kyle and yes you still need mms everyone doesnt have push email on their phone.. are you drinking the duplicate function kool aid as well… whats the point of having text messaging and instant messaging if an email can send the same message right.. that argument is ass backwards im not voiding the warranty on my phone so i can have basic services..

  • paullmf

    tough crowd…
    the App looks cool, but need support more remotes.

    btw email is no substitute for mms. myriad different commercial opps around a standard format for sending rich files to ANY phone/interactive system.

  • Gina

    Still wondering why people are complaining about MMS on this post. AT&T said MMS coming late summer so people need to relax because the summer isn’t over. Technically its not over until mid september. :)

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