DirecTV's still-in-beta "Everywhere" streaming package only arrived on the iPad a month ago, and now the company has updated its app for Android phones with access to the same set of video-on-demand streaming movies and TV shows for viewing wherever subscribers might be. Interestingly this feature is arriving on Google powered devices before it hits the iPhone (neither one so far has added the in-home live TV streaming feature from the iPad app, however the iPhone does have a player for the Nomad transcoder which Android and the iPad lack), in opposition to the usual trend of video streaming apps from cable and satellite TV providers, often for DRM and compatibility reasons. On Google Play the app was still installable on our various tablets and phones alike, although YMMV on what happens when you select the "Watch on Phone" tab to stream from HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Encore or DirecTV Cinema. Of course the usual DVR scheduling and remote control features are still present and accounted for, so hit the link below to grab the free app and try it out yourself.
DirecTV Everywhere brings streaming movies, TV shows to Android right now, iPhone keeps waiting originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Why does DirecTV still have that archaic in-home only restriction for live TV streaming, not to mention the fact that they don't even have the ability on their Android app. I wouldn't be able to live with that given my daily routine. I'm a DISH customer and with DISH I've been able to stream all of my live TV and DVR recordings on the go since 2010, thanks to the DISH Remote Access app and Sling Adapter. Most people have no idea how amazing it is to be able catch up on missed shows during downtime. For instance, during the daily commute to my office at DISH I'm able to catch up on any missed shows and not have to get further behind on the evening shows. It's pretty amazing, and I can't believe DirecTV isn't pushing this.
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