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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Thanks for sharing, Mike! I would guess that the reason why the streaming ability on the Android was added before the iPhone is because of the Android tablets. I do find it curious, however, that they didn't add the live TV streaming ability. Personally, I have DISH at home and I find it interesting that DirecTV is just releasing this to Android. With DISH I've been able to stream all of my live TV shows and DVR recordings to my Droid since 2010. It's great being able to catch up on any of my shows that I missed during my downtime - whether it's the while taking the light rail to my office at DISH or waiting for a flight.
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