BBC is finally considering a standalone Freely device with a simplified interface, potentially solving Freeview’s heir’s biggest limitation
Freely – the UK’s streaming-focused TV platform that launched last year – is getting another major update this month, with new features that should make finding and watching content easier. At the same time, the platform continues to expand its hardware lineup, with two major TV brands joining the fold. The “Freely Next” update introduces
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Freeview alternative “Freely” expands with 16 new FAST channels from ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, plus 80+ VIDAA channels for Hisense & Toshiba TVs
Freeview’s March update brings three new channels and six number changes. Find out what’s moving where – and what’s new, including news and music
Humax Aura users report widespread freezing issues affecting ITV and Channel 4 channels. Learn about the bug, affected channels, and what Humax has to say
BBC channels finally arrive on Fire TV’s Live tab, completing UK’s major broadcasters lineup. See how this feature now compares to Freeview and Freely
BBC and Freeview plan major shift to internet TV by 2040, with the BBC stating they won’t pay for the transition. Find out what this means for your free TV
TNT Sports becomes UK’s new home of cycling as Eurosport closes February 28. New coverage plans include 2,500+ hours of racing and a weekly show on Freeview
Manhattan T4-R and T4 Freeview boxes receive major v2.0 update, finally adding YouTube with casting support. Plus recording fixes and UI improvements
Rewind TV’s Freeview and Sky channel announces March 2025 schedule featuring American classics SOAP and The Monkees, plus a new British railway documentary