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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Netflix introduces dialogue-only subtitles without audio cues like [door slams], starting with “YOU” Season 5. A solution for young Brits who subtitle everything?
Freeview alternative “Freely” expands with 16 new FAST channels from ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, plus 80+ VIDAA channels for Hisense & Toshiba TVs
Vodafone and Three are reportedly planning a TV service following their £15bn merger, potentially challenging Sky, Virgin and EE with bundled broadband packages
Sky slashes Stream and Glass prices by up to £23/month until April 16, offering major discounts on TV packages just weeks after hiking regular prices
Disney+ at 5: How the streaming service transformed from a £5.99 newcomer to a £12.99 premium platform with expanded content and sharing restrictions.
NOW’s streaming interface receives major overhaul with profiles, improved navigation and content discovery. See what works and what doesn’t
Virgin Media renews deal with U (formerly UKTV), bringing the streaming service to V6 boxes and expanding FAST channels
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
Channel 5 and My5 rebrand as ‘5’ with 15 new streaming channels, expanded content and over 100 hours of original UK drama