BBC iPlayer app gets a new look on the PS3 now, other devices later

While we keep waiting for the BBC to release a version of its iPlayer on this side of the Atlantic , it’s already upgrading UK PlayStation 3s with a brand new interface. Designed to be navigated by any standard remote, the main focuses are personalization and enhanced navigation to avoid scrolling through long lists, as well as bringing over synced iPlayer Favourites from the PC. The new UI is built on HTML5 and CE-HTML with an eye towards rolling it out easily on other devices soon, but there’s also plans for a version built with Adobe Flash and AIR technology. Check after the break for a quick video demo of the new features which sadly does not include a new episode of Top Gear (UK version) — we checked. Continue reading BBC iPlayer app gets a new look on the PS3 now, other devices later BBC iPlayer app gets a new look on the PS3 now, other devices later originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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