Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD

The new Cablevision iPad app is out, taking on broadcasters ( Fox, Discovery, Viacom ) attacking Time Warner’s live TV streaming TWCable TV app by offering subscribers the same channels as their iO TV package and video on demand. The Optimum for iPad app also includes the ability to set up DVR recordings, delete recorded shows and browse TV listings, although it doesn’t act as a direct remote for the cable box. The last time Fox and Cablevision squared off subscribers couldn’t watch their shows on Hulu or two games of the World Series which, along with a long battle over network DVRs , suggests the cable company is prepared to dig its heels in deep on this issue. Multichannel News points out subscribers need at least one cable box and internet service from Cablevision to make use of the new app and the TOS states it can only be used within the customer’s residence. Subscribers suitably equipped can grab the app at the iTunes link below, or just check out screens in the gallery. [Thanks, jcdesimp & Michael] Gallery: Optimum for iPad app Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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