Great news for i.TV fans. The highly anticipated i.TV app update is now available at the iTunes App Store. This update (iTunes link) includes a redesign and intuitive UI experience with complete integration control of iTunes and TiVo with more remote features on the way. The differentiator, though, is push notification services. Schedule a TV episode or movie to watch and you’ll be notified via Push either to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Not bad for a free app. From the developer:
The top TV and movie guide for the iPhone and iPod touch is now your remote control! Customize your TV lineup, tag favorite shows and actors, request to be alerted when your favorite show airs or set your DVR to record the show you’ll otherwise miss. Best of all, i.TV’s new remote control capabilities allow you to control a growing number of devices so that watching that show is one tap away. APPLICATION FEATURES DISCOVER WHAT’S ON TV AND IN THEATERS TV Guide – Browse and search graphic rich listings for shows airing in the next 7 days – View cast lists, image galleries, reviews and wiki articles – Tag your favorite shows, movies, actors and theaters for faster discovery Movie Guide Find movies now playing and coming soon View cast lists, image galleries, reviews and wiki articles – Find theaters closest to you using the core location feature View theater locations on a map or get turn-by-turn directions A Truly Universal Remote Tap a TV show listing to change to the channel or pull up a full remote control keypad (supported device required) Remotely set your TiVo DVR to record a show with one tap Watch video streams on your iPhone, including movie trailers, TV previews, cast interviews and bonus videos Download episodes directly from iTunes Add the show to your Netflix queue for DVD delivery or instant streaming (Netflix membership required) Set a popup alert to remind you when a show airs – Purchase movie tickets without leaving the app Entertainment news from E!, CNN, MSNBC and USA Today. A list of frequently asked questions can be found at: www.i.tv/support We value your feedback: feedback@i.tv
What’s new THE APP YOU ALWAYS WANTED! Redesigned and intuitive experience Remote control capability (TiVo remote included, more remotes coming) Alerts using push notifications iTunes integration Fast and fun NOTE TO OUR USERS: This is our eighth release of i.TV and we hope that you’ll note the significant investment we have made to respond to your feedback and improve the app. If you have previously reviewed the app and were unhappy, we hope that you’ll take a moment to resubmit your review with a positive rating.
