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Bluestreak, PacketVideo deliver interactive mobile TV application for Orange France
MUMBAI: Bluestreak Networks, which develops the MachBlue platform for television and mobile, and PacketVideo which innovates in the area of multimedia software, are teaming up to provide wireless carriers with an advanced interactive mobile TV application.
Orange France is the first mobile carrier to deploy the integrated solution with the launch of its League 1 Soccer application this month.
The integration of PacketVideo’s industry leading media client with Bluestreak’s MachBlue platform for mobile enables carriers to deliver an engaging yet simple mobile TV navigation interface along with a high quality audiovisual experience.
The integrated solution enables consumers to follow all League 1 matches– get up to the minute text updates and videos of game highlights during the match, as well as daily updates and videos during the tournament. It features transparency on videos, pop up videos, anti-aliasing, and advertisements
between videos.
PacketVideo CEO Dr. James Brailean says, “We are very excited to offer carriers an advanced mobile TV experience of world class soccer action. Our combined solution with Bluestreak provides consumers a high quality, feature rich experience of mobile TV that is user friendly and easy to navigate on their mobile handset.”
Bluestreak Networks executive VP, head of the mobile division Paul Forostowsky says, “PacketVideo is a leader in launching exciting new mobile multimedia services and together we are offering innovative mobile media applications to Orange. Working closely with PacketVideo we are bringing together the flexibility of wireless with the proven quality of our technologies in enabling carriers with the ability to customize, enhance and simplify their customer’s mobile TV experience.”
Bluestreak’s MachBlue for mobile offers robust features while minimising memory footprint, maximizing execution speed, conserving battery life, and retaining code portability on a large variety of devices, now including Orange’s League 1. The MachBlue platform delivers a consistent mobile TV user experience, resulting in faster deployment and lower development costs.
PacketVideo’s Media Client supports streaming, progressive download and playback of all major mobile content types, including video and audio.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
