DirecTV's still-in-beta "Everywhere" streaming package only arrived on the iPad a month ago, and now the company has updated its app for Android phones with access to the same set of video-on-demand streaming movies and TV shows for viewing wherever subscribers might be. Interestingly this feature is arriving on Google powered devices before it hits the iPhone (neither one so far has added the in-home live TV streaming feature from the iPad app, however the iPhone does have a player for the Nomad transcoder which Android and the iPad lack), in opposition to the usual trend of video streaming apps from cable and satellite TV providers, often for DRM and compatibility reasons. On Google Play the app was still installable on our various tablets and phones alike, although YMMV on what happens when you select the "Watch on Phone" tab to stream from HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Encore or DirecTV Cinema. Of course the usual DVR scheduling and remote control features are still present and accounted for, so hit the link below to grab the free app and try it out yourself.
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You’re right, it is interesting that Google would come first, but then again, that represents a larger majority of phone users out there. I use an iPhone, but I also have the luxury of using my Galaxy Tab with my Dish Remote Access app too. I have been watching live and recorded TV ever since I started working at Dish, and I love it for the live sports. Perhaps DirecTV is waiting for the DRM issues to be worked out, but in the meantime, I have flexibility, including all of my subscription channels at my disposal to watch wherever I go.
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