Changelog

TV Launcher: Live US Channels

Entertainment
By Adam Foot
iPhone iPad Watch Mac Apple TV

March 20, 2024

v 2.11.12

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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March 15, 2024

v 2.11.11

In this update:

- If a program is due to start in less than 3 hours, the program details screen will show how long until it starts.

- Added the ability to open Talk TV in YouTube.

- Fixed a bug that prevented programs being added to Up Next when setting a reminder.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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March 14, 2024

v 2.11.10

In this update:

- If a program is due to start in less than 3 hours, the program details screen will show how long until it starts.

- Added the ability to open Talk TV in YouTube.

- Fixed a bug that prevented programs being added to Up Next when setting a reminder.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Feb. 13, 2024

v 2.11.9

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Feb. 8, 2024

v 2.11.8

In this update:

- Improved the placeholder screens when no favorite channels have been added.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Feb. 2, 2024

v 2.11.7

In this update:

- Added the ability to launch channels via their website instead of the app from the program details screen.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Jan. 31, 2024

v 2.11.4

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 17, 2024

v 2.11.2

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 16, 2024

v 2.11.1

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 11, 2024

v 2.10.5

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 5, 2024

v 2.10.3

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Dec. 16, 2023

v 2.10.2

In this update:

- TV Launcher is now available for Australian users with support for ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now, 10 play and more!

- Added support for EE TV in the UK with the ability to launch TNT Sports 1-10, Eurosport 1 & 2 and the Discovery Channel.

- Channel logos will now appear in the Shortcuts app or widget configurator.

- The Add to Up Next button will now always be visible, even for programs that have ended.

- The Manage Up Next button will now always be available in the toolbar.

- Restart is now named Restart Channel so that it doesn’t appear confusing for programs that are not currently on.

- Improved the Open in Apple TV app feature to recognize more shows.

- Tidied up the ordering of channels/categories and added support for additional channels/apps for channels where possible.

- Fixed a bug which caused the TV Guide to not refresh correctly in the US.

- Fixed a bug which caused the more options button on the programme details screen to sometimes appear incorrectly when a tip was shown.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Dec. 2, 2023

v 2.9

In this update:

- Added the ability to open programs in the Apple TV app if available so it is easier to add to your Up Next queue there. Currently this will just open to the overall show not specific episodes.

- Added a menu next to the watch button on the program details screen to launch the channel in other supported streaming apps for that channel as well as the new Apple TV feature.

- Up Next will now only show the first 4 programs on Apple Watch with the option to view all of them.

- Updated context menu action icons.

- Fixed bug where reminder programs may not get added to Up Next automatically.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Nov. 13, 2023

v 2.8.9

In this update:

- Fixed a bug which could cause Favorite Channels or Visible Channels to be reset. This was caused by differences in channels available across devices if some were not running the same version.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Nov. 11, 2023

v 2.8.8

In this update:

- Channels that appear as placeholders (e.g. Pluto TV) have been renamed as their name followed by “Channel” (e.g. Pluto TV Channels) to make it clearer that it is a link to open the app where more channels are available.

- Added a new channels category for Music channels.

- Added support for the Rakuten TV app with the ability to launch NOW 70s, NOW 80s, NOW Rock, GB News, CNN and euronews.

- Added the ability to launch DAZN 1 and Red Bull TV channels in the DAZN app.

- Added the ability to launch euronews, CBS News and Cheddar News in Pluto TV.

- Added Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay Sports 2 and Viaplay Xtra as entries in the channel list to view the schedule for each channel. Selecting a channel will open the Viaplay app.

- Added the ability to launch France 24 on YouTube.

- Added an ITVX Channels channel to open the ITVX app to view their FAST channels.

- Added a Rakuten TV Channels channel to open the Rakuten TV app to view their FAST channels.

- Added a Plex Channels channel to open the Plex app to view their FAST channels.

- Added the ability to open the Freevee app for GB News and TalkTV.

- Added the ability to open the Plex app for euronews.

- Added support for the NHK WORLD-JAPAN app.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Oct. 31, 2023

v 2.8.6

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Oct. 23, 2023

v 2.8.5

In this update:

- Fixed a bug which caused the TV Guide to crash on days where the clock changes.

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Oct. 18, 2023

v 2.8.4

In this update:

- Bug fixes & improvements.

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Oct. 4, 2023

v 2.8.3

In this update:

- Added a new Help section in the Settings screen so you can get quick troubleshooting steps and view frequently asked questions. If your questions isn’t answered there, please get in touch!

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Sept. 19, 2023

v 2.8.2

In this update:

- Improved watchOS app design.

- Existing Siri Shortcuts and Widgets on iOS 17 now use AppIntents for improved functionality.

- Added some preset Shortcuts that don’t require configuring first.

- Added a Shortcut to fetch the currently airing program for a channel.

- Added a Shortcut to fetch the Now & Next status for a channel.

- Added a Shortcut to fetch the TV Guide on a specific date for a channel.

- Added a Shortcut to fetch programs in Up Next and another to fetch programs you have reminders set for.

- Added Shortcuts to add or remove programs from the Up Next queue.

- Added Shortcuts to set or remove reminders for programs.

- Added a Find Channel Shortcut that filters available channels in the app.

- Added Shortcuts to add or remove channels from Favorites.

- Added Shortcuts show or hide channels.

- Added a Shortcut for watching a program - works similar to the Watch Channel Shortcut but accepts a program instead.

- Added an Inline Channels Widget.

- Support for StandBy on iOS 17.

- Support for Lock Screen Widgets on iPadOS 17.

- Added some relevant tips throughout the app using TipKit.

- Updated the design of the Widgets.

- Improved the loading of channels on the watchOS app.

- Support for the Smart Stack on watchOS 10.

- Fixed a bug where Favorite or Hidden Channels would get reset if they contained a channel that was removed from the app.

- Fixed a bug where the TV Guide may not have updated correctly when returning to the app the next day.

- Compatibility updates for iOS 17 & watchOS 10.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Sept. 1, 2023

v 2.7.6

In this update:

- Bug fixes & improvements.

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Aug. 2, 2023

v 2.7.5

In this update:

- Bug fixes & improvements.

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July 18, 2023

v 2.7.4

In this update:

- Fixed a bug which prevented the Remind Me function from working on some programs.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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July 13, 2023

v 2.7.3

In this update:

- Improved the performance of the TV Guide.

- When using the Scroll to Now function on the TV Guide, this will now animate.

- Fixed a bug which meant the time bar on the TV Guide didn’t always reappear when switching dates.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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July 10, 2023

v 2.7.2

In this update:

- The Manage Up Next screen now opens in a sheet to fix a bug on iPad that meant there was no back button to return to the Watch Now screen.

- Improved the clarity of channel logos at smaller sizes.

- Various UI improvements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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July 6, 2023

v 2.7

In this update:

- The Manage Up Next screen now opens in a sheet to fix a bug on iPad that meant there was no back button to return to the Watch Now screen.

- Improved the clarity of channel logos at smaller sizes.

- Various UI improvements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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June 29, 2023

v 2.6.1

In this update:

- Added a screen that allows you to view & manage all of the programs in your Up Next queue. This includes ones that have been on previously and have been hidden from the Watch Now tab. This screen can be accessed from Watch Now on iOS, iPadOS & macOS by selecting the Up Next section header or, from Settings > Up Next on all devices.

- Added a screen that allows you to view & manage all upcoming program reminders under Settings > Up Next so they can easily be cancelled if you change your mind.

- The Up Next queue is now available to view on Apple Watch. There is a button on the Program Details screen that will allow you to add that program to Up Next too.

- Added the option to select how long you’d like TV Launcher to wait before removing programs from your Up Next queue after they’ve been on.

- Display dates & times throughout the app has been improved to show labels such as Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow where appropriate.

- Fixed a bug that prevented the TV Guide from reloading automatically or manually after a background network error.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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June 21, 2023

v 2.6

In this update:

- Add programs to your Up Next queue so you can keep track of the ones you’d like to watch later. The Up Next list will appear at the top of the Watch Now tab.

- For programs you’ve added to Up Next, you can choose to be reminded with a notification just before it starts on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. You can even choose how long before it starts you get notified!

- Added an Up Next Widget so you can keep track of programs in your Up Next queue without opening the app.

- Added the progress bar to the Program Details screen so you can visually see how far through a program is.

- Added the channel’s logo to the Program Details screen.

- Improved the layout of the Program Details screen so that more content is available.

- Apps that can’t be launched to the channel directly now say Open App instead to avoid confusion.

- Improved the iCloud syncing for settings.

- Updated icons for some channels.

- Other bug fixes & performance improvements.

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May 26, 2023

v 2.5.4

In this update:

- Added a subtle gradient to placeholder program images.

- Improved the initial loading speed of the TV Guide.

- Other TV Guide bug fixes & performance improvements.

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May 23, 2023

v 2.5.3

In this update:

- Added the ability to set the preferred app for all channels that support that app in one go to prevent having to go through each channel one-by-one.

- Added a reset button to return all channels back to their default apps.

- Added Show All & Hide All buttons to the Visible Channels settings screen to quickly toggle whether all channels are shown/hidden.

- Added the ability to set Apple Watch Complication channels from the iPhone app.

- Adjusted the design of the Apple Watch icon so it looks more centred.

- The Extra Large Channels Widget has been removed on iPad due to it requiring too much memory and not working correctly. I will look at adding it back in a future update.

- Fixed a bug which caused the Complication on Apple Watch not to be highlighted in the app tint color when using the multicolor mode.

- Fixed a bug which caused the back button not to appear when opening the TV Launcher Apple Watch app from a Complication when the app was not in the background.

- Fixed bugs relating to the default channel for Complications in each region on Apple Watch.

- Fixed a bug which caused the Preferred Apps to be reset when changing country.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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May 12, 2023

v 2.5.1

In this update:

- TV Launcher is now on Apple Watch! View what’s on now & up next and view listings for the whole day for each channel. You can view details about programs that are on and even add one of the Complications to your Watch Face to see what’s currently on now or later.

- Irish users can now set their region as Ireland instead of UK > Northern Ireland so that channels are ordered more appropriately for that region with UK only channels hidden. You’ll find channels from Virgin Media, RTE, TG4 and many more!

- Added a TV Guide Lock Screen Widget to view the current program and the following two.

- Refined the layout of some of the Lock Screen Widgets.

- Improved the performance of the Now & Next screen.

- Fixed a bug which caused the widgets to potentially crash in the background.

- Fixed some localization issues in US English.

- Fixed a bug which caused the itvBe logo to be displayed incorrectly in some cases.

- Other bug fixes & performance improvements.

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April 30, 2023

v 2.4.1

In this update:

- Added support for the MUTV app. Please note channels can only be launched on iPhone, iPad & Mac but listings can still be viewed on Apple TV.

- Updated logos for some channels.

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April 26, 2023

v 2.4

In this update:

- Added new Widgets: Watch Now, Now & Next and TV Guide. You can now see what is on now and coming up later from your Home Screen or Lock Screen without needing to open the TV Launcher app!

- Updated the Channels Widget with new layouts across various sizes with the option to show even more channels than before.

- When possible, the TV Guide will now be updated in the background so when you come to view the TV Guide for the first time that day, the data is already there!

- Fixed a bug related to controlling the Apple TV app via Siri Shortcuts that was causing the app to crash on launch.

- Fixed another bug that caused the app to crash on launch when returning.

- Fixed a bug which caused TV listings not to be loaded correctly at all times of the day.

- Other bug fixes & performance improvements.

- TV Launcher now requires a device running iOS 16.0 or later which will enable the app to take advantage of new features in future updates.

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April 18, 2023

v 2.3.2

In this update:

- All 4 has been renamed to Channel 4 to reflect changes to the app.

- When selecting a program to watch, the details screen will now be closed so it is quicker to select the next program when returning to the app.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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April 1, 2023

v 2.3.1

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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March 31, 2023

v 2.3

In this update:

- You can now control sorting & display options from the toolbar.

- The size of the TV Guide has been made smaller so more programmes can be seen when on an iPhone.

- Channels can now be hidden from the context menu.

- Default View options can be selected from the context menu on sidebar items.

- Added a refresh button to the Watch Now screen.

- UI improvements.

- Apps that can’t be checked whether they are installed or not will now be included when enabling “Show Installed App Channels Only”. These can be hidden in Visible Channels.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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March 20, 2023

v 2.2.1

In this update:

- Now & Next is now its own tab. You’ll be able to switch between viewing Now & Next or a full TV Guide without having to go into the Settings menu.

- Updated the layout of the Watch Now tiles.

- Updated the channel logos for CBBC and CBeebies.

- Updated the Watch Now icon.

- Added a subtle shadow to the time bar on the TV Guide.

- Fixed a bug which caused the TV Guide to not scroll automatically to the current time when coming back to the app after a certain time.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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March 16, 2023

v 2.2

In this update:

- TV Launcher is now available for macOS! You can now launch channels on your Mac with all the same features already available on iOS, iPadOS & tvOS. Head over to the Mac App Store to get started!

- Added a new sidebar on iPad which replaces the tab bar.

- Added the ability to control parts of the app with keyboard shortcuts when an external keyboard is connected.

- UI improvements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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March 10, 2023

v 2.1.7

In this update:

- The Full TV Guide grid has been rewritten from scratch to vastly improve performance across all devices. You should now find it scrolls smoothly even on older devices.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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March 1, 2023

v 2.1.6

In this update:

- Added a line to the full TV Guide so you can see how far a program is.

- Programs in the TV Guide that have already been on are now greyed out.

- Updated the channel icons design in Dark Mode.

- Improved context menu previews on iPad.

- Updated the initial scroll position on the full TV Guide on iPad.

- Fixed a bug which caused the US TV Guide not to display.

- Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect channels to show up in the Related section on the Program Details screen.

- Other bug fixes & performance improvements.

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Feb. 20, 2023

v 2.1.4

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 30, 2023

v 2.1.3

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 25, 2023

v 2.1.2

In this update:

- Improved VoiceOver compatibility throughout the app. Please let me know if I’ve missed anything!

- Fixed a bug which prevented Siri Shortcuts from being setup.

- Fixed a bug that caused the TV guide channels to be displayed incorrectly when Channel Names in Search was enabled.

- Improved the general performance of the app.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Jan. 21, 2023

v 2.1

In this update:

- Introducing the Launch on Apple TV Siri Shortcut! You’ll now be able to use your iPhone, iPad, HomePod or Apple Watch to launch channels with Siri Shortcuts. Full instructions on how to setup can be found in the app!

- Added the ability to see playback progress on the Watch Now tab with the new playback bar.

- Added a search field to the Favorite Channels & Visible Channels settings screens.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Jan. 13, 2023

v 2.0

In this update:

- Watch Now is the new home of TV Launcher! You’ll find a grid of all of your channels as before, but now you’ll also be able to see what’s currently on.

- The program details screen has been redesigned with a more graphical layout and the ability to view upcoming programs for the same channel, other programs for channels in the same app and live programs for similar channels. You can also see how long the current program has left too.

- Added a Search tab, like on Apple TV, which is essentially the previous Channels screen.

- Search can now be selected as the default tab if you prefer the old Channels layout.

- Added Cheddar News.

- Added the option to choose whether you’d prefer the default action when selecting a program in the TV Guide or Watch Now to be showing the program details screen or to just launch the channel.

- Simplified the settings menu to reduce the amount of options so it is less confusing.

- Improved the speed at which the TV Guide will load.

- Updated the icon of the scroll to now button on the Full TV Guide so it doesn’t look like a download button.

- Improved haptic feedback.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Jan. 11, 2023

v 1.5.4

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 7, 2023

v 1.5.3

In this update:

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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Jan. 3, 2023

v 1.5.2

In this update:

- Added some additional TV Guide sorting options so that channels can be sorted by app/category.

- Fixed a bug where the TV Guide may not have loaded on the very first install for certain users.

- Fixed a bug where the tab bar could become distorted on some iPhone devices.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Dec. 23, 2022

v 1.5.1

In this update:

- TV Launcher is now available in the US with support for over 90 channels!

- Added context menus to programmes so you can long press to perform actions like skipping to watch the channel.

- Added the option to display channels in a list instead of a grid.

- Fixed an issue where some settings may not sync.

- Fixed some layout issues.

- Fixed an issue where favourite channels that were not installed would show up even when the setting to not show them was enabled.

- Fixed an issue where the TV Guide wouldn’t look right for users with Dynamic Type enabled.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Nov. 29, 2022

v 1.4.10

In this update:

- Fixed a bug where ITV 1 wasn’t showing programmes in the TV Guide.

In version 1.4.3 & 1.4.4:

- ITV Hub is now ITVX.

- Added additional options for the TV Guide, such as only showing favourite channels.

- Fixed a bug impacting scrolling performance on Now & Next and Full TV Guides.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

In version 1.4:

- Added the option of viewing a full TV Guide as well as Now & Next. Please note, due to the amount of data, scrolling may be affected depending on device.

- ITV has been renamed to ITV.

- All ITV channels have been updated to reflect their new branding.

- Added the option to set your region that is more granular than just England (e.g. London, West etc.) so the TV Guide shows local information for BBC One.

- Changed the TV Guide source so listing should load faster and more reliably in the TV Guide. This has also resulted in even more of the channels having listings now too.

- You can now long press on channel icons in the TV Guide to add them to your favourites.

- Added a What’s New screen to show changes between major updates. This shows up automatically when opening the app for the first time after such an update but can be accessed from the Settings screen too.

- Added a new section header toggle to hide or show titles for sections.

- Tidied up the layout of settings so options are easier to find and not so crowded.

- Updated the design of buttons and other UI elements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Nov. 24, 2022

v 1.4.8

In this update:

- Fixed a bug which could cause the TV Guide to crash when loading.

In version 1.4.3 & 1.4.4:

- ITV Hub is now ITVX.

- Added additional options for the TV Guide, such as only showing favourite channels.

- Fixed a bug impacting scrolling performance on Now & Next and Full TV Guides.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

In version 1.4:

- Added the option of viewing a full TV Guide as well as Now & Next. Please note, due to the amount of data, scrolling may be affected depending on device.

- ITV has been renamed to ITV.

- All ITV channels have been updated to reflect their new branding.

- Added the option to set your region that is more granular than just England (e.g. London, West etc.) so the TV Guide shows local information for BBC One.

- Changed the TV Guide source so listing should load faster and more reliably in the TV Guide. This has also resulted in even more of the channels having listings now too.

- You can now long press on channel icons in the TV Guide to add them to your favourites.

- Added a What’s New screen to show changes between major updates. This shows up automatically when opening the app for the first time after such an update but can be accessed from the Settings screen too.

- Added a new section header toggle to hide or show titles for sections.

- Tidied up the layout of settings so options are easier to find and not so crowded.

- Updated the design of buttons and other UI elements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Nov. 23, 2022

v 1.4.7

In this update:

- Fixed a bug which caused the app to crash when viewing the Now & Next screen.

In version 1.4.3 & 1.4.4:

- ITV Hub is now ITVX.

- Added additional options for the TV Guide, such as only showing favourite channels.

- Fixed a bug impacting scrolling performance on Now & Next and Full TV Guides.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

In version 1.4:

- Added the option of viewing a full TV Guide as well as Now & Next. Please note, due to the amount of data, scrolling may be affected depending on device.

- ITV has been renamed to ITV.

- All ITV channels have been updated to reflect their new branding.

- Added the option to set your region that is more granular than just England (e.g. London, West etc.) so the TV Guide shows local information for BBC One.

- Changed the TV Guide source so listing should load faster and more reliably in the TV Guide. This has also resulted in even more of the channels having listings now too.

- You can now long press on channel icons in the TV Guide to add them to your favourites.

- Added a What’s New screen to show changes between major updates. This shows up automatically when opening the app for the first time after such an update but can be accessed from the Settings screen too.

- Added a new section header toggle to hide or show titles for sections.

- Tidied up the layout of settings so options are easier to find and not so crowded.

- Updated the design of buttons and other UI elements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

If you like this app, please take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Get in touch:

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Nov. 18, 2022

v 1.4.4

In this update:

- ITV Hub is now ITVX.

In version 1.4.3:

- Added additional options for the TV Guide, such as only showing favourite channels.

- Fixed a bug impacting scrolling performance on Now & Next and Full TV Guides.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

In version 1.4:

- Added the option of viewing a full TV Guide as well as Now & Next. Please note, due to the amount of data, scrolling may be affected depending on device.

- ITV has been renamed to ITV.

- All ITV channels have been updated to reflect their new branding.

- Added the option to set your region that is more granular than just England (e.g. London, West etc.) so the TV Guide shows local information for BBC One.

- Changed the TV Guide source so listing should load faster and more reliably in the TV Guide. This has also resulted in even more of the channels having listings now too.

- You can now long press on channel icons in the TV Guide to add them to your favourites.

- Added a What’s New screen to show changes between major updates. This shows up automatically when opening the app for the first time after such an update but can be accessed from the Settings screen too.

- Added a new section header toggle to hide or show titles for sections.

- Tidied up the layout of settings so options are easier to find and not so crowded.

- Updated the design of buttons and other UI elements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

If you like this app, please take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Get in touch:

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Nov. 17, 2022

v 1.4.3

In this update:

- Added additional options for the TV Guide, such as only showing favourite channels.

- Fixed a bug impacting scrolling performance on Now & Next and Full TV Guides.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

In version 1.4:

- Added the option of viewing a full TV Guide as well as Now & Next. Please note, due to the amount of data, scrolling may be affected depending on device.

- ITV has been renamed to ITV.

- All ITV channels have been updated to reflect their new branding.

- Added the option to set your region that is more granular than just England (e.g. London, West etc.) so the TV Guide shows local information for BBC One.

- Changed the TV Guide source so listing should load faster and more reliably in the TV Guide. This has also resulted in even more of the channels having listings now too.

- You can now long press on channel icons in the TV Guide to add them to your favourites.

- Added a What’s New screen to show changes between major updates. This shows up automatically when opening the app for the first time after such an update but can be accessed from the Settings screen too.

- Added a new section header toggle to hide or show titles for sections.

- Tidied up the layout of settings so options are easier to find and not so crowded.

- Updated the design of buttons and other UI elements.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

If you like this app, please take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Get in touch:

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Nov. 14, 2022

v 1.3.3

In this update:

- Change the TV Guide source to fix a bug that caused some channels to show Programme Unavailable.

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Nov. 8, 2022

v 1.3.2

In this update:

- Fixed a bug where TV Guide entries for channels were blank if visible in favourites.

- Fixed a bug where the TV Guide would not automatically refresh.

- Fixed a bug where some Sky channel listings were unavailable.

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Nov. 2, 2022

v 1.3.1

In this update:

- Improvements to the smoothness and loading of the TV Guide.

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Oct. 19, 2022

v 1.3

In this update:

- Introducing support for iCloud syncing! Your favourite channels and all other settings will now sync via iCloud between your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV - perfect for use all around your home!

- Added the ability to select a default view when launching the app. You can choose from Channels or TV Guide.

- When viewing the TV Guide, you can now select a channel's icon to start watching - no need to view the programme details first!

- The TV Guide has been optimised and should now scroll more smoothly.

- Updated app icon so it easier to distinguish on your Home Screen.

- Sometimes the TV Guide data source would not have programme data at specific times, this now shows as Programme Unavailable and selecting it will launch the channel.

- UI optimisations.

- Other bug fixes & improvements.

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Sept. 30, 2022

v 1.2.1

In this update:

- TV Launcher now supports over 100 channels! This version adds support for launching TalkTV, France 24, Al Jazeera and Bloomberg directly to the channel. It also adds support for opening Pluto TV, DAZN and RTÉ Player so that all of your channels are in one place!

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Sept. 11, 2022

v 1.2

In this update:

- Added support for Apple’s next version of iOS.

- Added Lock Screen Widgets to allow you to quickly launch channels from your Lock Screen.

- Updated the styling of some menu pickers and context menus.

- Updated W channel logo.

If you like this app, please take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Get in touch:

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