DIRECTV today launched a newly revamped iPad app designed to offer improved content discovery and quicker access to TV shows and movies. While the app retains its current feature base that allows customers to watch live TV, DVR content, and on demand titles, it includes several newly implemented tools to make browsing and viewing simpler.

The app's content and features are now aggregated into a single "Menu" section and TV Show and Network options join already existing Guide and Movie sections. There's also a newly implemented "Watch" button designed to display available programming on both the iPad and the TV in one location.

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New "Menu" section to make browsing for content easier.

New "TV Show" and "Networks" sections, as well as updated Guide and Movies with filter capabilities based on where you want to view your programming- on your iPad or on your TV.

Redesigned Info Page with an enhanced visual experience.

New "Watch" feature that combines all the ways you can watch a program on your iPad or TV into a single location.

In addition to streaming movies and TV, the DIRECTV app also allows customers to connect to social media sites, browse and search for DIRECTV content, control content that is sent to the TV, and manage DVR recordings.

DIRECTV for the iPad can be downloaded from the App Store for free [Direct Link] and the update should go live in the app store shortly.

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163 months ago
When will these companies get a clue. People want access without having a home account.
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