Description:
A light-weight application that provides access to Live TV and On Demand content directly - eliminating the requirement for a (flash-enabled) mobile browser.
Requires a QVGA, VGA or WVGA device running Windows Mobile Professional (Pocket PC) 6.0 or higher (see the additional requirements below).
Features:
- Choose your own media player: define how each stream is played (CorePlayer v1.3.6 is recommended **).
- Full streaming integration: browse the content as you would from any other supported device.
- Live TV channels: watch the popular terrestrial channels live (ITV, Channel 4, Five, etc.)***.
- SBS Australia: content from the Special Broadcasting Service*.
- Extensive TV feed index: hundreds of live TV feeds from around the globe.
- Live Radio stations: a selection of BBC broadcasts.
- Custom TV / Radio stations: add your favourites.
* The SBS channel requires a Flash player, the Adobe Flash Lite application is recommended.
** HTC's bundled StreamingPlayer and Windows Media Player should also work for users with faster devices (for example the HTC HD2).
*** CorePlayer is required to watch the high quality live TV channels (please use this config.xml for the best experience).
The application has initially be developed and tested on an HTC Kaiser (TyTN II) but it should be compatible with most Windows Mobile 6.0 devices. It has recently been updated to support a wide range of resolutions: VGA, WVGA, etc.
Requirements:
- A media player that supports RTSP streaming and the mpeg4 codec (CorePlayer v1.3.6 is recommended).
- The .NET 2.0 Compact Framework (which is bundled with Windows Mobile Professional 6.0 and above).
- An internet connection that is based within the UK (for the terrestrial TV feeds).
Screenshots:
Note:
Whilst streaming video this application will use a considerable amount of bandwidth - please ensure you use it via an unlimited data policy.
myPlayer is an independent application and is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with any other content provider.
For help regarding installation and use of the application please consult the dedicated myPlayer Support page.
If you like this tool, please consider donate to the developer.
If you are using CorePlayer, please make sure that the "Prefer UDP streaming" option is disabled by selecting "Menu -> Tools -> Settings..." and then "Select Page -> Network". The "Prefer UDP streaming" check box will need to be unchecked / unticked.
Update Description:
v2.200 (01-10-2011):
- Additional DTV channels added.
- Fixed DTV RTSP links (now accessible via non-CorePlayer app).
- Connection bug issue resolved.
v2.100 (22-09-2011):
- Digitial TV channels updated.
- Various other minor bug fixes.
v2.000:
- BBC content removed (please see this update for more info).
- SDP parser improved to make custom TV / Radio favourites easier to add.
- Global TV feeds can now be limited via Options menu (to overcome memory issue).
- Various other minor bug fixes.
v1.850:
- Fixed global TV feeds memory issue.
- DTV connection update (high quality).
- Authentication bug resolved.
v1.800:
- Removed a bug that prevented new users from accessing DTV.
v1.780:
- Improved quality / reliability of DTV streams.
- Fixed bug related to large BBC iPlayer categories (eg. Factual).
v1.750:
- Improved iPlayer search results.
- Fixed live digital TV streams.
v1.700:
- Added location info to About screen.
v1.650:
- Stream access is now automatically assigned.
v1.640:
- BBC Radio catchup view returns.
- Fixed radio search (prefix queries with "radio:").
- 3G streaming bug fixed.
- 3G iPlayer downloads available again.
v1.620:
- Support for new iPlayer layout.
- Fixed Live TV and Live Radio views.
- High quality digital TV feeds updated.
- A few other minor bug fixes.
v1.600:
- Fixed BBC iPlayer Recently Added view.
- Added alternative live digital TV streams (standard and low quality).
v1.520:
- Fixed BBC iPlayer live TV streams.
- Added option to keep device awake whilst downloading.
- Fixed a bug relating to stream player preferences.
- All radio content should now be downloaded as mp3.
- TV and radio searches are now segregated.
v1.500:
- Mandatory stream re-configuration (Hulu no longer supported).
- Digital TV now uses YouTube player setting (as both require CorePlayer).
- Films category added to View menu (BBC iPlayer -> Other).
v1.400:
- Digital TV view added with more live channels (ITV, Channel4, Five, etc.).
- Added more content to the Four On Demand channel.
- Various other minor updates.
v1.280:
- Added Four on Demand channel to Catch Up view.
- GPRS data usage warning is now displayed.
v1.250:
- Hulu and MSN are now viewable with non-CorePlayer apps (eg. HTC StreamingPlayer or Windows Media Player).
- myPlayer is now available in 3 versions: Lite (free), Pro and Premium.
- Premier league highlights updated.
- myPlayer now sets defaults more intelligently on first install.
- A few other tweaks and minor bug fixes.
v1.200:
- Added Hulu channels: The Cleveland Show, Scrubs, 24 and SNL.
- High quality Hulu streams are now available.
- Updated RTMP transcoding and connection via http for improved reliability.
- Live TV feeds from the global index can now be added to Favourites.
- A default content view can now be specified.
- BBC Radio downloads are now saved in the mp3 format.
- Various other minor bug fixes.
v1.100:
- Added the SBS channel (Australian content).
- Added European Football highlights channel (hosted by SBS).
- New media type: Flash (Adobe Flash Lite player recommended).
- Options and Settings menus are now more finger friendly (VGA).
- Larger info buttons added for VGA devices.
- Improved applications response to an screen orientation change.
- Removed ITV channel due to lack of compatible content.
- Various other minor updates.
v1.096:
- Added BBC iPlayer categories (Comedy, Drama, Entertainment, etc.).
- Fixed a bug that prevented the last episode from being listed on a 3G connection.
- Added splash screen (which also displays version number).
v1.094:
- Fixed BBC iPlayer downloads via 3G/HSDPA.
- Added Help menu linking to the myPlayer Support page.
v1.092:
- Supports new (high quality) BBC iPlayer download structure.
- iPlayer downloads are now saved as mp4 (for HTC Album compatibility).
- BBC iPlayer home screen now only shows TV content (as originally intended).
v1.090:
- Media player configuration now mandatory.
- "Downloads" media type added to the configuration list.
- Fixed iPlayer logos for QVGA devices.
- Improved BBC Live TV / Radio thumbnails.
- Various other minor updates.
v1.080:
- Stream initialisation bug fixed.
v1.075:
- Added BBC iPlayer Radio content (podcasts).
- Fixed ITV Player Catch Up view.
- Programme info now displayed correctly for live TV.
- Various other minor updates.
v1.050:
- Supports the new BBC iPlayer content structure.
- ITV Player is now decoded via the myPlayer server (full episodes!).
- Added MSN Video content (from the UK site).
- Various other minor iPlayer fixes.
v1.025:
- Fixed a bug that prevented 5OD / Hulu streaming with 3G quality selected.
v1.020:
- High quality BBC iPlayer episodes can now be downloaded to device.
- Sports view added with Premier League highlights section.
- Category labels now resizable for a more finger friendly experience.
- Various other minor bug fixes.
v1.010:
- Added Dilbert channel to Hulu.
- Alternative myPlayer media server now available - connection improved.
- myPlayer.cab is now deleted from device root after automatic update.
v1.000:
- Official first release candidate - code is out of beta!
- Various minor tweaks and improvements.
- Links to new myPlayer website added.
v0.99b:
- Improved the reliability of streaming via the myPlayer server.
- Added a few more helpful hints / tips where required.
- Re-enabled the automatic download feature.
v0.98b:
- Added Hulu content (Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad).
- Added Five On Demand service.
- Full live TV feed index is now available.
- myPlayer service offers a preconfigured VLC solution.
- Player preference can now be set for each individual streaming type.
- New loading animation for both QVGA and VGA resolutions.
- Improved myPlayer icon, and a configurable WinMo 6.5 icon.
- Info button is more responsive and highlighted when clicked.
v0.96b:
- Added YouTube Highlights section (CorePlayer required).
- Common media players are now selectable from a list.
- Standardised the appearance of all notifications.
- A self-installing msi is now available as an alternative to the cab.
v0.94b:
- Fixed rendering bug related to WVGA displays.
- ITV Player now shows the correct banner image on QVGA devices.
- Various other minor bug fixes.
v0.92b:
- *Mandatory Update* - compatible with new BBC iPlayer content structure.
- Info panel will now load when clicking on a programme description.
- Improvements made to the way custom Live TV streams are handled.
v0.90b
- New TouchFLO (kinetic scrolling) interface added for a smoother experience.
- Support for ITV Player added - select "ITV Catch Up" from the View menu.
- Thumbnail quality preference is now saved correctly.
- Reliability of Now / Next info for Live TV programmes improved.
v0.82b:
- Added "About" screen (to show version information).
- Added automatic update feature.
- Fixed over-sized font issue on some WVGA devices (Normal size font now selectable via options).
v0.80b:
- Added 'Info' button to display detailed programme description.
- Improved layout / font sizes for WVGA (480 x 800) devices.
v0.76b:
- Fixed loading bug when app is installed on a Storage Card.
v0.75b:
- Display refreshes when switching screen orientation.
- Improved menu layout on widescreen / landscape devices.
- Added option to change the default font size.
v0.70b:
- Custom TV channels can now be added.
- ESPN Sports channel added to optional Live TV feeds.
v0.65b:
- Added choice of streaming codecs for VLC implementation (H264 or MP4v).
v0.60b:
- Search History tracks most recent searches.
- Custom Radio stations can now be added.
- Added option to download higher quality thumbnails.
v0.55b:
- Added AppToDate support.
v0.50b:
- Added 5 more Live TV channels (ITV and SKY News).
- New option to stream via VLC for Live TV only.
