Requirements: 4.1+
Overview: Weโve developed the BBC Media Player app to improve video streaming playback on Android devices. Youโll need to install this separately from the Google Play Store.
Features include:
โ Watch live TV
โ Catch up on the past 30 days
โ Watch on Wi-Fi and cellular networks
โ Download TV programmes to watch later (on devices running Android 4.1 and above)
โ Browse Categories and Channels
โ Cast content to your TV using Chromecast
โ Share your added programmes across other devices with a BBC iD account
To make installation of the BBC Media Player as easy as possible, BBC iPlayer will prompt you to install it when you first play a streamed programme.
The BBC iPlayer app uses standard Android app permissions that are defined by the Google Android platform. The permissions the BBC iPlayer Android app asks to use are:
Photos/Media/Files
โRead the contents of your USB storageโ & โModify or delete the contents of your USB storageโ
This permission is used to store downloaded programmes. The application must be able to write, read and delete these files.
Device ID & Call Information
โRead phone status and identityโ
This permission is used to read the Android โDevice IDโ. This is an anonymous ID that cannot be used to identify the user and is not used to track the user. It is used by iPlayerโs content protection system to ensure that downloaded programmes can only be played on the device that downloaded them. iPlayer does not use this permission to determine the device phone number, whether a call is active, or the remote number in a connected call.
Other permissions (not explicitly mentioned when installing BBC iPlayer, as they are more general to most apps):
โPrevent phone from sleepingโ
This permission is used by two features: Downloads & Chromecast.
While downloading a programme, the application prevents the system from sleeping when the device is locked, so the download can continue. This is only active while a download is in progress.
While โcastingโ a programme to a compatible receiver like Googleโs Chromecast, the application stops the system from fully sleeping when the phone is locked. This stops the application losing connection with the receiver so the phone can continue to control playback.
โFull network accessโ
iPlayer needs access to the internet to download programmes, schedules and information about programmes and configuration, and to send usage statistics.
โView network connectionsโ
This permission lets iPlayer determine whether a network connection is available before accessing the network, and provide better error messages when it canโt retrieve data.
iPlayer also determines what type of network connection is in use (Wi-Fi or Cellular) for the Downloads feature. Downloads are enabled when connected to a Wi-Fi network. On a cellular network, downloads are disabled/paused.
โTest access to protected storageโ
This allows the app to check if there is space on your device to download programmes.
To give you with the best experience, certain details like your Search History and Added programmes may be stored on your device or securely on BBC servers.
To analyse and improve the app, it also uses technologies similar to performance cookies used by the BBC. You can alter your settings for this on your device. For more information about this and privacy, cookies and iPlayer more generally, visit the BBC iPlayer privacy FAQ page at http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/tv/app_privacy, or the BBCโs Privacy & Cookies site at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/
Whats New:
Whether you love Doctor Who or Luther, there is something for everyone to enjoy on BBC iPlayer, wherever you happen to be. Weโve made it easier to browse the selection by indicating where multiple series are available. Tap โView moreโ to discover even more great TV.
We update the app frequently to make it a better experience for you. This release includes a Chromecast fix to solve a connection issue some users have experienced. Thanks to those that provided valuable feedback.
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More Info:
Home Page:ย https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bbc.iplayer.android
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