30 out-of-home channels for iPad, including HBO, Cinemax and Showtime

Nov 22, 2013 13:53 GMT  ·  By

DIRECTV, Inc. is blessing its iOS applications for iPhone and iPad with all-new channels and DVR functionality, making this the hottest update ever to hit the entertainment app since its inception.

For both iPhone and iPad users, the DIRECTV app now streams up to 100 live in-home channels and 30 out-of-home channels.

These include the universally appealing HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, TMC, Starz and Encore. On iPad only, multitasking has been updated to connect to your receiver faster with the remote option on.

For iPhone users in particular, you can now control your receiver using your iPhone. This has been the #1 requested feature, according to the developers.

Additionally, you can use your iPhone as a remote control, tap to tune in to any show on your TV and view, playback, and delete items from your Playlist.

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