The BBC has finally released an iPlayer app for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.
bbc-iplayer-iphone.jpg BBC iPlayer
The new app lets you to watch live BBC TV, listen to live radio and catch up on the last seven days of programmes on demand. It also brings 3G streaming to the iPhone and iPod Touch, and this feature will be rolled out across other iPlayer platforms later in the week.
It’s not the first time BBC iPlayer has been available for the iPhone. It was previously available using the web browser but the new app means the service is optimised for the small screen and supports Apple AirPlay.
The app has already been available for the iPad and Android devices, which are due to get an upgrade to enable 3G streaming and AirPlay.
The app also offers an easy channel switch button, background listening for radio, an upgraded interface and improved performance which is claimed to offer improved resilience for busy networks.
The BBC iPlayer app for iPhone and iPod Touch is available now, for free, from the iTunes Store.