The Watch strategy has worked well so far for Disney's cable networks (ABC Family is up next), whether its push to bring live network TV to the internet is spurred by Aereo or Nielsen's new ratings, we hope more can watch it soon.
Viewing areas will also start to include into other markets throughout the summer and fall based on ABC's agreements with its affiliates. Through the end of June anyone in those areas can tune into the live streams, however after that it will require authentication with a participating cable or satellite company. Of course, the same location restrictions still apply no matter what platform, with Watch ABC currently available in NYC and Philadelphia only. At launch the press release mentioned Samsung Galaxy hardware will also be supported this summer, but there's no word beyond that. Unfortunately, despite the Amazon Appstore listing it's still not in Google Play so other Android devices can't get easy access yet. The screenshots make the app look really nice and ABC seems to be all over the app, but without any devices we can actually use it is hard to say.ABC dipped its toe into live network TV streaming with the Watch ABC app on the web and iOS earlier this month, and now it's followed up with a version for Amazon's Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD tablets. With that, if you happen to be checking out the app let us know what you are seeing (good or bad) in the comments below. On the flipside, there are reports of the app working wonderfully on the Nexus 10.īottom line here, the latest version of the WATCH ABC app is currently available in the Play Store but from what we can see - there are more people that cannot use it than can use it. Just to name a few, the app is not compatible with a Galaxy S III, Galaxy S4 Active or Nexus 7. Otherwise, the app also appears limited in the supported devices category. In fact, the on-demand viewing will work for those outside of those six live streaming markets.īasically, the WATCH ABC app is not going to be something fully loved by the cord cutter crowd. This should be available for quite a few users. Shifting away from the live streaming and into the on-demand category. First things first though, the live streaming is available in the following markets Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham, and San Francisco.
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