AppleInsider Staff
A number of major iOS downloads saw updates on Wednesday, including the official NBC app, which now offers live streaming in select market. In addition, Kayak has gained a new "Hotel for Tonight" feature, Snapchat has added the ability to take a snap while listen to music, and Yelp now offers review translations for iPad.
NBC goes live
The official NBC app was updated on Wednesday with live streaming video of the broadcast network's programming. The feature is available to cable and satellite subscribers in select markets.
The updated application also includes support for Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to stream vide from their iPhone or iPad to an Apple TV for big-screen viewing.
Version 3.0 also adds an expanded full-episode library of classic NBC shows, including "The A-Team," "Miami Vice," "Kojak," "Battlestar Galactica," "The Incredible Hulk," "Knight Rider," and more.
Kayak offers quick hotels
Last-minute hotel shoppers can take advantage of the new "Hotel for Tonight" feature in the latest version of Kayak for iOS. The updated app offers the ability to see the best prices for top-rated hotels nearby.
The new "hotel for Tonight" feature can be found on the main menu of Kayak version 35.0.0. It requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Snapchat while you listen to music
Popular social networking service Snapchat also saw an update on Wednesday, with version 9.2.0 giving users the ability to take a snap while playing music or any other audio from their phone. Previously, doing so was not allowed.
The latest version of Snapchat also features the usual bug fixes and speed improvements. It's a free download from the App Store.
Yelp adds translations, more
Finally, Yelp for iOS was also updated with a number of changes, most notably the review translation feature which has now been brought to the iPad version of the app. This allows users to read reviews from locals around the world.
iPad owners also gain the new photo and video upload experience that was previously exclusive to the iPhone version of the app.
And version 9.3.0 of Yelp also has a refreshed iPhone Nearby page, which makes it easier to find the best local business suggestions nearby.
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I'm just waiting for the NBC Brian William's App 'Pants fire'.
The official NBC app was updated on Wednesday with live streaming video of the broadcast network's programming. The feature is available to cable and satellite subscribers in select markets.
The updated application also includes support for Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to stream vide from their iPhone or iPad to an Apple TV for big-screen viewing.
Now this is just getting stupid. I have to have a cable or SAT subscription to watch NBC on my iOS device, where I can then AirPlay it to my TV rather that just watching NBC via OnDemand with Comcast. At least HBOGO and Showtime Anytime made some sense as they are pay extra channels, but a network that is available over the air for free. WTF!
[quote name="kent909" url="/t/184854/nbc-for-ios-gains-live-streaming-as-kayak-snapchat-and-yelp-also-see-apple-updates#post_2678245"]Now this is just getting stupid. I have to have a cable or SAT subscription to watch NBC on my iOS device, where I can then AirPlay it to my TV rather that just watching NBC via OnDemand with Comcast. At least HBOGO and Showtime Anytime made some sense as they are pay extra channels, but a network that is available over the air for free. WTF! [/quote] I agree, no cable contracts should be required. The Holly Grail will be here when content providers miss out the sleazy cable companies and deal directly with us, the people and we pay them directly.
Can we envision one day having all channels over the Internet. Free with ads or pay for a no ad feed? I bet not in my lifetime.
[quote name="kent909" url="/t/184854/nbc-for-ios-gains-live-streaming-as-kayak-snapchat-and-yelp-also-see-apple-updates#post_2678267"]Can we envision one day having all channels over the Internet. Free with ads or pay for a no ad feed? I bet not in my lifetime. [/quote] I think it is almost here. The cable companies' origination was stealing from networks and reselling that content with their own ads. It is high time they went to hell.