Panasonic adds enhanced BBC iPlayer and other apps to Viera Connect
Panasonic has further expanded its cloud-based internet TV service, Viera Connect, by adding four new services, including the latest version of BBC iPlayer.
The upgraded iPlayer includes a new "visually rich" interface with 'favourites' functionality and a powerful new search engine. "Panasonic's Viera Connect is the first smart TV offering to have this version," the company claims.
Also added to Viera Connect are Panasonic's first dedicated 3D app, WealthTV 3D – a high-definition lifestyle and emtertainment network – plus WealthTV 24/7 in HD and the Wall Street Journal Live app with on-demand video content from more than 2000 reporters around the world.
These new services are available now on Panasonic's 2011 line-up of Viera TVs.
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Thanks Andy. I guess you will hear if it does become available, so I will wait in anticipation. I've just ordered the Panasonic 210 Bluray and hopefully it will be a visible (and audible) improvement on my Sony BDP360.
Official response from Panasonic is that the iPlayer update will not be available on 2010-2009 Viera TVs, only the latest 2011 models.
As for current (2011) Blu-ray players and systems, the company says "it is still to be confirmed if the update will be made available".
Will the 2010 range of TV's get this upgraded iPlayer app? My G20 has Viera Connect?
I'll have to check with Panasonic tomorrow.
Would this updated 'Viera' be available on their range of Blu-ray players such as the DMP-BDT210?