WatchESPN finally streams to Comcast customers, but not on Android

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The short list of TV and internet providers that support ESPN's TV Everywhere play, [WatchESPN][3], just grew by one with the addition of Comcast to a list that already included Time Warner, Bright House and Verizon. Part of a [deal reached back in January][4], ESPN has managed to tie its live streaming service in with Comcast's Xfinity TV protocols, similar to the adjustments made by HBO to open up [HBO Go streaming on the Xbox 360][5]. One downside however is that for the moment Comcast customer access is restricted to the website (XfinityTV.com access is coming soon) and [iPad / iPhone apps][6] (an update is required first). The [Android app that launched a year ago][7] is, for the moment, not supported, although access there is promised "in the coming months." As we heard in January this just the beginning, as similar Watch services will be rolling out for Disney Channel, DisneyXD and Disney Junior as part of the mouse company's TV+ program. For now those live feeds of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3.com (Buzzer Beater and Goal Line are available in their respective seasons) will have to do however, as the channels and cable services try to add more features and access to keep subscribers happy, or at least still paying, whether they're at home or away.

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