Thursday, January 31, 2013

TVCatchup reaches Windows Phone 8 in the UK

[![TVCatchup reaches Windows Phone 8 in the UK](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/tv-catchup-windows-phone-8.jpg) ](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/31/tvcatchup-reaches-windows-phone-8-in-the-uk/)

British Windows Phone owners won't have to let their TV viewing habits slip while they're on the move. [TVCatchup](http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/04/tv-catchup-android/) has just posted the promised Windows Phone 8 version of its streaming app, giving locals access to live programming from the BBC, ITV and others. OS-specific optimizations aren't extensive, but they exist -- it's possible to pin a favorite network to the Start screen, and to use voice commands to jump directly to a channel or guide. Viewers just need to hit the Windows Phone Store to stay on top of the latest shows with their [Lumias](http://www.engadget.com/tag/lumia,review/).

Filed under: [Cellphones](http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/), [Home Entertainment](http://www.engadget.com/category/home-entertainment/), [Mobile](http://www.engadget.com/category/mobile/)

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**Source:** [Windows Phone Store](http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/tvcatchup/3a96f7c2-445d-43e5-b0f5-ee04c3253653)

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/31/tvcatchup-reaches-windows-phone-8-in-the-uk/

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