![]() Hopefully, deals can be closed soon to make Sky Go more attractive to Apple acolytes. VerdictĪny VoD service stands and falls as much on what's on offer as how easy it is to access (as it is here). Using 2MB Wi-Fi on an iPad and PC laptop, however, brought smooth results. Using a 2MB 3G connection on an iPad results were jerky and blocky, although 3G usage restrictions mean this won't be an option for many. Sky Go uses Microsoft Silverlight to display its content. When I tried, maybe six months ago, it wasnt possible to watch SKY on a Mac in a browser, you had to install the app. A now-and-next EPG is adequate for streaming. The SKY Go app for Macs is one of the very, very few apps that have crashed my MacBook. Tapping this brings up the fullscreen version. Channels are listed on the main page with the live stream displayed in preview form in the top right. The Sky Go App is essentially a stripped-down, touch-enhanced version of its Mac/PC counterpart. Licensing issues mean that only a few channels (Sky Sports 1-4, four Sky Movies channels, Sky News, ESPN included) can be streamed to Apple devices with no downloading. ![]() ![]() Typically, TV shows must be watched within seven days and films within 30. ![]() If you are using a Mac or PC, you need to download Sky's new desktop video player application to watch the Sky Sports channels and Catch Up on demand video content. On-demand shows appear in the Anytime+ menu and downloads are handled progressively (so can be watched while being downloaded). Sky Go makes use of the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in to run several internet applications. You can choose from a list of channels or browse an EPG.
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