Time Warner removes channels from iPad app.

[deannnnn]

Just got this e-mail from Time Warner. They're removing all channels from Discovery, Fox, and Viacom. Great.

See the rest of the e-mail here.

 

[aneftp]

Simply greedy by the entertainment TV industry. They are desperately trying to protect their turf. They don't want to lose control of distribution rights.

For once, I am siding with cable industry. Time warner already severely restricted iPad use (only can be use inside one's home with time warner Internet and cable). What more does the industry want?

 

[deannnnn]

Simply greedy by the entertainment TV industry. They are desperately trying to protect their turf. They don't want to lose control of distribution rights.

For once, I am siding with cable industry. Time warner already severely restricted iPad use (only can be use inside one's home with time warner Internet and cable). What more does the industry want?

I agree. The app is just about useless at this point, I was hoping it would become more useful as time goes on, not less... and I work in the TV industry.


(Okay, I'm just an intern, but still.)

 

[Don Kosak]

I think the app still has a great deal of value, even with some of the channels in dispute.

This is a great step forward in the "post television era" where many of us watch TV without owning a TV set.

Essentially, those channels that opted out have told consumers that, "we're not relevant anymore, go find a substitute channel for entertainment." If I want to sit out on the lanai and watch something, do they really think I'm going to set the iPad down, go inside, and turn on a TV?

Now if only TWC would get the App working in Hawaii...

 

[GoCubsGo]

There are a few channels I still love (History, HGTV, & SyFy) but I saw this unfolding the other day and today my channels were gone. With as much as I pay this is all about the greedy little industry ****wits.