Tech
Sources at Sky have informed Digital Spy that a rollout of their new electronic programme guide will start later this week and continue through to the end of February.
Over the next couple of days, the new software will be downloaded to Pace-manufactured Sky+ PVR1 and PVR2 boxes. After that is completed, the software will gradually roll out to other boxes over the next six weeks.
We published a full first look at the new EPG back in September; it will split the EPG into two pages, move the planner to the green button and shift the A-Z listings to the yellow button. Accessible via the blue button is a customisable "favourites" list of channels.
The long-discussed EPG renumbering is now scheduled for February 28, to co-incide with the full release of the new software. Information on these changes is currently transmitting on Sky channel 999.
Finally on Sky trailers there will be the capability to push one button to remember or record the programme being trailed.
Over the next couple of days, the new software will be downloaded to Pace-manufactured Sky+ PVR1 and PVR2 boxes. After that is completed, the software will gradually roll out to other boxes over the next six weeks.
We published a full first look at the new EPG back in September; it will split the EPG into two pages, move the planner to the green button and shift the A-Z listings to the yellow button. Accessible via the blue button is a customisable "favourites" list of channels.
The long-discussed EPG renumbering is now scheduled for February 28, to co-incide with the full release of the new software. Information on these changes is currently transmitting on Sky channel 999.
Finally on Sky trailers there will be the capability to push one button to remember or record the programme being trailed.
More: Tech, Satellite TV
More Tech News
Apple News
Apple, Samsung peace talks failChief executives of both firms fail to reach agreement, mean legal trial likely.
Satellite TV News
Sky marks Jubilee with Union Jack remoteSky and One For All create universal remote celebrating the landmark UK summer.
Cable News
Pirate Bay blockade begins with VirginBT, Sky, others to follow suit, but rights groups warn it won't tackle piracy.
Freeview News
Freeview+ made easier for blind peopleRNIB develops software to make it easier for blind people to use Freeview+.
