Two years after TiVo introduced streaming capabilities, Android owners will soon get in on the action. However, whereas iPhone and iPad owners have enjoyed both streaming and video downloads, presumably due to security issues, the Android crowd won’t be taking shows offline – according to the newly updated compatibility chart, shown above. However, they will receive cellular streaming ahead of iOS. Score? As to the ‘droids we’re looking for, TiVo hasn’t yet posted which Google-centric devices will be supported by TiVo Roamio and Stream hardware. But, given TiVo OS 20.4.4 release notes, all should be revealed towards the end of the month. (via TCF)
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Didn't realize I could download over LTE on my iPhone -- but never tried since I usually watch on my iPad which would be over wifi... interesting that streaming over LTE isn't coming at the same time to iOS - wonder if there is a reason or just that they are putting all of their efforts into Android app, then update iOS?
Cellular streaming requires a smaller potential footprint per Apple and TiVo's initial bitrate range was more narrow and high. Not sure what the hold up there is. Wonder if this update will also do away with the proxy?
You've gotta be kidding me...
I have no service where I work so the one and only thing I wanted when I bought the Roamio was to take my recordings with me! Why is android still taking a backseat to iOS when android has almost twice the market share?